Preferred Location: 855 Belanger St # 106 Houma,LA 70360 Houma Change location
Preferred Location: 855 Belanger St # 106 Houma,LA 70360 Houma Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 855 Belanger St # 106 Houma,LA 70360 Houma Change Location
Terrebonne Parish in southern Louisiana contains the city of Houma. Houma—being the largest city in the Parish—is the parish seat. Terrebonne reported their rate for new cases of HIV at 204 per 100,000 people in 2017 (this rate was based on information gathered in 2013).
The state of Louisiana has some of the highest STD rates in the entire country, health officials in Terrebonne County are doing their best to raise awareness on the importance of early and frequent STI screenings.
For 2017, the Houma area reported a rate of 743.2 new cases of chlamydia per 100,000 people tested. An increase from the rate of 611.8 reported in 2015. 74% of the new diagnoses were given to females, only 26% found in males. This may be because females are tested more often during routine physicals. In 2015, the rate of gonorrhea in Houma was 178.2 per 100,000 people. With a more even split between males and females—59% new cases found in females, 41% found in males. The highest percentages of new cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea are found in young adults under the age of 30.
For affordable testing in the Houma area, there aren’t many options to choose from. The Terrebonne Parish Health Unit on Polk street runs a walk-in clinic Monday-Friday. They offer STD testing on select days (subject to change). Call ahead to ask about testing days or to inquire about free STD testing (for eligible patients). If money isn’t an issue, check out AnyLabTest Now over on Main street. They offer a comprehensive panel test for all major STDs or individual STI screenings. All prices are on their website if you want to prepare in advance.
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Houma 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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St. Thomas Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center that provides advanced and specialized care to PLWHA in the community. The center's team of medical practitioners are qualified to provide HIV testing, PrEP medication, women’s health, counseling, and adult health care services.
Haydel Family Practice was established in 1929 to provide affordable healthcare services to local communities in Houma, Louisiana. The clinic is staffed with experienced medical practitioners who provide services, includuing immunizations, physical examinations, STD screening and treatment, urinalysis, and drug testing.
CrescentCare is a federally qualified health center founded in 1983 as the NO/AIDS Task Force to curb the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It has diversified over the years to provide comprehensive health care and wellness services to communities living in Houma, Louisiana, and its environs. The facility is staffed with board-certified physicians who provide dental care, behavioral health, pediatric care, PrEP medication, LGBTQ wellness, and STI/HIV testing services.
Terrebonne General Medical Center is a hospital established in 1954 to provide urgent care services and occupational medicine to communities in Houma, Louisiana. The clinic has board-certified physicians who provide services, including orthopedics, medical examinations, wound care, drug and alcohol screening, flu shots, immunizations, TB testing, and STI testing and treatment services.
Planned Parenthood - New Orleans Health Center is a not-for-profit organization that provides reproductive care and free sex education to Houma residents. The facility has competent medical practitioners who provide services such as LGBTQ care, pregnancy testing, abortion care, men’s health, STD/HIV screening, birth control, and women’s health.
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals provides low-cost healthcare services to Houma residents and individuals from the surrounding regions. It has board-certified physicians trained to provide services such as immunizations, pediatric care, drug screenings, nutritional and preventive care, and STD/HIV testing.
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No individual is turned away by the facility due to their age, race, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability, financial capability, veteran status, or social class. The center accepts patients with Medicare, Medicaid, and major insurance health plans. It also offers a sliding fee program to underinsured or uninsured individuals based on household income.
St. Thomas Community Health Center educates sexually active individuals in the community about PrEP medication and other safer-sex practices during outreach programs. It also provides translation and interpretation services to clients not proficient in the English language.
1200 L B Landry Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114, USA
Sexually active individuals in need of STD testing and treatment services are welcome at the center regardless of their political affiliation, disability, social class, sexual orientation, veteran status, or financial capability. The clinic accepts patients with medical cover from most health insurance providers and cash payments from uninsured clients.
The health facility has kind, accommodating, and compassionate medical practitioners who provide counseling and safer-sex education to STD patients. It also has an on-site laboratory with certified analysts who provide precise, reliable, and confidential STD test results.
502 Barrow St, Houma, LA 70360, USA
The clinic does not turn away individuals in need of HIV/STI testing services based on their color, sexual orientation, religion, ability to pay, disability, national origin, marital, or military status. HIV testing is free, but clients seeking STD testing and treatment may pay a small fee. Uninsured clients may benefit from the clinic's sliding fee scale program.
CrescentCare provides confidential HIV/STI testing services in the presence of a state-certified counselor who provides one-on-one counseling in a nonjudgmental environment. The health center provides free condoms and preventive care education to sexually active individuals in the community through outreach programs.
1631 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Patients seeking STD testing and treatment services are accepted regardless of their sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, financial status, ethnicity, social class, color, or marital status. Clients with medical cover from major insurance providers are accepted, and uninsured clients may benefit from the suitable payment options.
The hospital is active in organizing community outreach programs where the public is educated about sexual assault, safe-sex practices, and preventive care. The facility has ample parking space, which is convenient for patients' medical care.
8166 W Main St, Houma, LA 70360, USA
Patients from all walks of life are accepted at the clinic for STI/HIV screening services regardless of their sexual orientation, color, ethnicity, religion, disability, political affiliation, financial, or veteran status. Clients with major health insurance plans are accepted, and uninsured clients are offered affordable self-pay rates. All individuals are required to provide a photo ID before accessing STI testing and treatment services.
Medical practitioners at the facility are kind, warm, friendly, and accommodating and provide counseling services to teenagers seeking confidential STD/HIV testing services. Additionally, it offers translation services to non-English speaking individuals, and its also involved in community outreach programs.
4636 S Claiborne Ave #100, New Orleans, LA 70125, USA
Individuals seeking STI/HIV services at the clinic are not discriminated against based on their sexual orientation, ethnicity, color, ability to pay, marital status, disability, or social class. Patients with insurance cover from Medicaid are accepted, and uninsured clients may pay at a sliding fee scale program.
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals - Office of Public Health provides free sex education and preventive care services to underserved populations during community outreach events. Counseling, therapy, and support groups are available to patients diagnosed with HIV.
1450 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Louisiana is just one of a handful of states that do not require sexual education and HIV education in local schools. Other states include Idaho, Arizona and Texas. Louisiana gives school boards discretion about sexual education programs, but it is critical that every school teaches students about issues related to sexual health.
When sexual education is taught in Louisiana schools, there are only a few standards that must be met to comply with state law. Louisiana does require that sexual education is age appropriate. In addition, instruction cannot promote religion. However, there is no standard that requires information to be medically accurate.
Schools in Houma are operated by the Terrebonne Parish School District. Houma residents may attend schools including Terrebonne High School, Acadian Elementary School, Elysian Fields Middle School, Honduras Elementary School and Legion Park Middle School.
Although schools in Louisiana aren’t required to teach sexual education, the Terrebonne Parish School District does include sexual education in its curriculum. The school policies state that sexual education “shall be integrated into an existing approved course of study in grades seven through twelve.”
Sexual education in local schools is limited to a number of topics about sexual health and human development. The instruction may “include the study of sexually transmitted disease, pregnancy, childbirth, puberty, menstruation, and menopause.” However, the policy states that “practices in human sexuality” may not be discussed.
Several trends can be observed in the statistics for Chlamydia in Louisiana. The female rate for Chlamydia was 912.5 per 100,000 population. 74.0% of the cases in Louisiana were female cases. The majority of cases were reported among African Americans. In fact, about 75% of the cases were attributed to the demographic group. The rate was 1,411.1 per 100,000 population in 2013.
The demographic group with the highest rate for Gonorrhea was 15-19 year old females. Overall, the rate for females was higher than the rate for males. The rate was 211.5 per 100,000 population in 2013. By ethnic group, Non-Hispanic Blacks had the highest rate at 490.5 per 100,000 population. 85.5% of the state’s total cases were attributed to this group.
Similar to nationwide trends, Syphilis primarily affects men in Louisiana. 72.8% of the state’s cases were male cases. The highest rate was found among African Americans. The rate was 22.2 per 100,000 population, and 77.8% of the cases were attributed to the group. By age, the cases were spread out rather evenly.
In 2011, there were 1,229 newly diagnosed cases of HIV in Louisiana. The majority of these cases (70.0%) were reported among males. By ethnic group, the cases were concentrated among Non-Hispanic Blacks. There were a total of 911 cases attributed to the group. The most common means of transmission for HIV cases in Louisiana was male-to-male sex. 53.9% of the cases were spread by this means.
Houma residents are fortunate to have access to high-quality STI testing resources nearby. There are many great health facilities located right in Houma.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals operates health units throughout the state. Since many of the locations are scattered around the state, Houma residents are glad to have the Terrebonne Parish Health Unit nearby. Located at 600 Polk Street in Houma, the clinic provides STD testing services on a weekly basis. More information about the testing schedule can be found online.
There aren’t too many Planned Parenthood locations in Louisiana, so Houma residents will have to travel farther to access STD testing resources from Planned Parenthood. The nearest clinic is the New Orleans Health Center. Testing is available here for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes and HIV. The New Orleans Health Center is about an hour away and located at 4636 S Claiborne Avenue in New Orleans.
Teche Action Clinic is a private, non-profit health center that is committed to providing comprehensive medical care to patients in Terrebonne Parish. The Houma Health Center is located at 1014 W Tunnel Blvd in Houma. Testing is available here and administered by trained doctors and nurses.
Coastal Urgent Care of Houma is an urgent care facility that provides STD testing resources to patients in need. The clinic is located at 1411 St Charles Street in Houma. Walk-ins are welcome here.
According to CDC data, Louisiana has the highest rate of HIV in the entire country. This is a very concerning statistic, and rates for other STDs are also high. In Louisiana, young people are disproportionately affected by the spread of STDs. American Americans show the highest rates in Terrebonne Parish.
There are STD testing resources available right in Houma to address the needs of local residents. The Terrebonne Parish Health Unit is operated by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, and it provides STD testing services in Houma. Other health centers and urgent care facilities can also deliver high-quality testing resources.
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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