Preferred Location: 615 Howard Ave 1st Fl Altoona,PA 16601 Altoona Change location
Preferred Location: 615 Howard Ave 1st Fl Altoona,PA 16601 Altoona Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 615 Howard Ave 1st Fl Altoona,PA 16601 Altoona Change Location
Altoona. Largest city of Blair County Pennsylvania. A-Town was once called Railroad City because—like many cities in the Rust Belt—it rode the Iron Horse into modernization. Today Toona Town is best known for its bustling three and a half mile party known as Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Penn State Altoona, and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Still, The Mountain City hasn’t lost its status as a railway hub. Norfolk Southern Railways Pittsburgh Line and Amtrak both still stop there at least twice daily.
In Blair County, regular testing has kept chlamydia to 250 cases per 100,000 residents. Lower than the state and national average.
Just like the 40 per 100,000 cases of gonorrhea. Ranking it 21st. Not enough data exists regarding syphilis in the region, but that’s no reason to assume absence of the illness.
Doctors hypothesize early and regularly screening stopped the growth, and that the same should be implemented elsewhere. There are plenty of STD clinics near you. Many of which can offer results for some tests in as little as 1-2 days and offer affordable or free testing based on income or around April (STD awareness Month).
Altoona has plenty of options for getting an STI test. There are three locations just off of East Chestnut, North of the 36. LabCorp, Women’s Health and Wellness Center, and Family Planning Center. Many locations offer same day testing but it is always best to call ahead to assure appointment availability. For community college students at Pennsylvania Highlands, even more affordable options are available. Check out the campus calendars for local events and opportunities for free HIV testing.
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Altoona clinics with our easy-to-read chart.
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 CDC2 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Women’s Health and Wellness Center works with community-based organizations, free-standing clinics, and hospitals to offer extensive health care services to underserved persons in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The facility provides services such as nutrition, adolescent, and reproductive health. It also provides STD screening and treatment programs to reduce the spread of STDs in Pennsylvania.
Altoona Community Health Center - The Primary Health Network is a federally qualified health center that has been providing extensive health care services for more than 30 years. The facility has over 150 health care workers who provide dental, neurology, internal medicine, and behavioral health services as well as STD screening and treatment services.
Johnstown Health Center of Johnstown is a Planned Parenthood facility that deliver comprehensive education on human sexuality and the need for responsible parenthood through family planning services. Its medical practitioners provide confidential STD screening and treatment services, vaccines, and prevention measures to the community. Other services available at the facility include LGBTQ and abortion care.
MedExpress Urgent Care is dedicated to enhancing the health of its clients through quality medical care services. The facility provides timely health services for injuries, wellness and prevention, and work-related services. Additionally, the clinic provides health screening services for STD and other infections.
Pennsylvania Department of Health has an STD/HIV Program staffed by infectious disease specialists committed to the intervention and prevention of STDs. It provides comprehensive programs to reduce infections, and patients may access extensive resources in training, surveillance, and service delivery to ensure free and confidential STD services to its residents.
Dr. Paul's Clinic is a walk-in facility that provides primary care services to the residents of Altoona. Its nurses and doctors are board-certified and qualified to deliver medical services, including minor surgeries, sports physicals, diabetes care, and STD/HIV screening and treatment.
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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.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Some restrictions for HPV vaccine for those over 19. Call for information. Testing for HIV only. At this point testing for other STDs is .
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Description: Social Service Organization. STD testing open to the general public. Medical services only on Thursdays from 9am-3pm
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Description: AIDS Service Organization. Free condoms available.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. HIV testing offered at this location. Appointments must be made in advance
The clinic's doctors provide STD services to all persons without discrimination against their socio-economic status, age, or religious affiliations. Clients may also be eligible for medical services regardless of their insurance status.
The clinic's physicians are skilled in delivering reproductive health services. It also has a housing program that provides affordable houses to underserved patients. Moreover, PLWHA are assured quality care and supportive services, and patients may receive free condoms, lubes, and counseling services at the facility.
501 Howard Ave F2, Altoona, PA 16601, USA
A sliding fee discount scale is offered to self-pay and underserved persons. Patients with insurance covers may be eligible for STD services, and no person is turned away because of their color, gender, income level, or color.
The health clinic provides cost-effective medications through its 340B Prescription Program. It also has a school-based clinic that offers primary health care services to students, and telepsychiatry services are also available to eligible patients.
1701 12th Ave F, Altoona, PA 16601, USA
STD/HIV testing, screening, and counselling services are offered to persons of all ages and backgrounds. Insured clients may be eligible for treatment, and indigent persons may benefit from a sliding fee scale program.
Planned Parenthood-Johnstown Health Cente has friendly, professional, and kind physicians who provide confidential STD services. The facility also has a Teen Program that educates adolescents on avoiding early pregnancies by practicing safer sex. Additionally, men may take advantage of regular checkups available under Men’s Health Care at the facility.
817 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA 15901, USA
Major forms of payment accepted at the facility include cash, checks, credit, and insurance covers. Patients with no insurance plans may receive discounted rates based on proof of their income, and STD services are offered to all persons without any form of prejudice.
The urgent care clinic has an on-site lab with modern equipment that provides precise STD results through its board-certified physicians. It also offers free parking spaces and clean waiting rooms for its clients.
300 E Plank Rd, Altoona, PA 16602, USA
Uninsured patients may benefit from State-funded programs, and the clinic accepts most insurance plans. Its physicians provide confidential STD testing to all persons irrespective of their financial level, age, or sex.
The health department offers a wide range of programs to ensure the well being of the community residents. It has a Violence and Prevention Program that protects vulnerable children from child abuse and neglect, and cancer and breast screening services are also available.
184 Donald Ln #1, Johnstown, PA 15904, USA
First-time patients may fill medical forms, and the facility provides deductible prices for self-pay and uninsured clients. Additionally, medical services are offered to all clients without considering their color, nationality, or gender.
Dr. Paul's Clinic is fully-equipped to offer comprehensive urgent care services. The facility is also open seven days a week and offers residents convenient access to immediate medical care. Moreover, patients living in remote areas and unable to visit the health facility may take advantage of the clinic's telemedicine services.
341 Science Park Rd #202, State College, PA 16803, USA
Area hospitals have STD testing readily available for people who want to get checked out for events such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and syphilis. But what is done to educate residents within the city limits about ways to prevent these diseases from happening in the future? In other words, how does a man or woman avoid becoming a statistic for the first time? How do they know what herpes testing is available? How about HIV testing?
Programs are offered within Blair County that try and educate, or prevent, sexually transmitted diseases from taking place. Most of these programs are offered within the confines of area hospitals, as there are no family planning centers within the area itself that offer screening, exams, and counseling for clients who may have been exposed.
The dramatic rise in STD rates has encouraged school districts to start funding money toward HIV and STD education and free STD testing. School districts have offered ways to learn about STD education and stopping the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
As recently as 2009, many school districts in Pennsylvania believed it was up to the parents to teach their kids about sex education, and the numbers of students being taught varied wildly by the district. The Altoona Mirror, the city’s newspaper, did report that a “teen parent” program has been in place and about 20 people participated at the end of that decade.
The population of this city is equally split 50-50, but the household income of $35,492 is below the state median of approximately $52,000. Altoona is overwhelmingly white, as in 92.9 percent Caucasian, with a smattering of other races and representations throughout the metropolitan region.
Unemployment in the region is around 9.2 percent. What this suggests is a region that has not fully recovered from the Great Recession or the economic crises of years past. The area is now home to a college campus (Penn State-Altoona) and also has other strong colleges within the region. However, the manufacturing jobs and those jobs that relied on a strong rail system of years past have largely vanished. Like many cities, the switch from a manufacturing to a service economy has resulted in lower-paying jobs and fewer opportunities for families to get ahead.
The city has a general good health condition of around 55 percent, which is the same as the state. This suggests the city has a decent record when compared with other major cities around the state.
Three high schools exist around the area, one of which is a public school. Approximately 23 percent of the citizens are under the age of 18, but what is being done to address sexually transmitted diseases in the region remains to be seen. It seems like conditions are improving in the area, but how this will affect city residents now are yet to be determined.
The hilly region and other close cities sit in are full of reminders of the older years. The city is sprawled out, a remnant of the old days when the population approached 80,000 residents close to 80 years ago. It has been a slow decline ever since. The STD rate may be indicative of the lack of opportunities available to residents as the years have gone by. With more and more education, the rates may go down for illnesses like gonorrhea and chlamydia. Crime rates in the area have declined markedly as the economy gets better, so the question remains how the city will be affected and what will happen to residents as more opportunities make themselves known. The presence of hospitals and family centers willing to educate is a big plus, and perhaps we may yet see a turnaround in STD rates within the south central region of the state.
http://www.statistics.health.pa.gov/HealthStatistics/VitalStatistics/CountyHealthProfiles/Documents/County_Health_Profiles_2014.pdf
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