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Centerville is a city in Houston County, which had a decrease in HIV and Gonorrhea diagnoses according to surveillance data recorded between 2018 and 2010. There were 31 new HIV cases in 2018, and in 2020, there were 21 new infections. The incidence rates were 19.9 and 13.1 per 100,000 population respectively.
Similarly, Gonorrhea cases reduced from 432 diagnoses in 2018 to 364 new cases in 2019, reported at rates of 277.9 and 230.6 respectively.
New Chlamydia infections in the county increased within the same time frame. In 2018, there were 1,007 confirmed cases with an incidence rate of 647.7. The following year had 1,055 new diagnoses, reported at a rate of 668.3.
There was a significant increase in new Syphilis cases recorded between 2017 and 2019. The first year of reference had 18 new infections reported at a rate of 11.7. In 2019, the diagnoses increased by more than double to 41 cases rated at 26.0.
North Central Health District coordinates various STD prevention efforts through county health departments. It offers free at-home HIV test kits and condoms to help curb HIV/STD transmission. The state department of health also facilitates programs to help minimize HIV/STD infections among teens, pregnant women, and MSM.
Houston County Health Department, First Choice Primary Care, Community Health Care Systems, Inc. - Macon, and AlphaMed Urgent Care and Med Stop can provide low-cost to free STD testing upon request.
However, some tests may be free but not comprehensive. Also, you may have to pay extra for doctor consultations if you get tested for free.
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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Started in 2007, First Choice Primary Care offers quality, cost-effective care, focusing on the needs of the medically underserved communities in the Middle Georgia region. Clients are welcome to the facility for health screenings, including HIV/STD testing, pap smears, clinical breast evaluations, and routine physical exams. The clinical team on location also administers immunizations and coordinates well-child checkup
Community Health Care Systems, Inc. - Macon is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the medical and behavioral health needs of individuals in the Macon-Warner Robins area. The facility offers wide-ranging family planning solutions, including evaluations for HIV, bacterial STDs, and Viral Hepatitis, pregnancy screenings, and breast or cervical cancer exams. Providers on-site also perform health risk assessments and routine checkups.
Department of Public Health - Houston County Health Department offers diverse programs and services to help prevent disease, promote wellness, and protect local communities from public health threats. Its clinical team comprising counselors and licensed nurses can provide confidential screening and care to individuals suspecting potential HIV/STD exposure. Moreover, the clinic offers dental care, immunizations, pregnancy-related health services, and women's healthcare solutions, including pap tests and mammogram referrals.
Staffed with board-certified providers in family practice, emergency medicine, and internal medicine, AlphaMed Urgent Care and Med Stop delivers quality care for urgent, non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. It offers point-of-care testing, courtesy of an on-site lab, as well as treatment for STDs, yeast infections, allergies, UTIs, and bladder complications. The clinical staff also performs employment physicals.
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.
Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. No one is denied service beacuse of inability to pay or lack of Medicaid/Medicare.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department, This is a temporary location.
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: Public Health Department/Social Services Department,
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. No one is denied service because of inability to pay or lack of insurance.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. No one is denied service due to inability to pay.
New patients should arrive at least 30 minutes before their appointment with a copy of their current photo ID and health insurance card. The clinic offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured and underinsured individuals. Clients applying for the program should provide proof of income and the required documentation during their visit.
First Choice Primary Care features a 24/7 telephone line that existing patients can use to request medical advice after hours. The clinic also has an on-site pharmacy that supports the 340B program. It also comprises certified health insurance navigators who can help you compare available coverage options and enroll in coverage programs at no extra cost.
207 Green St, Warner Robins, GA 31093, USA
The clinic accepts most health insurance plans and offers a sliding fee scale for eligible indigent and uninsured persons. Payments for deductibles and copayments are due at the time of service.
Community Health Care Systems, Inc. - Macon has a digital patient portal that can let individuals manage appointments, view health records, and request prescription renewals remotely. Patient intake and sliding fee discount application forms are available for download on the clinic’s website. The clinic also offers telehealth appointments.
250 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd #200, Macon, GA 31201, USA
Patients can clear their medical expenses using insurance. Deductibles, co-insurance, and copayments are the client's responsibility. Individuals may qualify for free health services based on their income size, age, or insurance status. The clinic also offers sliding-scale fees based on your family and income size.
The Houston County Health Department offers free at-home HIV test kits and condoms to interested individuals above 16 years. Its personnel can coordinate home or office deliveries upon request. You can call the receptionists before your appointment to receive cost estimates.
98 Cohen Walker Dr, Warner Robins, GA 31088, USA
The clinic is in-network with most public and private health insurance carriers, and its billing team can help verify your coverage upon request. Special discounts may be available to uninsured persons.
AlphaMed Urgent Care and Med Stop has an in-house pharmacy where patients can pick up their medications conveniently at discounted rates. It features advanced technological systems, including an electronic health record service, an online registration platform, and an electronic sign-in option. The healthcare practitioners accept walk-ins.
113 Willie Lee Pkwy, Warner Robins, GA 31088, USA
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