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Boca Ciega, FL, a bay along Treasure Island, is a paradise by the sea for residents and visitors. However, The Pinellas County area is in the midst of an STD outbreak. The Florida Department of Health reported 4,428 chlamydia diagnoses in 2018.
Treasure Island and the surrounding communities enjoy some of the most beautiful, seaside beaches in the Gulf of Mexico.
Sadly, this beauty is threatened by rising STD rates. For example, Pinellas County health examiners also reported 1,441 new cases of gonorrhea.
“Health officials in Florida are concerned about the 28 percent increase in HIV cases in Pinellas counties between 2009 and 2018.”
There are several private and public testing centers in Treasure Island, Florida, and its surrounding area. For immediate testing, Bayfront Health Convenient Care offers walk-in and same day appointments for STDs in South Pasadena, St. Petersburg, and Largo.
Metro Inclusive Health offers screenings for Hepatitis C and HIV. The HIV tests are blood-based with results in 3 days. They also provide free and a sliding fee testing for income-qualified patients. Available STD screenings include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis A, and B. They have locations in St. Petersburg and Tampa.
STD testing is also available through Planned Parenthood of St. Petersburg. They offer bacterial vaginosis (BV), chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, and trichomoniasis (trich) testing.
If you are uninsured and can’t afford STD testing, there’s nothing wrong with asking for help. There may be a few locations with free STD testing. However, services may only cover specific STD tests, and confidentiality is not a guarantee.
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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Metro Inclusive Health was founded in 1993, and it's committed to providing quality health services to the community. The health center provides comprehensive HIV services and supports PLWHA by offering support groups, specialists, and social activities to ensure they live a comfortable life. It also provides free HIV testing services and case management services.
Ybor Youth Clinic’s mission is to provide innovative, compassionate, and quality health care services to youths aged 13 to 24 years. The clinic addresses the medical needs of the underserved young adults in the community and has partnered with county governments and nonprofit organizations to provide services, including pediatrics, oncology, and STD services.
St. Petersburg Health Center provides quality sexual health services to the community. The facility services include STD/HIV testing, men’s health care, family planning, and abortion referrals. It also promotes safer health behaviors through its sexual education programs to prevent the spread of STIs.
Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County has an Epidemiology program that is responsible for surveillance of reportable communicable diseases including HIV/AIDS, STD, TB, bacterial infections, and vaccine-preventable illnesses. The public health department has an STD Clinic providing confidential STD testing and treatment services
BayCare Urgent Care (Tyrone) provides a wide range of medical services and programs to meet the health care needs of communities living in Florida. It has skilled physicians offering quality services, including immediate care, urgent care, and pediatrics. The clinic has infectious disease specialists who are qualified to deliver STD services.
AdventHealth Express Care at Walgreens 49th Street offers Boca Ciega residents with quality health care services on weekends and evening hours. The urgent care facility provides services ranging from minor illnesses and injuries, skin conditions to prevention and wellness. It also has an in-house lab that allows clinicians to deliver accurate STD tests.
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Boca Ciega city has a population of more than 70,000 people as of 2016. The city has experienced tremendous economic growth over the last decade. The growth of the city’s economy has attracted many people among them investors, foreign tourists, and domestic tourists. With the influx of all types of people in the city, STDs have exponentially increased.
The most common types of STDs in the city are Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis, while HIV/AIDS is also a concern among the residents. With the state being one of the severely hit by STDs with a rate of 588.7, Pinellas County has a rate that is above the State’s rate at 610 per 100, 000 people according to a 2015 research. Most of the infected people are the youth between the age of 14 to 29 years, accounting for more than 70% of the total infections.
According to a 2014 research, Chlamydia had the most infections in the county with a total of 3854 reported cases per 100, 000 people. This is one of the highest reported cases in the history of the county. A CDC report showed that females aged between 15 and 29 years were the most affected by Chlamydia. The report further highlighted that over 50% of the youth in middle schools, high schools and colleges have had sex experience. The State ranked 25th among all States in terms of Chlamydia infections.
Gonorrhea was the second most common STD in the County with a total of 1295 reported cases per 100,000 people in 2014. The most infected age was between 15 and 29 years. Men who have sex with other men had the greatest percentage of infection. The African Americans were the hardest hit by Gonorrhea and Chlamydia.
Syphilis was another STD that was prevalent in the county. In 2014 it had a total of 186 reported cases, which was a great increase from the previous years. Men were the most infected. African Americans within the age of 15 to 29 years were the most infected. Cases of Congenital syphilis were also reported. Compared to 2011, the STD rates had increased tremendously. The 2011 rates for the three STDs per 100,000 population were:
The facility doesn't discriminate against gender, age, income level, or disability. Insured and uninsured clients may qualify for free HIV tests.
Metro Inclusive Health has a Zero Pinellas Project, which aims at reducing HIV infections. The project also advocates for policy changes to reduce the stigma that PLWHA face, and also provides health and fitness programs for HIV infected persons. Free quality condoms are available at the health center upon request.
3251 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Insured and uninsured patients may be eligible for STD services, and uninsured individuals may qualify for a sliding fee scale. STD services are available to all persons regardless of their income levels, disability, or gender. However, you need to be between 13 to 24 years to receive STD services.
The youth’s clinic provides quality sexual and reproductive health services and specialized care for domestic violence and sexual assault victims as well as referral services. It also has an Early Steps Program offering services to eligible infants.
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A sliding fee scale is offered to uninsured clients while insured patients may be eligible for STD services. The facility does not discriminate against color, age, race, or socioeconomic status when providing STD services.
St. Petersburg Health Center has certified physicians who provide confidential STD services in a safe environment. Cancer screening is also available as well as comprehensive services for the LGBTQ community.
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The health department treats all individuals with respect and dignity irrespective of their color, income level, age, or sex. The facility provides STD services to both insured and uninsured persons, and persons under indigent care may also qualify for government-funded programs.
The county health department ensures its residents live in healthy communities by providing efficient health care services. It also has a variety of programs that you may benefit from including health promotion programs and healthy babies for pregnant mothers. Finally, it also offers a community resource bus to improve access to health care services.
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The urgent care clinic welcomes and treats people from different backgrounds, ages, colors, races, and economic backgrounds. It accepts different forms of payments, including cash, credit cards, and insurance plans.
BayCare Urgent Care has on-site lab sufficiently equipped and staffed by licensed lab technicians to provide precise STD results. It also offers cancer and cosmetic surgery services to eligible patients. Moreover, it has an online patient portal that allows patients to make their payments conveniently.
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New patients are required to arrive 30 minutes before their appointment while regular clients should arrive 15 minutes before their appointment. STD services are available to all clients despite their gender, sex, or disability. STD services are provided to both the insured and uninsured patients.
The urgent care clinic provides comprehensive STD services, and it's open seven days a week. Therefore, you may drop-by any time and request for STD services. It also provides free parking spaces to its clients.
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With such an increase in STD infection in Boca Ciega city, intervention was urgently needed to control the spread. The health community along with the County Government and the State’s Health department intervened to provide sexual education to the locals to help them make sound sex decisions. The health department considered lack of sex education as one of the main contributing factors to the increased STD infections in the city.
Some of the middle and high schools within the city are progressively adopting comprehensive sexual education. All middle schools and high schools only have the abstinence only as the only means of STD protection and prevention against unwanted pregnancies. Though it was adopted many years ago in 1990’s, the system needs improvement to comprehensive sex education so as to equip the locals with knowledge on refusal means, understand their bodies and changes, the importance of STD testing and means of condom use.
Colleges and Universities have organised exhibitions highlighting on the need for safe sex, ways of avoiding unhealthy relationships, and safe condom use methods. This is helping the entire community learn the importance of safe sex and ways of preventing unwanted pregnancies.
Health facilities including Planned Parenthood centers, urgent cares and private and public health centers teach the locals on the need for preventing and testing STDs. Together with dispensing condoms to the locals, these institutions have specialists to give age appropriate and medically accurate information to their clients.
Higher institutions of learning have been advised to have professional trainers most importantly in health education. There is also a proposal for all sex education trainers to be certified. The health community has also proposed the establishment of Local advisory committees. The committee should include parents, teachers, medical experts in sexuality and community leaders. The committee will be responsible for evaluating on the right materials like books, magazines, and approving the sex education curricula to be taught in schools. The committee would also chip in urging parents to be more involved in their children sex matters and answer any sex questions correctly and promptly.
Along with other varying factors, demography has greatly impacted the increase in STD infection in Boca Ciega. According to a 2010 survey, the population of the city is distributed into:
With the above statistics, it is hard to combat the increase of STDs in the city as each race has different values and practices. In matters of relationships and sex, different cultures have different norms too and this hinders the fight against STDs.
Another factor that has greatly influenced the increase in STDs is the existence of different religions within the city. The city is distributed into the below religions:
Different religions have different values and beliefs. This also inhibits the fight against the spread of STDs in Boca Ciega.
Lack of a well developed comprehensive sexual education curriculum in Middle and High schools and to the general public. With the statistics showing that the youth between the ages of 15 and 29 are the most infected, comprehensive sex education should be introduced in their school curriculums. This would help them understand their physical and psychological body changes and also help them make informed sex decisions. With the system lacking backing in some parts of the city, many youths are more vulnerable to STD infection.
Unemployment rate as of 2015 which stood at 4.7% and the people who are living below the State’s average poverty level also have impacted the growth of STDs. Their income levels cannot sustain their health needs and the basic family needs. Many families lack the finance for regular STD testing and this increases their chances of infection.
Lack of sufficient and fully equipped health facilities has also necessitated the growth of STDs in the city. Health centers are not well decentralised and distributed across the city. This makes the access for STD services limited. Though the above factors limit the availability of STD testing and sex education, outreach programs are gradually making an impact in the fight against STD infection in Boca Ciega.
With the trend of the current STD increase year by year in the city, the County Department of Health along with the Federal government and State Health Department have joined hands in the fight against STDs. The availability of STD testing centers is one of the main target areas to help in reducing the rates of STD spread. The county government has worked tirelessly to ensure the health facilities within their cities are equipped and have the experts for every STD. They have decentralised the health facilities including Parenthood centers, Urgent care centers, and private and public health centers.
Boca Regional Health Center is one of the public health facilities within the city. It has proficient staff for that have etiquette when handling clients. They offer free HIV/AIDs testing, management and prevention. They offer all other STD testing at a subsidized cost, which is affordable to the general public. Together with dispensing condoms, they offer counselling and family therapy on request. West Boca Medical Health Center is another public health facility within Boca Ciega. It is one of the equipped health centers within the city and offers medically accurate and fast STD diagnosis. They accept all types of insurance covers and offer referrals upon request.
Boca Center for health is a private health facility in the city. With several branches across the city, the institution has a reputation of medically accurate and fast diagnosis with high standard of customer handling measures. It offers personalized services which are private and confidential. The testing, counselling and education on sexuality is done by experts who have specialized in their specific areas. Springs At Boca Ciega Bay is another private health institution within the city. It offers fast and efficient STD testing services. It has a track record of honoring their appointments and keeping their clients satisfied with their services. They also dispense condoms and offer other contraception methods.
BayCare Urgent Care is a health facility within the city. It has several branches across the city and offers fast and medically accurate STD testing. Their services are time sensitive and won’t keep you waiting for your results. They have qualified personnel for their testing. Their services are walk-in basis. MD Now Urgent Care is another urgent care within the city. It is fully equipped with all STD types professionals. They also offer walk-in basis services and handle their clients with a lot of care.
Boca Ciega Planned parenthood center is another health facility that offers appointment basis services to their clients. Their services are time based and can even send to you through email. This is one of the most convenient platforms for sending results after counselling has been done. St Petersburg community Planned parenthood center is another urgent care within the city. It offers both contraception and STD testing services which are private and confidential. They also give family counselling which are controlled and private.
STD infection in Boca Ciega has been a threatening wave in Boca Ciega over the last five years. Though the health community introduced the abstinence only in early 1990s as the only sure way to curb the spread of STDs, the spread of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis has been prevalent in Boca Ciega.
The county health community is now pushing for the adoption of comprehensive sexual education in middle and high schools in attempt to reduce the spread of the three STDs amongst the youth. They have also improved the status of all public health centers to help in testing the locals. Outreach programs have also been initiated to help educate the locals on the need for STD testing. A light at the end of the tunnel can be seen in the fight against STD spread by employing the above policies.
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