Preferred Location: 667 Stoneleigh Ave Carmel,NY 10512 Carmel Hamlet Change location
Preferred Location: 667 Stoneleigh Ave Carmel,NY 10512 Carmel Hamlet Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 667 Stoneleigh Ave Carmel,NY 10512 Carmel Hamlet Change Location
Carmel, NY is a complex community made up of several hamlets. The county seat for Putnam County, it lies less than ten miles from the Connecticut border. It is also a community in the grips of an STD crisis.
Between 2014 and 2018, the STD prevalence rate for this town of fewer than 35,000 residents grew by a staggering 56.5%. At the same time, the HIV prevalence rate for the area rose by 14.6% as well.
This growth came during a period when the state of New York itself was experiencing a decline in both STD and HIV prevalence rates. In fact, they fell by 1% and 5.1% respectively during that five-year period.
Moreover, the first half of 2019 has seen further growth of the STD rate. From January through June of this year, the STD prevalence rate has risen by 8.9% from where it was in December of 2018.
Carmel cannot withstand the rampant growth of STDs in our community.
Residents of Carmel and its surrounding areas have a number of choices should they choose to be tested for STDs or HIV. These include both public and private health centers.
Planned Parenthood may offer STD and HIV screening. They operate the Danbury Center just 12 miles to the east across the Connecticut border as well as the Newburgh Health Center to the west of Carmel. It is located on Main Street in Newburgh, just across the Hudson River, roughly 19 miles from Carmel.
Nearby Brewster, NY to the south also has offerings that might provide these kinds of tests. This includes an Open Door Family Medical Center located on Main Street as well as the Putnam County Health Department on Geneva Road.
Many clinics and health centers offer free STD testing. Keep in mind that this testing may not be comprehensive, might charge a fee for a doctor consultation, and could leave you exposed to others knowing why you are there.
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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AIDS Project Greater Danbury (APGD) was founded in 1987 to address the AIDS epidemic during the '80s. Since its inception, APGD has been providing services to people living with HIV/AIDS as well as their families and their loved ones. The organization also promotes AIDS awareness, prevention, and education in Western Connecticut and neighboring states like New York.
Founded in 1972 at the humble basements of the First Baptist Church, Open Door has rapidly expanded over the decades and currently serves more than 57,000 patients per annum, a large number comprising low-income families and individuals with no insurance.
The health care facility is staffed by certified health care professionals to provide quality medical HIV care and medical case management services to HIV patients.
Montefiore Medical Center was founded in 1884 to provide health care services to patients infected with chronic diseases and Tuberculosis.
Currently, it has an academic medical center prominent for its innovative treatment and an AIDS center recognized for providing patient-centered care to people infected with HIV/AIDS. The medical center has a team of physicians, medical assistants, and nurse practitioners who provide confidential testing, screening, and treatment of STI infections.
Planned Parenthood has made huge progress in the US and globally by being at the forefront of providing quality and affordable reproductive health care services. Planned Parenthood - Newburgh Health Center is a trusted sexual health care provider for the Carmel community, and the facility’s clinicians spend most of their time conducting sexually transmitted disease tests and issuing contraceptives.
Putnam County Department of Health is tasked with the responsibility of investigating, preventing, controlling, and mitigating communicable and infectious diseases in Putnam County.
The health department is manned by competent physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and medical assistants who provide health education and gather information on infectious diseases. It also has sexual health clinics that offer on-site HIV/STD testing, screening, and treatment services to the Putnam County residents.
Pulse MD Urgent Care provides residents living in Carmel town with health care services for all their minor illnesses and injuries that don't require a visit to the hospital emergency room. The physicians at the clinic have comprehensive knowledge and experience in addressing patients' urgent care needs, and there are on-site diagnostic labs that conduct a wide variety of tests ranging from HIV/STD tests to other communicable tests.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. NY State residents. Hepatitis C screening for individuals who meet criteria. Call for criteria. HIV testing Tues., Thurs., 1:30pm-3:30pm
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Free HIV/STI testing is available every Wednesday at the APGD health center located at Western Connecticut State University for students.
Aids Project Greater Danbury has formed an Early Intervention Services Program that works closely with newly HIV positive tested patients and act as their peer educators to ensure that they have access to the necessary health care resources. Additionally, there are medical case managers at the center who assist patients to schedule medical appointments and adhere to their medications.
85 West St, Danbury, CT 06810, USA
To access HIV/STD services at the health care center, you have to register as a patient. HIV/STD testing and treatment are available at a fee, and a sliding scale fee scale is charged to uninsured patients.
Patients visiting the Open Door health care facility may take advantage of programs including quality nutrition, physical activity, wellness, and stress reduction. Medical case management services for HIV patients and specialized women's health care ranging from birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, and menopause are also available at Open Door.
155 Main St, Brewster, NY 10509, USA
Patients aged 16 years and above are eligible for HIV/STI confidential testing and treatment, and uninsured persons may be charged at a sliding fee scale.
Montefiore Medical Center provides patients with advanced diagnostic tests and therapies for effective management and evaluation of HIV infections. People living with HIV/AIDS may also access financial assistance, nutrition, psychosocial support, and women's health care services.
3230 Bainbridge Ave, The Bronx, NY 10467, USA
Patients of all ages can access HIV/STI services at the clinic at an affordable fee. A sliding fee scale is available for uninsured patients, and major insurances are accepted at the facility.
Planned Parenthood - Newburgh Health Center has trained staff who provide both anonymous and confidential HIV/STI testing and are sensitive to the needs and concerns of the patients. The clinic is also well equipped with modern medical equipment and is able to offer quick and accurate tests.
136 Lake St #11, Newburgh, NY 12550, USA
Free HIV/STD/Hepatitis C testing is only available to New York State residents who meet the clinic’s qualifications.
Putnam County Department of Health has partnered with the community, health care providers, and schools to reduce the number of HIV/STI infections in the county by conducting health education, public outreaches, and implementing vaccination programs. There are also anonymous and confidential HIV/STI testing and counseling services available at the public health department.
1 Geneva Rd, Brewster, NY 10509, USA
HIV/STI tests are available to all members of the public at an affordable fee regardless of their age and income levels. The urgent care accepts most insurances, cash, and credit cards, and patients paying in cash can take advantage of the facility discount pricing.
Pulse MD Urgent Care is opened 7 days a week, thus convenient to patients seeking urgent care services and provides patients with education for their well-being. The clinic is also affordable because there are no facility fees charged at the clinic.
572 US-6, Mahopac, NY 10541, USA
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