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At the end of 2017, there were 7,361 people living with HIV or AIDS in Prince George’s County, and 320 people were diagnosed that year. Those numbers are the second highest in the state, and way too high.
In 2014, 6,130 people were diagnosed with chlamydia, 1,276 with gonorrhea, and 111 with syphilis. Most of those chlamydia cases were women aged 20–24 and teens, and gonorrhea followed a similar trend.
Health professionals recommend regular testing for all sexually active individuals so that any STI can be detected and treated before complications arise.
There are a few STD-testing clinics in Bowie, and more in the surrounding areas, including a faith-based clinic that provides free STD testing for pregnant women. The Henry Wise Wellness Center serves Bowie State University students and screens for HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. MedPro Connect, on Health Center Dr, tests for most STDs.
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 Collective is an AIDS Service Organization. TWC is a leader in the Washington, DC area for girls and women to get access to health and human services. Their organization is focused on helping low-income, disadvantaged, and marginalized women and young girls who are at least 12 years of age who are living with HIV/AIDS or impacted by the disease by a family member or friend. This organization has been around since 1993 and was founded by Patricia Nalls.
The First United Methodist Church got its start in 1972. Back then, this church didn’t serve a lot of families but throughout time their member list continued to grow year after year. This church has a variety of ministries like the PATH ministry, worship ministry, evangelism, missions, SASSY, Christian education, health & wellness, information & technology, and HIV/AIS. The HIV/AIDS ministry offers HIV/AIDS-related education, counseling, and testing services to the church members and the community.
Pregnancy Clinic owns and operates the Bowie Crofton location. The pregnancy clinic has two other locations in Annapolis and Severna Park. Pregnancy Clinic provides abortion information, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and STD/HIV testing and treatment. The mission of the Pregnancy Clinic is to provide free services to women who need them. This facility offers resources, information, and support staff that can help women under their circumstances for visiting.
The New York Avenue Homeless Shelter is owned and operated by Unity Health Care. Unity Health Care is the largest network of community health centers in Washington, D.C. Unity Health Care has been established throughout Washington, D.C. for more than 30 years. As a result, their team of medical providers and support staff makes healthier communities every day. The New York Avenue Homeless Shelter is one of the 14 health centers they operate for the homeless population.
Chase Brexton Health Care operates the Glen Burnie Center. At this clinic, you will receive personalized care, support, and treatment. Chase Brexton Health Care began in 1978 in the Mt. Vernon neighborhood. This health system started as a volunteer-operated gay men’s health clinic that did provide primary care but also HIV/AIDS support and testing. Now, Chase Brexton and its health care centers offer many more clinical services to empower individuals and families to take care of their own health.
The Prince George County Health Department aims to provide easy and equal access to health care services that are culturally acceptable. This health department has several divisions which include behavioral health, environmental health, family health services, and health & wellness. The HIV/AIDS Program apart of their family health services provides medical care to those living with HIV/AIDS mainly those who lack health insurance or are underinsured.
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The Women’s Collective provides the rapid blood HIV test at no charge. Their HIV testing services are only available to females ages 12 years old and up.
The Women’s Collective entire staff including their founder, Patricia Nalls, understands the concerns that women may have when living with HIV/AIDS. They also understand that having HIV/AIDS also sometimes comes along from other issues such as poverty, violence, and lack of employment and education opportunities so that is why they provide information and resources so females can gain control over their lives and live productive lifestyles.
1331 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018, USA
The HIV/AIDS Ministry is a religious organization but everyone is welcome to be tested for HIV/AIDS through their testing services. The testing is free and confidential. Results are available within 20 minutes. This ministry is a certified testing and counseling site with the state of Maryland.
The HIV/AIDS Ministry at the First United Methodist Church aims to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in Prince George County. This church believes in serving not only church members but also the community so everyone can be cared for equally. This church is located near the Meals on Wheels of Greater Inc. This ministry is held inside the church every third Saturday of the month. The Church is large, spacious, and clean.
6201 Belcrest Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20782, USA
The Bowie Crofton clinic location offers free and confidential STD and HIV testing services to women. There are no other eligibility requirements. Please make an appointment beforehand.
The Bowie Crofton clinic location is a safe place for women to discuss certain health needs with supportive and professional medical personnel. Their counselors on-site can help women get their questions answered regarding their reproductive and sexual health. This health facility isn’t located too far from the International Beauty Salon & Spa.
4341 Northview Dr, Bowie, MD 20716, USA
The New York Avenue Homeless Shelter only provides STD and HIV testing services to those who are homeless. This is the only eligibility requirement for their testing services.
The New York Avenue Homeless Health Center provides the homeless with medical services like primary care, case management, STD and HIV testing, and much more. Furthermore, Unity Health Care started in 1985 as the Health Care for the Homeless Project but changed its name to Unity Health Care in 1997. The homeless health center is held inside a light brown and red building that is two stories high. This center does not have its own parking lot, so please know visitors will need to seek parking elsewhere.
1355 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
The Glen Burnie Center does not have any eligibility requirements such as income or residency status to be tested for STIs and HIV. However, visitors will need to register as a patient first. Please call their office for more information and to make your appointment. This facility offers free walk-in HIV testing.
At the Glen Burnie Center individuals have access to adult and pediatric primary care, behavioral health, OB/GYN care, dental services, social work and outreach services, pharmacy needs, health insurance assessments, and pregnancy testing. Some services are available to be completed the same day as people call for an appointment. This center is across the street from UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center.
200 Hospital Dr #300, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, USA
To be eligibility especially for the HIV/AIDS Program you need to a resident of Suburban Maryland. Suburban Maryland includes counties such as Prince George, Montgomery, Charles, Calvert, or Frederick. The STI testing services are open to the public without any residency status requirements.
The HIV/AIDS Program provides support in terms of medical care, mental health care, and behavioral health care to HIV/AIDS+ individuals. In regards to medical care at this health department, physicians and nurses provide medical treatment, a health assessment, a medical treatment plan, and referrals to other services if desired. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted at this health facility.
3003 Hospital Dr #1055, Hyattsville, MD 20785, USA
In Maryland, local school boards must work as required with the county health department to set up a health education program with specific goals. These goals as they related to sex education include helping a student develop and use skills for making responsible decisions about sex.
Students learn about how having sex can affect their life and the life of others. Students get information to develop and use skills for making responsible decisions about preventing pregnancy.
They also learn about a variety of family structures and the role of family members, male and female roles in American society, birth control, family planning, and sexual orientation. Students are taught in K through grade 12 general education classes in a mixed gender setting.
Students get classes in reproductive health between ages 10 and 12. In middle and high school students are offered an elective sex education course based on input of an appointed committee that represents the views of the community. The course must cover topics such as family planning, birth control and STIs. A parent or guardian has the right to remove their child from any or all sex education classes.
To participate in the sex education courses offered in middle and high school a student must get parental permission to participate. Some state lawmakers would like Maryland public schools to see an addition to sex education classes. They want students to be taught about affirmative consent. This is where two people are in a clear and voluntary agreement before engaging in a sex act.
This is according to one of the sponsors of a recent bill. The bill allows affirmative consent to be added to sexual education courses in seventh and tenth grades. The bill gives districts the freedom to decide in which grade to introduce the concept in Maryland public schools. The concept of affirmative consent comes from cases regarding rape.
If the victim does not fight back or the victim is silent, a court can decide there was consent. Some believe there is something wrong with our culture now in this regard. The idea is to do all possible to prevent sexual assault in our society. Some people oppose the idea of teaching affirmative consent.
Demographics play a role in STD rates in your city. Here are some demographics to consider for your county.
The ethnic makeup of the city was 41 percent White, 48 percent African American, 4 percent Asian, and almost 4 percent from two or more races. The Latino or Hispanic population was as 5.6 percent of the total population. Men suffer in higher numbers than women from other STDs including syphilis and HIV. STD rates also are generally higher in areas with a high poverty rate.
The majority of people being infected with HIV are men who have sex with other men. But African-Americans and African-American women are disproportionately affected.
The Center for Disease Control notes increases in senior citizen population STDs. We have see rates for syphilis among seniors up by 51 percent. Chlamydia rates are up too. Since pregnancy is not an issue, seniors could feel that unprotected sex is an option. Seniors have not received an education in how unprotected sex can lead to STDs.
As you get older, your immune system tends to weaken. You can be more prone to infection. This can be a concern also if a senior has an STD, is fighting it off, and could become more vulnerable to another infection. Seniors need education on STDs. They need the same information young people get.
You can get information about STDs, testing, and treatment from various sources in Bowie, MD. We will look at sources such as area hospitals and clinics. Prince George’s Hospital Center is one source of information and help. Prince George’s County Health Department is another resource. Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Control Program is yet another resources. It is part of the Prince George’s Hospital Center.
Another resource in your area is the Pregnancy Clinic/Bowie Crofton Clinic. Offerings at this clinic include HIV testing, syphilis testing, gonorrhea testing, herpes testing, and HPV vaccines. The general public is welcome to come to the clinic.
Planned Parenthood of Prince George’s County of Suitland, MD is another option. If transportation is not an issue the drive is 20 miles from your city. You should know about the services provided by Planned Parenthood.
English and Spanish are spoken at the facility. The office asks you to provide advance notice if you need an interpreter. Interpreting is available by telephone for other languages.
This Planned Parenthood location is a place that can help you with STD education, testing, and treatment. The staff is trained to help you with your situation and the Planned Parenthood/Prince George’s County facility offers STD testing, diagnosis, and treatment including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
Additionally, the center provides testing and diagnosis for HIV and testing, diagnosis, and treatment for bacterial vaginosis, genital warts, herpes, and trichomoniasis. STD prevention services include condoms, HPV (Gardasil) vaccines, hepatitis B vaccines, and STD/safer sex education. The facility tests for gonorrhea and chlamydia using a urine sample.
If this test shows an infection, then you will get treatment and an explanation of how your partner can be treated. Rapid HIV testing is done by swabbing the inside of your mouth with results available in 20-40 minutes.
Keep in mind that Annapolis/Planned Parenthood is another office near your city. It Is also about 20 miles away from you. The services offered at this office are similar to those offered in the Prince George’s County/Planned Parenthood office.
STD Check is another option. They advertise that they are 100 percent confidential. You get results in one to two days. All tests are FDA approved. Same day testing is available. With this service you order a test. Then you go to a lab near you. Then you get results. You also get a free doctor consultation. You can speak with a doctor if your tests are positive. These doctors can prescribe treatment or refer you to a specialist. You can also call any time for a status update. Care advisers are available 24/7 if you have questions.
This kind of service can eliminate embarrassment. It also gives you access to the same kind of testing used by doctors and hospitals. You can visit a local lab without an appointment once you put in a request for an order. Nothing is reported to your insurance or placed into your medical records
Whether you to go to Planned Parenthood/Annapolis Health Center, a high school counsellor or nurse, an online service, or a clinic or hospital, you can find in your area information about STDs, testing, and treatment. While STD rates are high in your city and area, help is available in your area in the way of testing and treatment that is confidential, discreet, compassionate, and effective.
Consider how the staff at these facilities is trained to help someone like you, especially with the staff at Planned Parenthood/Annapolis Health Center or any other facility reminding you to check your health, improve it, and keep yourself healthy by always using a condom to practice safe sex. Here are links to resources mentioned above.
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