Preferred Location: 4045 Lone Tree Way, Ste B Antioch,CA 94531 Antioch Change location
Preferred Location: 4045 Lone Tree Way, Ste B Antioch,CA 94531 Antioch Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 4045 Lone Tree Way, Ste B Antioch,CA 94531 Antioch Change Location
Antioch, California, is a suburb of both San Francisco and Oakland. The second-largest city of Contra Costa County, unfortunately, suffers from the same STI and STD transmission rates as the rest of California.
Since 2013 there has been a 45% increase in diagnosis of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). That is a surge of more than 300,000 new infections in approximately five years.
Tragically, in 2017 alone, there were more than 30 stillbirths attributed to congenital syphilis in California. The highest it has been in almost two and a half decades. Doctors in Contra Costa County hypothesize that the increase amongst millennials, the most affected group, might stem from digital dating services and apps.
If you need to get tested in Antioch, there are quite a few affordable options available near you. Planned Parenthood is on Buchanan Road, and there’s a Quest Diagnostic just off of Lone Tree Way. Neither of these locations offer free STD testing, but Planned Parenthood will use a sliding scale to calculate your fees (bring proof of income). Antioch Health Center on Country Hills Drive may have more resources available for you. There’s a Pittsburg Health Center on Loveridge Drive that offers STD testing and HIV specialty services. Drop-ins may be seen if the clinic isn’t full, otherwise call for STD testing hours and to book your appointment. Or there is a community health center you can try, Brighter Beginnings, also on Buchanan Road if those other options are too crowded.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 (CDC) recommends screening for the most common STDs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, herpes 1, herpes 2, and HIV for both men and women. In addition, the CDC suggests women get screened for trichomoniasis.
SaferSTD recommends searching for locations that offer a 10-test panel which tests for the most common bacteria and viral STDs in the U.S. with additional premium add-ons like early HIV detection, if needed.
The CDC2 provides detailed STD testing information as to when you should get tested. In summary, you should get tested today if you are sexually active, never been tested before, have had unprotected sex in the past, or if you exhibit symptoms.
According to the World Health Organization3, the majority of STI cases reported every day, more than one million, are asymptomatic; another reason to get tested today.
You should get tested again in 90 days to rule out STDs that have specific exposure waiting times, including HIV.
STD testing can be a quick and simple process, depending on the type of test you choose and where you get tested. Some may require an oral or genital swab, a urine test or blood sample, or a physical exam to check your genital area for signs of an STD.
SaferSTD has identified preferred providers that require only a urine test, a blood sample, or both without a physical exam.
The speed at which you receive your STD testing results depends on where you get tested. Before you choose your location, find out how long testing results will take.
At-home STD testing results are usually 3-5 business days, depending on the manufacturer of your test. You also need to take into account the amount of time it takes to receive the test or pick one up, perform the test, and ship it back, before the lab can analyze your results and report back to you.
If you test at a public facility such as a neighborhood clinic, you may have to wait a week, if not more for the results, which could delay treatment. If you test through a private facility, they have the fastest turnaround within 1-3 business days.
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Some STD testing clinics offer same-day walk-in options without an appointment. Below are nearby preferred locations that offer this option.
The cost of STD testing depends on whether you select private, public, or at-home testing, as well as the type of test(s) you need.
Several at-home STD options and public testing locations can cost up to $250, with most on the higher end, depending on the brand and type of testing. Public testing fees also vary based on income and welfare eligibility.
With private testing, you may save money on a low-cost comprehensive 10-test panel that tests for the most common bacterial and viral STDs in the United States.
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Located in Contra Costa County, The Rainbow Community Center provides programs and services to better help the LGBTQ+ community get access to HIV support and other related programs they need. The Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County began in 1992 as a satellite office of the Pacific Center in Berkeley. Some of their services include HIV and Hepatitis C testing, HIV support groups, discussion groups, and much more.
Axis Community Health operates the Pleasanton Clinic. Axis focuses on providing medical care, mental health counseling sessions, and addiction counseling sessions. In 1972, when Axis Community Health started, it started off as a health center for low-income children living throughout Eastern Alameda County. Since then they have expanded all their services and now provide health care for people of all ages. Axis offers its services at five sites in the Tri-Valley area. As a result, almost 15,000 people a year get their health care at Axis.
The San Ramon Health Center is operated by the Planned Parenthood of Northern California. Their expert care professionals are located at various health centers throughout northern California. Their services reach across 20 counties from San Francisco to the Oregon border. Their care and services date back to 1929 when they incepted the Maternal Health Center on Oak Street in San Francisco. The mission of all the health centers the PPNC operates, including the San Ramon Health Center, includes mainly to protect the rights and freedom women have regarding their own sexual health.
The Walnut Creek Health Center is owned and operated by the Planned Parenthood of Northern California. This health center is a quality provider of sexual health education, support, and screening. The Planned Parenthood of Northern California makes it easy for their patients visiting any of their centers to get the access to essential health care needs like birth control, cancer screenings, STD testing and treatment, and much more. The Walnut Creek Health Center is open two Saturday’s a month, so please be sure before you drive out there to check their online appointment schedule.
The Pittsburg Health Center is operated as a part of Contra Costa Health Services. Contra Costa Health Services employees almost 4,300 people. The mission of CCHS aims to provide healthcare to all those residing in Contra Costa County. The Pittsburg Health Center is one of the STD clinic locations offered by Contra Costa Health Services. The other two locations include the Concord Health Center and the West County Health Center.
The Solano County Health and Social Services Department provides services that will care for you as a whole person. This department protects and ensures your physical, emotional, and social health and well being. This department was created in 1992. Since then, they have currently employed almost 1,300 people throughout 22 offices in the county. Gerald Huber is the Director of Solano County Health and Social Services. He ensures every resident has the ability to live productive and stable lives.
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Since Antioch is considered a suburb of San Francisco and Oakland it is not surprising that it has a high STD rate even with its minimal population, but health officials admit that they did not expect the rates to be so high. In the last twenty years the number of sexually transmitted infections has been steadily rising in the East Bay area, and this includes the neighborhood of Antioch.
It is not only Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infections that are rising, but the number of residents who test positive for primary and secondary Syphilis are also starting to increase in frequency. On a positive note Hepatitis B and C diagnoses are rapidly decreasing, thanks in part to new medications and social awareness about the disease. HIV/AIDS diagnoses are also decreasing, and are at an all-time low in women.
Unfortunately the same is not true for Chlamydia, which is still the most commonly contracted sexually transmitted disease in young women. It is more than twice as likely to affect African American women, and the same is also true for Gonorrhea. African American men between the ages of 20 to 24 are seeing an increase in the number of Gonorrhea incidents reported each year. Some of the other statistics released by the CDC that indicate STDs are a growing problem in the neighborhood include,
The Rainbow Community Center has HIV and Hepatitis C testing available to those who are within the LGBTQ+ community.
This center cares about each individual that comes through their doors and makes sure they feel safe and at ease. Individuals and families have access to resources and support programs. This facility looks updated and nicely laid out from the outside. There is plenty of public parking available. People will find this facility to be a great asset to their life when living with HIV. This center helps build confidence and friendships.
2118 Willow Pass Rd #500, Concord, CA 94520, USA
The Pleasanton Clinic has no qualifications in place for individual visitors to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
Axis Community Health strives to make sure people have the ability to get access to medical, mental health services, addiction counseling, and so much more at their locations. Their make sure all patients are given great customer service, are listened too, and are supported at every appointment they make.
4361 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA
The San Ramon Health Center has no qualifications for visitors to meet before they can be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. If you’re uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Fees are based on your household income. Please provide proof of your household income to your first visit if you would like to see if you qualify.
The San Ramon Health Center is a social service organization that provides low cost or free services to those who need it. This center is open two Saturday’s a month. Please be sure to check their online appointment schedule to verify if they’re open. Through visitors may have to wait longer than expected at this facility and this location from the outside may look a bit more run down compared to other Planned Parenthood Health Center’s, their staff are friendly, considerate, and comforting.
200 Porter Dr #200, San Ramon, CA 94583, USA
This health center is dedicated to seeing and treating patients of all ages and backgrounds, so as a result there are no qualifications in place. Please note, if you don’t have health insurance you may qualify for a state-funded program or lower fee based on your household income. If you want to see if you qualify, please bring documentation of your household income to your first appointment.
The staff at the Walnut Creek Health Center are easy to talk with, compassionate, and heartwarming. They make sure to make you more at peace and content before leaving their facility. Patients will have individual support through every step of the way. Upon arrival, visitors might notice this health center looks a bit of run down on the outside, but once inside they have a very clean pleasant-looking waiting room with numerous chairs, artwork, and educational materials on the walls.
1357 Oakland Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA
Individuals must be a resident of Contra Costa County in order to receive sexually transmitted disease testing. Please bring proof of residence to your appointment. Please note, appointments are recommended, but drop-in appointments may be available if the clinic is not full that day.
Contra Costa Health Services not only provides public health and STD testing, but also other services such as pediatrics, mental health, diagnostic imaging, tobacco prevention, and much more. CCHS and all of their locations strives to protect the health of all residents living in the county but do give special attention to those who have poor health outcomes and are affected by environmental inequities. The Pittsburg Health Center is not located too far from Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center.
2311 Loveridge Rd, Pittsburg, CA 94565, USA
The Vallejo Health Clinic has no pre-requirements for anyone wanting to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
The Vallejo Health Clinic provides a variety of services available to the public than just STD/HIV awareness and treatment services. They also provide a tobacco cessation program, immunization program, nutrition and exercise information, healthier living workshops, safe routes to school, and much more. No matter the services you are seeking, you will be treated with kindness the entire way.
365 Tuolumne St, Vallejo, CA 94590, USA
In response to the growing number of people that test positive each year for STDs the state has recently made sexual education classes mandatory in all public schools. This is good news for health officials that have been stressing the importance of informing the public about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases, and they are also hopeful this will help them get a handle on the growing number of teens who dropout or graduate pregnant.
Studies have shown that areas with comprehensive sex education programs do have a lower rate of infection, and teen pregnancies. This also applies to the Herpes virus which is often present in high schools. The studies indicate that when students have the information they need to protect themselves they are less likely to contract an STD. Pregnancy rates also dramatically drop, and contrary to some beliefs these programs do not encourage teens to start having sex.
The classes simply ensure that students have the information they need to stay safe, regardless of their sexual activity. This includes being informed about the importance of regular Herpes testing in Antioch. It also covers regular HIV testing in Antioch, which is also being credited with helping to lower the rate of infection.
Even though Antioch is considered a part of San Francisco it does not have a high number of tourists, and this also applies to its close proximity to Oakland. The working class neighborhood does have a mixed demographical makeup, which is affecting the area’s STD rates.
The large percent of Hispanic and African Americans accounts for some of the high rate of infections among these ethnicities, along with the fact that many are simply not aware of the dangers sexually transmitted diseases can present to them. A language barrier and mistrust of officials among Hispanic residents is making it difficult for health care workers to stress the importance of regular STD testing, along with the fact that many are here illegally and are afraid to visit a clinic.
A large percent of the African American population in the neighborhood simply can’t afford regular STD testing, and this also applies to Caucasians. Many are convinced that a sexually transmitted disease will never happen to them, especially those who routinely use protection during intercourse. While this does help prevent the spread of STDs contraceptives are not effective against all sexually transmitted infections, which is why it is important to get tested at least once or twice a year.
Other factors include the lack of health care facilities in the neighborhood, which can make it difficult for residents to get tested. The few clinics that are located conveniently close by are often understaffed due to budget cuts, and this typically results in long lines and some residents finding that they have to wait for hours simply to have the simple test performed.
Surrounded by the bay and several region parks, there is plenty of outdoor activities for nature lovers to enjoy. The neighborhood’s close proximity to San Francisco and Oakland also ensure that there is plenty to do. This also makes it easy for residents to forget to take care of their sexual health, and now it really will only take a few minutes of your time. Simply by calling you can schedule confidential STD testing and still have plenty of time left in the day to explore the fascinating area around Antioch.
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