Preferred Location: 57370 29 Palms Hwy Yucca Valley,CA 92284 Yucca Valley Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 57370 29 Palms Hwy Yucca Valley,CA 92284 Yucca Valley Change Location
Yucca Valley, CA, a city in San Bernardino County, is experiencing an STD outbreak.
Chlamydia infections are increasing. In 2013, the county reported 11,110, and in 2017, it had 13,153.
Gonorrhea is another concern with 2,049 new diagnoses in 2013, going up to 3,393 infections in 2017.
Syphilis has been rising fast in the county with 76 primary and secondary cases in 2013, jumping to an astonishing 242 in 2017. Early latent syphilis is also on the rise with 63 new infections in 2013 and 231 in 2017.
State and county public health officials want to reduce the growing rate of STDs in Yucca Valley, and the surrounding areas through preventive care. They're asking all sexually active people to go for regular STI screenings to help stop the spread of these dangerous diseases.
Several health centers near Yucca Valley offer comprehensive STD testing. Many of these locations include treatment, counseling, and follow-up care.
Borrego Health operates the Desert Hot Springs Specialty Care Center on the corner of Palm Dr and Desert View Ave. This facility is accessible by public transportation. They also run the Stonewall Medical Center on Ramon Rd in Cathedral City, which has an on-site pharmacy.
The DOCK on N Sunrise Way in Palm Springs is another place with STI screenings.
Some clinics might offer free STD testing. These sites may not provide comprehensive screenings, and they might ask for proof of income. Additionally, it may not be possible to receive urgent care services, and patients could wait several days or longer for results.
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 CDC2ย 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.ย
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.ย
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.ย
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.ย
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.ย
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.ย
SaferSTD has researched and identified reputable locations that offer upfront pricing without hidden fees. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
Eisenhower Medical Center is focused on delivering services for the complex health care needs of the LGBTQ patient population as well as wider community vulnerable to the disease. It is located in Palm Springs, CA, around 27 miles from Yucca Valley, CA. It provides clinical, research and educational resources including HIV/AIDS treatment, care and testing.
DAP Health was founded in 1984 by community volunteers as the AIDS crisis took hold. It became the primary non-profit hub for people at risk or living with HIV or AIDS in Coachella Valley. DAP Health's STD Clinic offers free STD testing and treatment as well as free PrEP (HIV prevention medication) and free HIV and Hepatitis C testing. Walk-ins and same-day appointments are allowed but appointments are preferred.
The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health works across communities, building partnerships with the broad objective of improving people's health and well-being in the community. Among the services it promotes is the monitoring and prevention of communicable diseases like STDs, bolstering prevention and control of infections through screening, treatment, education, and medical provider training. Its clinics provide low-cost and confidential health services, including around STDs.
Desert Oasis Healthcare services the Coachella Valley and surrounding area of around 60,000 patients. It has a large network of primary care providers as well as urgent care facilities and is part of the list of services at its Yucca Valley, CA branch is lab testing, including send-away diagnostics for STD testing. The health group was founded in 1979 under the preceding name of Heritage Provider Network, still in existence. Desert Oasis Healthcare is now a member of the Heritage Provider Network.
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Top STD Testing Locations in Yucca Valley, CA
Primary Item (H2)HIV testing is open to members of the public although particularly aimed at members of the LGBTQ+ community and people at risk of HIV/AIDS. Fees are applicable for services at the clinic, generally, although insurance and Medicaid are accepted.
Dedicated HIV resources could make this clinic appealing to anyone wary about HIV testing. It requires a slight drive to Palm Springs, CA, however.
4791 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
STD testing is free for everyone, while other services are offered on a sliding fee scale. HIV and hepatitis C testing are also free and confidential for everyone.
The center's policy of free STD, HIV and hepatitis C testing makes this a popular choice and therefore, expect long wait times if you do walk in. Appointments are dealt with sensitively, so visitors can expect to feel welcome.
1695 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
Anyone is eligible for HIV and TB testing over the age of 12. A fee may be payable but the center may accept health cover for the cost of the test. Other STD testing may be available on request.
The clinic is around 68 miles form Yucca Valley, CA, which makes it a fair journey. It is also unclear whether STD testing beyond HIV and TB is provided.
606 E Mill St, San Bernardino, CA 92408, USA
Anyone is eligible for STD testing, which may be free at the point of service if you have insurance, Medicare or Medicaid that covers the cost of it.
The clinic is located in a busy and easy to access part of Yucca Valley, CA, off the Twentynine Palms Highway near McDonald's and Taco Bell. It is also open in the evening but there are limited free STD testing options.
57840 Twentynine Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USA
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