Preferred Location: 1021 Darrington Dr Cary,NC 27513 Cary Change location
Preferred Location: 1021 Darrington Dr Cary,NC 27513 Cary Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1021 Darrington Dr Cary,NC 27513 Cary Change Location
Cary is part of the Raleigh metropolitan area and North Carolina’s Research Triangle. In 2016, the HIV prevalence rates in the zip codes that make up Cary ranged from 123 to 326 per 100K people. Wake County’s rate was 373 in 2015.
In 2017, Wake County had 6,083 chlamydia cases, at a rate of 567.3 per 100K people, but the Raleigh rate is probably higher than the Cary rate. The bad news is that the rates are going up. Wake County’s gonorrhea and (primary and secondary) syphilis rates that year were 194 and 11.5.
Health officials worry that people are not using protection and not getting tested often enough, so there are people out there who don’t know that they are infected.
Many STDs are asymptomatic until they are far enough along to cause lasting problems. STD rates tend to be higher in the South for many reasons. Youth are less likely to have had comprehensive sex education, and poverty rates are, on average, higher.
Cary has some STD-testing clinics and, of course, there are even more options if you can get to Raleigh. NextCare Urgent Care, located on Kildaire Farm Rd, does STI screening (including trich), as does AFC Urgent Care at Maynard Crossing.
Planned Parenthood, on Boylan Ave, tests for STIs and treats all of them except for HIV. Their fee is on a sliding scale. Avance Primary Care screens for HIV, herpes, chlamydia and gonorrhea, and syphilis. You can find them at Crescent Commons. Watch the community calendar to see if there are free STD testing events during STD Awareness Month.
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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The LGBT Center of Raleigh serves to strengthen individual and community development through several different social and educational activities. The programs the center offers include, LGBTQ aging adults programs, women programs, youth programs, and transgender programs. In addition to their excellent programs, they also host many events for the community to take part in each year.
The Alliance of AIDS Services Carolina wants to help stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. They do this by providing compassionate care that is nonjudgmental, so patients can always feel at ease. In addition to their testing services, they offer a food pantry and support groups. One of their support services is CLEAR! Counseling, which is a free, short-term program that helps promote healthy living for those living with HIV.
Your Choice Pregnancy is operated by Hand of Hope Pregnancy Centers. They aim to offer women and men who are facing an unexpected pregnancy. They help guide them as they make their own decisions regarding their unplanned pregnancy. Their services include physician-quality pregnancy testing and ultrasounds. In addition to these services, they offer STI testing, counseling with a life coach, life skill classes with a life coach, and if applicable, post-abortion support bible studies.
Since 2008, Avance Care has been providing primary care services throughout 14 locations. These 14 locations serve 60,000 patients. By the end of 2019, they have a goal of having 18 locations in operation. The purpose of Avance Care is to shape health care in a positive manner that will improve the quality of life for their patients, team members, and associates. Thus, they strive for better outcomes regarding their patients’ health while still reducing cost than a normal doctor visit.
The Raleigh Health Center is operated by the Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. The Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic offers their sexual health and reproductive services throughout 14 locations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Visitors of the Raleigh Health Center will find their staff to be extremely compassionate and respectful.
The Department of Human Services of Wake County strives to protect and promote healthy lifestyles of all its residents. Their Sunnybrook clinic provides testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, they offer HIV testing and counseling services for those that test positive. Visitors of this clinic can receive medical care and social services if they are diagnosed with HIV at their clinic B.
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Description: Free and confidential HIV/STD Testing for all populations. LGBT/MSM friendly. HIV testing in Partnership with the Wake County HIV/STD Community Program. Need to call regarding STI testing schedule
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Description: Social Service Organization. You are welcome to walk in any time the Health Center is open to make an appointment or see if there is a same day appointment available
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Description: Community Based Organization. Free and confidential HIV/STD Testing for all populations provided on site by Wake County Human Services. LGBT/MSM friendly. Testing done on the 4th Monday of each month
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Description: AIDS Service Organization. After hours testing on Mondays from 5pm-7:45pm. Call for information
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free and confidential HIV/STD Testing for all populations. HIV/STD Evening Clinic E: Every Tues., Thurs., 5:30pm-7:30pm. Hepatitis C Clinic A: Every Thurs., 8:30am-12noon
The LGBT Center has no qualifications in order to be tested for an STD.
The LGBT Center of Raleigh is dedicated to providing numerous programs, community outreach and support. Local residents who have been a part of their center for years have watched them expand into several larger spaces. People that visit this center will find their staff to be very welcoming and friendly.
324 S Harrington St, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
There are no qualifications to meet at this clinic location.
Since 1999, the Alliance has served their local communities with non-judgmental support, education, and care for all those infected with HIV/AIDS and STD’s. Patients at the Alliance will be treated with dignity from the time they walk into the time they leave.
1637 Old Louisburg Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
There are no qualifications in order to get tested for an STD at this clinic location.
Women and men coming to Your Choice Pregnancy upon an unexpected pregnancy will be treated by highly trained professional staff members. Your privacy is important to them so any information given is confidential. They realize it is your body and your choice so as a result there will be no judgment, pressuring, or treating you any differently regarding your situation or background.
1701 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
There are no qualifications in order to be tested for an STD at this clinic location.
Avance Care provides primary medical care for the entire family. Besides providing STD testing, they provide other services including but not limited to routine check-ups, acute care, chronic disease management, x-ray services, mental health services, and nutrition services. Their staff includes medical doctors, doctors of osteopathic medicine, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, dietitians, psychologists, pharmacists, clinical social workers, and care coordinators.
115 Crescent Commons, Cary, NC 27518, USA
There are no qualifications to be tested for an STD at the Raleigh Health Center.
The Raleigh Health Center offers a straightforward process. The staff members are respectful, caring, and try to make the process faster and easier than visitors might anticipate. Staff will help educate you and make you feel at ease regarding any sexual health and reproductive choices you may have to make.
100 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603, USA
There are no qualifications to meet if someone wants to be tested for an STD at this clinic location.
The staff members at the Sunnybrook Building is dedicated and passionate about providing excellent testing and treatment options for those infected with a sexually transmitted disease. This building is home to its main public health centers that provide services for adults and children.
10 Sunnybrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610, USA
Not all persons who are at risk for STD infection understand how perilous their position is. Those who live at or below the poverty level are at the greatest risk. This is because many have not had exposure to sexual health education, nor do they have the resources to seek testing and/or treatment. Since not all STDs present symptoms in the preliminary stages, many people may not know that they are infected, which can lead to a greater spread of the diseases.
Although private and confidential STD testing is available, some people without health insurance and without finances to pay for testing may not be able to get it as soon as it is needed. Free STD testing centers rely upon grants and special funding sources which come through in cycles. When funding is depleted for the time period of the grant, some potential clients are forced to wait until more funding becomes available. This severely limits the available public access to quality health care.
With regard to ethnicity, statistics show that Blacks have the highest rates of STD infection, followed by Whites, then Hispanics in the majority of the categories of types.
There are many people who should get STD testing, who are not even aware of their predicament. Statistics show a trend towards a rise in teen infection rates. This has spurred public health authorities to lobby for mandatory sexual health education in all of the public schools in the state. These courses are given to students just prior to the age in which some of them will begin sexual experimentation. The curriculum includes factual information about the consequences of unprotected sex along with unwanted pregnancy and STD infection. They also learn about what to look for with regard to symptoms and where to go if they suspect that they have been infected. Upon completion of the courses, students know where they can go for a Herpes test and for HIV testing in their community.
Anybody who has had unprotected sex with a partner whose monogamy cannot be confirmed is at risk for STD infection. Ordering the testing is quick and easy. With just a brief trip to a local STD testing center, you can complete your confidential STD testing process and have your results on the way. Friendly and professional staff will greet you and can answer any questions that you may have. If you feel that you are at any risk for STD infection, you owe it to yourself and to everyone that you love and cherish to complete your STD testing. Avoid the complications in fertility and overall health that can arise from putting it off. You’ll enjoy greater peace of mind if your test results come back negative. If they are positive, you can get the treatment that you need.
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