Preferred Location: 3401 W Alberta Rd Edinburg,TX 78539 Edinburg Change location
Preferred Location: 3401 W Alberta Rd Edinburg,TX 78539 Edinburg Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 3401 W Alberta Rd Edinburg,TX 78539 Edinburg Change Location
The seat of Hidalgo County, Edinburg, is just north of Reynosa Mexico and McAllen Texas—the largest population in the county. A 90 minute drive to the Gulf of Mexico lands you on South Padre Island or a two-hour jaunt north can put you in beautiful coastal Corpus Christi. While The Lone Star State has seen quite the increase in many sexually transmitted diseases and infections, the Edinburg area shows a different trend.
STDs including: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and more; Edinburg has managed to keep its transmission and infection rates comparatively stable. High, particularly for women, PoC, and anyone aged 15-24, but stable relatively.
Medical professionals of Edinburg stress the importance of regular STI screenings to keep these rates stable and even work towards decreasing outbreaks.
One potential reason for that stability is access to the half dozen affordable clinics in the area. All of which are located northwest of the 69C/Highway 2 interchange. From the Student Health Center and Access Esperanza Clinics on the north side of town (there’s one further south too), into downtown where there is Juanny’s Professional Lab and Westbrook Clinic (Valley AIDS Council).
The screening options in Edinburg are better than in many other parts of the state, but it is still wise to call and make sure they have same day appointments available. Some locations offer free std testing, particularly during April—STD/STI awareness month—and can even offer results in as little as 1-2 days. Further affordable options may be available to students of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley on west University drive. Check 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 Edinburg 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.
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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Westbrook Clinic (Valley Aids Council) is a non-profit HIV organization delivering appropriate sexual health and wellness services to the residents of Edinburg city and its neighboring towns. It is the primary provider of HIV prevention, education, and testing services and offers medical care and supportive services to PLWHA. The clinic works towards reducing the viral load of HIV positive patients to enable them to live healthier lives.
Access Esperanza Clinics is a family planning agency along the South Texas border. It has been providing education, advocacy, and quality medical care as well as sexual and reproductive health services for over 50 years. It has experienced and reliable health care providers certified to provide confidential STD screening and treatment services.
Nuestra Clinica del Valle is a federally qualified health care center serving the underserved families of Hidalgo County. It offers integrated primary health care services including internal medicine, health education, pediatric care, and family medicine. Comprehensive STD services are also offered as part of the obstetrics and gynecological care services.
Planned Parenthood – Harlingen of Harlingen, TX, has been providing reproductive health care and education services to help Texas residents plan for their families and future. Besides providing family planning services, it also has qualified experts to provide confidential STD testing and diagnostic services.
Hidalgo County Health Department is tasked with promoting and protecting environmental and public health through its medical specialists providing prevention services and partnerships. It has an epidemiology surveillance team that is accountable for infectious disease control and prevention as well as providing confidential STD tests and treatment to manage the spread of the infections.
McAllen Family Urgent Care provides the residents of Edinburg with timely, quality, and cost-effective medical care. The multispecialty clinic offers medical services including preventative medicine, occupational health, and sports physicals. It also has an in-house lab staffed by lab technicians licensed to provide lab results including accurate and swift STD tests.
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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. *Saturdays for supplies only. Active patients may request STI testing & treatment
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Description: Social Service Organization. *Saturdays for supplies only. Active patients may request STI testing & treatment
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Description: AIDS Service Organization. Must be 13 years of age and older. HIV/STI testing by appointment Mon.-Thurs., 9am-12noon and 1pm-4pm
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. HIV-antibody testing available through family planning clinics. Referrals given for others. Free condoms available. Services provided will vary according to available staff. Therefore, all walk-ins are recommended to call & verify times of services. Clinics are closed for services on holidays approved by the Court
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HIV services may be covered by most insurance plans. Therefore, insured patients may be eligible for screening and treatment. Uninsured clients may also be eligible for HIV services on a sliding fee scale, and the HIV clinic is not biased in terms of age, gender, race, or income level when providing HIV tests.
The HIV/AIDS specialty clinic has physicians with sufficient expertise providing free and confidential HIV tests. The facility also provides safer sex kits, free condoms, and harm reduction kits to any person who needs them.
300 S 2nd St #101, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
At Access Esperanza Clinics, patients who qualify for state funding programs may receive free STD tests. The clinic accepts major insurance plans. Therefore, insured clients may qualify for STD services. Gender, age, color, or sex will not hinder patients from accessing quality STD services at the facility.
The health clinic provides comprehensive reproductive and sexual health services to its patients. Additionally, it also provides cervical and breast cancer screening services. Lastly, underserved clients may qualify for medical services at a low cost, and Spanish interpretation services are also available.
302 S Veterans Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA
People of all ages and backgrounds may be eligible for STD tests and treatment services. Also, the clinic provides STD services for insured and uninsured patients.
The clinic has skilled medical professionals providing efficient STD testing and treatment services. It also provides social services and referrals, free health insurance applications, and enrollment services. Moreover, the clinic is located in a convenient location and has enough space to accommodate the patients.
801 W 1st St, San Juan, TX 78589, USA
Financial assistance may be offered to uninsured patients on a sliding fee scale. Insured individuals may also qualify for STD services because most insurance plans are accepted, and low-cost STD services are available to everyone without discrimination on gender, race, color, or disability qualifications.
The reproductive health facility provides confidential STD services, and women visiting the clinic could benefit from breast and cervical cancer screening programs causing early detection, leading to timely treatment of the disease. There are also birth control and family planning services available.
712 N 77 Sunshine Strip #18, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA
The public health department provides financial assistance to underserved and uninsured clients in need of STD services through its state-funded programs. Covered insured persons may be eligible for STD tests and treatment services since the departments accept most insurance plans. Lastly, the health department provides STD services to all persons despite their gender, race, color, or religion.
Patients are advised to schedule an appointment for STD services. However, walk-ins may be considered if there is a vacant slot. Vaccines and immunizations may be provided as a treatment alternative to preventable STIs.
1304 S 25th Ave, Edinburg, TX 78542, USA
A driver’s license, photo ID, and a list of current medications may be required to receive STD services. Additionally, insurance cards may be needed for insured patients while cash, checks, and credit card may be accepted for uninsured persons whether young, old, rich, poor, male, or female.
McAllen Family Urgent has quality urgent care facilities in case of non-life threatening emergencies. It is also open seven days a week providing maximum convenience for its patients, and there are no long wait times when seeking STD services.
110 E Savannah Ave A204, McAllen, TX 78503, USA
It is crucial for residents of this small city to understand the importance of regular testing to ensure their sexual health, and that of those around them. Unfortunately the education program in the state currently centers on the benefits of abstinence. The nearby branch of Texas University does provide sexual education classes for its students, and there is a community outreach program aimed at informing the area’s large Hispanic population about the dangers of unprotected sex and not getting tested. While these programs are having a small affect on the STDs rates, particularly HIV the city still has a long way to go before these transmittable diseases are under control.
Abstinence will prevent most STD infections but there are some that can be passed without sexual contact. Without programs that educate residents about these dangers, it will be impossible to completely stop the spread of HIV and other sexually transmittable diseases. Herpes testing in Desoto will prevent this viral infection from spreading, and help to reduce the appearance of the embarrassing rash. Regular HIV testing in Desoto will not only protect your health, but it is also being attributed with the lower number of residents currently living with the deadly disease.
In the small city of Desoto demographics do play a large role in the current STD rates, which also includes the large Hispanic and religious population. This combination of religious beliefs and culture is helping to curtail some teenagers’ early exploration into sex, but it is not enough to prevent the STD rates from continuing to rise. Almost all health care officials place the blame for the rising number of newly reported cases of sexually transmitted diseases on the lack of education that is prevalent throughout the state.
Until students and residents understand the dangers of having unprotected sex, and that it is possible to contract some STDs without having intercourse this will continue to be a problem for the historic city. The nearby university is helping to reach some residents, but there is also a language barrier.
The quiet city of Desoto is a blend of the old southwest and Hispanic charm, and this also describes the majority of the residents. While the city is facing the same problems as the rest of the state concerning rising STD rates, it is also experiencing some success with a low number of newly reported cases of HIV. While religious beliefs and values run strongly through the city, more residents are deciding to get tested for STDs.
It has also gotten even easier for residents of the city to take care of the sexual health, and you don’t have to stand in long linesat private STI clinic in Desoto.
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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