Preferred Location: 3419 S Lafountain St Kokomo,IN 46902 Kokomo Change location
Preferred Location: 3419 S Lafountain St Kokomo,IN 46902 Kokomo Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 3419 S Lafountain St Kokomo,IN 46902 Kokomo Change Location
Howard County reported 352 cases of chlamydia in the year 2016, the rate of such infections was 426.6 (per population of 100,000) an increase since the previous year. Which saw 303 cases at a rate of 366.9.
Instances of chlamydia have increased gradually over the last four years since 2016, 233 cases were reported in 2012, 235 the next year and 273 in the year 2014. It can be interpreted that this increase started in 2013-2014, when chlamyida cases rose from 235 to 273. Cases then began to increase from 2014 onward at a faster rate.
The citizens of Howard County also reported 125 cases of gonorrhea in 2016, at rate of 151.4 per 100,000. The year prior 67 cases were reported. The number of gonorrhea cases has grown steadily since 2012, which reported 61 cases, and 64 in the year 2013.
“Public health experts in Howard County preach education and prevention in response to rising STD rates”
STD testing may be offered at a Planned Parenthood in your neighbourhood. There is one located in Indianapolis, on Georgetown Road. Another location close by is Lafayette Health Center on Mezzanine Drive. There is also the Matrix LifeCare Center in Lafayette, also located on Mezzanine Dr.
Another option to consider might be the Howard County Health Department, located in Kokomo on Mulberry St.
There is a possibility that free STD testing is offered in your area, such services may be limited however depending on your income status and a variety of other factors.
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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Pregnancy Resource Center is a community-based organization that offers sexual and reproductive health services in a friendly and respectful environment. The clinic has trained and certified medical staff who offers services such as STD/HIV testing and treatment, pregnancy care, and ultrasounds as well as cervical cancer screenings and abortion referral services.
Open Door Family Planning aims to improve the quality of life of community members by providing a wide range of quality and affordable healthcare services. The facility's health care practitioners offer STD testing and treatment, primary, urgent, and preventive healthcare services to the community regardless of their health insurance status.
Planned Parenthood - Lafayette Health Center provides sexual healthcare services to lower the rate of STD/HIV infections and prevent unintended pregnancies through sexual health education. The facility's clinicians offer STD testing services, abortion referrals, birth control, and emergency contraception as well as pregnancy care and men’s healthcare services.
Howard County Health Department works in partnership with Kokomo residents to promote and protect their health, well-being, safety, and respond to public health epidemics through its leadership programs and policies. The facility offers affordable STD screening and treatment services to every community member including uninsured individuals.
MedExpress Urgent Care offers convenient, affordable, and quality urgent care services to ensure patients’ needs and well-being are put first. The medical staff is fully-licensed to treat allergies, STDs, minor ear infections, and respiratory illnesses as well as skin ailments and sore throats.
St. Vincent Med One Immediate Care is a walk-in clinic that offers affordable and quality healthcare services to patients with non-life-threatening conditions. The clinic's doctors are trained to cure illnesses and injuries such as abrasions, sore throats, mild asthma, skin rash, and STDs as well as lacerations and pneumonia. It also has an emergency room to accommodate patients in need of immediate medical attention.
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Residents are eligible for STD testing and treatment services regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. The facility requires patients to pay with insurance or cash.
Pregnancy Resource Center has a mentoring program that supports individuals planning to be parents and those considering adoption. After-abortion services are also available to both women and men, and patients are receives testing and treatment in a caring and non-judgmental environment
202 E Lincoln Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902, USA
Confidential STD testing and treatment services are available to both males and females irrespective of their age, ethnicity, or race. Open Door Family Planning allows clients to pay using cash, checks insurance policies, and debit cards.
Open Door Family Planning provides Crisis Risk Counseling Services to individuals at a high risk of contracting HIV in both group and one-on-one settings. Family planning services are available to women to prevent unplanned pregnancies, and PrEP and PEP pills are offered to patients at a high risk of getting HIV infections.
1791 W Lincoln Rd Suite C, Kokomo, IN 46902, USA
New patients are required to have proof of identification, and both insured and self-pay patients are welcome for treatment. STD testing services are available to every individual regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation.
The clinic offers PrEP medication to patients who are susceptible to HIV infections, and PeP may be available to persons already exposed to the virus. Sexual Health Educational Programs are available to persons of all ages to empower them to develop a better understanding of human sexuality.
964 Mezzanine Dr, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA
The health department doesn’t discriminate against its clients, and STD testing services are open to everyone. The clinic accepts patients with insurance as well as self-pay individuals.
Howard County Health Department offers partner and notification services that involve the hospital reaching to sex partners and informing them that they have been exposed to STDs. There are free condoms at the health facility, and it also conducts regular community outreach events to provide community members with free testing and health education services.
120 E Mulberry St # 206, Kokomo, IN 46901, USA
Self-pay patients may benefit from government-funded programs, and major insurance policies are accepted. The clinic offers STD testing services to all community members irrespective of their age, sexual orientation, or gender.
Wellness and Prevention services are available to educate patients on STD/HIV and preventive measures. Occupational medicine is also offered to ensure to employers, and the health center has comfortable and clean waiting rooms. Moreover, the facility's physicians take the time to listen to patients' concerns.
1010 S Reed Rd, Kokomo, IN 46901, USA
Patients visiting the facility for the first time are required to provide doctors with vital information about their medical condition. STD testing services are open to everyone, and the clinic accepts debit cards, cash, checks, and insurance covers.
St. Vincent Med One Immediate Care provides patients with convenient extended hours and offers urgent care services seven days a week. An in-house laboratory is available for radiology services. Moreover, the clinic has a spacious parking space.
186 E Southway Blvd, Kokomo, IN 46902, USA
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