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Atascadero, CA, a city in San Luis Obispo County, is in the midst of an STD outbreak along with the rest of the area. In 2013, the county only had 893 new cases of chlamydia, and in 2017, there were more than 1,250 new infections. The majority of new diagnoses were men in 2017.
Gonorrhea is also on the rise with 62 new cases in 2013, jumping to 182 in 2017. Of the 182 new infections in 2017, 112 of them were men. Syphilis is making a return to the area, with 6 new diagnoses in 2013 rising to 14 in 2017.
San Luis Obispo County Health officials are urging residents to get regular STI testing to combat the area’s growing STD rates.
There are several locations in and nearby Atascadero that provide STD testing and follow-up services. The Community Health Centers operates a clinic on Morro Rd (the E.G. Lewis Highway) and another one on Spring St in Paso Robles.
Another option is the San Luis Obispo Public Health Department. They run the Paso Robles Clinic on Walnut Dr and another one on Morro Bay Blvd across the street from the Morro Bay corner park.
The nearest Planned Parenthood is at the San Luis Obispo Center on Pismo St. Off-street parking is available here. You can also check with the Community Health Centers San Miguel facility on the corner of Mission St and 14th St.
Some locations may provide free STD testing services for income-qualified individuals. You will need to bring proof of income to the appointment and the STI services might not include treatment or follow-up care.
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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Access Support Network is a community based nonprofit organization that was founded in 1984 to provide advocacy and support to PLWA in Atascadero City, CA. Qualified physicians at the clinic offer counseling, PrEP medication, HIV testing, dental, nutritional, and eye care services.
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1978 to safeguard the healthcare needs of residents of Atascadero, CA, and surrounding areas. The clinic provides mental health, chiropractic care, behavioral health, optometry, STI/HIV screening, pregnancy testing, women’s health, and dental care services.
Planned Parenthood - San Luis Obispo Health Center provides sexual healthcare services to residents of San Luis Obispo County, CA, and its environs. The clinic has modern equipment, examination rooms, and its qualified physicians provide emergency contraception, men’s health, abortion care, STI/HIV testing, women’s health, and LGBTQ care services.
County Health Department provides affordable medical care services to teenagers and adults in San Luis Obispo County, CA, and surrounding areas. The clinic has board-certified doctors who offer PrEP/PEP medication, pap smears, pregnancy testing, birth control, breast examinations, STI/HIV testing, and preventive care services.
Family & Industrial Medical Center was founded in 1991 to provide quality urgent care and occupational health medical services. The clinic offers annual examinations, electrocardiograms, DOT physicals, digital X-rays, vision testing, TB screening, and STI testing and treatment services.
MedPost Urgent Care of Atascadero delivers quality and affordable healthcare services to patients with non-life-threatening medical conditions in over 107 locations across eight states. It has modern medical equipment and licensed medical professionals who provide pediatric care, occupational health, digital X-rays, flu shots, and STD screening and treatment services.
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The facility does not discriminate against clients due to ethnicity, financial capability, religious affiliation, or cultural background. The center accepts both insured, uninsured, and underinsured clients, and no one is denied services due to inability to pay.
Access Support Network is actively involved in community outreach programs and organizes mobile HIV testing centers to underserved populations.
It also delivers translation services to non-English speaking clients in need of HIV testing. Additionally, the medical team at the clinic is friendly, compassionate, and accommodating and provides counseling to patients in a stigma-free environment.
1320 Nipomo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Members of the public are welcome at the facility regardless of their cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, social class, or veteran status. The clinic also serves both insured and uninsured sexually active individuals in need of STI/HIV testing services.
Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc. provides confidential STI testing and treatment services to clients. It also offers preventive care and sex education to the public during health fairs and outreach events to reduce the spread of HIV and STIs in the community.
7512 Morro Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422, USA
Patients in need of STD testing and treatment are accepted regardless of their ability to pay, social class, cultural background, marital, or veteran status. The clinic welcomes clients with health insurance from major providers and offers suitable self-pay rates to uninsured clients.
The majority of the medical practitioners at Planned Parenthood - San Luis Obispo Health Center are bilingual or multilingual and provides translational services to clients who are not proficient in English. The clinic has an on-site laboratory staffed by qualified analysts who deliver reliable and confidential HIV/STI test results.
743 Pismo St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Members of the public are not denied STI/HIV testing services due to race, disability, political affiliation, or marital status. A sliding fee scale is also available to patients with health insurance coverage and uninsured clients. STI/HIV testing is open to persons aged 13 years or older.
County Health Department provides free condoms to sexually active individuals and PrEP medications to clients at substantial risk of contracting HIV. It also offers free sex education to underserved populations and LGBTQ groups to create sex awareness and reduce the spread of HIV/STDs.
723 Walnut Dr, Paso Robles, CA 93446, USA
The center welcomes individuals from all walks of life for STD testing and treatment without discrimination against them based on color, disability, sexual orientation, social class, or political affiliation. Patients with most major PPO insurance providers are accepted, and uninsured clients presented with affordable self-pay rates.
Medical practitioners at Family & Industrial Medical Center provide confidential STD testing, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling without judging the patient. Individuals may also pay their bills online, fill patient forms, and use online check-in service that allows them to visit at their convenience.
47 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, USA
Clients are welcome at the clinic regardless of their religious affiliation, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or disability. It accepts individuals with most health insurance plans and presents uninsured or underinsured clients with clearly posted self-pay rates.
There is an on-site lab at MedPost Urgent Care of Atascadero that allows confidential STD testing. The clinic also provides clients with the convenience of extended hours, online scheduling, digital registration, and online bill pay services.
7330 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422, USA
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