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Shady Hills, FL, is a community in Pasco County in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area. The Gulf Coast destination is experiencing an STD crisis, a top concern for health officials in Florida.
Pasco County reported 1393 chlamydia cases in 2016, and in 2020, the area listed 1,745.
Also, in 2016, gonorrhea infections hit 378. By 2020 the county had 584.
The syphilis numbers are lower but no less concerning. In 2016, Pasco County reported 59 total syphilis cases, and in 2020, it listed 115.
The public health department is asking all sexually active individuals in the county to help reduce the spread of STDs through regular testing.
Several options are available in Shady Hills, FL, and Pasco County for STD testing. Many locations offer comprehensive care that includes treatment and follow-up care.
Screenings are available at the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County at the New Port Richey Office on Little Rd.
Another option is the Florida Department of Health in Hernando County at the Brooksville Office on S. Main St.
HIV testing is offered at the Infectious Disease Associates of Tampa Bay at the Wesley Chapel Clinic on Gateway Blvd.
The Metro Inclusive Health New Port Richey Center on US-19 provides chlamydia, HIV, gonorrhea, hepatitis C, and syphilis STI screenings.
A few sites on this list may offer free STD testing. These locations are helpful. But they might have limited availability, making it challenging to get a quick appointment and results. Also, ask about requirements. Patients may need to provide proof of income for no-cost 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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A non-profit organization, Metro Inclusive Health has delivered medical and social services throughout the Tampa Bay area since 1993. Equipped with an on-site lab, the clinic welcomes interested clients for rapid and traditional HIV screening services as well as STI and Hepatitis C testing. HIV case management and transgender-specific medical services are also available on-site.
A New Generation is a non-profit agency that has provided pregnancy- and parenthood-related services since 1999. It coordinates limited STD evaluation and treatment as well as pregnancy testing and obstetrical ultrasound exams. Clients can visit for pre-abortion evaluations. The facility offers abortion and pregnancy decisions consultations.
Ybor Youth Clinic provides targeted risk reduction and healthcare solutions to youths throughout Hillsborough County in a compassionate, non-judgmental setting. Clients can come in for rapid HIV testing as well as STD screening and management options. Additional services available at the clinic include emergency contraception and long-term birth control solutions.
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County leverages integrated state, community, and county efforts to help improve and protect the health and wellness of Hillsborough County residents. Its medical practitioners may screen blood draws or perform physical exams to detect STDs. STD-related health consultations may last for one or two hours based on the screening type conducted.
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: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
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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: Must be HIV positve for case management services. Once month a Nurse Practitioner offers Behavioral Intervention Services. Metro provides free HIV testing an its other locations, call 813-232-3808. Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday of the month open 8:30am-7pm
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. State of Florida Notice of Eligibility required for HIV Patient Care Services.
Description: Need to register as a patient.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available. Please note that some programs have specific hours of operation other than general business hours
Description: Social Service Organization.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. STD Clinic: Walk-in The process is a first come, first serve basis. 13 years of age and over. HIV Services provided at different location - contact (813) 307-8064; TB Services are provided at a different location - contact (813) 307-8047; Immunization Services are provided at a different location - contact (813) 307-8077. The clinic closes every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 12noon-4:30pm
The clinic conducts HIV and Hepatitis C screenings at no charge. Payment for STI testing and treatment will be requested at the time of your visit, and the billing team accepts insurance plans. If you’re uninsured, you should have proof of income during your consultation to qualify for care on a sliding fee scale. Florida residents living with HIV may access care and support services through the Ryan White Treatment Modernization Act.
The case managers at Metro Inclusive Health can help PLWHA with health coverage enrollment upon request. Medications are accessible conveniently at the in-house pharmacy, and delivery arrangements may be available on demand. The clinic offers same-day STI testing and treatment.
4747 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652, USA
STI-related healthcare services at A New Generation are accessible at no cost to the client. The staff recommends that individuals pre-schedule their appointment before visiting. It also expects patients to arrive at the allocated time. After booking your consultation, you will receive digital forms that you should fill out before coming in for care.
An online appointment scheduling platform is available for added convenience. A New Generation offers evidence-based education and information regarding pregnancy-related concerns. Individuals may visit the facility for after-abortion support and parenting classes for both men and women.
3027 Landover Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34608, USA
The staff coordinated free HIV/STD testing for individuals between 13 and 24 years. It accepts insurance payments for HIV/STD treatment, and uninsured patients may have to pay a standard charge to receive treatment.
Ybor Youth Clinic uses Andor, a mobile and desktop app, to facilitate telemedicine appointments. You can speak to the staff if you need transportation to your consultation. The facility offers referrals to community-based youth organizations that can provide LGBTQ and health insurance resources.
1315 E 7th Ave STE 104, Tampa, FL 33605, USA
Fees for STD-related services received at the facility are based on the client’s income. If insured, you should have your insurance card with you during your visit, and if you’re uninsured, you may pay for care using cash, check Visa, or Mastercard.
The clinic offers an online patient portal for added convenience in scheduling appointments and accessing lab results. Patients may receive PrEP through the benefit of Gilead’s US Patient Access program. Services are accessible on a first-come, first-served basis.
13601 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33613, USA
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