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Escambia County’s 2018 Year in Review report revealed that STD rates in communities throughout the county, including in Cantonment, FL, fell for the first time since 2014.
Comparing the county’s 2018 Year in Review report with its 2017 report shows that chlamydia rates in the county dropped from 2,135 reported cases in 2017 to 2,068 reported cases in 2018. Gonorrhea rates also fell from 828 reported cases in 2017 to 697 reported cases in 2018.
Even syphilis rates decreased slightly falling from 109 reported cases in 2017 to 103 reported cases in 2018.
Escambia County reports show that there were 1,397 county residents living with HIV or AIDS at the end of 2018, which is up from 1,331 residents that were living with HIV or AIDS at the end of 2017.
STD testing resources are limited in Cantonment, FL, but healthcare centers like Cantonment Medical Center and West Florida Immediate Care at Kingsford may provide HIV and STD testing. There are also several private doctor offices and medical facilities in Cantonment, FL that might offer STD testing. Many of these facilities are located along Highway 29 or West 9 Mile Road.
There are several other medical centers in nearby Pensacola that may offer STD or HIV testing, such as the Florida Department of Health in Escambia County – Fairfield Service Center, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and Oasis Florida.
Some centers may even advertise free STD testing, but free services may be dependent on income and welfare eligibility. In addition, many clinics have inconvenient hours, especially for those working daytime hours.
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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Aids Healthcare Foundation was founded in 1987 to provide care to people living with HIV/AIDS. It is a non-profit organization and one of the largest HIV/AIDS health provider globally. It serves more than 43 countries worldwide. Its mission is to get rid of AIDS through pharmacies, health-care contacts, thrift stores, and other strategic partnerships.
OASIS Florida is an HIV specialty clinic that was founded in 1991 to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS through education, and testing while supporting the people living with the virus. It provides services such as HIV testing, case management, HIV awareness programs, and condom distribution services with the appropriate medical team to do so.
Escambia Community Clinic is a non-profit community health center that was established to provide health care to the under-insured, uninsured and the medically needy residents of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The clinic provides walk-in services for minor illnesses and injuries. Other services include STD testing and treatment, dental care, adult and family care, specialty care, and pediatric care.
Planned Parenthood of South-East, Inc operates planned Parenthood Mobile Health Center. It has the required personnel and facilities to provide a variety of services including STD testing, counseling, and treatment as well as HIV testing. It was closed for renovation but is reopening in late 2019.
Florida Department of Health in Escambia County is a partnership between the Florida State government department of health and Escambia County Government. The department provides several services such as clinical services, dental care, immunization clinic, and women, infants and children's clinic.
Through the STD and Viral Hepatitis section, it seeks to reduce the number of new infections by timely treatments, sexual education and counseling, special partner service implementation, and working with local health-care providers.
ProHealth Medical Care is a walk-in health-care clinic that provides occupational health services, STD testing, urgent care, and primary care. The clinic serves Pensacola and the surrounding areas. One of ProHealth Medical Care’s major goals is to offer affordable medical services to the community. Additionally, it has over 30 years of experience in the walk-in and urgent medical care.
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. Visit website for special extended hours
Description: AIDS Service Organization.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. There is a charge for STD services, but sliding scale is available. HIV Testing by appointment only
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Description: ProHealth offers STD Testing services on a sliding scale fee. Walk-in services available.
Description: Community Based Organization. PrEP brochures are offered to clients.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Limited oral HIV testing for patients with difficult draws or who refuse blood but accept oral testing. Free condoms available.
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: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. The Alabama Department of Public Health 67 County Health Departments operate free, confidential STD clinics statewide. Free testing and treatment is provided for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV.
Anyone can access services from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, and ability to pay.
The clinic offers confidential HIV testing. The trained pharmacists at AIDS Healthcare Foundation provide customized and convenient one-stop services. They also offer long term care for infected people through follow-up and regular check-ups. The pharmacy provides speedy and confidential delivery of test results and prescriptions for free to your doorstep.
4300 Bayou Blvd #17d, Pensacola, FL 32503, USA
There are no restrictions as to who should get tested in this facility. Whether you are rich or poor, male or female, young or old, you can easily access OASIS Florida HIV testing services.
The clinic is now providing a mobile testing mobile unit that offers free HIV testing for events. The clinic operates on a walk-in basis; hence, no appointments are needed. It also does HIV testing using Sure Check, which is a fast test that uses a lancet to prick the finger. This enables the delivery of results in approximately 15 - 20 minutes.
25 E Wright St, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA
The clinic accepts everyone, especially people with no insurance that are not able to cater for basic medical care. The clinic has a fee sliding scale program that allows clients with a limited financial ability to access services for a minimal fee.
The Escambia Community Clinic is conveniently located in Pensacola just 25 minutes drive away from Cantonment. It has a health portal that provides easy access to its services. Most major insurance plans are accepted in this clinic, including Medicare and Medicaid.
2315 W Jackson St, Pensacola, FL 32505, USA
The clinic offers testing and treatment services to everyone irrespective of financial ability or whether you are insured or not. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for the state-funded program or low sliding fee scale.
The clinic accepts most insurance plans for some of the infections. You can book an appointment privately online or through their contacts. The clinic also emphasizes on prevention of these diseases through the issuance of free condoms and safe sex education.
717 Downtowner Loop W, Mobile, AL 36609, USA
All residents can get tested and treated in the county health department regardless of their income, gender, and age.
The department provides STD testing and treatment services at a reasonable or negligible cost to adolescents and adults regardless of ethnicity. Confidentiality during the whole process allows clients to feel at ease and comfortable with their results. The facility is also adequately equipped to provide quality STDs testing and diagnoses.
1295 W Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL 32501, USA
There are no requirements to get tested and treated from this facility. Whether you are insured or uninsured, young or old, male or female, you can always access ProHealth Medical care STD/HIV services.
ProHealth Medical Care is strategically located in Pensacola just 25 minutes away from Cantonment, which saves you a lot of traveling time. It accepts most insurance plans as well as multiple forms of payments to ensure maximum convenience for its clients.
6506 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32504, USA
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