Preferred Location: 500 Congress St, Ste 1E Quincy,MA 02169 Quincy Change location
Preferred Location: 500 Congress St, Ste 1E Quincy,MA 02169 Quincy Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 500 Congress St, Ste 1E Quincy,MA 02169 Quincy Change Location
The City of Braintree, until recently the Town of Braintree, is a historic landmark in the South Shore area of Metropolitan Boston where Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams and Declaration of Independence signer John Hancock were all born.
As the town has grown to become a city in 2008, the surrounding area has experienced a growth in STD infection rates. The county of Norfolk as a whole has seen STD rates rise towards those of the nearby Boston area.
The Braintree area made the list of the list of top 15 worst counties in the state based on Chlamydia rate in 2013 and, in 2016’s statewide report, reported rates throughout the county of from 200 to over 500 cases of Chlamydia per 100,000 people.
The City of Braintree notes that it is concerned about the health and well being and encourages assessment and prevention of disease, including STDs. It considers these concerns a part of the quality of life in Braintree.
Public and low-income STD testing including free STD testing are limited within the City of Braintree. The area initiative Health Imperatives, however, provides reproductive services to individuals and families in need in nearby Brockton. Crowded clinic waiting areas and travel time for testing and review of results may make this an unattractive option, though.
The Braintree area has plenty of local private clinics and nearby outposts of major Boston hospitals nearby. Those who want to stay on top of their STD status and treatment may find that local private clinics offer more convenient STD testing and services right in their community.
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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Manet Community Health Center, Inc. (Manet) is not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1979 to provide primary, preventive, and non-emergent health care to Norfolk and the surrounding communities, more so the medically underserved communities.
The health center has expanded over the years, and currently, it handles comprehensive health care services. An HIV/STI screening and risk reduction counseling program operated by a qualified and skilled team of medical professionals has been put in place to handle the needs of patients seeking HIV/STD services at the health center.
AIDS Action was founded in 1983 to respond to the AIDS outbreak and has expanded over time to become the largest AIDS service organization in New England. The organization takes an extensive approach to eradicate the HIV/AIDS epidemic and related health inequities by reducing the number and eliminating new infections.
The organization's programs are designed for people susceptible to HIV/AIDS and assist people living with HIV/AIDS access services such as housing, medical care, and other benefits offered by the federal and state agencies.
The Boston Medical Center runs an infectious disease practice that has an HIV/AIDS/STD program that offers a comprehensive diagnosis of HIV/AIDS/STDs. Under the HIV program, HIV infected patients have access to primary care on an ongoing basis delivered by a team of doctors and nurses specializing with HIV/AIDS infections and who are also experts in HIV/AIDS research and treatment.
Planned Parenthood facilities have redefined sexual and reproductive health care by being at the front-line of ensuring that every man, woman, and a teenager has access to quality and affordable health care.
Planned Parenthood - Greater Boston Health Center has sexual and reproductive health care specialists who provide Braintree town residents with comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services that include pap tests, ultrasound, HIV/STD screening, testing, and treatment, abortions services, and pap smears.
The Cambridge Public Health Department focuses on infectious and communicable disease prevention and control. The health department has an infectious disease program that is staffed by public health nurses and physicians who are responsible for prevention and control of HIV and STI infections in the county, coordinating screening and testing, follow-ups, monitoring, and treatment.
AFC Urgent care serves the Braintree community by providing quality and affordable health care services for all their non-life-threatening injuries, illnesses, and wounds.
The urgent care center has a team of licensed medical practitioners that consists of physicians, registered nurses, and lab-technicians experienced to treat a wide range of illnesses. The urgent care has an on-site laboratory that meets CLIA standards and conducts over 150 tests ranging from STD/HIV test to blood pressure.
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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.
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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: 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.
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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: Community Based Organization. Office located in the rear of the building
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Description: Free walk-in testing Mondays from 4pm-7pm
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Description: Need to register as a patient. May be required to wait if seen without appointment. PrEP drug assistance program support, financial counseling with assistance enrolling in health insurance.
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Description: Need to enroll as a patient in order to receive services.
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Description: HIV testing is billed to your insurance. If you are uninsured, financial counselors will help you apply for insurance.
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Description: Not open every Saturday; call to confirm. Call 617-754-0065 for information on HIV Services
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Description: Video and phone appointments with in-person care at Daniel Driscoll – Neponset Health Center, located at 398 Neponset Avenue, Dorchester
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Description: Community Based Organization. Free walk-in clinic: Mondays from 4pm-6pm. Testing available for alternative days/hours. Call to make an appointment
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Description: Walk-in testing 2nd Wed., of each month 4pm-7pm
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There are no particular requirements needed to access free HIV/STD testing at the health center.
Manet Community Health Center provides the community with free condoms, free HIV/STD testing, and educational pamphlets during the community outreach programs it conducts during the year. Counseling services and PrEP services are also available at the community health center.
9 Bicknell St, Quincy, MA 02169, USA
Free HIV, STD, and Hepatitis C testing are open to all members of the public regardless of their age or income levels.
Several programs such as care access, case management, and community outreach education, legal services, HIV meds, and safer sex kits are available at the organization to assist people who may be infected or at risk of acquiring the infections.
Patients can also access the AIDS Action’s Health Library that provides accurate and contemporary information on HIV treatment and wellness.
75 Amory St, Boston, MA 02119, USA
Free HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and other STDs testing are provided to all members of the public, and no one is turned away based on their age, sexual orientation, culture, or income levels.
The Boston Medical Center offers medical case management services to patients infected with HIV or Hepatitis C. To provide the patient with quality health care, the clinic uses the team-centered HIV primary care model that involves a doctor, medical case manager, and a nurse. Other services patients may access at the medical center include assistance and linkage to advanced health care, insurance, housing, transportation, and utility.
Shapiro Center, 725 Albany St 9th Floor, Suite 9B, Boston, MA 02118, USA
There is no specific qualification to get tested at the Planned Parenthood. The STD/HIV services are available at a fee, and both uninsured and under-insured patients may be eligible for payment on the sliding scale.
Planned Parenthood - Greater Boston Health Center approach matters of sexual health with utmost confidentiality, professionalism, and in a non-judgmental manner.
There is a minimal wait time, especially for patients who book an appointment. Phone calls are also returned promptly with translation services available. Furthermore, the health center provides clients with a spacious parking lot.
1055 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA
HIV/STD services are available at a fee to the public, and everyone can access the services regardless of their age or income levels.
The Cambridge Public Department of Health provides free condoms, safer kits, and lubes to the public to lower the spread of the infections. The department also works with schools, shelters, childcare centers, and local businesses to provide education, awareness, and health care support to the local communities. Furthermore, patients have access to PrEP pills that are available at discounted rates.
119 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
HIV/STD services are offered to all members of the general public at a fee, and the urgent care accepts major health insurance plans. So, insured individuals may be eligible. Discounted rates are available for patients without medical insurance.
AFC Urgent Care Braintree provides confidential convenient testing for STDs to the patients within 24 hours, and the urgent care is easily accessible via major routes. Additionally, the location provides clients with a spacious free parking lot.
485 Granite St, Braintree, MA 02184, USA
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