Preferred Location: 117 E Main St Payson,AZ 85541 Payson Change location
Preferred Location: 117 E Main St Payson,AZ 85541 Payson Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 117 E Main St Payson,AZ 85541 Payson Change Location
Seeing the sights of Arizona is a trip, from the Meteor Crater in the desert to the massive Grand Canyon. Getting regular testing for STD’s in this state is important to keep up the spectacular sightseeing opportunities. Looking for chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis must be part of a regular routine in a state that ranks 17 out of all 50 for infection. There are many free clinics, but the wait is long, and the confidentiality is shady. Skip the lines and make sure to keep your privacy with a quick phone call that results in under a half hour in a lab for testing. Stay healthy and stay active in the state in as little time as possible.
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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Description: Getting an STD test at a clinic near you has never been easier. When you choose this location, you can get a doctor's requisition to get tested in as little as 15 minutes. Following your test, you receive your results privately within 2 business days, and can speak to a doctor over the phone with confidence, should results come back as positive.
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Description: Why go to a public clinic? Get convenient and fast STD testing that is 100% confidential. Individual tests under $50. Order online and visit this lab the same day for a quick 15 min test. Get your results online within 1-2 business days, and view them privately. Doctor consultation available over the phone, should results come back as positive.
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Description: Rapid HIV screening and HIV prevention classes are offered through the NARBHA HIV Outreach Program. The program offers rapid HIV screening, classes on HIV risk and safe sex practices and distributes educational materials and condoms at locations throughout Coconino, Yavapai, and Mohave counties.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Ryan White Title II funds are available for Navajo County residents who are infected with HIV/AIDS. Services include medical, dental, case management, counseling, and emergency assistance.
It’s evident where the state’s biggest issues lie – with chlamydia infections, which were at 479.1 per 100,000 residents, over twenty points beyond the national average of 456.1 per 100,000. Arizona is not required to generate state reports of HIV, but the CDC provides these numbers: in 2013, there were 749 adults in the state with HIV infections, ranking the state at 18 out of 50 for that year.
This state has not historically been a healthy state when it comes to STD’s, either. In 2007, the Federal government noticed a syphilis outbreak among Native Americans in the state. As more and more cases surfaced, the CDC stepped in and began activities toward reducing cases among this population. One of the reasons for the outbreak was the fact that this group did not get regular syphilis testing; statistically, only pregnant Native American women were tested for the disease. It took the state and the CDC two years to eradicate the outbreak through treatment and prevention education methods.
Statistically, this state that must answer to a growing STD issue:
It is a state lacking in education, especially for school-age children. According to the CDC the state as a whole drags behind the rest of the country.
Statewide education is lacking on the most basic level hindering residents as they get older, and become more sexually active. Schools are not required to teach students how to prevent, recognize, treat, or gain more information about sexual health, STD’s, pregnancy, or any other related topics.
What’s more, the CDC reports that most schools have a policy in place to protect the privacy of HIV-infected staff and students, but still lack the resources to properly educate both staff and students on prevention.
The government health website states that educational funding for HIV and AIDS ended in 2013, but they have left informational links on their website for anyone looking for more information. The links are researched articles complying to state and federal standards to provide residents with as much information as possible. Tips include writing appropriate curriculum for teachers, and information to get parents involved in the conversation, as well as federal online sources.
The state appears to be a vastly undereducated area when it comes to STD’s, but there are other reasons why people do not get tested in this state. There are a number of indigenous tribes in the state, with Native Americans making up over 8% of the total population. These groups do not generally seek out the care of STD clinics, in fact, the aforementioned statistics prove that many don’t get checked unless they are a pregnant female. This accounts for a growing number of the state’s STD statistics.
Poverty also accounts for this state’s STD statistics. In 2015, 17.4% of people were living in poverty in this state, according to the Census Bureau. This was higher than the national average of 13.5% for the same year. Poverty combined with a lack of education leads to less people knowing about sexual health, and less people being tested statistically. Those living in poverty often do not have health insurance, and generally avoid seeing a doctor for any type of preventative care, because they believe all doctors cost money, which they don’t have.
Finally, high school drop-out rates were 74.7% in 2015. While this number is lower than the national average, it still affects STD education, leading residents to ignore sexual health. People are at higher risk for STD’s if they drop out of school, as they never have an opportunity to learn how to find the necessary resources, get help, or prevent STD’s. These reasons are among the top reasons for lacking STD testing, and they all exist here.
Whether exploring the amazing desert, buying Native American jewelry, or exploring the night life of the cities, remembering to get STD testing in Arizona is an essential part of living here. A regular test, confidential and fast, will help improve the state of Arizona’s health, and will help avoid the syphilis crisis of 2007. Taking proper care of the self through preventative check-ups at a fast and convenient lab is the first line of protection against these pesky diseases. One simple phone call will help any patient skip the long lines at the free clinics, and get on the fast track to a confidential testing facility that will only take up a short half hour or less. Make the call today!
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