Preferred Location: 420 Avenue B Bogalusa,LA 70427 Bogalusa Change location
Preferred Location: 420 Avenue B Bogalusa,LA 70427 Bogalusa Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 420 Avenue B Bogalusa,LA 70427 Bogalusa Change Location
In 2018, a total of 171 people, at a rate of 445, were diagnosed with HIV in Washington Parish. The infections slightly went up to 183 at a higher rate of 476 in 2020.
Bogalusa LA residents co-infected with HIV and Chlamydia were 18 at a rate of 5.1 in 2017. Those co-infected with Gonorrhea and HIV were 27 at a rate of 4.6 while those with both Secondary and Primary Syphilis in addition to HIV were 5 at a rate of 0.9.
Chlamydia, which had reduced from 2,081 cases in 2013 to 2,024 cases in 2014, drastically increased to 3,077 in 2017.
Another increasing trend was noticed in Gonorrhea cases. The cases surged gradually from 388 in 2013 to 869 in 2017, indicating increasing risky sexual behaviors such as drug injection and unprotected sexual behaviors.
Primary and Secondary Syphilis had 14 incidences in 201, which multiplied to 30 new in 2017. The severe congenital Syphilis also had 1 case in 2017.
The Washington Parish Health Unit collaborates with the local health departments and community partners to implement STD Control Programs. This encourages the screening and treatment of people found positive with any STDs. The health department also focuses on vulnerable groups in the community such as youth, people who inject drugs, and transgender in preventative education and measures.
You can walk-in to one of the mobile centers provided by the local health department to access free STD testing services, but the results might not be immediate. Long wait times are to be expected in the health center due to slow services.
Rapid Urgent Care – Bogalusa, Family Health Care Clinic, Inc, Our Lady of the Angels Hospital, and LSU Bogalusa Medical Center are some of the healthcare providing facilities in the city that you can access comprehensive sexual health services.
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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Access Health Louisiana’s clinic in Bogalusa, LA, features a bilingual staff that offers diagnostic and preventative healthcare solutions. The care team provides free at-home HIV test kits and coordinates virtual consultations to guide clients during the exercise. It may help individuals access HIV management or prevention options accordingly. The facility also provides behavioral health and primary care services for children and adults.
AIDS Services Coalition is a non-profit organization that supports individuals affected by or living with HIV. The center offers finger-prick HIV testing whose results can be ready within 15 minutes. Its staff also facilitates HIV prevention education programs that focus on alcohol and drug use reduction, alternative sex methods, abstinence, and condom use.
The Pearl River County Health Department delivers family planning and reproductive health solutions with support from the Mississippi State Department of Health. Clients can visit for physical evaluations and blood pressure, height, and weight checks. Additionally, the staff conducts breast assessments and pap smears. The clinic also offers confidential, rapid HIV testing and STD management options.
Staffed with qualified physicians, Rapid Urgent Care - Bogalusa offers state-of-the-art care for non-life-threatening medical complications. The center’s on-site lab facilitates wide-ranging health screenings with same-day access to the preliminary results. You can receive STD testing and treatment on location alongside care for urinary tract infections, bronchitis, asthma, and cold.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Condoms available for free. No walk-ins accepted for mpox vaccine. Must call ahead and get an appointment
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Description: Washington Community Health Center offers free HIV/HCV/HBV testing for uninsured and underinsured clients, STD testing on a sliding fee scale. The AHL Pharmacy offers medication delivery. AHL has several 340Best pharmacies located in the Bogalusa area.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. HPV vaccines available to patients 18 and under. STD testing on Wed. and Fri. only
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available upon request. Some services may require an appointment. Walk-ins accepted on a limited basis
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available upon request. Public services include free testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV infection at all county health departments and health department clinics, and through partnerships with other clinics, correctional facilities, academic institutions, and community-based organizations. Treatment for STDs is also provided at all health department clinics. Some services may require an appointment. Walk-ins accepted on a limited basis
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. No Family Planning Services offered. Public services include free testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV infection at all county health departments and health department clinics, and through partnerships with other clinics, correctional facilities, academic institutions, and community-based organizations. Treatment for STDs is also provided at all health department clinics. Free condoms available upon request. Some services may require an appointment. Walk-ins accepted on a limited basis
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Clients can use Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial medical coverage plans to clear their medical dues. The clinic doesn’t turn away patients if they can’t afford care. Services at the facility are also available on a sliding fee scale based on income and household size.
Case managers are available at the clinic to help HIV-positive clients access financial assistance for ongoing medications. Individuals may also receive discounted prescriptions, courtesy of the 340B Discount Pharmacy Program. The clinic coordinates Diabetes Education classes.
2807 S Columbia St, Bogalusa, LA 70427, USA
HIV testing at the facility is available at no cost. You’re welcome to the clinic for testing irrespective of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or income.
The center runs a food pantry that delivers food boxes to community members living with HIV. Free condoms may be available on-site, and the staff can organize deliveries at no extra charge. Aids Services Coalition hosts the Positive Living support group, which provides facts about HIV/AIDS to the public.
121 College St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401, USA
Family planning and sexual health services may be available for free to men and women aged 13 to 44 without private, public, or third-party health coverage. Eligible clients may also receive free or discounted care based on a sliding fee scale.
The clinic supports the Title X Family Planning Program, facilitating access to screenings and referrals for substance use disorders. Clients can receive assistance applying for Title X benefits on location. The personnel allow limited walk-in visits for some services.
7547 US-11, Carriere, MS 39426, USA
The staff will collect your co-pays and deductibles during your consultation. It accepts payment via public, commercial, and Managed Care plans as well as cash, checks, and debit or credit cards. An in-house membership program may allow uninsured persons to receive discounted care.
The clinic offers online check-in and appointment scheduling options to help save time during visits. Clients may also call ahead to reserve consultation times. You can settle your medical dues remotely using the clinic’s online bill pay option.
57 Cumberland St, Bogalusa, LA 70427, USA
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