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STD rates are on the rise in Hennepin County, Minnesota. While a majority of newly reported STD cases in Hennepin County involve residents in Minneapolis, smaller communities, such as Minnetonka, MN, are not immune to this growing epidemic.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, Hennepin County (excluding Minneapolis) had 3,210 reported cases of chlamydia and 873 reported cases of gonorrhea in 2017. In addition, the 2016 Surveillance Report shows that there were 168 reported cases of syphilis in the county (including Minneapolis), which results in a rate of 15 per 100,000 residents.
STDs can affect people of all ages, but studies show that the vast majority of newly reported STD cases involved residents under 25 years old.
A 2018 Surveillance Report, published by the Minnesota Department of Health, Hennepin County (excluding Minnesota) had 60 newly reported HIV cases.
You will find several facilities in or around Minnetonka, MN that might offer HIV or STD testing, such as Park Nicollet Carlson Parkway Clinic, North Memorial Health Clinic, and Planned Parenthood – Eden Prairie Clinic. There are also various private health care offices that might provide STD or HIV testing. Many of these facilities are located near I-394.
If you travel 12 minutes northeast in Minneapolis, you will find additional locations that might offer STD testing, including The Aliveness Project, Planned Parenthood – Minneapolis Clinic, and the University of Minnesota Physicians – Center for Sexual Health.
Some clinics offer free STD testing, but it’s important to note that not all STD tests are free, and you may experience long wait times. In addition, requesting a doctor consultation may require a fee.
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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The Aliveness Project is a community-based organization that has been offering support and quality healthcare services to persons living with HIV/AIDS for more than 30 years. The clinic provides affordable HIV testing and treatment, nutrition, and wellness services as well as linking community members to resources to ensure they live a healthy lifestyle.
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center is a multi-specialty medical care facility that offers mental, dental, medical, and human services as well as STD testing and treatment to low-income community members. The facility’s vision is to provide culturally responsive, holistic primary health, and social services that strengthen society and patients’ lives.
Planned Parenthood - Minneapolis Clinic protects, promotes, and provides sexual and reproductive health through quality education, care, and advocacy. The facility offers healthcare services, including abortion referrals, STD screenings and treatment, birth control, and emergency contraception as well as pregnancy testing and men’s health care.
Hennepin County Public Health is an integrated system of care that offers STD/HIV screening and treatment, primary, specialty, pediatrics, and gynecological services. The facility partners with the community and patients to improve their wellness and health by providing quality health care services through community education and research.
North Memorial Health Urgency Center provides on-demand care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. The facility offers treatment services for conditions such as STDs, foreign body removal, flu, and abdominal pain as well as muscle aches and minor burns. It provides a wide range of healthcare services to improve the health outcomes of the communities living in Minnetonka city.
Park Nicollet Carlson Parkway Urgent Care Minnetonka is a non-profit community-based medical care facility that provides treatment for a spectrum of non-life-threatening conditions that require same-day medical attention. The clinic's physicians and nurses offer treatment for illnesses such as STDs, bladder infections, asthma, and back pains as well as fever and flu.
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Every resident may access rapid HIV testing and treatment services despite their disability status or origin. The facility accepts both self-pay patients who may benefit from its sliding fee scale program and insured clients.
The Aliveness Project has a free integrative therapy program that offer services, including massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care to HIV positive patients. Medical Nutrition Therapy Program is also available to ensure PLWHA maintain their immune system. Additionally, the clinic provides case management services to PLWHA.
3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409, USA
The clinic offers STD testing services to every individual regardless of their race, gender, economic status, or age and accepts most insurance plans. Uninsured clients are allowed to pay by cash.
NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center is handicapped accessible and offers its clients ample parking space. Free transportation services are also available, and the facility has a full-service clinical laboratory that provides accurate and timely results and assists the medical staff in disease diagnosis.
1313 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411, USA
The facility doesn’t discriminate against patients seeking HIV/STD services based on their ability to pay, sexual orientation, or race. Self-pay patients may benefit from the clinic's sliding fee scale program, and the facility accepts Medicare and major insurance covers.
The clinic offers unique services such as hormone replacement therapy to the LGBTQ community and offers referral services to patients in need of cervical cancer treatment and mammogram referrals. Moreover, in-person interpreter services are available to non-English speaking patients upon request.
918 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA
The clinic accepts multiple forms of payment, including cash, checks, insurance plans, and debit cards. Hennepin County Public Health is not biased and offers STD testing and treatment services to all residents.
The clinic has an in-house pharmacy that provides patients with easy access to medication and refills services. Additionally, its licensed pharmacists offer medication management services to assist patients to adhere to their medication to improve their health outcomes.
525 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
Every resident is eligible for STD screening and treatment services despite their sexual orientation, age, or economic background. The clinic serves both self-pay and patients with insurance plans.
The medical staff is friendly, warm, professional and provides STD testing services in a non-judgmental environment by being discreet and respecting clients’ privacy. The clinic is open seven days a week to ensure patients can access healthcare services at their convenience.
15450 MN-7 #100, Minnetonka, MN 55345, USA
Patients who opt to pay cash may benefit from the facility's sliding fee scale program, and Medicare and Medicaid are among the accepted insurance covers. No individual is denied STD testing services because of their inability to pay, sexual orientation, or age.
The clinic has an on-site pharmacy that provides patients with medication and refills services. An on-site laboratory is also available to assists physicians in disease diagnosis. Additionally, the facility offers free Wi-Fi and parking services.
15111 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Wayzata, MN 55391, USA
In Minnesota sex education is considered by many to be a growing issue. Some feel the way students are taught sex education has little or no positive impact on their sexual behavior.
It is typical for a student to go through an abstinence-only program in Minnesota. In 2010 the state got money in federal funding for teaching abstinence-only to students.
The Obama administration eliminated this funding after 2010. Schools continue to teach abstinence only until marriage.
A requirement for sex education in Minnesota is that abstinence must be taught as the only completely effective way to protect against unplanned pregnancy, STDs/STIs, and sexually transmitted HIV/AIDs. A sex education class must be taught so the information is technically correct.
What is not required is teaching about contraceptives. The teacher must have sex education training. For some these state level sex education requirements are a problem.
This is because there is no statewide, district wide, or even school wide curriculum for sex education in Minnesota. Teachers are free to create their own curriculum.
This means students attending the same school could learn something completely different about sex and reproductive health depending on the teacher. Some feel it is important to create a statewide and inclusive curriculum for comprehensive sex education in the state of Minnesota.
The current state of education in the state is not effective as we see reports of 40 percent of pregnancies as unintended. We also see reports of sexually active students at high numbers reporting not using condoms. Rates for STDs are high in the state also showing the current situation concerning education is inadequate.
Demographics play a role in the high STD rates in your city, surrounding region, and the state of Minnesota. Chlamydia, the nation’s most widespread sexually transmitted disease, accounted for roughly 80 percent of all Minnesota STDs last year, with 21,238 cases, a 7 percent increase in just one year.
The majority of those cases occurred in teens and young adults ages 15 to 24. Gonorrhea was second, with 4,097 cases.
Syphilis ranked third, with 654 cases. An especially troubling trend was a sharp increase in infections among women, especially women of childbearing age.
Higher syphilis infection rates turned up among American Indian and African-American women and men who have sex with men. There were reports of women who passed syphilis to their babies last year. Overall, the report showed higher infection rates for chlamydia and gonorrhea among communities of color and American Indians when compared to whites.
Public health officials said they are particularly troubled by the rapid spread of chlamydia, which has increased 61 percent in the last decade. People may not know they have it as there are no symptoms so that would contribute to the increase as would the fact that there is a decline in the overall number of people receiving STD screenings.
Every year when the STD report comes out for Minnesota, it gets worse. People need to know these issues and get tested and treated.
Fortunately, there are facilities in your city and area that can help you with STD education, testing, and treatment.
Eden Prairie/Planned Parenthood is a place that can help you with STD education, testing, and treatment. The staff is trained to help you with your situation as it offers STD testing, diagnosis, and treatment including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
Additionally, they provide testing and diagnosis for HIV and testing, diagnosis, and treatment for bacterial vaginosis, genital warts, herpes, and trichomoniasis. STD prevention services include condoms, HPV (Gardasil) vaccines, hepatitis B vaccines, and STD/safer sex education.
The facility tests for gonorrhea and chlamydia using a urine sample. If this test shows an infection, then you will get treatment and an explanation of how your partner can be treated. Rapid HIV testing is done by swabbing the inside of your mouth with results available in 20-40 minutes.
A hospital can also help especially if you feel embarrassed going to Planned Parenthood. Remember also that you can also go to a counsellor or nurse at a public high school for information about where to get tested.
Keep in mind that in your area there are urgent care centers. One of the less talked about but highly used services of such a center is STD testing.
Whether testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, herpes, HIV, syphilis or any other disease or condition, these STD screenings you can use to help you. You can find online reviews about these centers to help you decide to use one including a service in your city.
You can also work with an organization such as CRUSH to help. CRUSH is a group of professionals, youth, and community members who are concerned about rising rates of chlamydia and STDs in the Minneapolis area.
The group has a focus on outreach efforts for urban teens and young adults. It has organized STD screenings at Twin Cities locations.
Over 100 young adults have used their services for testing and treatment for chlamydia with chlamydia treatable with antibiotics and untreated possibly leading to infertility. You can also use a private service such as STDcheck.
This service is advertised as being 100 percent confidential. All tests are FDA approved.
Same day testing is also available. Five-minute testing is an option with results in one to two days.
They promise that from your first point of contact either by phone or online all possible is done to safeguard your personal information. They abide by all state and federal laws about medical privacy including the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Encryption of data means all transactions between you and STDcheck are secure.
STDcheck does not accept insurance. This way your testing results are not reported to your insurance company.
The results are not put into your medical record. You can use a health savings account, flexible spending account, cashier check, echeck, credit card, debit cards, and other options. The charge appears on a credit card as Medology.
Whether you go to Eden Prairie/Planned Parenthood, a high school counsellor or nurse at an area high school, an online service, or a clinic or hospital, you can find in your area information about STDs, testing, and treatment.
While STD rates are high in your city and area, help is available in your area in the way of testing and treatment that is confidential, discreet, compassionate, and effective. Consider how the staff at these facilities is trained to help someone like you, especially with the staff at Planned Parenthood or any other facility reminding you to check your health, improve it, and keep yourself healthy by always using a condom to practice safe sex.
You can to go a counsellor or nurse at Minnetonka High School for information at STDs, testing, and treatment. Minnetonka Clinic – North Memorial Health Clinic can help as well. Here are links to resources mentioned above.
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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