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Arivaca, AZ is a land of warm weather and beautiful scenery. It is located in Pima County and is only 11 miles from the Mexican border. Sexually transmitted diseases have been on the rise in Arizona for over a decade, with a 16% increase from 2016 to 2017.
The number of STDs in Arizona has tripled since the year 2000. Key populations at risk include pregnant women, youth between the ages of 16 to 24, and young adults between the ages of 20 to 29. However, anyone who is sexually active can be at risk.
Currently the Arizona Department of Health and Human Services considers an active syphilis outbreak to be underway, with an increase in cases of 263% in women since 2015. They emphasize the importance of getting tested to contain the outbreak.
Several community-based public health centers are located in Pima County that may provide free STD testing to qualified residents based on income, but they have limited clinic hours and may have long waits. In addition, public clinics may not test for all forms of STD’s for which you may be at risk. The Pima County Health Department is one of these clinics that offers std testing and family planning services.
If you do test positive, many times prescriptions are not readily available at free testing sites. In addition, you may have to find your own physician for treatment as these services are not typically provided by free testing clinics.
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.
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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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SAAF emerged from three different projects in the 1980s. Originally the Tucson AIDS Project, formed in 1985 at the height of the HIV crisis in America, it was formed by a few citizens wanting to invigorate the community's response to the epidemic.
The Shanti Foundation was formed in 1987 by people living with HIV/AIDS. They later channelled their advocacy into the People with AIDS Coalition of Tucson (PACT) for Life.
Often working together, they decided to merge and formed SAAF in 1997, which was one of largest non-profit mergers in the county's history.
SAAF aims to empower people living with HIV/AIDS, advocate on the challenges they face and provide HIV testing. It also provides direct services and has expaded in scope over the years.
The United Community Health Center (UCHC) serves a number of communities including Arivaca, AZ as well as Amado, Green Valley, Sahuarita, Three Points and Vail.
UCHC’s multiple locations ensures wide coverage for its services that include HIV and STD testing.
The organization is a not-for-profit and classed as a federally qualified health center and can offer follow up services for anyone seeking screenings for any number of infections.
The Campus Health department at the University of Arizona is available for people connected with the institution but provides crucial STD testing services.
There is a walk-in clinic and in addition to testing, Campus Health makes available pre and post prophylaxis for people at high risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.
It is based in Tucson, AZ, around 80 miles from Arivaca, AZ
Southern Arizona Regional Health Center is based off of Wyatt Drive in Tucson, AZ, around 60 miles from Arivaca, AZ, which hosts Planned Parenthood, a federally recognized provider of sexual and reproductive health.
In addition to family planning services, Planned Parenthood offers STD testing with an easy booking process and staff on hand to answer basic questions. Doctors are also available at the clinic for in-depth consultations and the facility offers counseling as well.
You can request a translator if you need one.
The Pima County Health Department is in southern Arizona, covering 9,000 square miles making it accessible to a broad population including Arivaca, AZ residents. It also partners with other organizations to ensure a far-reaching network of health provision.
As well as offering primary care, it rolls out programs to ensure optimum wellness for Pima County residents and its HIV/STD program is one of its fastest growing programs. The program offers STD testing, counseling, preventative education and treatment in addition to referrals.
Its outreach activities aims to overcome distrust in the institutions, which it carries out at bars, community centers and via social media. There are walk-in express visits available for rapid blood HIV testing during non-clinic hours.
NextCare Urgent Care provides access to healthcare professionals outside of the emergency room. It is easy to get to between Mariposa Road and N Mastick Way and is open for long hours as well as weekends and holidays. Fees apply to use services with the facility but it accepts a number of insurance covers. You can also check-in online so the center can call you when you're next in line for your appointment.
Providing STD testing and lab testing, the Nogales UrgentCare facility is almost 55 miles from Arivaca, CA.
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Pima County reported 5,492 cases of Chlamydia in 2015. The county rate was 546.7 per 100,000 population in that year. In total, Arizona had 32,511 cases of Chlamydia and a rate of 498.0 per 100,000 population. The highest rates in the state were found in Coconino, Navajo and Apache counties.
Gonorrhea rates in Arizona decreased from 2006 to 2009 but increased in the following years. Today, the Arizona rate is very similar to the U.S. rate. In 2016, there were 891 cases of Gonorrhea in Pima County at a rate of 88.7 per 100,000 population. Arizona had a total of 8,270 cases and a rate of 126.7 per 100,000 population. Pima County accounted for 10.7% of the state’s total cases.
Pima County had the highest Syphilis rate in the state of Arizona. In addition, Arizona is often ranked among the top U.S. states for Syphilis. 18.8% of Arizona’s Syphilis cases are found in Pima County. In 2016, 111 cases were reported at a rate of 11.1 per 100,000 population. Arizona had a total of 590 cases and a rate of 9.0 per 100,000 population.
In 2015, Pima had the second highest HIV prevalence rate in Arizona with a rate of 270 per 100,000 population. 15.73% of state HIV/AIDS cases were found in Pima County. Maricopa County had the highest HIV rate in the state.
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As a community based and charitable association, any services have been seen as a bonus. It is based in Tucson, AZ, which is around 80 miles from Arivaca, AZ.
375 S Euclid Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
STD testing is available for any patients of the health center. If you are not a patient you should register. A fee generally applies for testing but you may get coverage with your insurance or Medicaid. Financial assistance is also available on a sliding scale, which may make you eligible for free STD testing.
Conveniently located for Arivaca, AZ residents, some of the doctors are generally well respected and the clinic is often open to new patients.
1260 S Campbell Ave, Green Valley, AZ 85614, USA
STD testing is available for university students and staff including many on leave of absence. Exchange visitors and some affiliate group members of the university can also access the campus health services. Fees may apply, it is best to query free STD testing directly with the university.
The University's campus health services has been ranked highly – among the top 3% of all college health services – but eligibility is limited and services are located quite far from Arivaca, AZ.
1224 E Lowell St, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
You may qualify for free STD testing if you are on low income as fees are usually applied on a sliding scale. You need to be at least 13 years-old to be eligible for STD testing.
While the center's staff has a good reputation of being informative and friendly, the center is some distance form Arivaca, AZ and wait times can be long.
1645 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85006, USA
The department's emphasis is on maximizing the number of people who undertake HIV and STD testing, therefore anyone will qualify for services and free STD testing may be available.
Around 60 miles away from Arivaca, AZ, the clinic's distant proximity does not make it a convenient facility to reach for Arivaca, AZ residents but in terms of cost, it is an accessible option for STD testing.
3950 S Country Club Rd #100, Tucson, AZ 85714, USA
Fees may apply and free STD testing may apply if you can access financial assistance. No other restrictions apply.
The Nogales branch of NextCare Urgent Care is recognized favorably among its patients. It is located a little far from Arivacas, AZ but is an option for emergency testing as they can deal with you quite swiftly. If wait times do get long then NextCare has other locations.
298 W Mariposa Rd #2, Nogales, AZ 85621, USA
Arizona supports abstinence-based sexual education in local schools, not comprehensive sexual education. The state legislature does not mandate that public schools teach sexual education. It’s entirely up to local schools and school districts to decide. However, if sexual education is offered, state law says that this information must meet some minimal guidelines.
Any sexual education programs offered in Arizona must be medically accurate and age appropriate. State law stipulates that these programs must promote abstinence. Students are instructed that abstinence is the only proven way to prevent unwanted pregnancies. In addition, the programs in Arizona cannot promote homosexuality in any way.
Parents must also be notified of sexual education instruction in local schools. The Arizona state legislature recently passed a Parents’ Bill of Rights, so that parents have the authority to make decisions about how their children receive sexual education. Notification is required, and parents have the ability to opt-out of these programs.
Although Arizona implements abstinence-based sexual education programs in local schools, the CDC promotes comprehensive, medically accurate sexual education programs. The CDC seeks to increase condom use throughout the United States to reduce the spread of STDs and HIV. The only way to achieve this goal is to teach students about safe sex and contraception.
If residents in the Arivaca area cannot find sexual education resources at local schools, they can find sexual health information at local clinics. Planned Parenthood and the Pima County Health Department offer a variety of resources and other materials.
Females in Arizona were disproportionately affected by Chlamydia in 2015. The male rate is about half the female rate but showed a slight increase of 3% since 2012. Rates among African Americans and Americans Indians are the highest in the state. The rate for American Indians in 2015 was 988.3 per 100,000 population. Young adults are consistently the most affected group by age. The rate among 20-24 year olds was 2,578.7 per 100,000 population.
Both in Arizona and throughout the United States, Gonorrhea rates for males are the highest. In 2015, the male rate was 141.7 per 100,000 population. The male rate has increased by 94% since 2012. African Americans are disproportionately affected by Gonorrhea. The group stands out in statewide statistics with a rate of 465.6 per 100,000 population in 2015. The rate increased by 19% from the previous year. Similar to trends in the United States, young people bear the burden of Gonorrhea infections. 67.5% of all cases were found among individuals aged 15 to 29 years old.
Male rates for Primary and Secondary Syphilis are the highest in the state and have increased the most over the past five years. The male rate in 2015 was 16.0 per 100,000 population. It was almost double the statewide rate of 8.6. Most Primary and Secondary Syphilis cases were found in the 25-29 age group.
In Pima County, 1,096 male HIV cases were reported in 2015. The highest rate (353) was found among individuals aged 50 to 54 years old. African Americans showed the highest rate, and Whites had the most number of cases. Male-to-male sex was the most common mode of transmission.
The Pima County Health Department is committed to reducing the spread of STDs in the Pima County area. The health department operates three health clinics in the county, and the nearest one is located in Tucson. The Theresa Lee Public Health Center, located at 1493 W Commerce Court, offers a range of services including diagnosis and treatment of STDs, HIV testing, partner identification and sexual education resources. The clinic is about an hour away from Arivaca.
STD testing services at the Theresa Lee Public Health Center are confidential, and appointments are offered on a walk-in basis. According to the clinic, wait times vary depending on how busy the clinic is. If you are a minor, you do not need parental consent to get tested for STDs. Prices are determined on a sliding fee scale based on income.
Where is the nearest Planned Parenthood located? The Margaret Sanger Health Center is located at 2255 N Wyatt Drive in Tucson, about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Arivaca. STD testing and treatment are available for bacterial vaginosis (BV), chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV (testing and diagnosis only), syphilis and trichomoniasis. Condoms and HPV vaccine are also available at the Margaret Sanger Health Center.
One of the only urgent care centers in Arivaca is the United Community Health Center – Arivaca Clinic. Located at 17388 W 3rd Street in Arivaca, the clinic offers comprehensive STD testing and treatment services. These services include Chlamydia Test, Gonorrhea Test, Hepatitis A Vaccine, Hepatitis B Test, Hepatitis B Vaccine, Hepatitis C Test, HPV Vaccine and Syphilis Test.
To protect yourself against the spread of STDs in Pima County and throughout Arizona, get tested for STDs and HIV now. There are resources throughout the area that provide comprehensive STD testing and treatment services.
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis and HIV testing services are available at the Theresa Lee Public Health Center in Tucson and at the United Community Health Center in Arivaca. These facilities and others in the county provide reliable and confidential STD testing that you can trust.
Each page below contains a detailed report of the local area, location STD statistics and clinic reviews of some the top STD testing locations. The content is curated by our very own editors and medical experts.
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