Preferred Location: 4477 W 118th St Hawthorne,CA 90250 Hawthorne Change location
Preferred Location: 4477 W 118th St Hawthorne,CA 90250 Hawthorne Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 4477 W 118th St Hawthorne,CA 90250 Hawthorne Change Location
Hawthorne, CA, based in Los Angeles County, is part of the service planning area (SPA) 8, also known as South Bay Health District. It had 48,220 HIV infections in 2020 at a prevalence rate of 565 and shot to 49,449 in 2021 at a transmission rate of 580.
Gonorrhea cases reported in the county amounting to 12,726 at a rate of 127 in 2013 were half the 25,723 incidents observed in 2017 at a doubled rate of 250. Men diagnosed with the curable STD were 18,098, almost three times the 7,493 women.
Chlamydia infections rose from 49,832 in 2013 at a rate of 497 to an all-time high of 64,091 in 2017 at a rate of 624. In 2017, at least 37,576 incidents were identified in the female population compared to the 26,349 male diagnoses.
Syphilis incidents hit a high of 4,750 at an incidence rate of 46 in 2017, twice the 2,436 infections reported in 2013 at a rate of 24.
The Los Angeles Health Department ensures high-risk residents and visitors access STI prevention education and resources, such as condoms, dental dams, and PrEP and PEP navigation services.
Ryan White HIV services are also available for uninsured and low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS to improve their overall health.
Planned Parenthood - South Bay Health Center, Family & Immediate Health Care, Providence Vasek Polak Health Clinic - Hawthorne, and AHF Healthcare Center - Redondo Beach are some of the clinics in the city providing all-inclusive sexual health care.
Most infectious disease specialists in Hawthorne, CA, provide exceptional and complete sexual health services, including free STD testing. The downside of the free test includes long wait times and inconvenient hours.
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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Patients are served through community outreach at the St. Johns clinics and they have a special focus on children as well as adults.
They try to ensure access regardless of immigration and socio-economic status and establish strong links with community and economic development agencies as well to provide services according to community needs.
It also has a prime specialty clinic that offers routine HIV and HCV testing as well as care, prevention medication and case management, supplying support services sometimes needed by those affected by HIV/AIDS.
Bienestar is a community-focused social services organization that serves the wider Lose Angeles area. It aims to counter adversarial health risks faced by the Latino and LGBTQ population in the county, which it reaches through peer-to-peer modeling.
Its support programs include HIV/AIDS testing and treatment but it also offers STD testing and counseling.
It has several community centers and also offers free HIV testing at nightclubs in the area.
It was founded in 1989 as a direct response to the HIV and AIDS crisis at the time.
Planned Parenthood in Lawndale, CA is located at the South Bay Health Center, about 2 miles from Hawthorne, CA.
The facility offers STD testing to anyone who wants to book an appointment and walk-ins are allowed too.
Staffed by trained professionals in reproductive and sexual health, the center's clinicians offer focused advice and can advise you on further avenues of support if necessary.
HIV testing is also available here.
The Curtis R. Tucker Health Center Adult Clinic says it is a patient-centered center with dedicated health care professionals and wider links to hospitals, emergency rooms, urgent and specialist care in the area.
Allocated to a Medical Home Team, patients will be directed to the best resources for their needs. The center, in line with the Los Angeles County Health Department objectives, runs the STD programs that have available rapid HIV tests, counseling and support in addition to STD screenings with follow-up treatment.
The clinic is in Inglewood, CA, three miles from Hawthorne, CA.
NECC is a non-profit healthcare facility providing healthcare to low-income Los Angeles County residents. With a location in Hawthorne, CA it remains accessible for anyone living in the area.
In existence since 1971, it provides primary healthcare and offers HIV, TB and STD screenings.
It operates a non-discriminatory policy that includes the ability to pay and aims to deliver services with cultural sensitivity keeping interpreters on hand.
NECC has FQHC designation and became a safety net provider of Los Angeles County Health Department in 1995.
Part of the Providence Little Company of Mary Community Health Department, the clinic provides community-based care for children and adults in the immediate community and greater Los Angeles area. It serves in particular low-income neighborhoods at its many locations and it partners with local community providers and has been operating since 1994.
In addition to primary care and urgent care, it offers STD testing and screening as well as educational programs. Services have been evolving to match community needs. The Hawthorne, CA clinic is based on Hawthorne Boulevard.
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Statistics recently released by the Los Angeles County Health Department and the CDC have made it impossible for residents to ignore the rising STD rate in the metro city. The statistics also indicate that this trend is nothing new, and in fact the number of STDs reported annually has been increasing for the past twenty years.
Chlamydia is the most common STD reported in the area and statistics show that from 2009 to 2013 the number of infections reported increased by 10 percent. 67 percent of the Chlamydia incidents occurred in young women, with African American and Hispanic females accounting for the majority of cases. During the same four year period Gonorrhea rates also increased by 47 percent, making it the second most commonly reported STD in the county and metro area.
Men ages 18 to 24 are among those with the highest risk for contracting Gonorrhea, especially African American males. In 2013 men accounted for 43 percent of the reported Gonorrhea incidents, and the numbers have continued to rise over the last couple of years. Men are also at a higher risk for contracting Syphilis, and this is also the third most common STD reported in the area each year.
In 2014 it was reported that the rates for all three of these STDs were higher in the county than state and national averages. This does not factor in the HIV/AIDS rate which is also rising in the area. Some of the others statistics that highlight the growing STD problem in the area, and the need for regular testing include,
Anyone is eligible to access services at St. Johns. They can accommodate people on low income and free HIV testing may be available.
Sometimes overburdened with patients, expect long wait times, however, the clinic is accessible for people in Hawthorne, CA, if you're willing to drive nine miles and it provides affordable testing and care.
6505 8th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043, USA
The clinic is open to all members of the community and operates no restrictions, providing free services according to the organization.
As the organization is community-focused and is fully accessible, its services have been well-received and could be a valuable resource if having to navigate HIV testing for the first time.
It is between three and four miles from Hawthorne, CA.
130 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90003, USA
The clinic tries not to turn anyone away, although under 13 year-olds may be advised to bring a parent or guardian with them. Free STD testing may be available depending on financial status and insurance coverage although some insurance plans need to authorize these services.
Staff from the receptionist to the doctors have been lauded by some patrons but others have shown disquiet at long wait times and busy and often cramped waiting rooms.
14623 Hawthorne Blvd. #300 #300, Lawndale, CA 90260, USA
Free STD and HIV testing may be available at the clinics, accessible to all Los Angeles County residents.
The staff has been said to be friendly and supportive but as a public health department clinic, hours are limited and it can be busy at times.
123 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301, USA
The clinic invites people to access services even if they do not have insurance, operating a sliding fee discount system. It will determine your eligibility to qualify for the scheme and de facto free STD testing may be available.
Some of the doctors have been singled out at this clinic as providing good and compassionate care. Wait times have been criticized and there are sometimes problems around organizing payments and insurance.
4455 W 117th St #300, Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA
Minors may need an adult to accompany them or discretion may be applied. The clinic serves low-income neighborhoods and financial assistance may be available to those looking for free STD testing.
The clinic has received mixed reviews but it's been noted that it is a good facility for the underinsured or uninsured.
13355 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250, USA
In response to the rising STD rate the state recently passed a bill requiring all public school districts to provide comprehensive and medically accurate sex education. Abstinence based material is no longer allowed to be used, and this means that students will no longer be made to feel embarrassed or ashamed if they are already sexually active.
Topics that will be covered include how STDs are spread, along with measures students can take to protect themselves if they are sexually active. The subject of regular testing will also be discussed, and this is important if city leaders want to see the STD infection rate in teens start to decrease.
This doesn’t mean that there aren’t problems with the new sex education law. The fact that these classes start in the 7th grade has some conservatives worried that this is too young for them to start learning about this sensitive subject, and that it will only encourage students to become sexually active instead of waiting until they are married. It will also be difficult for the state to ensure that all public school districts are following the new mandates. There are currently only a few people responsible for ensuring that schools use the new curriculum, and it is basically impossible for them to oversee every district in the state.
While there are still problems that need to be resolved students are learning how important regular HIV testing in Hawthorne is for their continued good health. They are also being taught that regular Herpes testing in Hawthorne is the best way to prevent the spread of this contagious virus.
Even though comprehensive sex education is now required in all public schools systems STDs are still on the rise in this community and there are several reasons why.
Not all public school districts in the city have had the time needed to implement the new sex education classes. This is especially true for schools that never provided students with any information that was not required by federal law. Budget cuts to education are making it difficult for some school districts to afford the new curriculum, and this means that some students still aren’t receiving the information they need to protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases.
Many residents still believe that a STD could never happen to them, and that there is no need for regular testing. Others simply do not recognize the signs and symptoms, and this is true for teens and adults.
Along with budget cuts to education health care is also dealing with a lack of funding. Not only is regular STD testing no longer covered by Medicaid, many of the city’s STI clinics have been forced to close their doors. If residents cannot afford testing or even find a clinic that is open, it can be difficult for them to take responsibility for their sexual health.
Before you head to the beach or into downtown LA it is important to take a few minutes to think about your sexual health. The number of STDs reported in the community is rising each year, and this means that it is important for everyone to get tested on a regular basis. If you have been putting off STD testing due to long lines at the clinics, there is a faster and easier way for you to take care of your sexual health. With one simple phone call you can schedule confidential STD testing and only spend a few minutes of your time at a conveniently located lab.
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