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Altamonte Springs, FL, in Seminole County, is experiencing a high rate of STD diagnoses. Chlamydia cases are on the rise in the county north of Orlando and Disney World with 1,643 new diagnoses in 2015 jumping to nearly 2,000 in 2018.
Gonorrhea is also growing with 405 new cases in 2015 increasing to 646 in 2018. Early syphilis rates are also a problem with 56 new cases in 2014 rising by nearly 50 percent to 99 new diagnoses in 2018.
State officials are more than concerned about the rise in STD diagnoses in Seminole County and the rest of the state with one HIV researcher stating, “Hey, guys, we’re in a mess.” Along with Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville, the Orlando area sits in the top ten U.S. cities with the highest HIV rates in the country.
There are dozens of locations in Altamonte Springs and Seminole County for STD testing. Community Health Centers Incorporated operates a health center in the Forest City area of Orlando on Florida State Road 434. The clinic is accessible by bus route 23.
Another option is CrewHealth on Commodity Circle off Park Vale Blvd in Orlando. Walk-in care is available in Winter Springs at the CareNow Urgent Center on Cliff Rose Dr. You can also choose the Florida Department of Health’s Orange County center on West Central Blvd in Orlando for STI screenings.
Free STD testing may be an option at some clinics. However, these locations most likely require proof of income and appointment times may not meet your needs.
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 CDC2Â 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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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 Orlando Immunology Center offers a state-of-the-art wellness center for the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of all STIs. It's the largest infectious disease clinic in Florida and is staffed with 14-board certified physicians with three that specialize in HIV/AIDS care.
The community-driven healthcare organization started helping people with their medical needs out of a single-wide trailer in late 1972. Today it's still providing quality, patient-centered care to all individuals regardless of economic status, sexual orientation, or immigration situation.
The Comprehensive Health Center has been helping individuals with sexual health care since 1985. It's operated by a team of dedicated medical professionals, many of which specialize in preventive medicine.
Crew has been serving the LBGTQ community since 2014. It offers a caring and dedicated staff of medical professionals. It's also a technologically centric healthcare organization with all the resources necessary to test and treat all STIs.
Planned Parenthood is a well-known, international organization with over 100-years of and confidential STD services for adolescence through adulthood.
Care Now is a national urgent care provider that is open seven days a week to test and treat patients with STD concerns. The centers provide quality, convenient, and quick services with licensed care providers.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
Description: Order online and receive a doctor's order to visit this lab to get tested in as little as 15 mins. Get your results privately within 1-2 business days and speak with a doctor over the phone if your test results come back positive. Doctors may prescribe treatment or refer you to a specialist if needed.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
Description: Getting an STD test at a clinic near you has never been easier. When you choose this location, you can get a doctor's requisition to get tested in as little as 15 minutes. Following your test, you receive your results privately within 2 business days, and can speak to a doctor over the phone with confidence, should results come back as positive.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
Description: Why go to a public clinic? Get convenient and fast STD testing that is 100% confidential. Individual tests under $50. Order online and visit this lab the same day for a quick 15 min test. Get your results online within 1-2 business days, and view them privately. Doctor consultation available over the phone, should results come back as positive.
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Accredited and Certified
Description: Get Fast, Easy and Affordable testing at this location. Results come back within 2 business days and be in and out of the lab in less then 20 minutes.
Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Description: Community Based Organization. Free rapid HIV self-testing kits available Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Description: Community Based Organization.
Show only locations where they offer the HIV RNA Early Detection Test for people who think they may have been recently exposed to the HIV virus.
Show only locations where they offer the HIV RNA Early Detection Test for people who think they may have been recently exposed to the HIV virus.
Description: This is a direct primary care practice. The monthly fee covers unlimited appointments and direct access to the doctor at all times via phone, text, or e-mail.
Description: AIDS Service Organization. Full service specialty and primary care medical clinic, lab, prevention and testing, support groups, linkage to medical, mental health, substance abuse, community resources and other care providers, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and emergency food pantry. Other hours available by appointment
Description: Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Description: The standard blood HIV-test is free. There is a fee for the rapid oral HIV-test. Hepatitis vaccines for patients only.
Description: HIV testing open to the general public.
Description: Community Based Organization. Please call for walk-in HIV and Hepatitis C testing schedule
Description: Community Based Organization. HIV and STI testing hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-8pm . For additional testing hours locations, visit https://miracleofloveinc.org/prevention/
Description: Community Based Organization. Accept most insurance plans, please call to verify while making your appointment. Visit website for special extended hours
Appointments are required for all services. Most insurances are accepted. Patients must pay copayments at the time of their appointment.
This location has long hours for patients to make appointments around their other obligations. All services here are confidential. The center is easy to locate off HW 17 and plenty of off-street parking is available.
1707 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, USA
An appointment is required for all STD-related services. Most health insurances plans are accepted. Copays are due at the time of the appointment. The clinic is a federally qualified health center. Free STI testing and treatment may be possible for income-qualified individuals.
Community Health Centers provide quality care. Appointment scheduling is easy and it offers early and late office hours for patients to work around other obligations.
7900 Forest City Rd Ste D, Orlando, FL 32810, USA
STD services are available to all individuals. Most insurances are accepted including Medicaid and Medicare. Free and low-cost STI testing and treatment may be possible for some income-qualified patients.
This location offers long hours for patients to schedule appointments around their other obligations and walk-in STI testing and treatment is available during regular business hours. The site is easy to locate and offers off-street parking.
3927 Rosewood Way, Orlando, FL 32808, USA
All LBGTQ patients are accepted here regardless of income or health insurance status.
This location offers LBGTQ primary care services, HIV and STD treatment and prevention services, PrEP, and transgender health services. Individuals can schedule all appointments securely and discreetly online. Patients can easily locate the center next to the Florida Municipal Power Agency on Commodity Circle. Off-street parking is available.
Happy Building, 8601 Commodity Cir, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
STI services are available to both men and women at all Planned Parenthood locations. Parental permission is not required for STD testing and treatment. Free or low-cost services may be possible to income-qualified individuals.
Planned Parenthood in Orlando offers LGBTQ services, on-site Spanish interpreters, and other language translations are available by phone. Patients that don't feel comfortable calling for an appointment can schedule one online through the center's secure website.
11500 University Blvd, Orlando, FL 32817, USA
Services are available to patients with most types of insurances. A higher copayment may be required for urgent care centers. Payment is due at the time of service.
Patients can save time at this urgent care center by completing their registration, insurance information, and making their payments online through the clinic's website.
1171 Cliff Rose Dr, Winter Springs, FL 32708, USA
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