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Cleveland, TX, is a small suburb in the Houston metro, and Liberty County under assault from rising STD infections. The numbers are rising—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis have increased from 2015 to 2020. The county reported 245 chlamydia cases in 2015; in 2020, it had 61 gonorrhea infections. By 2020, it had 118. It doesn't get better with syphilis. The area had no primary and secondary syphilis diagnoses in 2015. In 2020, the county reported six new infections.
Public health officials are working hard to reduce the spread of STDs by encouraging all sexually active people in the area, regardless of age, sex, or sexual orientation, to seek regular STD testing.
STD testing is available at several Cleveland, TX, and Liberty County locations. Many offer treatment and follow-up care, as well.
One option is Lone Start Family Health Center. The Grangerland Family Health Center at 13905 Grangerland Rd in Conroe, TX, offers comprehensive STI screenings.
Another site is the Saint Hope Foundation's clinic at the Conroe Community Health Center at 1414 S. Fraizer.
The Neudorf Infectious Diseases Clinic at 601 River Pointe Dr. also offers screenings in Conroe, TX.
Some clinics offer free STD testing. While these seem like a great idea to save money and get help, there are some downsides. For example, many free sites have limited monthly testing dates, so you must wait longer to get tested and get results. Also, the nature of these locations may be harder to keep the reason for your visit private.
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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Lone Star Family Health Center is a non-profit organization that operates throughout numerous counties in the state of Texas. They were first established in 2002 with the interest of preserving community health and stabilizing access to health services in the state for all patients, regardless of income level and background. Today, they are an accredited Federally Qualified Health Center.
In response to the rising demand for innovative yet effective healthcare for disparate social groups in Houston and nearby rural communities, St. Hope Foundation Inc. was created. It receives its funding from several private foundations dedicated to advancing public health as well as the city of Houston. Its facilities are designed to help patients with all manners of health issues with treatment and recovery.
The Montgomery County Public Health District is dedicated to promoting a healthy and unified community through better access to health education, the prevention of spreading communicable diseases, and preparing appropriately for any natural emergencies. The department oversees a clinical services department, a team of medical volunteers, and an epidemiology department to coordinate investigations and research into infection diseases in the county.
GoHealth Urgent Care is an urgent care health network that partners with local health institutions and locations to better provide assistance for both urgent care and primary care patients. They are able to assist patients in finding the appropriate specialists for initial screenings and referrals by coordinating the transmission of pertinent medical information.
GoHealth Urgent Care is responsible for almost 200 centers nationwide and work in both large metropolitan areas as well as rural communities to ensure widespread access to healthcare services.
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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.
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: Closed for lunch 12-m-1pm
Description: Closed from 12noon-1:30pm
Description: Complete new patient registration by visiting organization website www.offeringhope.org. As a comprehensive St. Hope targets unmet needs and gaps in health-related services, fostering client-centered programs to meet these needs.
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Description: Closed daily from 12noon-1pm
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Closed Mon.-Thurs., from 12noon-1pm
Description: Closed from 12noon-1pm daily
Patients covered by medicaid as well as Medicare will be able to access medical services. A sliding scale is also available to patients who need assistance paying for the costs of service.
The mission at Lone Star Family Health Center's many clinics is to always provide compassionate and affordable health care as well as to train the next generation of family medicine professionals. They offer a full range of health services to patients of all ages to ensure that all medical needs can be met within the same organization.
13905 Grangerland Rd, Conroe, TX 77302, USA
The clinic offers low cost testing for sexually transmitted diseases in addition to free HIV testing and PrEP for uninsured patients. Both Medicaid and Medicare are also accepted at this location.
The employees at St. Hope Foundation's Conroe's Community Health Center are bilingual and able to assist patients in both English and Spanish. Furthermore, patients who conduct their screening and testing have the option to follow-up with a specialist through their e-services portal and discuss treatment by scheduling a televist.
1414 S Frazier St, Conroe, TX 77301, USA
Testing for sexually transmitted diseases will incur a small charge which can be offset by insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare coverage.
Patients seeking clinical services such as testing and screening for sexually transmitted diseases and immunizations will find a clinical team at the Conroe location of the health department ready to assist. Patients do not need to be residents of the county to be able to access these services.
1300 S Loop 336 W, Conroe, TX 77304, USA
Patients will be expected to pay for any testing and screening done at the clinic. Patients are able to offset or have their costs covered by applicable insurance coverage.
As an urgent care clinic, the Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care clinic is a collaboration between a local health institution and a national urgent healthcare provider. The center at Benders Landing is staffed by licensed professionals that are able to conduct testing and screening for STDs in a safe environment and produce rapid results.
4057 Riley Fuzzel Rd #1100b, Spring, TX 77386, USA
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