Preferred Location: 1 Southland Mall Dr Hayward,CA 94545 Southgate Change location
Preferred Location: 1 Southland Mall Dr Hayward,CA 94545 Southgate Change location
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The San Francisco Bay area is known for high STD rates, though Alameda County’s rates are lower than those of San Francisco and Los Angeles counties. In 2015, there were 5,354 people living with HIV or AIDS in Alameda County, with a prevalence rate of 388 per 100K people, only a little over California’s average of 376.
But health officials are worried about the people out there who don’t yet know they are infected, and who may be unknowingly infecting others.
HIV can be suppressed by PEP, and PrEP can decrease the chances of catching the virus from an HIV-positive partner, but people on medication should not let down their guard and stop using protection, as other STIs can still be passed on (health professionals partially blame this behavior for the resurgence of syphilis).
In 2017, Alameda County’s chlamydia rate was 556.9 per 100K people, and the gonorrhea and (primary and secondary) syphilis rates were 217.6 and 13.8.
Hayward has some STD-testing clinics, and there are many more options in the surrounding area. Planned Parenthood is located on A St. They test for STIs and treat all except HIV, and the fee is on a sliding scale. Aids Project of the East Bay (APEB), in nearby Oakland, offers rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing.
The Tri-City Health Center in Fremont provides HIV and other STI testing. If you keep an eye on the community calendar, there may be free STD events periodically.
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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The AIDS Project of the East Bay helps prevent the spread of HIV by providing programs that help those living with or know someone living with HIV/AIDS. They have a wellness center that provides primary health care, acute care, physicals, vaccines, and any HIV related blood work. The AIDS Project has been in operation since 2001.
The Tri-City Health Center provides a wide range of health services in a nurturing and respectful environment. The center was founded in 1970 and started as a family clinic that was just for low-income women in the County of Alameda. Now, they offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral health services for anyone in the family. Some of their services include pediatrics, nutrition counseling, vision, chronic disease management, and transgender health.
West Oakland Health is a nonprofit community health center. Their centers provide primary and preventive medical, dental, mental health, maternal and child health, Ob-Gyn, pediatric, WIC, substance abuse, recovery, and optometry services. The values of West Oakland Health includes love, hope, respect, health, and community.
The Eastmont Wellness Center is a part of the Alameda Health System. The Alameda Health System has been in operation since 1864. Their mission is to take on their responsibility to promote wellness and care for the entire community.
The Planned Parenthood Mar Monte provides its services to more than 220,000 people on a yearly basis. This Planned Parenthood including the Hayward Health Center has more than 30 health centers across mid-California and northern Nevada. Current patients at the Hayward Health Center say the doctors and staff are always friendly, nonjudgmental, and accommodating.
The Alameda County Public Health Department offers a vast variety of health services for the residents of Alameda County. These services are designed to protect the health of all the residents by providing disease prevention and control, education, easy access to medical and other health care needs. This department is headquartered in Oakland but does have 21 other offices across the county.
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Considered part of the San Francisco Bay area it is not surprising that the city of Hayward has a relatively high rate of sexually transmitted diseases, but statistics show that the percentage is much higher than health officials expected.
There are no qualifications to get tested for HIV or another STD at this clinic location.
The AIDS Project of the East Bay supports all residents in Alameda County who are HIV positive, especially those who are low-income. This clinic also offers PrEP and PEP to those who need it. In addition to this prevention service, APEB provides youth programming, transgender health services, housing care management, and targeted case management.
8400 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA 94621, USA
There are no qualifications to be tested for an STD at this clinic location.
The Tri-City Health Center provides health screening/testing including sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS. Even though the Tri-City Health Center provides testing for other STDs besides HIV/AIDS, Tri-City Health Center offers one of the best Ryan White HIV Services in Alameda County.
39500 Liberty St, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
There are no qualifications in order to get STD testing completed at this clinic location.
West Oakland Health has been in operation for the last 50 years. They strive to provide excellent care in order to achieve better health and well-being statuses for everyone who walks through their doors. In addition to their East Oakland Health Center, they have the West Oakland Health Center, William Byron Rumford Medical Clinic, A.J. Thomas Medical Center, and the Community Recovery Center.
7450 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621, USA
There are no qualifications in order to get tested for an STD at this clinic location.
The Alameda Health System’s mission is caring, healing, teaching, serving all. They are committed to providing excellent care in a warm and friendly environment. Their team will see you regardless of your ability to pay. They accept most insurances and Medicaid. They also have a sliding scale fee.
6955 Foothill Blvd #200, Oakland, CA 94605, USA
There are no qualifications in order to be tested for STDs at this Planned Parenthood location.
The Hayward Health Center provides services for free when otherwise people may not be able to afford these unique services for their personal health. Their staff is very friendly and makes sure each patient is comfortable. Any patients can get their questions answered by one of their caring staff members.
1032 A St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
The person must be a resident of Alameda County to take part in any of their testing/screening and/or related services.
The mission of the Alameda County Public Health Department is to protect the present and future generation’s individuals living in Alameda County. This public health department covers 1.5 million residents living across 13 cities including but not limited to Albany, Emeryville, Alameda, Piedmont, Oakland, San Leandro, Hayward, Newark, and Dublin.
1000 Broadway #500, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Sexual education programs are one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of STDs, and California has just adopted new legislation. While previous programs used outdated medical information and left the majority of facts of out, the new classes cover every aspect concerning how STDs are spread.
Even though abstinence is discussed in the new educational programs, the classes also cover all of the various types of contraceptives. This not only helps to keep the teen pregnancy rate at an all time low, it is also helping to slow the spread of some sexually transmitted diseases.
Parents are allowed to excuse their children from sexual education classes in the city schools, and this has lead to a gap in public awareness. Until everyone in the city understands how important it is to their overall health to get tested regularly, STDs will continue to be a problem in Hayward.
One area that the new comprehensive classes appear to be working is the number of Herpes infections reported in public high schools. The virus can be found in almost every school, but when students know that regular Herpes testing in Hayward is important the infection rate starts to decline. It is even more important for regular HIV testing in Hayward, since the infection rate for the area is on the rise.
The city’s close proximity to San Francisco plays a large role in the area’s high STD rate, along with other demographical factors.
It is not uncommon for area residents to bring a sexually transmitted disease back from the city without every realizing it. A large number of residents commute back and forth for school and work, which exposes them to new risk factors. Intravenous drug use is also on the rise among older middle class men who commonly live in the area and many health officials feel that this drug use is the main contributing factor to the rise in primary and secondary Syphilis diagnoses in Caucasian men over the age of 45.
Feelings of hopeless or the mistaken belief that a STD will never happen to them, is one of the constant contributors to the growing number of teens who test positive for a venereal disease. Older residents often do not realize that they are at risk due to a lack of accurate information, and many personal health care providers still do not recommend that their patients get tested.
With all of the action of the bay nearby, along with plenty to do right in the area it is easy to forget about the number of STD incidents on the rise, and the only way to protect yourself is to get tested. Many residents are choosing to make a simple phone call to schedule confidential STD testing, instead of standing inextended lines common at the clinics. You can easily avoid the long waits and possibility of running into a familiar face and only spend 20 minutes or so at an area lab, still enjoy the Japanese Gardens at sunset.
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