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In College Station, there are reportedly 19.5 cases of HIV per 100,000 people. Rates for Chlamydia and Syphilis are high, as well, with 422 cases of Chlamydia per 100,000 people and 5.9 cases of Syphilis per 100,000 people.
Of course, many other people are likely infected as well, but have not been diagnosed.
College Station provides STD testing centers throughout the city in order to take care of its residents. Some even have free STD testing. You may have to wait with others though, and this means that everyone might know why you’re there.
You can find some private testing centers on Rock Prairie Road or Brentwood Drive. There’s also a center especially for students down TAMU. Student i.d’s will be required at the campus facility but your results will be kept confidential, regardless of your need to sign in.
Stop worrying about your health; let us help you find the right testing center for you. Then, enjoy everything College Station has to offer.
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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Hope Pregnancy Center obviously focuses on women that might be or are pregnant. However, they also understand that part of a woman's reproductive health depends on whether she has a STD or not.
They center has trained personnel, (clinicians) that will be with you for the test. It might be a urine or blood sample, and results are back withing a week.
The university knows that their students' health is important. This includes their sexual health. At the student health center they do test for some sexually transmitted infections. Your test will be sent to an outside lab, so it may take a few days for you to know if you need to consider treatment.
ABC Women & Children Clinic is a family health center and part of the community network - HealthPoint. They have locations throughout the county. The clinic has both medical and dental programs and are the primary care givers for many area families.
Part of be proactive healthwise is being screened for sexually transmitted diseases.
A.P Beutel Health Center is a nationally recognized leader in university health care. They believe that in order for students to excel academically, they most be in their best health.
Along with providing flu shots and other types of primary and preventative care, the clinic also screens students that ask for sexually transmitted diseases.
Brazos Valley Urgent Care wants to "be there" for their patients. They might be an urgent care clinic but they have also come up with a way that you can miss sitting in their waiting room. Another way they are helping their patients is to not charge many of the extra fees that commonly come when you visit a typical urgent care clinic.
Physicians will be waiting to see you when you come in. There is also a lab here so even results from STD tests are back sooner.
Bryan Community Health Center works with the university and the surrounding neighborhoods. They provide urgent care, along with other health programs. One of these is to have testing for sexually transmitted diseases.
Thanks to their lab, you only have to wait a few days before being contacted with your results.
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Start by getting an appointment. You only have to call. You can find out the fees and if your insurance is accepted.
Hope Pregnancy Center does test patients that ask for sexually transmitted diseases. They also encourage your partner to come in with you. It helps save time, especially if you are positive.
Some treatment is here, though not for all STDs. You will also want to make an appointment before showing up.
205 Brentwood Dr E, College Station, TX 77840, USA
There are signs at the clinic that will direct you to the testing room. You can stop in anytime testing is being offered. Most students will find that it is covered under their enrollment fees, if not you will be responsible for paying the cost
Student Health Services does have testing for some sexually transmitted diseases. You can find the clinic on campus and signs inside will direct to where STD testing is being held. Hours can vary, so it is best to check first before coming in.
A.P. Beutel Health Center, 311 Houston St Bldg. 520, College Station, TX 77843, USA
You'll want to take a minute and call the clinic first. Walk-ins aren't really welcome. Teens as young as 14 can come in for STD testing. They also have a financial assistance program.
ABC Women's Health Clinic is in the College Station Medical Center. They work to keep their fees low and do have financial assistance.
Appointments are appreciated, and necessary. If you are showing signs of a STD, they might recommend that you go to an urgent care center instead of coming here. They mainly diagnose these infections, they do not treat all of them.
1602 Rock Prairie Rd #300, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Some students may be covered by the university insurance plan. This takes care of the testing fees. You will need to bring your student i/d with you to the appointment. If there are any other charges, they will be discussed before your test.
This clinic is a part of the student health services. They are on Houston St., right by campus. You can come in for testing between classes. Most students also learn that the cost of their visit is already covered under the university's insurance program.
311 Houston St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Skip the wait - check in at the clinic online. You can reserve your place in line and get a message when it's time to come in.
Brazos County Urgent Care is becoming the place many residents go to when they need minor health care. Their lab can process your STD test in minutes, though some may take a day or two. Since the lab is part of the clinic, you won't be charged an extra fee.
2911 Texas Ave S STE 103, College Station, TX 77845, USA
You can find out about financial assistance with online or by calling. Both methods will also allow you to schedule your visit.
Bryan Community Health Center isn't too far away. It's only about a 10 minute or so drive away from the university. They are a part of a larger health network, which gives you more access to programs and care.
You do need to call first. This is also a good time to find out about their financial assistance.
3370 Texas Ave, Bryan, TX 77801, USA
The state of Texas does not require its public school districts to teach comprehensive sex education to its students, though medically accurate information regarding HIV/AIDS is included in the curriculum for older students. This is surprising given that the average age for residents is 20 to 26.
The younger demographical makeup is due to A&M University which is also the economic backbone of the city. Instead of trying to protect its residents, it seems city leaders are trying to ignore the fact that STDs pose a health risk to everyone.
Instead of trying to educate high school students and residents, the city is relying on outdated abstinence based sex education programs. Students are not taught about the dangers of engaging in unprotected intercourse, and with more teens being sexually active at a younger age this information is important for their continued good health.
Discussions about the use of contraceptives are also not included in the current programs. Students often graduate from high school not knowing how to protect themselves from STDs, and very few understand they need to be tested on a regular basis.
Regular Herpes testing in College Station could go a long way towards preventing the spread of the virus in area high schools. Regular HIV testing in College Station is also critical for continued good health, regardless of your sexual activity.
The demographical makeup of the city definitely plays a role in its STD rates. During the school year the population more than doubles as students return to class at A&M and the majority of them are under the age of 26. The college atmosphere often leads to risky behaviors that put everyone’s sexual health at risk.
Even though the college does have health and wellness programs in place that are designed to help education students about the dangers of engaging in unprotected sex, unfortunately the majority of those attending the university do not take advantage of the information offered. It is not uncommon for students to have never been tested for any of the STDs, unless they were certain that they had been infected. By this time though, chances are that they already unknowingly passed the disease onto others.
While Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are often passed through unprotected sex, health officials believe that there is another reason Syphilis incidents are on the rise. There has been a marked increase in the number of adults using illicit drugs, and the sharing of needles is becoming more common. Adding to the problem is the fact that many of the city’s adults do not even realize that they are putting their sexual health at risk.
The one thing all city officials agree on is that something needs to be done to protect the sexual health of all residents.
If you want to be proactive with your sexual health, take time to be tested. There are plenty of STI clinics and community health centers that residents that you can use, but there can be long lines and crowded waiting rooms. If you don’t want to spend the entire day at a clinic you can still take care of your sexual health, simply by making one phone call to schedule confidential STD testing. It only takes a few minutes, and chances are you can still make it to class on time.
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