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Lockhart, FL, is a community in Orange County experiencing a significant increase in STD infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
The county reported 8,019 new chlamydia diagnoses in 2015. Four years later, in 2019, it had 10,453.
Gonorrhea is rising fast. In 2015, the area listed 2,203 cases. In 2019, the county reported 2,375.
Syphilis diagnoses are growing. The region had 407 early syphilis infections in 2015. By 2019, it listed 626.
The county reported 239 infectious syphilis cases in 2015. In 2019, it had 313 infections.
Community leaders in Orange County are concerned about the surge in STD infections and to combat the spread, they're asking all sexually active individuals in the area to seek regular STD testing and protect themselves and their loved ones.
Several facilities have comprehensive STD testing services in the Lockhart region and throughout Orange County. Many locations include on-site treatment and follow-up care.
Comprehensive Health Center at the Orlando Clinic provides STI screenings on Rosewood Way in Orlando.
Another option is Community Health Centers Incorporated Forest City Health on Center Forest City in Orlando.
Services are also available at the Orange Blossom Family Health North Pine Hills Clinic on Evans Trojans Way in Orlando.
Some places have free STD testing. When contacting a no-cost facility, ask a few questions before scheduling an appointment. Find out how long it takes for results. Free locations often have limited staff, increasing wait times. Also, find out if proof of income is necessary for services.
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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AHF Healthcare Center – Orlando offers medical care for individuals living with HIV by helping them access specialists and medication. The facility provides confidential rapid HIV testing and treatment services. Patients can request a combination HIV test and receive results in less than a week. In addition, clients can receive family planning services.
Hope and Help Center of Central Florida Inc. is a not-for-profit medical care provider that offers sexual health services to Florida residents. The clinic is open to individuals seeking HIV/STI testing and treatment services.
The medical staff provides rapid HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis C testing with test results available within 15 minutes. IDUs are also welcome for harm reduction services.
IMG Health Clinics offers holistic healthcare services to reduce the spread of HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis C to the most vulnerable, underserved, and marginalized communities. It's staffed with compassionate medical professionals that support patients diagnosed with the infections mentioned above to achieve better health outcomes.
They use an STD panel to screen for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, and test results are available within three to five days. The medical team also tests for HIV and Hep C, and patients know about their status in minutes.
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County is dedicated to promoting and improving public health standards for residents in Orange County.
The medical center provides access to STD counseling and treatment as well as HIV testing and counseling services. Patients can also receive Pap screenings, birth control options, pregnancy testing, and counseling services.
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.
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Description: HIV testing open to the general public.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
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Description: Need to enroll as a patient in order to receive services.
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: HIV testing open to the general public.
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: Community Based Organization. Free rapid HIV self-testing kits available Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm
Description: Community Based Organization.
Description: Community Based Organization. Accept most insurance plans, please call to verify while making your appointment. Visit website for special extended hours
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: HIV testing open to the general public.
Description: The standard blood HIV-test is free. There is a fee for the rapid oral HIV-test. Hepatitis vaccines for patients only.
The medical team delivers free HIV testing and treatment services to its clients. Patients visiting the clinic may be required to produce a photo ID to access the services.
The clinic provides HIV/AIDS education, advocacy, medical care, and support for vulnerable persons. The patient portal allows patients to access their medical information and health records easily.
1701 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, USA
The facility offers free HIV, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis testing services, but a fee is applicable for patients seeking full-panel testing. The staff accepts most major insurance plans and self-pay options.
Hope and Help Center of Central Florida provides free condoms by mail. Patients can request free in-home HIV testing kits. Transportation assistance and telehealth medical services are also available.
4122 Metric Dr #800, Winter Park, FL 32792, USA
Clients must complete the online form before scheduling appointments to receive HIV/STD services. The facility offers confidential HIV/STD testing at no cost.
The facility has a mobile clinic that ensures underserved community members can access medical care services. Its staff offers insurance enrollment assistance for patients seeking new insurance coverage.
125 E Marks St, Orlando, FL 32803, USA
The clinic offers STD/HIV services by appointment. Individuals may be eligible for a sliding fee scale or Florida Medicaid Family Planning Waiver for clients between 14 to 55 years. Individuals aspiring to enroll for the sliding fee scale may be asked to bring proof of income.
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County provides free condoms to the county residents and visitors. Individuals visiting the facility may receive free nutrition education and counseling, referrals for healthcare and community services, and breastfeeding support through the WIC program.
5151 Raleigh St, Orlando, FL 32811, USA
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