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The total number of HIV cases recorded in Pinellas County in 2010 stood at 3,396 at a prevalence rate of 423 per 100,000 cases. In 2015, the number of HIV cases had increased to 4,148 residents at a rate of 496 per 100,000 cases. This is an increment of 752 cases within 5 years.
This was the same trend for STDs where 4,188 residents were diagnosed to be living with Chlamydia while 1,574 were infected with Gonorrhea in 2017. Pinellas Park, a major city of Pinellas County, has largely contributed to these numbers.
Through various programs developed by the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County, the department is focused on preventing further spread of STDs through the allocation of adequate county resources toward campaigns and health facilities.
Fortunately, Pinellas Park offers quite a number of STD testing facilities.
Some of them include Florida Department of Health Pinellas County located in 76th Ave N Pinellas Park, Metro Wellness and Community Center on 3rd Avenue, and St Petersburg, Empathy Partners in Care Clearwater located in Roosevelt Blvd and 1st Avenue S St Petersburg.
Planned Parenthood of South and Central Florida St Petersburg Health Center located on 6th Street also provides quality STD testing services.
Others include the Community Health Center of Pinellas Incorporated, Johnie Ruth Clarke Health Center on 22nd Street, Roser Park Medical Center on Roser Park Dr. Street, and AIDS Partnership Incorporated located on Saturn Avenue.
Some of the clinics offer free STD services. However, you might have to pay a doctor’s consultation fee.
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
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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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Empath Partners in Care is a social and medical care non-profit organization that has multiple centers in the Tampa Bay Region to care for members of the community they are based in. Empath Centers can be found in Hills borough and Pinellas counties in addition to their main campus at Francis House. They have nearly 60 years of experience in HIV testing as well as associated services such as counseling, housing and prevention initiatives.
Testing and care is overseen by certified experts who strive to always help the patient maintain healthy and self-sufficient lifestyles.
Community Health Centers of Pinellas Incorporated was first started in 1980 by one Dr. Johnnie Ruth Clarke, an incredible individual who was the first African American woman to obtain a PhD from the University of Florida. She was an activist and a leader who fought to open a health center in the St. Petersburg area to help the underserved community of African-American residents of the community. Today her vision spans 11 different medical facilities that can be found in Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, Pinellas Park, and many other areas that provide care to almost 50,000 patients annually.
STD testing screening is a core service at the health centers and is overseen by board-accredited specialists.
The Bayfront Health Medical Group is a network of regional healthcare centers and clinics in the Florida Gulf Coast area. The system of hospitals and health centers employ more than 1,900 medical professionals that specialize in in services ranging from primary care to rheumatology as well as various sports medicine therapies and treatments.
STD testing and screening is offered by their primary care and preventative disease departments. Doctors are equipped with state of the art equipment and diagnostic tools to help patients quickly and safely figure out the status of their health.
The Metro Inclusive Health was first created more than 20 years ago as an organization that was committed to providing high quality health and wellness care that is accepting of all cultures, genders, and diverse backgrounds. The Metro Inclusive Health group has active community centers scattered around the Tampa Bay area. These centers are actively engaged in their communities and help the residents with services such as health and fitness programs, support groups, and HIV services and medical care.
STD screening and testing is another service provided at the centers. No patient will be turned away for inability to pay.
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida is the regional nexus for the Planned Parenthood organization, an international entity that focuses on supplying accessible and affordable reproductive health care to people without discrimination. Planned Parenthood first began operations in the area in 1966 and conforms to a commonsense approach to health and well-being that emphasizes an individual's right to make educated decisions about their lifestyle.
Top quality health care is provided to communities with minimal financial hurdles. Specialists in fields such as cancer screenings, breast health services, and STD testing and screening work to foster a safe environment for all patients.
The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County was established more than 80 years ago as the 7th county Health Department to begin operating in the State of Florida. For these last 80 years the department has worked to maintain cutting edge research and treatment methods to better service the people living under its jurisdiction. Today they employ more than 700 doctors, nurses, and administrative staff members in six locations spread throughout Pinellas County.
In addition to working to prevent infectious diseases and prepare for natural disasters, the County Health Department runs a STD testing and screening division.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Description: Community Based Organization. Visit website for special extended hours
Description: Community Based Organization. Saturday by appointment only. HIV at home kits can be mailed or patients can pick them up
Description: Community Based Organization.
Description: Community Based Organization.
Description: Infectious disease specialist (HIV), addictions treatment, free case management services and linkage to care, drug assistance. Friday appointment only
Description: Social Service Organization.
HIV testing is free for the general public
The Empaths Care Center in Clearwater provides free HIV testing for walk-in patients and patients who book an appointment during the week. They also run a mobile unit that travel throughout the counties surrounding Tampa that provides HIV tests.
Individuals of all backgrounds and ages are welcome to the clinic for confidential testing. Free condoms are available at the facilities.
5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760, USA
Individuals must register as a patient before qualifying for medical services. HIV is testing is provided for free for patients. A sliding scale is offered.
The Pinellas Park location of Community Health Centers of Pinellas Inc. is a facility where individuals have to register as a patient first before qualifying for medical service. Registration can be completed by filling out forms on their website or in person at the clinic.
The center offers STD screening and testing for a small fee while HIV testing is offered for free for its patients.
7550 43rd St, St. Petersburg, FL 33714, USA
Patients are asked to bring a form of government ID and insurance cards. A sliding scale may be provided for patients with lower household income.
Bayfront Health Medical Group's Primary Care facility in Northeast St. Petersburg is comprehensive primary care facility that operates an STD testing and screening clinic during regular business hours. Testing can be done for a long list of sexually transmitted diseases by physicians and nurse practitioners.
They are unfortunately closed on the weekends which makes planning around a busy work week difficult.
8730 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702, USA
HIV and Hepatitis C testing is free to the general public. A sliding fee scale can be provided for other STD screening.
Metro Wellness and Community Centers has a St. Petersburg chapter that provides free HIV and Hepatitis C testing to the general public. The tests are given on a first come first served basis for walk-in patients so it is advisable to try and arrive early at the clinic.
Other STD tests and screens are offered for a small fee that can be mitigated by a sliding fee scale depending on household income.
3251 3rd Ave N #125, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA
Uninsured patients could qualify for a state sponsored program. A sliding fee scale is offered to patients with lower household income.
The international organization Planned Parenthood runs a clinic out of the St. Petersburg Health Center that has social and medical services like pre-natal care, STD testing and screening, and mental health counselling.
Walk-in patients should be prepared for a long wait as the wait times can get rather long during peak hours. Booking an appointment beforehand can circumvent this issue.
33 6th St S #110, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Patients are asked to bring ID and insurance details. A sliding fee scale is available for patients with lower household income.
Residents of the Pinellas county can count on the Florida Department of Health to provide a comprehensive set of medical and social services out its six health centers in the area.
One such service is the STD testing and screening that board-accredited doctors and nurse practitioners oversee during walk-in clinic hours. Appointments can also be booked for STD testing and screening. Uninsured patients may qualify for a sliding fee scale.
6350 76th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781, USA
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