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Palm Springs, FL, a village in Palm Beach County, is fighting an STD outbreak.
Infectious syphilis diagnoses are increasing in the county with 63 in 2014, and 90 in 2018. Men accounted for 79 of the new cases in 2018. Early latent syphilis went from 179 in 2014, to 239 in 2018. Men accounted for 212 of the new infections in 2018.
Chlamydia diagnoses are also rising quickly. In 2014, the county reported 4,781, and by 2018, it jumped to 6,039. Most of the cases in 2018 were diagnosed in women.
Gonorrhea numbers are on the rise with 1,108 in 2014, and 1,467 in 2018.
State and county public health officials are working to stop the spread of STDs by urging all sexually active individuals to get regular STI testing to keep themselves and their partners safe from these preventable diseases.
There are dozens of health centers that offer comprehensive STD screenings in Palm Springs and the surrounding areas. Most sites provide treatment and follow-up care at the same location.
Testing is available at the Helix Urgent Care on 10th Ave N in Palm Springs. This site is accessible on a local bus route.
The Trinity Point Medical Center on 10th Ave N in Lake Worth is another option. Access to this center is also available through public transportation.
Another option is the Mesa Medical LLC on Forest Hill Blvd in Lake Clarke Shores.
Some clinics might provide free STD testing. These locations may not offer convenient appointment scheduling or urgent care hours. Additionally, its possible they will ask for proof of income.
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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Founded in 1988, Compass is an organization dedicated to serving LBGTQ people of all ages and anyone with HIV and AIDS.
FoundCare Incorporated started as the Comprehensive AIDS Program (CAP) in 1985. It's since grown to include seven sites to provide a one-stop shop for healthcare services in Palm Springs.
The Palm Beach Department of Health is a public source for STD testing. They're open daily Monday through Friday to serve individuals that need access to affordable STI and HIV screenings.
Helix Urgent Care is a full-service medical facility that offers STD testing 12 hours daily without an appointment. All screenings are discreet and kept confidential.
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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Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Description: Free HIV testing to anyone ages 14 and older. HIV Testing: Mon.& Fri.: 9am–5pm; Tues.- Thurs.: 9am-7pm; Sat.: 9am-12noon. Testing hours may change without notice. Please call ahead of time to verify hours before arriving
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. Call for HIV testing hours
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: Community Based Organization. HIV testing hours Mon.-Thurs., 10am-7pm; Fri., 11am-5pm; 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month 2pm-6pm
Description: Community Based Organization. In-person services are available on Mondays and Wednesdays only. Telehealth services are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Description: Closed for lunch from 12noon-1pm
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available.
Description: Social Service Organization. Patients are encouraged to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcomed but will be seen based on clinic capacity and urgency of visit type
Description: Also open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 9am-3pm
Description: Self-pay patients must have proof of income (W-2 form, paystubs, unemployment letter, proof of rent/morgage, etc.) Sliding fee scale program will determine your total office charges based on your verified income.
Description: Community Based Organization. Clients can pick up at home HIV test kits. Tests can be mailed over night or same day shipping for residents of Palm Beach County. Clients do not have to live in Palm Beach County to pick up a kit
Description: AIDS Service Organization.
Description: AIDS Service Organization. Saturdays by appointment only, please call office to schedule
Compass offers free HIV testing with no fees. There are no age or income restrictions. Proof of income may be required to access services.
Compass has a caring staff that is sensitive to the needs of the LGBTQ community. Services are available in English and Spanish. The organization offers many options for patients, from testing and treatment to counseling and education.
201 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL 33460, USA
HIV testing is free. Insurance is accepted for all screenings. PrEP is available for the uninsured. All fees are based on a sliding scale.
FoundCare Incorporated focuses on offering services to all individuals regardless of marital status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and citizenship. The staff is ready to assist all patients with employees that are fluent in Spanish, French, and Creole.
2330 S Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, USA
Testing is available for people between 13 and 64, including pregnant women. Proof of income may be required.
The Florida Department of Health offers HIV testing regardless of sex, gender identity, race, and sexual orientation. Services are available in English and Spanish.
1250 Southwinds Dr, Lantana, FL 33462, USA
Services require a full fee or insurance. No appointment is necessary. If insurance doesn't cover the cost, the patient is responsible for the entire bill.
Helix Urgent Care provides quick and convenient care in Palm Springs. Other locations are available in Deerfield Beach, North Palm Beach, Tequesta, and Stuart.
2720 10th Ave N, Lake Worth, FL 33461, USA
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