Preferred Location: 1206 High Street Delano,CA 93215 Delano Change location
Preferred Location: 1206 High Street Delano,CA 93215 Delano Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1206 High Street Delano,CA 93215 Delano Change Location
The steadily rising population of Delano, CA has lead to an increase in HIV rates since 2000. In fact, an STD is transmitted in Kern County every hour, according to the California Department of Public Health. In 2017 Kern County had 152 reported cases of HIV, or 3 cases per week, and this number continues to rise as barrier contraceptives, such as condoms, become less prevalent.
To combat this, Kern County Public Health is currently undertaking public awareness campaigns and deploying mobile testing facilities throughout the county.
Reported cases of STDs in 2017 was the highest number since reporting began in 1990, and 54% of cases were among people under 25.
There are several public testing facilities within Delano to provide convenient services. The Delano Medical Centre located on Main Street, Delano, offers a wide range of STD testing and prioritises patient confidentiality. Phone appointments with a doctor are guaranteed should your results come back as positive.
The Delano Community Health Centre on Garces Highway, Delano, is one public centre that offers free HIV testing, as well as a range of STD testing (with an out-of-pocket cost) and vaccines. Insurance and Medi-Cal are both accepted.
Kern County Public Health Clinic located on Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield is another option that promotes confidentiality and has low-cost testing available if you do not have insurance. This clinic is located about a half an hours drive from Delano, so if you don’t have your own transport it may be difficult to access.
Although these facilities do not all currently offer free STD testing, it is worth enquiring with local centres as they may offer this service during certain times, such as STD Awareness month in April. Be aware, there might still be eligibility criteria for these free services, so not everyone may qualify.
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.
Order a home-test kit onlineThe test takes just 5 minutes and then mail in your sampleReceive your lab results in 2 to 5 daysFDA approved technologyEnjoy free shipping
United Health Centers of the San Joaquin was founded in 1971 by a group of community members committed to improving the health conditions of underserved rural families. The health center has experienced medical staff, proficient in multiple languages providing comprehensive health care services to the patients. Some of the medical services offered at the clinic include dental, behavioral health, and STD screening and treatment.
Clinica Sierra Vista - Delano Community Health Center serves the Delano community with primary, behavioral, and dental medical needs. The clinic offers comprehensive programs tailored to meet the health care needs of patients within Delano city and its environs. Besides offering dental and behavioral health services, it also provides women's health services and STD services.
Bakersfield Health Center is a reproductive health care facility that provides quality services to the residents of Delano. Among health care services available at the facility include pregnancy testing, abortion, pediatrics, cancer screening, and confidential STD services. The facility also ensures that individuals have the opportunity and freedom to access comprehensive family planning services.
Kern County Public Health Department’s mission is to safeguard and protect the health and well-being of the county residents. The public health department promotes healthy behaviors and prevention of diseases through community health education. It also has a communicable disease prevention and intervention program, which is manned by skilled physicians providing quality STD services.
Delano Urgent Care is a full-service regional teaching and community clinic serving 10 rural California towns. The clinic offers pleasant patient experience by providing comprehensive health care services. The urgent care facility comprises of a surgical unit, a sub-acute care, and an intensive care unit as well as a gynecology unit. It treats major and minor injuries and offers quality STD screening and treatment services
Priority Urgent Care is a walk-in clinic that provides medical services for non-life threatening illnesses in a caring and compassionate environment. It has experienced physicians who evaluate and treat both minor and complex cases in children, adults, geriatrics, and women. They are also qualified to handle bronchitis, asthma, ear infections, minor car accidents, and STD infections.
Call our Expert Care Advisors at
Hours
Accredited and Certified
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Description: Order online and receive a doctor's order to visit this lab to get tested in as little as 15 mins. Get your results privately within 1-2 business days and speak with a doctor over the phone if your test results come back positive. Doctors may prescribe treatment or refer you to a specialist if needed.
Result: 1-2 business days
15 min test
Book Online
Doctor Prescription (if needed)
Hours
Accredited and Certified
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
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.
Result: 1-2 business days 15 min test Book Online Doctor Prescription (if needed)
Hours
Accredited and Certified
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
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.
Result: 1-2 business days 15 min test Book Online Doctor Prescription (if needed)
Hours
Accredited and Certified
These location types are best for: Privacy and convenience
Description: Get Fast, Easy and Affordable testing at this location. Results come back within 2 business days and be in and out of the lab in less then 20 minutes.
Result: 1-2 business days 15 min test Book Online Doctor Prescription (if needed)
Show only locations where privacy and discretion is taken into importance.
Hours
Description: Closed for lunch 12:30pm-1:30pm. Walk-in clinic hours daily from 8am-8pm - STD testing available
Hours
Description: If available, you should also bring your Medi-Cal card, Medicare card or private insurance card. If uninsured, you will also need to bring a pay stub, an unemployment check stub, a recent tax return or a letter from your employer in order to prove your family income.
Description: Need to enroll as a patient.
Show only locations where you can easily book your test online.
Hours
Description: Need to enroll as a patient.
Description: Services for women. Need to enroll as patient.
Hours
Description: Need to enroll as a patient.
Show only locations where they offer the HIV RNA Early Detection Test for people who think they may have been recently exposed to the HIV virus
Hours
Hours
Description: Need to register as a patient.
Kern County has very high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The major areas of concern are HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea rates. Here are statistics about the county.
According to a recent report Kern County had 622.8 cases per 100,000 female population of chlamydia. STD rates in men, women, teenagers, and even newborns, are the highest they have ever been. STD rates in Kern are among the highest in the state and nation.
Kern Public Health reports that 1 in 4 sexually active teen girls has an STD. Some are saying that those infected include children as young as 10 who are carrying one or more untreated STDs from unprotected sex.
In 2015, Kern County became the second worst in the state for two of the four major sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia and congenital syphilis. They are ranked 3rd worst in the state for primary and secondary syphilis and 7th worst for the fourth major STD-gonorrhea.
You may be required to fill a medical form to receive STD services from the facility. Most private and public insurances are accepted, and a sliding fee scale based on family size and income may be offered to indigent persons.
The health center has an onsite lab that is sufficiently equipped to provide prompt STD results. Patients may also benefit from the free transportation services to and from the doctors’ appointments.
476 E Washington Ave, Earlimart, CA 93219, USA
The clinic provides medical services to both insured and uninsured patients, and no one is denied access to STD services regardless of their color, race, age, or gender.
The health facility is staffed with qualified medical professionals who provide confidential STD services. It also provides health care support services for the homeless and specialty care services for PLWHA. Moreover, it offers Health Insurance Assistance Programs for uninsured and underserved patients.
1508 Garces Hwy #1, Delano, CA 93215, USA
The Planned Parenthood facility has no age, income level, gender, or color qualifications when providing STD services. It accepts major insurance plans. Therefore, insured patients may be eligible for STD services, and aa sliding fee scale may be offered to uninsured clients.
The Planned Parenthood of Bakersfield Health Center offers efficient sexual health services to its residents. Interpretation services for non-native speakers are also available, and women may take advantage of annual exams available at the clinic's health and wellness program.
2633 16th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA
STD services are available to all persons regardless of their age, color, race, or ethnic background. The health department is a member of major insurance companies. Therefore, insured patients may be eligible for STD services while uninsured patients may benefit from state-funded programs.
Kern County Public Health Department promotes healthy eating habits and physical activities to prevent residents from chronic illness, including diabetes. It also provides pre and post-natal programs for pregnant women, patients may access free condoms at the health department.
455 Lexington St, Delano, CA 93215, USA
Insured clients may be eligible for STD services, and the clinic provides charity care programs for underserved and uninsured persons. Lastly, there is no discrimination against gender, color, race, or age when receiving medical services from the clinic.
The health care facility provides a wide range of medical services to its patients. It also has a Stroke Program that provides specialized care to eligible patients via telemedicine. Moreover, the facility provides family planning services and weight loss program
1201 Jefferson St, Delano, CA 93215, USA
The facility has no boundaries in offering STD services in spite of gender, income level, age or color. Additionally, you may be required to provide a photo ID, insurance card, a list of medications as well as credit cards or cash for uninsured individuals.
The urgent care clinic is open seven days a week providing convenient access for medical services. It also provides referral services to patients in need of specialized care and IV hydration services.
4821 Panama Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA
Comprehensive sex education is the law in California. This means that all public schools in California are required by law to teach comprehensive sex education and HIV prevention education at least once in middle school and once in high school.
Comprehensive sex education includes learning about anatomy and birth control. It also means students are taught about healthy relationships, decision-making, and more. This sex education should give students information to make healthy decisions about relationships and sexual and reproductive health. The sex education curriculum in school should include information about:
It is the right of a student to get this information in schools. A group called Teen Source asks students if they are actually getting comprehensive sex education at school. Teen Source provides students with a questionnaire online to fill out to say if they have not received sex education covering all of the above. Teen Source also gives students a chance to explain if they have received information that is not accurate.
A new bill signed into law will add more information into sexual education courses for middle school and high school students. Previously only HIV and AIDS prevention were required in school.
This new law will now include sexual health education. Students will be taught the information once in middle school and once in high school. Parents will have the option to opt their children out of the sexual education course.
Denise Smith, the Director of Disease Control at Kern County’s Department of Public Health, said the new requirements can help Kern County STD rates.
A look at demographics can help our understanding of STI rates in your city and region. According to a recent report on Kern County, the Chlamydia infection rate among teen females is 59 percent higher than the state.
Compared to older adults, adolescents are at higher risk for acquiring sexually transmitted diseases for a number of reasons, including limited access to preventive and regular health care and physiologically increased susceptibility to infection.
The demographic that is most likely to be infected and least likely to get tested is people 25 and younger. Some experts blame the rates of STDs in this demographic in part to the use of new hook up apps that lead to casual sex among people 25 and younger.
Concerning the jump in the state for STDs, officials are not sure of all the reasons. People are not using condoms regularly so this could lead to the higher STD rates. People are going without testing and treatment and unknowingly spreading STDs. This is another possible reason for the higher rates.
We also see reports that STD prevention systems have been weakened because local and state clinics have reduced capacity or closed in the last few years. This also contributes to higher STI rates.
There are STI testing resources available in your city and area. Delano Community Health Center could be an ideal place for you to get information, testing, and treatment if needed.
The Bakersfield Health Center/Planned Parenthood is another place that can help but it is 30 miles away from your city. If transportation is no problem you could go there for STI counselling, testing, treatment, and vaccines. Testing, diagnosis, and treatment is provided for chlamydia, gonorrhea, bacterial vaginosis, genital warts, herpes, syphilis, and trichomoniasis. Testing and diagnosis only are provided for HIV. Prevention services include condoms and hepatitis B vaccines.
STD Check and Plush Care are other options for testing in your area. Plush Care offers what they call safe and easy STD testing. You order your test, visit a local test center, then get results and treatment if needed. Doctors and pharmacies partner with this service.
We do not know the exact reason why people do not get tested but some in your area are offering STD tests to be ordered online and mailed to homes. You provide a sample, send it back to a lab, and get results within a few days. We do not know how reliable these services are. The hope is to get approval for these tests from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to sell similar tests in stores. These tests are not all cleared by the FDA to be sold online.
Health officials in California note how difficult it can be to get people to go to one of their STD clinics. The county then offered kits online to test for chlamydia and gonorrhea for women under the age of 25. This group should have annual screens for these two STIs as these women are considered at risk and primarily bearing the consequences of the STIs.
Planned Parenthood also launched an app in California. Through the app men and women can order chlamydia and gonorrhea tests.
Another way to get information about where to get tested is the Teen Source organization. Teen Source is a project of Essential Access Health. Project activities are supported by the federal Office of Population Affairs, Title X grant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) STD Prevention Programs, the California Wellness Foundation, and the American Civil Liberties Union. It operates an online service that can help you get information about STDs and where to get testing and treatment.
This online hub for teen friendly sexual and reproductive health information has material that is for teens and by teens. It features accurate and reliable information about STDs, birth control, healthy relationships, and teen rights to accessing sensitive services in California. The site also features youth-generated blogs and videos.
From the Teen Source page, you can get free condoms if you are 12 to 19 years old and live in California. You can pick up a condom near you or order condoms to be mailed to your home. If you have them mailed to your home, they come in a plain yellow envelope so no one knows the contents.
Whether you go to a counsellor or nurse at an area high school such as Delano High School, an online service, Planned Parenthood, or a clinic or hospital, you can find in your area information about STDs, testing, and treatment. While STD rates are high in your area, help is available in your city in the way of testing and treatment that is confidential, discreet, compassionate, and effective.
Consider how the staff at these facilities is trained to help someone like you, especially with the staff at Planned Parenthood/Bakersfield or any other facility reminding you to check your health, improve it, and keep yourself healthy by always using a condom.
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.
Your preferred location: 1206 High Street Delano,CA 93215 Delano Change Location
Show list
Accredited and Certified