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SaferSTD Preferred Location: 401 15Th Ave S Great Falls,MT 59405 Great Falls Change Location
Often recognized for have unique national parks such as Yellowstone and Glacier Park, Montana offers a unique perspective on wildlife and its hidden beauties. Residents within the state also partake in the wide array of evening events which are offered throughout the state. While enjoying all that Montana has to offer, it’s important that you check your sexual health periodically by taking an STD test. Unfortunately, much like many other states, Montana is seeing an increase in HIV, Herpes, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and even Chlamydia. The state offers free testing for its residents at a number of locations throughout the state, making the checkup a simple and easy experience. Doing so will help keep you safe against the rising rates of STD’s.
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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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Sexually transmitted infection screening, treatment and confidential partner notification services. Offer cervical and breast cancer screening and referrals with financial assistance. Birth control method education and methods available on-site include oral contraceptives, Nuva Ring, Depo Provera injections as well as financial help for IUD's, Nexplanon, and sterilization available. Educational services include prevention and screening recommendations. Services for men, women and teens regardless of age or income. Offer a sliding fee scale and bill insurances and Medicaid Confidential and affordable.
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just like many other various locations throughout, the United States, the state of Montana is experiencing heightened number of STD cases including gonorrhea, chlamydia, and even syphilis. Recent reports reveal the details of the rising number of cases, which is hoped to shed light on combating this issue.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently released its annual Rates of Reportable STDs among Young Individuals Between 15-24 throughout Montana, breaking down sections of the state by their respective counties. According to this report:
The report made it clear that the most severe STD in Montana was Chlamydia. Additionally, this health profile also compared the statewide averages to the national averages in terms of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis rates.
Although the state doesn’t seem to be a major contributor to a rising number of STD cases found throughout the country, the state is at risk of increased cases from nearby states.
Even more recently, in 2014, the Montana Department of Health and Human Services released its communicable disease report, offering extensive statistical information to provide additional information. Although this report did touch on more than just sexually transmitted diseases, the report contributed a significant portion on the topic.
From 2004 to 2014, the chlamydial case has sharply increased, from a mere 281 to over 400 within 10 years. Oddly enough, even though Montana is experiencing a sharp increase in chlamydia cases, it remains lower than the national average, at a rate of 446.6 out of 100,000 individuals. Although jumping from year to year the rate may look like its decreasing, the rate is abruptly positive.
Similarly to the trend of chlamydia, Montana is seeing an even more exponential growth in gonorrhea. Between the years 2004 -2006, it appeared that the number of gonorrhea cases was steadily growing. From 2006-2008, it appeared that the state and its public officials were able to effectively control this disease. In 2011, the rate for gonorrhea in Montana was a total of 8. However, each year moving forward, the number exponentially increased. In 2014, the number reached a new high, a rate of 43. The U.S. average rate for gonorrheal incidences was 106.1 in 2013, and it appeared that Montana was quickly approaching this rate.
The state of Montana offers a wide array of resources to educate its residents about sexual health, STDs, and prevention strategies. For example, if you wanted to learn more about this topic, you could easily find a number of resourceful articles and statistical reports on the Montana website. Further, if you preferred, there are a number of physical pamphlets and brochures that are freely available in a number of health centers and clinics throughout the city.
Additionally, the city extensively covers the topic of sexual health within the public education system once students become of age. Within this class, students learn about STD’s, safe sex practices, and free resources provided by the government.
Within the 2014 Montana Department of Health and Human Services report, a finding revealed that individuals between 15-19 and 20-24 contributed a huge amount towards the state’s overall chlamydia rate. Even more specifically, women remained significantly more at-risk than males.
Although the state is populated with a diverse set of individuals with unique ethnicities, heritages, and personalities, the 2014 Edition Montana Health Profile pointed out that some individuals were at a larger risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases than others.
The report outlined the exponential growth for risk for sexually transmitted diseases (specifically gonorrhea) along with a few other races. In the four year period from 2010 to 2014 American Indians had the dubious distinction of becoming the most at-risk race for gonorrhea in the state. The second-most at-risk race appeared to be Caucasians.
Although the community is rich in diversity and heritages, the community and public officials feel that more can be done to help lower the risk for American Indian females between the ages of 15-24. By targeting the most at-risk individuals within the state, community members and public officials hope this will help reduce the number of annual STD cases reported.
Within the community, there have been suggestions to teach sexual education to students at younger ages. Additionally, many feel that a public awareness campaign is needed to educate Montana’s residents about sexual health and free STD testing throughout the state.
Although Montana is a beautiful state and is often regarded as a home to many, the state is experiencing an elevated rate of STDs. The community and public officials have done their best to further educate the population and teach safe sex strategies, but it’s apparent that more needs to be done. By providing free information and offering free services towards the most at-risk individuals within the community, many hope this will contribute to lowering the rate within the state.
In order to keep yourself healthy and aware, it’s always a good idea to frequently undertake a sexually transmitted disease test. The state provides free STD testing throughout a number of clinics around the state and a wide array of private clinics offer the same service with expedited test results. No matter where you take your test, it’s important that you do your fair share to help reduce the increasing rate of STDs throughout the nation.
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publichealth/documents/HIVSTD/2014CDEpiAnnualReport_1.pdf
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