Preferred Location: 15900 Nw 27th Ave Opa Locka,FL 33054 Opa-locka Change location
Preferred Location: 15900 Nw 27th Ave Opa Locka,FL 33054 Opa-locka Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 15900 Nw 27th Ave Opa Locka,FL 33054 Opa-locka Change Location
Carol City has a relatively large amount of STD outbreaks, especially with gonorrhoea, chlamydia and infectious syphilis.
In Miami-Dade County, the occurrences of chlamydia in particular have increased at a much faster rate than the rest of the state. The reported rate of infectious syphilis has also been steadily increasing. The HIV rates, while remaining steady, are much higher than at the state level. In 2015, 53,9 per 100,000 people reported having HIV.
The Florida Department of Health also reported that in 2014 the counties Miami-Dade and Broward together were accountable for 38% of the new HIV cases in Florida.
There are plenty of private and public testing centers in and near Carol City, with public options including North Dade Health Center on Northwest 25th Avenue and Planned Parenthood on 585 N.W. 161 St Suites 200-300. Note that these centers both don’t do HIV tests. Both of these clinics are easily accessible with public transport, and there is a parking lot near Planned Parenthood.
Other clinics include the Community Access Center and CAN Community Health. These community clinics let you make an appointment and return your results as swiftly as possible. The Community Access Center does provide HIV tests. There are also several private doctors specialised in sexual health and STD testing.
If you are worried about the costs involved, some clinics may provide free STD testing to some people. Not everybody, however, will be eligible for the free testing. Additionally, the test may not be able to detect every sexually transmitted disease.
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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UHI Community Care clinic has been in operation since 2008. It's run by a team of qualified doctors who strive to offer high quality, compassionate, innovative, and non-judgmental health care services in a friendly environment tailored to meet the specific and unique needs of each individual. The clinic offers free services to low-income and uninsured residents.
CAN Community Health has been in service since 1992. It's a private non-profit organization that is committed to treatment and care for people living with HIV, Hepatitis C, and STDs. The services are affordable and accessible to everyone, and no one is denied access due to inability to pay.
The clinic has been a significant healthcare provider to the local people for the last three decades. It offers numerous primary care services as well as HIV and STD testing and treatment. Special cases are referred to the Jackson Memorial Hospital. It provides services at a low cost depending on a patient’s ability to pay.
Community Access Center strives to assist the community with access to culturally competent, affordable, clinical services to ensure their needs are met and lives improved. It's a community-based organization that consistently builds on existing community strengths and resources.
It assists the local citizens to understand and navigate through the resources available to them in languages and cultures familiar to them.
Planned Parenthood Health center has been a provider for sexual health and education for many years. It's been committed to providing the community with comprehensive health care at an affordable cost. With or without insurance, they serve those who are vulnerable in society. Spanish, English interpreters, and American sign-language services are provided by appointment.
Concentra Urgent Care has been serving for more than 30 years. Throughout the years, it has retained experts who are nationally recognized. It is focused on keeping the community healthy and productive. The clinic is well equipped with state of the art and latest equipment that will ensure that you are served quickly and affordably. No one is turned away for their inability to pay for services.
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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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Florida leads the U.S. in new HIV cases. This comes after years of cuts in public health and not being treated as a crisis by the governor. While the disease spreads, years of personnel cuts in the Department of Health that have shrunk the size of county health departments.
HIV infections have increased in Florida as they have decreased across the United States.
Staff reductions in the Florida Department of Health’s HIV program could have hampered prevention of HIV and led to a rise in cases. Here are related statistics you should note about Florida.
Three out of every four reported STD cases in Florida were in the 15–29 age range. 58 percent of reported STD cases in Florida were under the age of 25. More cases of syphilis were reported for females between the ages of 20–29 and more than any other age group in Florida.
One out of every 20 persons with a reportable STD in Florida is co-infected with HIV. Floridians between the ages of 15–24 represented 13 percent of Florida’s population. Floridians between the ages of 15-24 account for 64 percent of reported cases of chlamydia infections.
STD rates among Florida teenagers are rapidly rising with some are as young as someone in middle school. STD rates are rising dramatically. In 2014, 5,864 cases of those infections were reported, compared with 3,166 in 2005. New HIV cases jumped from 144 to 299.
UHI Community Care clinic provides free healthcare services to low income and uninsured persons. The clinic does not discriminate or turn anyone away.
UHI Community Care clinic offers services in a friendly environment through a team of professional health care workers to meet the needs of their patients. Through referral and linkage to community-based programs and agencies, the patients' needs are easily achieved. The clinic serves low-income and uninsured individuals.
4851 NW 183rd St, Opa-locka, FL 33055, USA
HIV testing is free of charge. The center accepts both public and private insurance plans. No one is denied services due to inability to pay.
CAN Community Health – North Miami is a provider for HIV, Hepatitis C, and STD health care services. The clinic is operated by professional medical staff who are compassionate and understand your needs. No one is turned away from the clinic.
13936 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33168, USA
The clinic accepts insurance plans. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for health benefit programs though you need to take the following documents; photo I.D., proof of Miami-Dade County residency, and proof of your income and family size.
North Dade Health Center is conveniently located and is highly recommended by clients who have received health care services there. The staff are polite and helpful, right from the reception till you leave the gate.
16555 NW 25th Ave, Opa-locka, FL 33054, USA
There are no residential or financial restrictions. Insurance plans are accepted, and no one is turned away.
Community Access Center is devoted to being a resource by offering information, advocacy, and referral services to low-income persons and newly arrived immigrants. They provide services with respect and dignity and ensure that available resources are utilized.
8910 Miramar Pkwy #208, Miramar, FL 33025, USA
The center accepts most insurance plans, both public and private. You may talk to them to provide services within your budget. Payment is accepted in cash, credit/debit cash, money order, and checks. Payment is expected at the time of service unless prior arrangements have been made.
Golden Glades-Miami Health Center of Miami, FL, is strategically located to be accessed conveniently. The center is operated by experts in sexual health who provide the best services for optimum results. The services are affordable, and no one is turned back due to a lack of funds to pay for the services.
585 N.W. 161 St. Suites 200-300 Suites 200, 300, Miami, FL 33169, USA
The clinic accepts insurance plans and also offers competitive discounts for self-paying clients.
Concentra Golden Glades Urgent Care is strategically located for easy access. The clinic is run by experts in health care services who provide the best services for the best results. The services are affordable, and most insurance plans are accepted.
17601 NW 2nd Ave Ste. S, Miami, FL 33169, USA
The Florida Department of Education has an aim of reducing instances of HIV/STD and pregnancy among youth. It attempts to achieve this goal by providing technical assistance to districts regarding the provision of exemplary sexual health education in Florida schools and effective policies related to sexual health education and HIV/STD prevention.
The department also provides training and professional development opportunities for district and school administrators, educators, school nurses, psychologists, and social workers, offered through online trainings, regional trainings, and training tracks at the Healthy Schools Summer Academy. Florida’s Sexual Health Education Community Outreach Tool Kit is available to help achieve the goals of its sex education programs.
The tool kit provides information, ideas, and strategies to assist school district staff and community members with reducing the number of teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among youth and improve the health and academic success of students. The state attempts to provide comprehensive health education.
The goal is to provide a comprehensive health education program and motivate students to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and avoid or reduce health related risk behaviors. Florida standards for K-12 grades include core concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention. In addition, a standard is to look at internal and external influence and analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.
The standard identifies what the student should achieve. There is a corresponding benchmark of what the student will know and be able to do at the end of each grade.
Demographics play a role in the number of STDs in your area. As one example, Floridians between the age of 15 and 24 account for 64 percent of the reported cases of chlamydia infections. That age group represents only 13 percent of the population.
For genital herpes, the infection rate of African-Americans is three times higher than that of whites. African-Americans with the same number of sexual partners as whites still have a significantly higher risk of herpes infection.
In the fifteen to nineteen years old age range, rates of chlamydia infection are 50 percent higher among Mexican-Americans compared to whites. Rates among African-Americans in this age group are twice as high as those of white Americans.
While anyone who is sexually active is at risk for getting an STD, women, youth, and people of color are more likely to become infected. For women, STDs pass more easily from men to women than vice versa, which results in higher female rates of infection.
Each year 9 million new cases of STDs occur among young people aged 15 to 24. By age 25, one-half of all sexually active young people get an STD.
Young people are at greatest risk for STDs because they are more likely to have unprotected sex and more than one sex partner. Young women, in particular, are vulnerable to STDs such as chlamydia and gonorrhea because of changes in the cervix due to puberty.
African-Americans and Hispanics have disproportionately high poverty rates, making them less likely to have health insurance and access to medical care to prevent and treat STDs. With Viagra, seniors are staying sexually active at a later age and are a demographic to consider.
This is the largest city in Florida with a majority African American population. This is according to a 2011 estimate from the US Census Bureau.
Due to the construction of I-95 in the late 1960s, many middle and upper income African American and West Indian American families migrated from Miami neighborhoods to the area due to the Fair Housing Act. The mayor of the city said the city would no longer allow any low income housing developments starting in 2007. Some residents blamed the developments for spreading crime and recreational drugs in the areas.
There are STI testing resources available to you in your area. Here are some of the facilities in the area where you can get STI testing.
The University of Miami School of Medicine Division of Adolescent Medicine offers the following to those who are 13 to 24 years old.
Miami-Dade County Health Department Health District Center offers the following with teen services being free.
Better Way of Miami Incorporated is a clinic that offers the following with pre admission screening determining readiness and appropriateness.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Out of the Closet Thrift Store Miami is a community based organizations that offers HIV testing to the general public. Union Positiva Incorporated is an AIDS service organization that offers HIV testing.
Care Resource Dade is a clinic offering:
Borinquen Health Care Center Incorporated is a clinic that offers:
The Florida Department of Health Miami Dade County Health Department Refugee Health Assessment Clinic provides services to refugees, immigrants, and parolees. A passport and I-94 card is required for refugees. HIV testing is for first time clients. Here are other services provided.
Getting tested for STDs is available through the county’s Health Department. This is an option for you to consider. The county provides services that include an office visit, medical assessment, lab services, and antibiotics. Charges are on a sliding scale based on the patient’s income, so poor clients could be paying less or even nothing.
The West Palm Beach Planned Parenthood facility is an option for STI testing. The facility can handle STD testing, diagnosis and treatment includes bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV (testing and diagnosis only), syphilis, and trichomoniasis (trich).
Vaccines are also available. Testing involves urine samples and a blood sample taken from a finger stick. Counseling and confidential testing for STDs are provided by trained staff. The Jean Shehan Health Center is another Planned Parenthood location that can help.
Whether you go to Planned Parenthood, an area hospital, an urgent care center, or one of the schools in your area, you can find information about about STDs, testing, and treatment. While STD rates are high in your area, help is available in the way of testing and treatment that is confidential, discreet, compassionate, and effective.
Consider how the staff at some facilities is trained to help someone like you, especially with the staff at Planned Parenthood. Miami Carol City High School has a nurse or counsellor who can help with you with information about STDs, testing, and treatment.
Doctor’s Medical Center is another location that can help you. Here are links to places listed above.
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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