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New Prague, MN, is a small city in Scott county that had few HIV incidences. According to the health reports, there was a slight rise in HIV infections from three in 2017 to seven in 2021.
In 2016 Chlamydia cases stood at 383 at a rate of 295 and went up to 403 in 2020 at a rate of 310. The infections were prevalent among teenagers and young adults.
Gonorrhea infections were 65 at a rate of 50 in 2016 and shot up to 107 in 2020 at a rate of 82. The number of people diagnosed with Syphilis was lower than those with Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. New diagnoses in 2019 were 17 people and 19 in 2020.
The Scott County Health Department collaborates with local stakeholders such as healthcare providers, community leaders, and local organizations to address the root causes of high STD and HIV rates and implement effective solutions. The health department also expands access to STD testing outside traditional clinical settings.
Mayo Clinic Health System - Urgent Care is one of the health centers in New Prague, MN, well-equipped with a laboratory to examine blood samples to test for STDs.
Other health centers within the city to consider for affordable sexual health care services are Planned Parenthood - Eden Prairie Clinic or Mayo Clinic Health System.
Several clinics within the city may offer free STD testing, but test results may take a long time before they are out and might be delivered via text messages or phone calls.
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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Since its inception in 1987, Indigenous People Task Force creates and executes culturally-sensitive prevention incentives aimed at helping PLWHA in native Minnesota communities live healthily. The clinicians conduct rapid HIV tests using finger prick, blood draw, or oral swab samples. Results are ready within 5 minutes. You can also access HIV referrals and tobacco screening and management services.
Rural AIDS Action Network has operated for more than 25 years, spearheading the fight against HIV/AIDS in the Twin Cities metro through medical care, prevention, and advocacy services. Both HIV and Hepatitis C involve the rapid finger prick method. Each testing session takes 30 minutes, yielding results on the appointment day. The medical team also offers HIV case management and nutrition counseling.
Founded in 2006, Pregnancy Choices helps men and women in the Apple Valley, MN, area to manage unexpected pregnancies through its medical and support services. The medical team offers STD screening and treatment to individuals in need. Each testing process requires a urine sample and takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete. You'll receive your results within 2 to 4 business days. The nurse practitioners also deliver ultrasounds, life coaching, and pregnancy screening services are available.
Clinic 555 is a public medical facility offering medical solutions to help curb sexual and reproductive health issues among Ramsey County Residents. You'll receive needed HIV and STD screening, diagnosis, and treatment services after doctors assess you during the initial appointment. The clinicians also provide annual gynecological exams, pregnancy screening, birth control, and Monkeypox evaluation and treatment.
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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: Social Service Organization. Testing open to the general public.
Description: Social Service Organization. Individuals ages 19-26 who have no health insurance and meet financial criteria may qualify for the Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program to receive the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) at no charge.
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: Social Service Organization. Individuals ages 19 - 26 who have no health insurance and meet financial criteria may qualify for the Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program to receive the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) at no charge.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Must be Rice county resident. Medication management and follow-up for those with Latent TB and TB. Language Line available. Free Chlamydia and Gonorrhea testing and treatment for Rice County Residents. Walk-in appointments are welcome. Free family planning services for people who meet income guidelines. Free condoms available.
Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department.
Description: Pre-Registration Form (completed online) and appointment required
Description: Public Education Department.
The clinic can take walk-in clients based on staff availability, but you're encouraged to book an appointment to access the free HIV testing service. The clinicians will require you to complete and sign the consent form before testing begins.
Indigenous People Task Force provides transportation to and from Medical appointments and Food Shelves. The staff offers insurance enrollment assistance to patients that need it. It also operates the Syringe Exchange Program to deliver sterile injection equipment, including syringes and Tourniquets, to intravenous drug users to help minimize HIV prevalence among them.
1335 E 23rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA
To be eligible for financial assistance or case management, the medical team will need to see documentation showing proof of a positive HIV status and a household income at or below 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. HIV/Hepatitis C testing is free regardless of your insurance status. Call ahead to make an appointment, but walk-in clients aren't turned away.
Rural Aids Action Network has an outreach program that targets high-risk areas, including homeless shelters and nightclubs, offering them a free supply of sexual responsibility kits such as condoms. The clinic offers medical transportation assistance in the form of bus passes, taxi fares, and mileage reimbursements. Additionally, it holds a monthly food voucher lottery that offers PLWHA free gift cards to pick up foodstuff at local grocery stores.
220 E Hickory St, Mankato, MN 56001, USA
Free STD testing, with no insurance needed, is available to men and women. To access testing and treatment services you're requested to make an appointment on their website but walk-ins are always welcomed. You shouldn't urinate an hour before your screening appointment.
Pregnancy Choices' website is navigable in both English and Español. Additionally, you can call or test the staff to schedule your appointment. However, if you don't prefer the options you can make the booking via the online reservation tool.
15010 Glazier Ave #104, Apple Valley, MN 55124, USA
Walk-ins are available on a limited basis, and the staff recommends appointments if you need STD services. The staff serves adults and teens at a fee. You may be charged a low fee determined by a sliding fee scale based on family size and income. Public insurance and some private health care plans are accepted. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If available, bring your photo ID and an insurance card to your appointment.
Clinic 555 has an onsite testing lab that enables quick and effective testing. You can navigate the website in different languages such as Spanish, Hmoob, Soomaali, Oromoo, Karen, and English. Its clinicians coordinate a syringe exchange program to offer free supplies and services, including HIV screenings, new syringes, and wound care, to IDUs. You can get a parking spot on location.
555 Cedar St, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
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