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Located in the South Bay region of LA County, Gardena has had a steady population increase for the last few decades—matching their increases for sexually transmitted diseases. For 2015, Los Angeles County and the Gardena area show a rate of 171 per 100,000 people fighting gonorrhea and chlamydia rates were at 555 for every 100,000 people. For primary and secondary syphilis, the rate has climbed to 15 per 100,000. While this number may sound low, unfortunately, it is a 30 percent increase from numbers reported in the year 2014.
People of Gardena, don’t despair, there is some good news.
The reported cases for new diagnoses of people living with HIV in the region are continuing to show a steady decline. Medical professionals of the greater Los Angeles area believe this is, in part, due to regular STD screenings, preventive education, and treatment.
If you’re in Gardena, there are a few affordable options for STD/STI testing available to you. Clinics are mostly located along Rosecrans Ave and Wilmington, south of the 105. They include St. John’s Well Child and Family Centers on south San Jose, north Santa Fe, and Wilmington Avenue, Charles R. Drew University / Oasis Clinic, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Public Health. There is a Concentra Urgent Care on Wilmington avenue as well. For free STD testing and other services, keep an eye out on community calendars, or check out local events especially during April, or STD awareness month.
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Gardena 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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South Bay Family Health Care (SBFHC) is a community-based health center that serves the residents of Los Angeles through multiple clinics, including, the Redondo Beach, Carson Wellness Center, Gardena, and Inglewood Clinic. It aims to serve the economically disadvantaged persons through the provision of quality and affordable medical care. The Redondo Beach Clinic provides a wide range of services, from family planning, pediatric, dental, and primary care to STD testing and treatment.
For more than two decades, Women’s Care Center has been providing quality reproductive health services to the women living in Torrance, CA, and its vicinity. Whether you require pregnancy care, pap smears, STD testing and treatment, or any other gynecologic service, the clinic’s medical team is skilled at providing such services.
Women’s Health Care clinic is a non-profit organization funded by the California Office of Family Planning, and it serves patients through its two clinics located at Torrance and Compton. It focuses on providing female residents with standard reproductive health-care services, including screening, testing, diagnosing, and treating STDs. These services are offered by professionals and paraprofessionals in the medical field.
South Bay Health Center of Lawndale, CA, is part of the Planned Parenthood organization and has been offering world-class reproductive health services for over 10 decades. The health center has nurses and physicians who are skilled in testing and treating STDs as well as other illnesses and injuries. A blood draw is required for HIV tests, and the results may be available in about two days.
Torrance Public Health Center is one of the 14 public health centers of the Los Angeles County Public Health that provides comprehensive community health services to enhance the healthy living of the residents living in Los Angeles County. The facility has nurses and physicians who are skilled in testing and treating STDs.
Dusk to Dawn was founded by a physician trained in emergency medicine, and the medical team is also skilled in the same. The founder envisioned a clinic that provides comprehensive health services promptly, and that’s what clients receive at the facility. Some of the health-care services available include ultrasound, drug screening, x-rays, and STD testing, all conducted by competent doctors and physicians.
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Description: Social Service Organization. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents: photo ID. Fees for services are based on your household income. You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay. Services under some insurance plans and physician groups require prior authorization. You are welcome to walk in any time the Health Center is open to make an appointment or see if there is a same day appointment available. Walk-in hours available Tues.-Fri., 8am-3:30pm and Sat., 8am-3pm. No walk-in hours on Mondays
As of 2015, medical providers in Los Angeles County reported nearly 75,000 cases of STI’s. This included 53,069 cases of Chlamydia, 16,469 cases of Gonorrhea and 4,633 total cases of syphilis. The number of cases shows an increase from relatively low levels in reported in 2010. In 2015, the number of cases of gonorrhea increased by nearly 15% and the number of cases of syphilis increased by more than 25%. Within the County of Los Angeles, many STI cases are men who have sex with men and young African American women.
Of the 66,276 STI cases reported in 2015, over 72% cases were Chlamydia. 18.8% of the cases were Gonorrhea, 5.8% were Syphilis and 2.5% were HIV. There were more STI and HIV cases reported in Los Angeles county than any other major county in the United States.
In 2013 those reported as having new HIV diagnoses in were 87% male, 11% were female, and 1% were transgender. Since 2010, there has been a decrease in the number and rate of HIV diagnoses reported among males and females. Most cases of HIV were diagnosed in people aged 20-29 years of age (33%). This group was followed by persons 30-39 years of age (28%), and then persons 40-49 years of age (21%), and persons 50 years or older (14%).
The largest group of HIV diagnoses reported in 2013 occurred among Latinos (45%). However, African Americans had the highest rate of disease. This was especially true for African American females whose rate was 9.5 times higher than white females, and over 6 times higher than Latinas. (3 per 100,000). Among males in 2013, the rate of HIV diagnosis for African Americans was roughly three times the rate for whites.
The health center offers STD services to individuals aged 12 to 19 years. Such persons may qualify for free STD testing, but if not, the health center offers low-cost services.
Teenagers may visit the clinic on a walk-in basis, and the medical team works with confidentiality. Moreover, the facility has an on-site dispensary where you can receive your medication. Also, clients may receive some free STD services upon qualification, but you should call the facility to confirm.
2114 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, USA
The clinic serves women of all ages, colors, and races, and all fees are payable at the time of service provision. Also, most insurance plans are accepted, and clients with Medicaid health plans may benefit from discounted rates. However, uninsured clients may qualify for low-cost self-pay payment.
To receive STD services, you may schedule an appointment online or call the health-care providers. Also, the clinic accepts some weekend appointments but you should call ahead to confirm. Additionally, its medical team may offer medical services in various languages to effectively communicate with clients. Moreover, women may receive free family planning and routine check-ups, as well as other reproductive services including vaginoplasty and vaginal rejuvenation.
18051 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504, USA
STD services are available to female residents of all ages, from teenagers to adult women. The clinic accepts Medi-Cal and other forms of insurance covers, and it also charges its fees based on a sliding scale.
The clinic is close to major highways and is also designed to accommodate patients with wheelchairs. Its physicians offer complete gynecologic care to women, including specialized services such as colposcopies. If women seek STD services at the clinic, they are guaranteed discretion.
Normandie Ave & W 220th St, Los Angeles, CA 90501, USA
Both uninsured and insured individuals may seek health care at the facility, and the former may benefit from state-funded programs or a sliding scale fee.
The facility’s staff offers medical care in English and Spanish, and telephone interpretation services are available for other languages. You may schedule appointments if you need STD services at the clinic. Additionally, you may speak to a trained professional online and receive medical services via the platform.
14623 Hawthorne Blvd. #300 #300, Lawndale, CA 90260, USA
Insured residents may pay for STD services using their health plans while uninsured persons may receive free or low-cost services based on eligibility.
The health department’s clients have access to free parking whose entrance is at Del Amo Blvd. Moreover, the facility has in-person interpreters and telephone interpretation services in place for clients who are not proficient in speaking English. Also, some individuals may qualify for free STD services.
711 W Del Amo Blvd, Torrance, CA 90502, USA
The clinic accepts some insurances, so insured persons may call to confirm the acceptability of their health plans. Also, uninsured residents may utilize self-pay options available for payment of STD services.
Every staff member works diligently and is friendly to all clients. The facility has a state-of-the-art laboratory that facilitates swift release of STD results. Also, you don’t need an appointment to seek medical care at the clinic, so you may walk-in at a convenient time.
1045 W Redondo Beach Blvd #138, Gardena, CA 90247, USA
Last year the state of California adopted a new law known as the California Healthy Youth Act. This act covers sexual health education within the public-school system. It states that sexual health education must happen at least twice during a student’s academic career: once in middle school, and once in high school. Any education a student receives, even in elementary school, must be medically accurate.
Materials used must be appropriate to students of all races, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic and cultural background and cover students with disabilities as well. Teachers are also required to teach about healthy relationships as well as how to make good decisions. A student’s education must also not dictate that abstinence is the only form of safe sexual health. Parents must be notified if their student is being taught sexual health at least 14 days before the education begins.
Outside the classroom there are a few opportunities for individuals to gain insight into STI treatment and prevention. There is an online curriculum called Positive Prevention Plus. These curriculum materials provide evidence based instruction that follows California and National Health Standards. The curriculum is also in compliance with the new California Education Code. Their website offers materials that are available to download. The topics covered range from sexual health education to teen pregnancy and prevention.
More Than SEX-ED is a non-profit that is an affiliate of Community Partners. They believe that Human Sexuality is diverse and complex and it is important to recognize it as a necessary part of our lives. They present material that discusses fact-based understanding of sexuality. They also educate on the negative aspects of misunderstanding human sexuality.
Condoms and STI testing can be found at the Planned Parenthood South Bay Health Center. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. They suggest that an individual make an appointment before visiting.
There could be several connections between various demographic aspects and the level of STI and HIV / AIDS cases. The first of which is the poverty level within Gardena. The city poverty level falls below the rest of the United States, the state of California and Los Angeles county. Men make 1.21 more times more than women which could connect to the fact that women are the poorest gender demographic in the county. They also make up nearly half the cases of syphilis and a significant portion of all other STI’s.
Hispanics make up nearly 40% of the population and comprise 45% of the HIV cases in the city. However, African Americans (which make up around 22% of the population) have the highest rate of disease. This is particularly true in African American females. African American females are also far less likely to receive preventive treatment. In 2014, it was reported that 34,958 non-Black women received treatment while only 3,039 women received treatment.
There could also be a correlation between the fact that Asian Americans are the highest paid ethnic demographic and the lowest demographic impacted by STI’s and HIV / AIDS. They were paid 1.15 times more than the next highest demographic which is Caucasian and nearly twice as much as African Americans. This could possibly suggest that the lowest paid ethnic demographic is the demographic great impacted by STI’s and HIV / AIDS.
There are many locations within Gardena, California that offer STI testing. It is generally recommended that you call ahead to confirm whether you will be required to make an appointment. However, you usually can just walk in. When you call you can also verify that they offer the test you require. For example, some clinics may test for HIV but not Gonorrhea. Most clinics also take mainstream insurance plans, but it is recommended you confirm they take yours as well.
South Bay Family Health Care (SBFHC) community clinic considered to be one of Los Angeles County’s largest safety net providers. They offer low-and-no cost health care. They are opened Monday – Friday. They offer HIV testing and medical services.
There is also the Los Angeles Department of Public Health Torrance Center. The city of Torrance is 2.95 miles from Gardena. They offer testing only at their facilities. To find out what their hours are, it is recommended that individuals look online at their website.
There is a Planned Parenthood located directly in Gardena. Individuals are encouraged to make an appointment online. They are conveniently open Monday – Saturday. This Planned Parenthood accepts a wide variety of insurances- all of which are listed on their website. They speak Spanish and English within the office and can translate in other languages over the phone.
This Planned Parenthood tests for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia using urine samples. Most of their STI tests also require a genital exam. Rapid HIV testing can be done by swabbing the inside of the patient’s mouth and with results in as little as 20 minutes. They offer counseling for those whose tests come back positive. Walk in hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Gardena seems to provide adequate resources, testing, and treatment for the population it has. While there has been an increase in STI’s, this does not seem to be from a lack of information provided both in an academic and medical setting. Based on the new state law, educational curriculum supports and advocates abstinence, while also promoting being smart when becoming sexually active. There is a Planned Parenthood within the city limits of Gardena, as well as other testing and counseling facilities.
Demographics and statistics suggest that African Americans are most likely to contract a STI, though Caucasians are also highly susceptible. Regardless of the statistics, the best way to prevent STI’s is to either remain abstinent or practice safe sex with your partner. Rochester Hills also provides several online resources that help educate about STI’s.
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