Preferred Location: 500 21St Street Vero Beach,FL 32960 Vero Beach Change location
Preferred Location: 500 21St Street Vero Beach,FL 32960 Vero Beach Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 500 21St Street Vero Beach,FL 32960 Vero Beach Change Location
Vero Beach is in, and the county seat for, Indian River County. Indian River County, nestled just under Brevard County, has one of the lowest rates for new chlamydia cases in Florida for 2018. Health officials in the Vero Beach area wish to keep it this way and hopefully knock it down further with increased testing and treatment.
For 2018, there were 323.51 new chlamydia diagnoses per 100,000 people.
The gonorrhea rate for Indian River County that same year was 85.48 per 100K (also one of the lowest for Florida counties!). HIV prevalence in the Vero Beach area was also a bit lower than surrounding cities with a rate of 7.34 per 100,000. Where they didn’t come in low, however, was their syphilis rates. With a rate of 12.49 per 100,000 people diagnosed with (primary & secondary) syphilis. One of the highest rates for all surrounding counties.
If you need to get screened for STIs in Vero Beach, there are a few affordable locations nearby. Indian River Walk-In Clinic (now part of MD Now) is on 21st Street and they provide STD testing. There’s also the Indian River County Health Department located on 27th Street. They offer confidential testing and counseling for sexually transmitted diseases, regardless of a person’s citizenship status. Call to see if you qualify for free STD testing. There’s an East and a West Quest Diagnostics also available to you. One is on 20th Street, the other on 37th.
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Vero Beach 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.
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 Midway Specialty Care Center is a not-for-profit healthcare clinic. This clinic provides comprehensive infectious disease care, primary care, behavioral health services, GYN care, and nutritional support. This specialty care center has a team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, and pharmacists that work together to provide personalized care for each patient.
In the Image of Christ is a community-based outreach center that desires to show people Jesus Christ’s example by providing numerous charitable services to the community. This community-based organization provides a food pantry, an after-school and summer program for children, a home energy assistance program, cold weather shelter, HIV/STI services, a clothing closet, and much more.
The Central Vero Beach Medical Office is owned and operated by Treasure Coast Community Health. For more than 20 years, Treasure Coast Community Health has been helping Florida residents get access to quality healthcare services. More specifically, the Central Vero Beach office provides services such as family medicine, pediatrics, GYN care, behavioral health, lab work, and much more.
Whole Family Health Center was established in the community in April 2013. Individuals from the treasure coast wanted to develop a facility where they offer primary care for both adults and children. Whole Family Health Center has two medical practices, one in Fort Pierce and Vero Beach. The Fort Pierce clinic location offers primary health care, internal medicine, pediatric medicine, and other services such as routine tests and screenings.
Care Net Pregnancy Services was founded in 1991. This organization provides free services and programs to each of its clients to enable them to reach their full sexual health potential. This organization has two locations one in Port St. Lucie, FL and Stuart, FL. This business provides pregnancy tests, pregnancy confirmation ultrasounds, pregnancy counseling, educational classes, infant supplies, post-abortion support, community referrals, and more.
The St. Lucie County Health Department provides personalized care at modest provides for those living in St. Lucie County. Their healthcare services include prenatal care, vaccinations for children, tracking infectious diseases, health education, HIV testing and counseling, laboratory services, and much more. The St. Lucie County Health Department has seven clinics.
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The Midway Specialty Care Center does not have any qualifications in place for individuals who wish to be tested for STDs and STIs at their facility. This clinic does accept insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and offers a sliding fee scale based on household income. HIV testing can be free for some patients. They use both the rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing that provides results within 20 minutes.
Midway Specialty Care Center provides in-depth and advanced treatment and screening services for individuals thinking they have or are presently living with an infectious disease. This center has twelve medical providers, six nurse practitioners, three physician assistants, a pharmacy director, and a clinical pharmacist.
356 E Midway Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34982, USA
This organization provides HIV and STI testing services to the public. This center provides free HIV and STI prevention, testing, and education.
This nonprofit, community-based organization has been around since 2001. They provide food, free HIV/AIDS screenings, health education, adult education, training, and referral programs. The team of 11 employees at this organization values the entire person including the physical, the mental, the financial, and the spiritual aspects that make up an individual.
707 N 7th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, USA
This medical office provides sexually transmitted disease testing services to both women and men who are 18 years old and older.
Treasure Coast Community Health has eight care centers located within north, central, and south regions of Indian River County. All the locations, including the Central Vero Beach location, are located within reasonable walking distance of local bus stops. The Central Vero Beach clinic is located within a strip mall area. It’s located next to the post office. Public parking is available.
1553 US-1, Vero Beach, FL 32960, USA
Whole Family Health Center doesn’t have any eligibility requirements for anyone to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. There is no sliding fee scale offered at the location in Fort Pierce. However, this facility does accept insurance.
Whole Family Health Centers, they provide quality services that are also affordable for members of the entire family. Besides STD and HIV testing and treatment services, their centers offer health education, health assessments, behavioral health services, and much more. The Whole Family Health Center located in Fort Pierce is a small red and white building with parking available around the building.
725 N US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, USA
This clinic only provides testing services for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and that’s it. There are no qualifications clients have to first meet before they can be tested. Testing is free of charge and confidential.
Clients who are diagnosed with an STD/STI at Care net Pregnancy Services will have the opportunity to get confidential educational on sexually transmitted diseases on-site as well as workshops on sexually transmitted diseases. All testing services are free and confidential. Any client who has questions or concerns about STDs, their on-site medical professionals can talk them over with you.
6704 S US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982, USA
The Fort Pierce Office of the Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County does not have any income qualifications in place for residents to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. However, they must be residents of St. Lucie County.
The Fort Pierce Office works as a resource for residents to visit to get all their healthcare needs managed and maintained. The St. Lucie County Health Department aims to make St. Lucie County the healthiest it can be. This facility does accept insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
714 Ave C, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, USA
The Florida Department of Health in Indian River County focuses on the 50+ population, particularly with regard to HIV/AIDS. They know that one of the hardest things you may hear in your lifetime is that you are infected with the HIV virus, or that you have AIDS.
In an effort to try to reduce the number of people affected by HIV or AIDS, the Department of Health offers HIV counseling, testing, and education. If you test positive for HIV, there is partner counseling and referral services. Informing one’s sex and needle sharing partners is a tough job, but they need to know.
Additionally they have field staff who conduct HIV counseling and testing in the community to at-risk individuals, and provide HIV outreach testing and counseling services. For individuals living with HIV, they offer prescription assistance through an AIDS Drug Assistance Program.
The original Brooklyn Dodgers made this their winter home in 1948, one of the first teams to have spring training in the state. The Dodgers moved to Glendale, Arizona in 2009, but old historic Dodgertown has been renovated with shops and restaurants, and travel baseball and softball teams now play their big tournaments and showcases there.
With an older population comes special problems with STDs. Some older people may be ashamed or afraid of being tested and their doctors do not always think to test older patients. Sadly by the time they are diagnosed, the infections may be in the late stages and more difficult to cure, or in the case of HIV, more likely to progress to AIDS.
One reason the number of STD cases among older people is growing each year is because they often know less about STDs and how they spread than younger people do. They may not know the importance of using condoms and getting tested. Many widowed and divorced people are dating again and they believe STDs are not an issue for older people. Because of that, they are less likely to protect themselves. In the same way women who no longer worry about becoming pregnant may be less likely to use a condom and to practice safer sex.
Healthcare workers and educators often do not talk with middle-aged and older people about STD prevention. They are far less likely than younger people to talk about their sex lives or drug use with their doctors and the doctors may not ask older patients about their sex lives or drug use or talk to them about risky behaviors.
The city has a strict policy restricting building heights to four stories. This gives the area the look and feel of a seaside village. But even living in a small town you need to recognize the rising rates of sexually transmitted diseases. You can get results wherever go. Mobile tests and HIV/AIDS facilities can be affordable. If you want to remain anonymous, hit up a STI clinic before wandering through McKee Botanical Garden.
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