Preferred Location: 119 E 93rd Ave Crown Point,IN 46307 Merrillville Change location
Preferred Location: 119 E 93rd Ave Crown Point,IN 46307 Merrillville Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 119 E 93rd Ave Crown Point,IN 46307 Merrillville Change Location
Crown Point is the county seat of Lake County Indiana state. The City of Crown Point is equally affected by HIV/STDs like other cities within and around Lake County. The HIV prevalence rate in 2015 was 232 while 2019, has seen the rate going upwards to 240.
The rate of Chlamydia in 2015 was 531, while the current rate in 2019 has dropped to 449.5. Likewise, the Gonorrhea rate scaled down from 128.6 in 2015 to 116.3 in 2016. Within the same period, Syphilis rates spiked from a rate of 7.2 in 2015 to a rate of 8.7 in 2016.
“Condoms are an essential tool in preventing STDs, though our cultural acceptance of the usage of condoms is nowhere close to where it needs to be.” Peggy Clarke, Executive Director of North Carolina-based American Social Health Association.
Crown Point City has well distributed STD testing facilities, both private and public. Some of the clinics may offer free STD testing, therefore attracting a large number of people, and hence very long queues. The facilities may also lack doctor’s consultation, and the test results may take longer.
Here are some of the clinics in Crown Point where you can visit to be tested. Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky Incorporated Merrillville Health Center. The tests likely to be offered include; Chlamydia test, Gonorrhea test, Syphilis test, HIV test, Hepatitis A and B tests, and Vaccine.
Located at 6100 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 is Community HealthNet Health Centers Merrillville Location. The clinic may offer the tests mentioned above, as well.
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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COMMUNITY HEALTHNET HEALTH CENTERS is a federally qualified health center and a nonprofit community-based healthcare provider that strives to provide affordable medical care services to residents of Lake County, IN, and its environs. Qualified medical practitioners at the facility provide a wide range of services, including dental care, family planning, counseling, adult medicine, free pregnancy testing, and HIV screening.
Access Family Health Society is a federally qualified health center that offers community-based healthcare services to underserved communities in Chicago Heights and Lake County, IN. The facility has a competent team of healthcare providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, outreach staff, and substance abuse counselors who provide behavioral health, HIV/STI screening, counseling, men’s health, and maternal care services.
Planned Parenthood - Merrillville Health Center serves residents of Lake County, IN, and surrounding areas with comprehensive sexual healthcare services. The facility has modern medical equipment and qualified medical practitioners who provide STD/HIV testing, men’s health, LGBTQ care, pregnancy testing, women’s health, birth control, and abortion referral services.
Lake County Health Department serves men, women and children in Lake County, IN, with affordable healthcare services. The clinic has competent medical professionals licensed to offer immunizations, TB screening, nutritional care, STD/HIV testing, and pediatric care services.
Midwest Express Clinic provides a wide range of affordable healthcare services to residents of Lake County IN, and surrounding areas. The clinic has board-certified clinicians who offer STD testing, pregnancy screening, DOT physicals, women’s health, and family care services.
Physicians Urgent Care – Highland is a satellite clinic of Physicians immediate care, founded in 1987 to offer quality healthcare services to residents of Lake County, IN, and its environs. The center has state-of-the-art medical equipment and qualified clinicians who provide STD/HIV testing, physical therapy, workplace injuries, pediatric care, and physical examinations.
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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: Social Service Organization. Close at 1pm the 4th Friday of each month
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Offer confidential sexually transmitted disease examinations and laboratory testing. Service area includes Lake, Porter, Newton and Jasper County. Services are provided at no cost. Free condoms available. There is a $10 administrative fee for Indiana residents and a $25 administrative fee for non-Indiana residents. Closed daily for lunch from 12noon-1pm. HIV testing: Mon-Thurs., 8:30am-11:30am and 1pm-4pm
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Description: Social Service Organization. Close at 2pm on the 4th Friday of each month
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Health Department counsels, screens, and treats sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and provides testing for HIV by appointment to anyone 13 years of age or older. The service fee is $10. To make an appointment, call the office. Call for appointment availability
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 8am-4pm
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available for East Chicago residents; for non-residents there is a $5/per 2 dozen box. Low cost STD testing.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department, Health Department counsels, screens, and treats sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and provides testing for HIV by appointment to anyone 13 years of age or older. The fee is currently $10.
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Description: New patients must meet with Intake Coordinator to determine eligibility for support programs and sliding fee scales. Please call or visit Web site for information required for first visits. Closed Mon.-Thurs. from 12noon-1pm
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Description: Need to register as a patient. Also open every 2nd Saturday 8am-2pm
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Description: Need to register as a patient. Open every 4th Saturday of each month from 8am-2pm
The health center accepts patients with Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial insurance plans, and offers a sliding fee scale to clients without medical insurance. It offers free HIV testing services and does not deny services to clients due to the inability to pay.
COMMUNITY HEALTHNET HEALTH CENTERS provides translation services to clients who are not proficient in English to enable them to access free HIV screening services. The facility also provides free condoms to members of the public as part of preventive care against the spread of HIV infections in the community.
1021 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402, USA
The health center welcomes patients with Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial health insurance plans for HIV/STI testing services. It also offers a sliding fee scale program to individuals with high deductibles and uninsured clients. The facility does not turn away members of the public due to the inability to pay.
Access Family Health Society offers information regarding STD/HIV preventive care to members of the public through youth education, presentations, and group-based support programs. Additionally, the facility provides mental health and substance abuse counseling services.
152 W Lincoln Hwy, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, USA
The facility accepts clients with Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, and most health insurance plans, and offers affordable self-pay options to uninsured individuals. Patients may make payment at the time of service using cash, check, money orders, and major credit or debit cards.
Planned Parenthood - Merrillville Health Center provides free sex education to the public through presentations and health fairs during community outreach programs. It also offers translation services to non-English speaking clients to enable them to access discreet HIV/STI screening services.
8645 Connecticut St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
There are no restrictions for individuals to access HIV/STD testing services at the clinic. New patients are required to provide a valid photo ID before visiting the clinic for STI/HIV screening services.
Lake County Health Department offers free sex education to promote safer sex practices and reduce the spread of HIV and STIs in the community. The facility also provides free condoms and organizes mobile HIV/STD screening services to reach out to underserved populations.
2900 W 93rd Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307, USA
The facility accepts patients with Hooray Health, Cigna, Medicare, Aetna, and Medicaid, and offers low self-pay rates to uninsured clients. New clients are required to provide a valid photo ID and insurance card to access STD screening and treatment services.
Midwest Express Clinic has an onsite laboratory that provides accurate and reliable STD/HIV test results to clients in a nonjudgmental environment. The facility is also compliant with HIPAA regulations and treats patients' information with total confidentiality. Additionally, the clinic’s medical team is warm, friendly, and welcoming to individuals in need of STD/HIV services.
1500 US-41, Schererville, IN 46375, USA
The facility accommodates patients with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Medicare, America’s Choice Provider Network, and Aetna among other commercial plans, and presents uninsured clients with affordable and straightforward self-pay pricing options.
Physicians Urgent Care – Highland is active on social media platforms where it educates the public on preventive care education regarding HIV and STIs and how to reduce their spread among members of the community. The facility also has an informative and user-friendly website where clients can access secure services and information on HIV/STDs.
10343 Indianapolis Blvd Suite 104, Highland, IN 46322, USA
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