Preferred Location: 1011 Clifton Ave Ste 2c Clifton,NJ 07013 Clifton Change location
Preferred Location: 1011 Clifton Ave Ste 2c Clifton,NJ 07013 Clifton Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1011 Clifton Ave Ste 2c Clifton,NJ 07013 Clifton Change Location
Deep in Weird New Jersey exists the town of Clifton. Home of the “Gates of Hell!” An old disused sewerage system that brave urban explorers can spelunk at their leisure. But for all its charming idiosyncrasies, Clifton is practically angelic compared to the surrounding Greater New York Metro Area, in at least one very crucial subject. Sexually transmitted disease and infection (STDs/STIs) transmission rates.
Compared to New York’s 827 new infectious STD/STI cases per 100,000 residents, Cliftons 344 seems paltry.
It’s up from previous years, but at a rate lower than the state and national averages. Doctors credit programs aimed at education, open communication between partners, and regular screenings for helping stem the tide of STDs that surges all around. Even as The Garden States 11th largest municipality.
Options in prevention, detection, and treatment for the people of Clifton are abundant, which might explain why The City that Cares lives up to its moniker. With Quest Diagnostics Clifton on Allwood road, The Laboratory Patient Service Center on (one on Clifton, one on Broad), ImmediCenter on Broad street, and many more all in or around the Highway 21/3/46 Loop. Wherever you are, you have affordable testing options near you.
Free or cheap screening may be available at some clinics. Particularly around April, which is sexually transmitted disease awareness month. Locations often offer same day testing and can provide results in as little as 1-2 days. College students at American Institute on Main avenue may have free or affordable testing opportunities. Check out your campus calendar for more info.
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Clifton clinics with our easy-to-read chart.
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.
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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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Buddies of New Jersey is a non-profit organization that offers resources to people living with and at risk of HIV and AIDS.
It offers counseling, treatment medical and non-medical case management that includes preventative education and medication. It also offers HIV testing, including rapid HIV blood tests where confidential results are provided within 15 minutes. The organization also operates a mobile testing unit.
Peer support groups tackle the stigma and loneliness that can affect positive status people and there are translation services and a toll-free helpline to offer advice.
Lighthouse Pregnancy Resource Center serves women but also men and caters for teens at risk. They offer advice in the event of pregnancy and also offer sexual health advice. This includes STD screenings and information.
The center is not a medical care provider but aims to inform for decisions to be made that is right for the individual.
Based in Wayne, NJ, Hackensack, NJ and Paterson, NJ, there are centers within three and eight miles from Clifton, NJ.
Planned Parenthood is a federally funded family planning and reproductive and sexual health organization that deploys services at over 600 locations in the U.S.
The Paterson Health Center is a Planned Parenthood facility located in Paterson, NJ is around 4.5 miles from Clifton, NJ.
As well as family planning services the facility offers STD testing and HIV testing as well. There are doctors at the facilities and well-trained staff. Interpreters are available for Spanish and other languages on request.
The City of Paterson runs the STD Prevention Center, which has free services for STD testing and offers support beyond diagnoses or examination. HIV testing is also available and offered free and the center assures confidentiality.
Walk-ins and referrals are encouraged with registration required.
Paterson's health department offers its services to all residents of Passaic County where Clifton, NJ is located.
The urgent care facility Immedicenter was founded by physicians Michael P. Basista, Michael P. Basista, Daniel T. Bernheim and Stephen LaPof in 1994. While it originated as a facility to tend to acute illnesses or urgent injuries it has evolved to provide primary care services as well.
Lab tests can be conducted including STD testing is available at the clinics, one can be found in Clifton, NJ.
It works in partnership with local hospitals, fees charged are similar to traditional physician practices. You can walk-in except for primary care needs, physical examinations or prescription refills, for which an appointment is usually necessary.
AFC Urgent Care in Lyndhurst, NJ is around 6 miles from Clifton, NJ and is an urgent care facility that offers STD testing for a broad number of STDs.
Board-certified, the facility is focused on providing fast and efficient services providing shorter wait times than the emergency room and it claims to be less costly as well.
There is also no requirement to make an appointment.
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While the majority of health officials expected high STD rates in teens and young adults, they were not prepared for the large increase in older residents. African American men account for the majority of new HIV and Syphilis cases, followed closely by Caucasian and Hispanic
There are no qualifications for accessing NJ Buddies services and it is run by volunteers. You may be able to access free HIV testing here.
The organization is eight miles from Clifton, NJ and the resources are useful, particularly for possible access to free HIV testing. However, for primary care needs, you will need to find another provider although Buddies of NJ can help you access the most appropriate treatment and medical care.
20 Prospect Ave # 507, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA
There are no restrictions for visiting this center and free STD testing may be available. Discretion and confidentiality are offered.
Free STD testing may be accessible at this center, providing for accessible resources, and logistically the proximity of clinics is within reach for Clifton, NJ residents. However, treatment will have to be sought elsewhere.
75 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ 07505, USA
Minors should check if they can attend the clinic unaccompanied. The center does its best to accommodate everyone and those without means to pay should inquire about financial assistance for free STD testing.
The center is not too far from Clifton, NJ and is a convenient spot to test for a full panel of STDs. The clinic may at times get busy.
680 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07514, USA
All county residents are welcomed to get tested for HIV and all other STDs. Registration is required so you may need proof of residency.
The center is located only 4.5 miles from Clifton, NJ, so it is convenient for people in this area but priority may be given to more immediate Paterson, NJ residents depending on how busy the center gets. While free HIV and STD testing may be available with walk-ins allowed, hours are somewhat limited.
176 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07505, USA
The community at large is welcome to visit an Immedicenter clinic. They accept self-pay and PPO, it's best to enquire with them about free STD testing.
There are mixed reviews about the service and fees may apply. The center is, however, conveniently located for Clifton, NJ residents and ongoing care or medication is available for urgent requirements.
1355 Broad St, Clifton, NJ 07013, USA
There are no restrictions for visiting the AFC urgent care facilities. AFC may take certain insurance coverage and it may offer financial assistance that could enable STD testing. Ask AFC's staff for more details.
For a fast turnaround on the examination and shorter wait times, AFC might be a convenient option. Fees may be expensive depending on your circumstances.
560 New York Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, USA
In an effort to slow down and eventually stop the spread of STDs the state actually requires all public schools to provide 150 hours of age appropriate sex and health education to students before graduation. These classes will cover topics that range from puberty, emotions, dating and preventive measures regarding HIV and other STDs, and while this sounds like a positive step the information is often taught from a pro abstinence point of view.
Students are receiving may not always be medically accurate or even pertinent to their lives. With more students admitting to engaging in sexual activity at least once before graduation and the teen pregnancy rate rising, it is obvious that simply telling students that having intercourse before marriage is “bad” is not enough to make them practice abstinence.
Students are frequently made to feel ashamed and embarrassed in sex education classes where abstinence is taught. This can make them unwilling to ask questions.
Health officials can cite several reasons that the STD rates are rising in the city. It does share a border with New York and this state’s higher STD rates are occasionally reflected in the county’s health statistics. While this does account for a small percentage of cases, the fact remains that more of the city’s residents are testing positive for STDs each year.
The lack of a standard sex education curriculum is one of the reasons STDs are rising in teens and young adults. Today’s social culture promotes sexuality, and students are seeing no reason to wait until marriage before engaging in sexual activity. Since they don’t realize how easy it is to spread STDs or the importance of using protection most don’t know that they are putting their health at risk.
What is being blamed for the largest increase in STD rates, especially in the county where statistics show they have rose by 70 percent is the $7.5 million in budget cuts to women’s health care. The cuts in funding have forced many health care clinics to close and this has left many residents with no place to go to get tested. There have also been cuts to Medicaid and it no longer covers regular STD testing. This means that many of the city’s lower income residents cannot afford the out of pocket cost.
Until these and other issues are resolved the city can expect to see its STD rates continue to rise.
Touring the city’s sewer system, better known as the “Gates of Hell” can be informative if you’re brave enough. What won’t take a lot of courage is contacting a private STI lab for a test. Since it is private you can be anonymous. Results are delivered quickly, before closing time at the Vreeland House.
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