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The Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio area in Summit County has seen increases in reported STD cases. In Summit County, numbers of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases are on the rise. The highest number of cases of these STDs are found in zyoung people age 20 to 34.
The most commonly reported STD in the county is Chlamydia, which increased from 2,691 to 3,446 cases per 100,000 people from 2014 to 2018. Gonorrhea cases have risen from 953 to 1119, and syphilis has increased from 28 to 81 per 100,000.
HIV cases have remained generally steady, with slight increases and declines in specific groups. For example, new HIV diagnoses rose from 2 to 4 cases per 100,000 people age 30-34, but rose slightly and declined among males and females in general.
Health officials in the Cuyahoga Falls area recommend testing for anyone who believes that he or she has been exposed to a STD or HIV, or who shows signs of the disease.
Public STD and HIV testing clinics are available in the Cuyahoga Falls area. Some clinics offer free testing or reduced fees based on income. The Summit County Public Health clinic accepts appointments or walk-ins for STD and HIV testing and offers a sliding scale fee to qualified patients.
CANAPI offers free HIV tests by appointment during regular office hours Monday through Thursday and walk-in testing every Thursday evening. With walk-ins or free STD testing, one con is longer wait times, so it’s best to arrive at the clinic as early as possible.
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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Summa Health is a patient-centered clinic that provides integrated health care services to patients living with HIV/AIDS. The facility serves PLWHA with specialized care through its multidisciplinary team, which comprises of social workers, physicians, and pharmacists. PLWHA can access the latest treatment treatments and confidential HIV services in a safe and supportive environment.
Equitas Health Akron is a non-profit community health care center established in 1984 to provide HIV support and prevention services to PLWHA through its diverse network of qualified health specialists. It utilizes community outreach programs to reach the underserved HIV community members and provide them with medical services.
Walgreens Healthcare Clinic is a licensed health care facility that provides quality health care services to the community. Medical services offered include diabetes and blood pressure management, vaccinations, skin conditions, and minor injuries. Its board-certified doctors offer efficient STD/HIV screening and treatment services.
Akron Health Center of Akron, OH, provides residents of Cuyahoga Falls with comprehensive sexual health and family planning services. The Planned Parenthood facility has a team of dedicated health care professionals licensed to offer confidential STD screening and treatment, abortion, and birth control as well as contraception and pregnancy care.
Summit County Public Health Department is dedicated to the wellness and health of the community members living in Cuyahoga Falls city. The health department has put in place several STD/HIV clinics to provide confidential STD services to reduce the spread of the infections. It also has implemented education and prevention programs that promote safer sex behaviors among the county residents.
Akron Urgent Care Centers provides quality health care services through its 11 regional hospitals. Its medical services range from preventative, surgical, and primary care to specialty services. The health facility also provides trauma and emergency care for acute injuries and illnesses. Its state-of-the-art lab is fully-equipped to handle on-site diagnostic blood work, including STD/HIV screenings.
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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: AIDS Service Organization. HIV testing open to the general public. For housing assistance must be low income, HIV positive, and able to live independently. Late night testing available Tuesdays from 5pm-7pm
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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: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. HIV testing open to the general public. Confidential HIV Testing: A picture I.D. required for clients needing a copy of test results. STD Testing and Treatment provided free of charge to patients under the age of 18
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Description: AIDS Service Organization. Must be low income and HIV positive for services; HIV testing is free to all adults. Testing times Wednesday 10am-4pm, Walk in all other days 9am-5pm
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Description: Social Service Organization. Closed the 1st and 3rd Fridays and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Saturdays of each month. 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: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Walk-in STD clinics held the 3rd Monday of every month from 9am-11am and the 1st Tuesday of every month from 4pm-7pm on the 2nd floor
Ohioans are at risk more today than ever for contracting an STD. Ohio’s STD rates, particularly of chlamydia and gonorrhea, have been climbing steadily for a half-decade. They recently hit a new high.
The statistics for gonorrhea are by some considered to be startling. Ohio has the 12th highest instance of the disease among the 50 states.
There were 16,564 cases as an annual rate. That is a rate of 142.9 per 100,000 residents. The national average was 123.9, nearly 20 cases lower.
The Ohio Department of Health’s statistics show the STD problem has gotten worse in 2016. The agency’s quarterly report on gonorrhea shows that from January through June 2016 there were about 2,000 more cases of the disease than the same time frame in 2015 and 2014.
Chlamydia is experiencing a similar surge. The disease jumped to 30,077 cases from January to June in 2016, versus 27,171 in 2015 and 26,646 in 2014.
Summit County Public Health’s HIV Prevention Program serves a 6-county region. This includes Summit, Portage, Trumbull, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties.
Ohio’s HIV Planning model was instituted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and was updated in 2012. Federal funds for HIV prevention programs are distributed through the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).
The funds go to local regions which identify their local HIV/AIDS high-risk populations and recommend programming to reach those populations using High Impact HIV Prevention methods. Summit County Public Health is funded to provide Partner Services and Linkage to Care through case management and support services.
These are for clients in the 6-county HIV/STD Prevention Region 3. The HIV/STD Prevention Program Supervisor and HIV Prevention Program Coordinator are responsible for overall coordination of the HIV/STD prevention program.
HIV remains a public health issue in this community. Summit County Public Health plans to continue to maintain a leadership position in addressing this issue.
Uninsured persons may benefit from the clinic's Financial Assistance Program, which provides free medical care and discounts upon proof of income. Most insurance plans are accepted for insured clients, and no one is denied HIV services because of their ethnic background, age, or citizenship.
The HIV clinic’s specialists are available 24 hours; therefore, you may receive HIV services conveniently. It also has a Smoking Cessation Program that provides information on the dangers of smoking, and the facility provides childbirth and parenting classes to HIV pregnant women.
75 Arch St #14, Akron, OH 44304, USA
No patient is denied HIV services based on their sex, citizenship, or socioeconomic status, and insured and uninsured persons may qualify for free STD services.
Equitas Health Akron has skilled physicians trained to deliver free and confidential HIV services in a compassionate and friendly setting. The facility also provides PrEP services to patients at risk of contracting the virus, and HIV positive young men may benefit from the Me4Me program that improves the health of males living with HIV infections.
1815 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313, USA
Walgreens Clinic offers STD screening and treatment services to its patients regardless of their race, income level, age, or color qualifications. Discounted price rates may be available to uninsured clients while insured persons may be eligible for medical services.
The clinic has language translation services for non-English native speakers. Prescriptions services are also available, and its on site lab is sufficiently equipped with modern STD facilities, which allow physicians to deliver accurate STD results. Moreover, the clinic offers flu shots and immunization services.
2645 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, USA
The health center accepts major insurance plans, hence self-pay individuals may receive for STD testing and treatment at a sliding fee scale. Additionally, the clinic provides medical services to all persons without prejudicial treatment based on color, age, gender, or income levels.
The clinic is a reliable provider of reproductive health care services. A health care provider may conveniently offer medical care online through video visits, and women may take advantage of the facility’s period tracker app to avoid unplanned pregnancies.
444 W Exchange St, Akron, OH 44307, USA
The county health department is affiliated with most insurance companies. Therefore, insured patients may be eligible for STD services, and indigent persons may receive financial assistance through government-funded programs. Moreover, the hospital prohibits discrimination against race, ethnic background, and gender.
The Public Health Department of Summit County offers comprehensive STD services and actively engages in social marketing to ensure young adults receive sexual information and access to condoms. Its Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Programs provide nutritional services to pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers with children below six years.
739 Graham Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, USA
The urgent care clinic works with most insurance providers. Therefore, insured patients may be eligible for STD services while uninsured clients may pay using cash, checks, and debit cards. Lastly, medical services are available to persons of all ages and backgrounds.
Akron Urgent Care Centers provides advanced mammography screening services. It also offers convenient working hours and shorter waiting times. Moreover, you may connect with their health care providers through their social media platforms.
145 West Ave, Tallmadge, OH 44278, USA
Education is a localized aspect of government. While there is a federal Department of Education, much education policy is dictated at the state and local level.
When discussing the issue of health education, there are aspects which relate to the Ohio Department of Education. These relate to the Ohio Department of Health.
Ohio has no health education standards. Health education is not a subject matter included in Ohio’s current standardized testing.
A recent effort led by the Buckeye Healthy School Alliance was launched to establish state health education standards. The proposed new standards are about skill development for youth and do not focus on specific content areas.
Health education content would remain under the authority of local school boards. This is because Ohio is a home rule state.
This means that local boards of education have power in terms of setting policy for their students. With hundreds of districts, it is hard to keep up with all the different policies and practices of each district.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend young people get instruction on 16 critical sex education topics – everything from abstinence, to sexually transmitted infections, to protection.
The CDC does not break down which grades should cover specific topics. A CDC spokesperson said it does recognize it is important to arm students with the skills and knowledge covered in the 16 recommended sex education topics. This should be in middle school – before the majority have ever had sex, so they are adequately prepared when they do become sexually active.
Demographics play a role in our understanding of STDs in your area. The largest number of STD cases is reported by those ages 15-24, according to data from the Ohio Department of Health.
The disease is impacting women more than men. The data for the state shows that more than 20 percent of the new cases are young women under the age of 21.
We see a report of teens in a health class in Ohio noting that peer pressure has a lot to do with risky behavior. Compared with older adults, sexually active people ages 15 to 24 are at higher risk of getting an STD.
The Center for Disease Control notes increases in senior citizen population STDs. Factors for this could be that seniors live longer and have access to Viagra and similar pills.
Since 2007, incidence of syphilis among seniors is up by 52 percent. Since pregnancy is not an issue, seniors could feel that unprotected sex is an option.
Seniors have not received an education in how unprotected sex can lead to STDs. Retirement communities are areas where STD rates are rising. Age tends to make people more rather than less susceptible to disease.
As you get older, your immune system tends to weaken. You can be more prone to infection. This can be a concern also if a senior has an STD, is fighting it off, and could become more vulnerable to another infection. Seniors need education on STDs. They need the same information young people get.
Summit County works with a local HIV Planning Group, the Northeast Ohio Regional Advisory Group (NEORAG), to develop a high impact HIV Prevention Plan. It identified four target populations for HIV prevention efforts:
Men who have sex with men (MSM)
African-American men who have sex with men (AA-MSM)
Intravenous drug users (IDU)
High risk youth
STI testing resources are available to you in your area. The Kent Health Center/Planned Parenthood is an option as it is about 8 miles away, provided transportation is not a problem for you.
These facilities have a staff that is used to working with someone in your situation. They offer STD testing, diagnosis, and treatment. This includes herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and genital warts. These can all be scary but treated.
You can also get condoms and vaccines through Planned Parenthood/North Columbus Health Center. Remember that you can get tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia using a urine sample. If this test shows an infection, you can get treatment. You can also get treatment for your partner.
If you are 19 to 26 and have no health insurance, you can get help. This can also cover the HPV Gardasil vaccine. Remember that Planned Parenthood addresses issues related to reproductive and sexual health.
They will help provide you with medically accurate information. They work with people of all ages, including teens, on how to lead a healthy life. They will be honest and kind when working with you.
This health center supports and welcomes clients regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or biological sex, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex clients. All services are provided in a respectful and professional manner.
Private services can also help. This includes Plush Care. With this service you place an order online. Then you go to a lab in your area and get results. If you need treatment you can talk to a doctor provided by the service.
CANAPI is located in Akron and near your location. It offers HIV testing and is an AIDS service organization.
Summit County Public Health Morley Health Center is another option. Clinic offerings include the following and are open to the public.
Free HIV Testing
Conventional HIV Blood Testing
Rapid HIV Blood Testing
Chlamydia Testing
Syphilis Testing
Gonorrhea Testing
Herpes Testing
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio Akron Health Center is another option. It offers the following services and will not turn you away if you are unable to pay.
Free HIV Testing
Rapid HIV Blood Testing
Rapid HIV Oral Testing
Chlamydia Testing
Syphilis Testing
Gonorrhea Testing
Herpes Testing
HPV Vaccine
Violets Cupboard is another option and located in Akron. It offers HIV testing and is an AIDS service organization.
There are several options for you to get information about testing. You could go to a counsellor or nurse at an area high school, a hospital, an urgent care center, a private service, or a Planned Parenthood location.
These are all resources that you could use. They can help you with testing, education, and overall good sexual health. Remember to put your health first.
You may not feel anything with some STI diseases that infect you as with chlamydia. The symptoms do not occur right after you get infected.
You could get information about STDs, testing, and treatment if you go to a hospital such as Western Reserve Hospital. You could also go to a nurse or counsellor at a school such as Cuyahoga Falls High School. Here are links to these resources.
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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