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Arden-Arcade, CA continues to face the pangs of rising cases of STDs as portrayed by Sacramento County statistics.
A health surveillance report by the California Department of Public Health indicated alarming rates of infections of chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea. Between 2013 and 2017, the chlamydia cases rose by 136%; syphilis – 50%; and gonorrhea – 23%.
The reported percentage increase in the prevalence rates ranks Sacramento County as the region with the 6th highest rate of chlamydia in California, 8th highest for gonorrhea and 10th highest for syphilis.
Another HIV/AIDS Surveillance Annual Report by Sacramento County Health indicated that a total of 1,611 new HIV diagnoses had been recorded. Among these, 5.1% were deceased, while 94.9% were living with HIV.
The HIV/STD Prevention Program by Sacramento County Health focuses on curbing the spread of HIV and STDs through provision of medical screening services, training workshops, infection risk assessment. You can access the County Public Health Division clinic at 670 Micron Ave in Sacramento.
The One Community Medical clinic located on Ethan Way in Arden-Arcade may offer STD care services and HIV testing, as well as women’s health programs and pediatric care. Other alternatives include the WellSpace Health, Golden Rule Health Services located on Florin Rf, as well as Harm Reduction Services situated at 2800 Stockholm Blvd.
There are also several Planned Parenthood clinics in Sacramento that may offer STD care. They include clinics in 29th St, 10th St, and along Franklin Blvd.
Other clinics in the region may offer free STD testing services, however, it will not be a secret as other clients will know the reason for your visit.
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.
SaferSTD has researched and identified the most accredited and most reputable testing locations. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
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.
SaferSTD has researched and identified reputable locations that offer upfront pricing without hidden fees. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
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Harm Reduction Services strives to improve people’s health by providing them with accessible and affordable health care services. The clinic has experienced counselors, psychiatrists, and physicians who instill a positive change in people’s lives by addressing their specific needs. They also offer STD/ HIV testing, treatment, counseling, and prevention services.
WellSpace Health Alhambra Community Health Center is a federally qualified nonprofit organization established in 1953 to deliver comprehensive health care services. It has a team of professional physicians who provide various medical services ranging from STD/HIV testing and treatment, vaccinations, women’s health, primary care, pregnancy screenings, and dental health care services.
Planned Parenthood - B Street Health Center has been working for decades to ensure community members in Arden-Arcade, CA, have access to sexual education and reproductive health care services.
The facility's board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners bring human-centered problem-solving to address sexual issues by providing patients with STD/HIV testing and treatment, birth control, pregnancy screening, LGBTQ care, and men's and women's health care services.
Sacramento County Health Center serves people living in Arden-Arcade, CA, by offering them behavioral and primary medical services. The facility has certified doctors and nurses who deliver STD/HIV testing and treatment, family medicine, adult health care, preventive, and case management services.
Urgent Care Now - Arden – Sacramento serves as a link between primary health care providers and emergency rooms. That facility has physicians and nurses who treat individuals suffering from minor injuries and non-life-threatening illnesses such as cold, flu, fractures, STDs, headaches, UTI, and sprain.
MDSTAT Urgent Care Sacramento offers relief to individuals with medical emergencies that are non- life-threatening. The clinic has board-certified doctors and nurses, who provide an array of health services, including STD/HIV testing and treatment, preventive care, primary medicine, and wellness services.
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Residents of this planned community might be pleasantly surprised by the latest statistics released by the Sacramento County Health Department and CDC. As of 2015 the number of sexually transmitted infections has begun to decrease, but it is important to note that the rates are still among the highest in the state.
The recent statistics only indicate that the problem with STDs in the city and rest of the metro area are beginning to improve, but they also show that the area still has a long way to go.
The city and surrounding county still have the highest Chlamydia rate in the state, but the number of reported infections is decreasing slightly. Gonorrhea rates in women are also declining, but the same is not true for men. As of 2015 the Gonorrhea rates in men was rising, and this is also the same for primary and secondary Syphilis infections.
While there are improvements in the city’s STD rates this does not mean that it is not still important for residents to be tested for all sexually transmitted infections on a regular basis. With more men testing positive for STIs each year, it is the only way you can help prevent the transmission of these diseases.
Some of the other statistics that highlight the continual need for regular visits to a nearby STI testing center include,
The facility is open to both insured and uninsured individuals seeking STD/ HIV services, and patients may be required to provide their photo ID.
Harm Reduction Services has a save point syringe exchange program that supplies IUDs with free sterile syringes to reduce the spread of HIV/Hepatitis C infections. It also provides food, clean water, and non-prescription medication across the communities. Additionally, the facility has a disease reduction program that offer condoms, lubes, and risk reduction education to community members.
2800 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
Individuals seeking STD/HIV testing may be required to bring a photo ID, and proof of residency and income. The clinic accepts insurance plans, including Anthem and Health Net. A sliding fee scale may be available for low-income self-pay persons who are allowed to pay in cash or credit cards.
WellSpace Health Alhambra Community Health Center medical staff provides individual assessments and work as a team to design a treatment plan that meets patient needs. It also has weight management and nutritional education programs, which improves the well being of community residents. Additionally, it has a family birth and beyond the program that offers prenatal care services.
2425 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA
People from all walks of life are eligible for STD/HIV testing. The hospital welcomes insured and uninsured patients and accepts major health insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay clients may pay using cash, debit, or credit cards. It also offers a sliding fee scale to low-income individuals.
Planned Parenthood - B Street Health Center has redesigned the health experience by improving the relationship between clinicians and patients by allowing them to interact through the Patient-Physician Tool and Educational App. Women can also benefit from the clinic's pill by mail service, which delivers birth control drugs at a doorstep.
201 29th St ste b, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
The general public is eligible for STD/HIV testing and treatment. The clinic is open to both insured and self-pay individuals and accepts Medicare, private insurance plans, and cash payments. Low-income self-pay persons may also qualify for a sliding fee scale based on their income.
Sacramento County Health Center provides plenty of free condoms to community residents. The clinic also has a homeless program that offers health education to homeless persons and helps them to register for various health care plans.
4600 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95820, USA
All patients are eligible for STD/HIV testing and treatment. The clinic accepts major health insurance plans and allows uninsured patients to clear their bills using cash, Visa, Discover, and Checks.
Urgent Care Now - Arden – Sacramento has skilled and knowledgeable health practitioners who ensure individuals receive quality medical care. The state-of-art facility has a friendly and safe environment for patients to receive confidential health care services. Moreover, it is open throughout the week and provides flexible treatment schedules to clients with tight work schedules.
4345 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95864, USA
The facility welcomes individuals for STD/HIV services. It treats both insured, and self pay persons and accepts most health insurance plans. Discounts may be available for uninsured patients.
MDSTAT Urgent Care Sacramento has a pharmacy that offers accessible and affordable medical care to patients. Its modern, fully functional medical lab enables individuals to receive lab tests and diagnosis under the same roof. Moreover, the clinic has a fast and easy check-in process that helps to shorten wait times for patients and sets the initial client experience.
391 Howe Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825, USA
In 2016 the state made it mandatory for all public school districts to included comprehensive sex education classes in their curriculum. In the cities that already required its school to offer these classes the number of STDs and teen pregnancies reported each year is noticeably lower, and now that it is mandatory government officials are hopeful that the infectious disease rates will drop across the state.
The state capital and its surrounding metro area already have these programs in place, and this is why some city leaders believe that the STI rates in Arden-Arcade are already beginning to decease.
Students are not only learning about the dangers and responsibilities that come with being sexually active, they are also taught that STDs can be spread through a variety of different methods. The importance of always using protection during intercourse is also covered, along with the fact that this might not be enough to protect you from the spread of all sexually transmittable diseases.
One of the most important topics covered in these classes deals with regular HIV testing in Arden-Arcade, and how it is the only way to detect the potentially deadly disease. Regular Herpes testing in Arden-Arcade is also discussed, and educators are hopeful that this will help lower the infection rates in area high schools.
One of the main contributing factors to an area’s high STD rates is usually the lack of medically accurate and comprehensive sex education programs, but this is not the case in this metro city. As part of the Sacramento metro area, teens have been receiving the information they need to protect themselves from STDs for the last couple of years.
The city’s main problem stems from budget cuts and a lack of federal funding. Many of the community STI centers have been forced to close their doors, while others can only afford limited hours of operation. The budget cuts have also resulted in fewer qualified staff members at the clinics, and when all of this is combined it can make it difficult for residents to find a place to get the health care that they need.
Low income families are also finding it difficult to afford regular STI testing, especially since it is no longer covered under Medicaid.
Even with the comprehensive sex education programs many residents still do not believe that they need to be tested. Most simply do not think that their behavior is putting their health at risk. It often comes down to residents trying to diagnose themselves, and if they do not think that they have been exposed to a STD they do not see why they would need to be tested.
Until residents of all ages understand that STD testing should be a regular part of the health care routine, there will continue to be new incidents reported each year.
Before you head to the State Capital Museum or spend the day at the local zoo it is important to take a few minutes to consider your sexual health. If residents want to keep the annual STD rates decreasing, everyone needs to take the time to be tested for all of the infectious diseases. It is understandable if you don’t want to spend the entire day waiting at a crowded STI clinic, and now you don’t have to. With one simple phone call you can schedule confidential STD testing and only spend a few minutes at a neighborhood lab. This way you still have plenty of time left to enjoy a day at the historic state park.
Each page below contains a detailed report of the local area, location STD statistics and clinic reviews of some the top STD testing locations. The content is curated by our very own editors and medical experts.
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