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Volusia County, a region with a population of over 500,000 individuals, is among Florida's counties with considerable STD counts per year. HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia remain the most prevalent STIs in the region.
According to reports by the Florida Health Department, cases and rates of HIV have drastically dropped in the last two decades, from 131 cases to 86 incidences with rates of 30.0 and 16.1 respectively.
Additionally, between 2014 and 2017, chlamydia cases had risen from below 1,500 to over 2,000 cases. Gonorrhea incidences also spiked from below 500 to nearly 1,000.
Start Talking. Stop HIV is an intervention initiative that focuses on gay and bisexual persons (GB). This campaign hopes to urge members of these groups to be open and start talking about HIV with their lovers, and the need for prevention. Through this initiative, GB members will get HIV care and insights and tools for effective prevention.
By getting tested, you can know your status and get counseling on how to prevent transmission. You may receive STD screening services from the Florida Health (Volusia Department of Public Health located along Holsonback Dr, Daytona Beach; W Canal St, New Smyrna Beach; Harley Stickland Blvd, Orange City; and W Rich Ave, DeLand.
Other alternatives include the Outreach Community Care Network on N Frederick Ave, Daytona Beach and the Rising Against All Odds (RAAO) clinic on S Woodland Blvd, DeLand.
Other clinics within Edgewater might offer free STD services, but the charges might not be upfront. Furthermore, the test may not be as free as you think because you might incur costs for specific tests or the clinics might delay in releasing results for up to two weeks.
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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Outreach Community Care Network is a non-profit health corporation providing community-based services and healthcare to people living in Edgewater and the neighboring communities since 1985. It partners with several organizations, including Platinum Financial Services, the Department of Children and Families, and Volusia County Department of Health to improve access to care. Its continuum of care meets the physical, emotional, and social needs of patients. The knowledgeable and experienced staff and volunteers provide HIV and STD services.
Founded in 1991, CAN Community Health - Daytona Beach is a not-for-profit health organization serving communities and people in and around Edgewater. It aims at contributing to the well-being and health of people affected by HIV and STIs through the provision of quality care, advocacy, and education.
Daytona Beach Women's Center is part of the TopLine MD Alliance and specialty centers that help patients access medical care in the complicated healthcare system. The health care center has a team of medical assistants, practice administrators, nurses, and board-certified physicians that create a friendly and comfortable environment for women seeking gynecological and obstetric services such as STD testing.
The Health Department in Volusia County is part of the Florida Department of Health, which has been promoting and protecting the health of residents since 1996. It provides a wide range of services and programs such as community preparedness, immunization, and cancer care. STD/HIV services are also available to patients that request.
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: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: Primary care available for HIV-positive clients only. Testing open to the general public.
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. N/A. See website for special extended hours
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: AIDS Service 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: Need to register as a patient.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: AIDS Service Organization. Organization provides free testing, prevention, and education to any resident. Please bring ID with you. Appointments can also be scheduled online
Description: 1st and 3rd Fridays HIV/HepC hours: 8am-5pm
The clinic has no eligibility requirements for people visiting to receive mental care, mental health services, and substance use care.
Outreach Community Care Network provides Substance Use Outpatient Counseling services that include individual and group therapy, medical consultations, interventions, case management, and psychiatric services for drug users.
240 N Frederick Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
Patients can access healthcare services regardless of their insurance status or inability to pay. The staff also helps eligible patients to obtain financial assistance in state and federal programs. New patients should complete a registration form and carry their photo ID and insurance card in their first appointment.
CAN Community Health provides pharmacy services that improve access to HIV medication and quality information. It features an online prevention program that offers risk reduction messages, provider-based referrals, testing and treatment locations, and health education.
1435 Dunn Ave Suite 101, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
The billing specialists at the health center accept most major insurance providers to cover the medical expenses for their patients. New patients should complete a registration form and send it ten days before the first appointment.
Daytona Beach Women's Center offers 3D/4D Ultrasound services for pregnant women to monitor the development and health of the fetus and determine the gender of the unborn baby. Women can also access menopause symptoms management services at the women’s center.
311 N Clyde Morris Blvd #420, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, USA
Patients with any commercial insurance coverage can access the Hepatitis A vaccine. The care providers can help eligible PLWHA to apply for assistance programs online.
The Dental Health Program at the Health Department in Volusia County provides preventive care to improve patients’ oral and overall health. The healthy start program caters to the psychosocial, childbirth, and home visiting needs of pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children to lower the risk of poor developmental outcomes and infant mortality.
717 Canal St, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, USA
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