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Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains region, Agoura Hills, CA, is a city in Los Angeles County. As of the 2020 census, its population was approximately 20,299.
HIV cases in the county have significantly declined over the years. In 2017, there were 1,768 people newly diagnosed with HIV, but in 2018, the number had reduced to 1,724. At the end of 2019, new HIV infections summed to 1,558.
The county health task force observed a surge in STD cases. Chlamydia incidences, for instance, shot from 57,128 in 2015 to 69,923 in 2019.
Likewise, the number of residents infected with Gonorrhea rose from 17,609 in 2015 to 26,274 as of December 2019.
In 2015, reported Primary and Secondary Syphilis occurrences were 1,595, while new diagnoses in 2019 amounted to 2,554.
The Los Angeles County Health Department is pooling resources to ensure at-risk persons can easily access harm reduction services such as PrEP, condoms, and syringe exchange.
The community health workers at the department educate residents to encourage safe sex habits and reduce the HIV stigma. They also conduct mobile testing to identify new infections before they spread.
Knowing your status is self-care. If you live in Agoura Hills, CA, you can get tested at facilities such as Planned Parenthood - Thousand Oaks Health Center or Urgent Care in Agoura Hills - AME Medical Group. Other nearby clinics you can visit include Adventist Health Simi Valley or Conejo Valley Family Medical Group.
You may want to visit a free STD testing site in the city. But walk-ins may not be allowed at such facilities. Also, if you receive abnormal test results, prescriptions for a cure may not be available.
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 - Westside provides holistic care services to improve the quality of life for Agoura Hills, CA, residents living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Its medical practitioners deploy multiple testing procedures, including rapid HIV and Nucleic Acid tests, to deliver confidential HIV screenings in a comfortable environment. The rapid HIV test involves a finger prick blood sample and yields results within 60 seconds. The staff also provides HIV care and STD testing and treatment.
Venice Family Clinic - Common Ground provides medical and support services to help minimize HIV prevalence rates and improve the well-being of PLWHA. Its clinicians use a harm reduction model to deliver HIV/STI screening, counseling, and care. They also provide HIV case management and behavioral healthcare.
Out Here Sexual Health Center, Baldwin Hills provides medical solutions to improve the sexual health statuses of people living throughout Agoura Hills, CA. Its clinicians provide confidential STI testing and treatment. Comprehensive HIV prevention services are also available.
Central Health Center is a constituent clinic of the County of Los Angeles Public Health offering comprehensive medical solutions to minimize disease prevalence in Los Angeles County. The physicians provide HIV/AIDS services, including anonymous, rapid HIV testing and treatment. During your visit, you can also access STD and TB testing and care.
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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: Community Based Organization. No eligibility requirements necessary.
Description: Religious Organization. Clinic serves all people ages 12 and up regardless of race, religion, gender orientation, economic status.
Description: Community Based Organization. Clinic hours for the next week are posted on the clinic website during the preceding weekend
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Description: Please register as a patient.
Description: Hours of operation change frequently. Please contact the organization to verify
Description: Social Service Organization. You are welcome to walk in any time the Health Center is open to make an appointment or see if there is a same day appointment available
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.
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Description: Closed for lunch from 12noon-1pm
Description: Social Service Organization. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents: photo ID. Fees for services are based on your household income. You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay. Services under some insurance plans and physician groups require prior authorization. You are welcome to walk in any time the Health Center is open to make an appointment or see if there is a same day appointment available. Walk-in hours Mon.-Thurs., 8am-4pm; Fri., 8am-3:30pm; Sat., 8am-3pm
Description: Community Based Organization. Tarzana Treatment Centers provides integrated health care services for HIV positive individuals. Services include primary care, mental health and substance abuse treatment, housing, transportation, and more.
You'll be required to schedule an appointment before you visit the center if you need testing. All you need to access the available free HIV/STD screening and treatment services is a valid photo ID.
AHF Healthcare Center - Westside features a patient portal through which you can conveniently pay your bills and manage your appointments. Moreover, its website is available in Spanish and English languages. The AHF Linkage to Care specialists can organize transportation assistance if you're experiencing challenges to attend your medical visits.
99 N La Cienega Blvd #200, Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA
The clinicians will serve you regardless of your ability to pay whether you're insured or not. They can also help you enroll or renew health insurance. The billing team offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program to qualified patients. Eligibility is determined by family size and income.
Venice Family Clinic - Common Ground has a Syringe Services program to help distribute clean injection supplies and naloxone to intravenous drug users to curb HIV/Hepatitis transmission. Available case management services include benefits enrollment help and linkage to food resources. The clinic has a patient portal for requesting or canceling doctor appointments remotely.
622 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291, USA
The clinicians can offer you free or low-cost HIV screening services. Also, you may get screened for other STDs at a fee. The staff serves patients on an appointment-reservation basis. You can call the center to inquire about available patient assistance programs to get little to no-cost PrEP services.
Out Here Sexual Health Center, Baldwin Hills partners with Healow.com to allow clients to conveniently reserve STD screening appointments online. You can access free parking at the facility. You can access HIV/STD resources on the website.
3741 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016, USA
You may receive HIV/STD screening free of charge or at a low fee. Services are available to people of all ages in Los Angeles County, including the uninsured.
Central Health Center supports the Los Angeles LGBT Center Sexual Health Program to offer free HIV/STI screening to vulnerable and underserved communities, including LGBTQ+ members. The staff provides in-person or telephonic interpreter services to individuals with language barriers. Syringe exchange services are available onsite. Also, the center delivers accessible parking areas.
241 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
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