Preferred Location: 1102 S Airport Bldg 2 Weslaco,TX 78596 Weslaco Change location
Preferred Location: 1102 S Airport Bldg 2 Weslaco,TX 78596 Weslaco Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1102 S Airport Bldg 2 Weslaco,TX 78596 Weslaco Change Location
Hidalgo County hosts Mercedes City and has recorded contrasting STD statistics over the past few years. HIV positive diagnoses shot up from 1,020 incidents in 2016 to 1,075 infections in 2017 and later to 1,125 Cases in 2018.
Chlamydia infections rose from 3,700 at a prevalence rate of 434.9 to 3,806 new incidents at an occurrence rate of 443.4 in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, they displayed a downward surge to 3,387 at 391.1.
Gonorrhea’s positive diagnoses increased from 435 cases in 2016 to 524 incidents in 2017 at an occurrence rate of 51.1 and 61.0, respectively.
Primary and secondary Syphilis showcased a slight increase from one infection to two incidents to seven new positive diagnoses in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Total Syphilis infections surged from 240 cases in 2016 to 343 new infections in 2017 and decreased to 280 in 2018.
Hidalgo County Health Department has various initiatives tailored to offer protection and maintenance services against diseases such as STDs to boost Hidalgo County's residents' quality of health. The Immunization Program caters to Hepatitis and HPV vaccination needs, through state and federal funded programs, of individuals at a high risk of getting the related infections. Patients may also benefit from STD testing, treatment, education, and counseling services via STD prevention programs.
AHF Wellness Center - Dallas, Valley AIDS Council, and Planned Parenthood - Harlingen Health Center are some of the various STD clinics serving the Mercedes area.
You may get free STD testing services alongside challenges, such as long wait times and inconvenient open 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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Westbrook Clinic provides medical and support services to people living with or at risk of getting HIV in the Mercedes, TX, area. Its physicians are skilled at administering HIV tests using multiple methods, including using a finger stick that yields results in 60 seconds and the blood draw test that produces results in two weeks. Screening services for other STDs are also available, and the staff will offer you HIV case management and care solutions if you need them.
Incorporated in 1971, Nuestra Clinica del Valle delivers health care services to communities living in the Hidalgo and Starr Counties, putting more emphasis on low-income and underinsured families. You can access STD testing and treatment services alongside counseling. The staff can also assist if you need dental care, behavioral health, nutrition counseling, and pediatric services.
Access Esperanza Clinics has offered education, advocacy, and health care services to people seeking family planning solutions throughout Hidalgo County for over 50 years. The medical practitioners will provide you with STD testing and treatment. The testing team conducts rapid HIV tests, and they'll require a urine sample from you to run tests for other STDs. Additional services include UTI screening, testicular exams, and high blood pressure evaluation.
San Benito Health Clinic is a satellite clinic of Cameron County Public Health offering medical solutions to the people of Mercedes, TX, and the surrounding areas to help prevent disease. The clinicians will offer you STD counseling, prevention, and treatment services upon request. You can also request Tuberculosis elimination, vaccination, WIC, maternal and child health, and indigent health care.
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HIV/STD testing is available on an appointment basis to everyone free of charge. To get medical care, you'll need to show up with proof of residence, income, HIV status, and insurance cards.
Westbrook Clinic supports the Condom Saturation Program to offer free condoms to patients and their partners to help prevent HIV prevalence in the community. It encourages patients to willingly participate in clinical trials to help infectious disease specialists devise advanced treatment plans for existing and future HIV patients. It also has an onsite pharmacy that supports the AIDS Drug Assistance Program to offer HIV drugs to PLWHA that can't manage to make purchases.
2306 Camelot Plaza Cir, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA
The clinicians will bill your private or public insurance plan after getting medical care. Also, you can clear your medical bill online if you aren't enrolled in a health care plan. STD services are available to women.
Nuestra Clinica del Valle has an onsite laboratory, meaning you'll promptly get more confidential test results. It features a pharmacy that supports Pfizer's RXPathways Patient Assistance Program to provide low-cost medications to clients. Also, you can use the Patient's Portal to book your appointment or settle your medical bill.
1500 W 1st St, Mercedes, TX 78570, USA
You may qualify for the federal-funded programs the clinic supports to receive free to low-cost STD services. To be eligible for the services, you'll have to show up to your appointment with proof of household size and income. The medical team also charges several insurance plans.
Access Esperanza Clinics supports Family Planning Funding Programs to provide no-cost STD services to individuals that can't afford them. Services are available on an appointment booking basis, meaning you won't have to waste time making long queues to get medical care. You can access the website either in English or Spanish.
916 E Hackberry Ave b, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
The health center supports the Texas Vaccines for Children Program to offer no-cost vaccination services to patients aged 18 and below that haven't been vaccinated due to inability to pay. STD services are available on an appointment booking basis via call.
San Benito Health Clinic supports the Immunization Program to deliver vaccination services to community members, realizing a vaccine-preventable disease-free county. It also has the Texas Vaccines for Children Program to provide free immunizations to children and adolescents from low-income families. It also has the Sexually Transmitted Disease Program to prevent the prevalence of STDs in the Mercedes, TX, area.
1390 W Expy 83, San Benito, TX 78586, USA
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