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Health officials in the Mahoning Valley are worried about rising STD rates. But the concern isn’t directed so much toward the rates, but rather toward the groups affected. A large number of teens have been treated for STDs, and some ten-year-olds were even diagnosed in 2016 (it’s unclear whether the latter were the result of rape, sexual experimentation with peers, or another cause).
Health officials stress that it is urgent for parents to talk about sex and STDs with their kids, especially because comprehensive sex education is not always available in schools, and kids are left to learn about sex from movies (where protection is usually absent) and their peers.
In 2016, the HIV prevalence rate in Mahoning County was 241.8 per 100K people, a little above Ohio’s rate of 217.6. In 2017, there were 1,248 cases of chlamydia in Mahoning County, at a rate of 542.6 per 100K people. The gonorrhea and syphilis rates were 185.6 and 7.8.
There are only a few STD-testing clinics in Youngstown. The Youngstown City Health District on West Front St provides STI testing on a walk-in basis. Planned Parenthood is located on Midlothian Blvd. They test for STIs and treat all of them except HIV, and the fee is on a sliding scale.
Check the community calendar, as there might be a free STD testing event in town, though keep in mind others are doing the same and there may be a wait!
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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Ursuline Sisters HIV/AIDS Ministry was established in 1993. Over time, the ministry which began as a prayer support group grew to include pantries of food and personal hygiene products. They incorporated a monthly Social Support Group and a congregated meal, a Children's Program, an Adult and Paediatric Clinic, and a Housing Program.
They have responded to the community's needs of the time and have made sure positive health outcomes for those living with HIV/AIDS are realized.
Youngstown City Health District Nursing Division is a Government Administration Company that aims at safeguarding and enhancing the health of the inhabitants of the City of Youngstown. The STI Clinic physicians attend to clients from the city, as well as those from surrounding counties. The test results take 20-40 minutes.
The clinic staff also impart information and educational presentations for the entirety of sexually transmitted diseases to teen groups who are at risk at community centers, health fairs, and at Youngstown State University’s health classes.
The Comprehensive Care Center is a non-profit AIDS Service Organization that provides HIV testing in Youngstown, OH. They have professionals who offer education and counseling to the general public, persons living with HIV, and STD patients.
They offer HIV testing, STD testing, treatment, and vaccination services on a walk-in basis, and also by appointment.
In July 2012, Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio was founded after the combining of Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio, Planned Parenthood of Central Ohio, and Planned Parenthood Affiliates of Ohio. Planned Parenthood is one of the USA’s prime providers of excellent, pocket-friendly healthcare and the nation's most exceptional provider of quality sex education.
Youngstown Health Center is under Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio. They do not turn their patients away due to their inability to pay for healthcare. The center opens on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month.
Warren Health Center is a Social Service Organization that offers different healthcare services to the people of Warren and its surroundings at pocket-friendly fees depending on their insurance status and income. Therefore, with or without insurance, patients access healthcare.
They conduct Rapid HIV tests by swabbing the inside of your mouth. You will receive your results in 20 to 30 minutes.
Warren City Health Department is under NPIP Community Group, which is an online platform for persons working in HIV/AIDS, STD, TB, and Viral Hepatitis prevention. The department aims at improving the health and safety of the people by advocating public health education and awareness, offering health services, and promoting collaborations in Warren County.
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Their Paediatric and Adult HIV Clinic and Support center offers HIV counseling and testing free of charge, and you do not require to schedule an appointment to get tested. All patients access services irrespective of their ability to pay.
When looking for a place to get tested, you need to take into account a few things about a clinic and one of them is the professionalism and experience of the staff. The staff at Ursuline Sisters HIV Ministry take their time to care for their patients no matter who they are. They are professional and respectful to the patients as well.
4250 Shields Rd, Canfield, OH 44406, USA
The patient does not require an appointment to access healthcare at Youngstown City Health District. They offer HIV testing services for free, and the other services at a low cost. Sliding Scale Program is available based on the patient's ability to pay.
The services offered at Youngstown City Health District are at a low cost and the stuff are really polite and experienced. Visit them for quality testing and treatment.
9 W Front St, Youngstown, OH 44503, USA
You do not require an appointment to access services at Comprehensive Care Center. They offer HIV testing at no cost to the general public. The clinic offers prevention, care, and treatment to its patients at a low cost. You can use your insurance to pa. Medicaid and Medicare, are also accepted.
Free HIV testing to the general public and guarantee information confidentiality makes it easier for persons willing to get tested at the center. Their friendly staff makes the patients feel comfortable and at ease.
345 Oak Hill Ave Bldg F Ste 400, Youngstown, OH 44502, USA
You require an appointment to qualify for STD testing at the center. The patient's household income is the basis for the cost of services, and proof of income when you arrive for your appointment is required.
Youngstown Health Center's location is easily accessible by the residents of Youngstown. Their compassionate and helpful staff will provide you with all the information you need about HIV and STD testing as well as treatment.
77 E Midlothian Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44507, USA
You need to schedule an appointment at Warren Center for you to be able to access a doctor. They have an interpreter for patients that may need one when scheduling for appointment through a phone call.
They have different payment plans that their staff can assist you in understanding and choosing a suitable policy. You should pay at the time of service.
Planned Parenthood is known for offering high-quality health care services that are low-cost so that people with low income can also access health care without worrying about the cost. Warren Health Center has a welcoming staff that attends to all their patients' needs efficiently and fast. No one is turned away because of their inability to pay.
375 N Park Ave #1, Warren, OH 44481, USA
You must schedule an appointment for you to access services here. You have to meet eligibility requirements for Hepatitis C testing at Warren City Health Department. They offer free HIV testing and accept different insurance covers, including Medicaid and Medicare.
The quality health education that they offer to the community helps in creating awareness of infectious diseases such as STDs and HIV. The people of Warren benefit from it because they know what symptoms indicate which condition and the actions to take after they notice those symptoms. Make time and get yourself tested at Warren City Health Department.
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Education is a localized aspect of government. While there is a federal Department of Education, it is mainly dictated at the state and local level.
When discussing the issue of health education, there are aspects which relate to the Ohio Department of Education. These relate to the Ohio Department of Health. The state currently does not have health education standards. Health education is not a subject matter included in the Buckeye state’s current standardized testing.
A recent effort led by the Buckeye Healthy School Alliance was launched to establish state health education standards. The proposed new standards are about skill development for youth and do not focus on specific content areas. Health education content would remain under the authority of local school boards. This is because Ohio is a home rule state. This means that local boards of education have power in terms of setting policy for their students. With hundreds of districts, it is hard to keep up with all the different policies and practices of each district.
Every school district in the State of Ohio, with one exception—Cleveland—has an elected board of education. The board is charged with setting policy and hiring the superintendent and treasurer for the district.
It is unusual for a board of education to play a substantial role in determining curricula or for community members to engage around suggesting a particular curricula or policy surrounding it. The initiative for comprehensive sexuality for Ohio schools shows what individuals in Ohio are doing to support a collaborative for comprehensive school age health.
One case study shows a community response to improve sex education in Cleveland, Ohio. This involves the efforts of educators and activists to eliminate abstinence only programming and implement K-12 comprehensive sex education in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD).
An element to the success of the effort was the community’s shared vision of improving the health of Cleveland’s children and youth as well as its connectedness to key decision makers in the community. The Cleveland experience demonstrates that wholesale changes in sex education are possible without controversy.
Advocates in Ohio also show the reality of abstinence only until marriage programs. Dr. Scott Frank of the Case Western Reserve University conducted the study. He evaluated abstinence only programs in Ohio. He showed how in 2005 Ohio ranked fourth in the nation in tax dollars expended on abstinence education but statewide rates of teen pregnancy and STDs remained high. Abstinence oriented sex education showed a delayed onset of sexual intercourse. Unfortunately, it showed no decrease in rates of STDs.
Demographics play a role in our understanding of STDs in your area. The largest number of STD cases is reported by those ages 15-24, according to data from the Ohio Department of Health.
More than 350 Mahoning County teens ages 15 to 19 were diagnosed with chlamydia in 2014, and 109 with gonorrhea in that year. The disease is hitting women more than men. The state says more than 20 percent of the new cases are young women under the age of 21.
We see a report of teens in a health class in Ohio noting that peer pressure has a lot to do with risky behavior. Compared with older adults, sexually active people ages 15 to 24 are at higher risk of getting an STD.
The Center for Disease Control notes increases in senior citizen population STDs. Factors for this could be that seniors live longer and have access to Viagra and similar pills. Since 2007, incidence of syphilis among seniors is up by 52 percent. Since pregnancy is not an issue, seniors could feel that unprotected sex is an option.
Seniors have not received an education in how unprotected sex can lead to STDs. Retirement communities are areas where STD rates are rising. Age tends to make people more rather than less susceptible to disease. As you get older, your immune system tends to weaken. You can be more prone to infection. This can be a concern also if a senior has an STD, is fighting it off, and could become more vulnerable to another infection. Seniors need education on STDs. They need the same information young people get.
STI testing resources are available to you in your area. Planned Parenthood/Youngstown Health Center is an option. These facilities have a staff that is used to working with someone in your situation. They offer STD testing, diagnosis, and treatment. This includes herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and genital warts. These can all be scary but treated.
You can also get condoms and vaccines through Planned Parenthood/Youngstown Health Center. Remember that you can get tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia using a urine sample. If this test shows an infection, you can get treatment. You can also get treatment for your partner.
If you are 19 to 26 and have no health insurance, you can get help. This can also cover the HPV Gardasil vaccine. Remember that Planned Parenthood addresses issues related to reproductive and sexual health. They will help provide you with medically accurate information. They work with people of all ages, including teens, on how to lead a healthy life. They will be honest and kind when working with you.
This health center supports and welcomes clients regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or biological sex, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex clients. All services are provided in a respectful and professional manner.
Private services can also help. This includes Plush Care.
There are several options for you to get information about testing. You could go to a counsellor or nurse at an area high school, a hospital such as Mercy Health, an urgent care center such as Hometown Urgent Care, a private service, or the Planned Parenthood/Youngstown Health Center.
These are all resources that you could use. They can help you with testing, education, and overall good sexual health. Remember to put your health first. You may not feel anything with some STI diseases that infect you as with chlamydia. The symptoms do not occur right after you get infected. You should find out for sure if you have the infection and get it treated.
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