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Prichard, AL, a suburb of Mobile, in Mobile County, is experiencing an STD crisis that's not showing any indication of slowing down.
The Alabama county has a high rate of HIV infections with 24 new diagnoses for every 100,000 residents in 2017.
In 2016, it reported 2,514 chlamydia cases, and by 2018, the number of new infections jumped to 3,023.
Gonorrhea is on the rise with 687 diagnoses in 2016, increasing to 1,165 new infections in 2018. Between January and June of 2019, the county has already reported 657.
Primary and secondary syphilis infections are also going up with 33 in 2016, and 69 in 2018. Between January and June of 2019, its already had 39 new cases.
State and local public health officials are asking sexually active individuals in the area to have routine STD screenings to help stop the current outbreak.
There are several locations in and near Prichard that offer comprehensive STD testing. Most provide treatment and follow-up care.
The Franklin Primary Health Center Incorporated operates the Aiello/Buskey Medical Center on the corner of S Wilson Ave and W Prichard Ave in Prichard. This site is accessible by public transportation.
Family Health provides STI services at the Eight Mile Health Center on St Stephens Rd and another site on Cox St in Mobile.
Some health centers may offer free STD testing. These locations could ask for proof of income, and it might not have convenient appointment times. Additionally, patients may not get to speak to a doctor at these facilities.
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 Alabama South is committed to eradicating new HIV infections and improving the well-being of PLWHA in the areas surrounding Prichard, AL, by providing inclusive support, empowerment, and medical solutions. The doctors screen for and manage HIV and STDs to help the infected individuals restore their sexual health. Patients can also request mental and dental health services on location. The expected turnaround period is 20 minutes for HIV test results and between five and seven days for other STDs.
Aiello Buskey Medical Center is a private, non-profit community health center founded in 1975 to solve medical problems affecting the community in the underserved Prichard, AL, area. Its medical specialists carry out precise HIV tests and, afterward, develop the necessary treatment plans to help the infected persons manage their condition appropriately. They use various testing methods, including the OraQuick Rapid HIV Antibody test that produces results in 20 minutes and blood draws that yield results in two to four weeks.
Women's Resource Center is a faith-based clinic that provides reproductive health care services to safeguard the quality of life of people living in and around Prichard, AL. Its doctors offer STD testing and treatment services to individuals that ask. Patients may also find pregnancy testing and ultrasounds services on location.
Mobile County Health Department promotes, improves, and protects the health of the residents of Mobile County. Its healthcare providers offer HIV/STD testing, diagnosis, and treatment services to reduce the STI prevalence rate in the community. They also attend to patients with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and depression.
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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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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
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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: Teen Clinic Open M-F 7:30am - 4:30pm
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Description: Free and confidential HIV testing.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: AIDS Service Organization. No eligibility requirement for HIV and Hep-C testing. Services completely free, walk-in, rapid testing site. Testing Mon., Wed, Thurs., 9am-4pm; Tues., 9am-8pm
The clinicians offer HIV/STD testing services to anyone free of charge.
AIDS Alabama South runs the Food and Hygiene Support Program to provide patients with quality ingredients for nutrition nourishment. Additionally, the clinic offers transport subsidies to ensure low-income patients don't miss their doctor appointments. Through the Linkage to care program, the clinicians link patients with reactive test results to primary care clinics.
4321 Downtowner Loop N, Mobile, AL 36609, USA
The clinic provides free and confidential HIV testing to individuals from all walks of life. Additionally, patients above 12 years can receive HIV testing without parental consent.
OraQuick Rapid HIV Antibody test supports the Ryan White program to assist PLWHA access all the necessary medication they need to stay healthy and lower their viral loads. Additionally, low-income individuals can benefit from the Patient Assistance Programs to receive pharmaceutical services. The clinic has an on-site laboratory to provide results promptly and accurately.
424 S Wilson Ave, Prichard, AL 36610, USA
The nurse practitioners may charge a lab fee to individuals that get STD screening services. Also, they don't discriminate against age or income while delivering medical services.
The staff at Women's Resource Center provides confidential and anonymous STD services. It only discloses test results to authorized people and serves patients on an appointment booking basis. Patients may also receive counseling services regarding abortion options.
718 Downtowner Loop W, Mobile, AL 36609, USA
The staff provides HIV testing free of charge and calculates service fees on a sliding fee scale based on the patients’ income level. Additionally, the clinic accepts patients with or without insurance. The billing department requires clients to pay during their appointment time.
Mobile County Health Department supports the Ryan White program to provide PLWHA with medical care and linkage services. Patients that can't travel to the clinic in person may receive STD services through the mobile testing unit upon request at community events. The clinic's TEEN Center provides free pregnancy prevention education materials to teenagers and youth free of charge.
248 Cox St, Mobile, AL 36604, USA
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