Preferred Location: 2107 S Neil St Champaign,IL 61820 Champaign Change location
Preferred Location: 2107 S Neil St Champaign,IL 61820 Champaign Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 2107 S Neil St Champaign,IL 61820 Champaign Change Location
Health officials are concerned with the rising STD rates in Champaign County, though they acknowledge that some of those numbers come from more and better testing, which is a good thing. More people are being tested, especially women who come in for pregnancy tests.
But also, with the AIDS scare of the ‘80s and ‘90s over and HIV treatments available, people have not been using protection as they should.
Health officials at the University of Illinois say there are a lot of students coming in for STI testing and treatment and, in a 2015 ranking, it was the second most sexually diseased school of the Big Ten universities (based on city STD rates), after Ohio State. But universities often have free STD testing events, so look out for them.
In 2015, the prevalence rate for HIV in Champaign County was 206 per 100K people, which was much lower than Illinois’s rate of 330. But the bacterial STD rates were high.
In 2017, Champaign County had 1,704 chlamydia cases, at a rate of 847.4 per 100K people, and that’s higher than Cook County’s rate (the Illinois rate was 588.6). The gonorrhea and (primary and secondary) syphilis rates for that year were 257.6 and 6.5.
There are a few STD-testing clinics in Champaign. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District offers confidential STD testing in two locations (check their schedule) at a low cost. They also offer the HPV vaccine.
Registered University of Illinois students can get a basic STI screening in the health center that includes HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Planned Parenthood, located on Stoughton St, tests for STIs and treats all except HIV. The fee is on a sliding scale based on your income.
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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Frances Nelson is a family medicine health center dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and quality care to their patients. The facility offers income-based discounts and benefits enrollment assistance for patients from low-income and medically underserved communities. The facility provides health-care services including STD/HIV testing, mental health counseling, and work physicals as well as lab and social services.
McKinley Health Center provides quality and affordable medical services to students at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. The facility has committed medical practitioners qualified to provide health care services including STD testing, immunization, and radiology as well as mental and women’s health.
Planned Parenthood - Champaign Health Center provides sexual health care services and information to the Champaign residents with care and compassion. The health center provides a wide range of reliable health-care services including STD testing and treatment, abortions, contraceptives, and pregnancy services.
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District aims at promoting health, preventing diseases, and reducing the impact of illnesses through effective provision of medical services and is also responsible for disease control, and the physical and environmental health of the county residents. The facility provides services such as STD/HIV testing and treatment, family planning, and communicable disease management.
217 Immediate Care offers professional and quality health care in a comfortable family-friendly setting. The clinic medical staff is trained to diagnose and treat non-life threatening injuries and illnesses including STD/HIV testing and treatment, physical therapy, occupational health, and asthma.
CampusTown Urgent Care is a walk-in clinic providing affordable healthcare services to the Champaign residents. The clinic has licensed doctors and nurses skilled in providing health-care services including STD/HIV testing and treatment, lacerations, bronchitis, colds, and injuries.
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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: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. The Vermilion County Health Department only does STD/HIV surveillance, it does not have an STD clinic. The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District offers confidential HIV Testing in Vermilion County, please contact them for testing. For Confidential HIV Testing by Appointment, Call Janice @ 217-531-5377.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. 12 years of age and older. Condoms are distributed free. Currently HIV/HEP C testing is offered on Wednesdays by appointment by calling 217-423-6988 ext. 1100
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Description: Social Service Organization. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents: birth certificate, pay stub, photo ID, proof of residence, Social Security number.
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The number of Syphilis and HIV incidents reported each year is also rising, especially among older men. The county is currently ranked among the top 5 for its high STD rates, and unfortunately health officials don’t expect it to change anytime soon. Some of the other statistics that highlight the growing STD problem and the need for regular testing include,
The facility doesn’t turn away patients despite their age, gender, race, and inability to pay. Multiple forms of payment such as cash, insurance, checks, and debit cards are accepted, and new patients are required to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment to fill out the patient’s form.
The clinic has a bilingual medical staff, in-house interpreters, and pamphlets available in Spanish, French, and Mandarin for non-English speaking patients. Prenatal care services such as STD testing and treatment, immunization, and child delivery services are also provided to expectant women.
819 Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
Both uninsured and insured patients are attended to, and the latter pays at a sliding fee scale. The clinic provides STD testing and treatment to everyone despite their income, age, gender, and race.
McKinley Health Center also provides medical services such as confidential STD/HIV testing and treatment, mental health, and wellness services to the LGBTQ community without discrimination. Additionally, its Stress Management Program allows students infected and affected by HIV/STDs to explore strategies that will foster their well-being.
1109 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
New patients are required to fill out a patient's form to provide physicians with their medical history, and everyone is eligible for STD testing regardless of their age, gender, and income level.
Champaign Health Center has caring physicians and nurse practitioners who take time to talk to patients while encouraging them to discuss their feelings in a confidential setting. The hospital also provides age-appropriate, comprehensive, and medically accurate information to empower teenagers and adults on making informed choices.
302 E Stoughton St #2, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
STD testing services are provided to everyone despite their age, race, and economic background. Medicare and Medicaid are among the acceptable insurance plans at the health center, and uninsured patients are also catered to and allowed to pay at a sliding fee scale.
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District has a Teen and Adult Service Division providing STD/HIV testing and treatment services to teenagers in high schools. It also educates them on abstinence, condoms, birth control, decision making, and refusal skills.
201 W Kenyon Rd, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
New patients are required to fill out a patient’s form and arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled time. The facility accepts Cigna and United Health Care among other insurance plans, and cash payments at a sliding fee scale. Everyone is eligible for STD testing and treatment without discrimination on their age, gender, or income discrimination.
Confidential STD testing services are provided by trained non-judgemental physicians and results are delivered within 24 hours. The medical center also provides a free parking lot and WIFI is provided to its visitors.
1806 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61822, USA
The facility accepts various payment methods including cash at a sliding fee scale and insurance policies. STD testing is available to every resident regardless of their age, gender, or race.
CampusTown Urgent Care has professional, compassionate, and experienced caregivers providing confidential STD services and an extensive emergency room for patients recovering from non-serious injuries and illnesses. The clinic is open seven days a week, thus you may access services at your convenience.
631 E Green St, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
In 2013 state lawmakers passed a bill that seemed to call for changes in sex education. Public schools must now include medically accurate and comprehensive information on STDs and contraceptives, if they currently have or decide to offer sex education classes. Abstinence will still be encouraged, but students will also learn how to protect themselves if they are sexually active.
The new law does not require school districts to provide students with sex education, though all must include medically accurate information on HIV/AIDS.
While “abstinence only” material is no longer an approved part of the curriculum, conservative groups aren’t that worried. Most state that since their material also covers the use of contraceptives their abstinence based classes fall well within the new guidelines. Even though this may be true, it is leaving a large percentage of students ill-equipped to protect themselves from STDs.
Students are often taught that condoms and other types of contraceptives are ineffective at preventing pregnancies and STDs. This has led to an estimated 60 percent of graduating high school seniors to believe that there isn’t a reason to use protect during intercourse. This misconception is being blamed for the city’s high teen pregnancy and STD rates.
Unfortunately the majority of teens are also not learning about the importance of regular STD testing. Regular Herpes testing in Champaign could prevent the spread of the contagious virus, especially among teens. Thanks to federal law the importance of regular HIV testing in Champaign is briefly discussed, and is being credited with the county’s lower infection rates.
The city’s high STD rates are caused by several demographic factors. It is home to the University of Illinois, and this means that a large percentage of the population is 22 years of age or younger. Statistically adults under the age of 25 have a greater risk of contracting a sexually transmitted disease.
This is due to several reasons. A lack of comprehensive sex education in the city, and across the nation is leaving incoming college students ill-equipped to protect themselves from STDs. Some are not aware of how important condoms are, while others mistakenly believe that prophylactics do not offer adequate protection. Not only is this putting them at risk, but everyone they come in contact with.
The lack of STI clinics is also being cited as a reason for the steady increase in the number of sexually transmitted infections reported each year. The strong conservative beliefs that are prevalent in the area has been successful at limiting the number of STD testing facilities in the city, and recent budget cuts has reduced it even further. With many community health centers being forced to close due to lack of funding, residents are finding it even harder to get tested for STDs on a regular basis.
Before heading over to one of the hip downtown bars to celebrate a Fighting Illini win when was the last time you were tested? If it’s your first time, there’s nothing to be afraid of and if you previously had a bad experience it doesn’t have to happen again. STI clinics will protect your privacy, even when it comes to getting your testing results. It is also affordable, and more dependable than mobile testing.
Each page below contains a detailed report of the local area, location STD statistics and clinic reviews of some the top STD testing locations. The content is curated by our very own editors and medical experts.
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