Preferred Location: 450 Dundee Ave. Ste 106 Elgin,IL 60120 Elgin Change location
Preferred Location: 450 Dundee Ave. Ste 106 Elgin,IL 60120 Elgin Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 450 Dundee Ave. Ste 106 Elgin,IL 60120 Elgin Change Location
Elgin is a suburb of Chicago, but its STD rates are much lower. In 2016, Kane County’s HIV prevalence rate was 78.7 per 100K people, well under the Illinois rate of 332.3.
In 2017, 2,037 people were diagnosed with chlamydia, at a rate of 395.3 per 100K people, also under the Illinois rate of 588.6. The gonorrhea and (primary and secondary) syphilis rates were 90.8 and 3.7.
Health officials worry about the people out there who have not yet been tested. Most STIs are asymptomatic in the early stages, which could lead people to believe they are healthy. But if you are sexually active, the only way to know your STD status is to get tested regularly.
If left undetected and untreated, STDs can cause irreversible damage to your body, and you may pass them on to other people.
There are a few clinics in Elgin, and of course there are more options in Chicago and the other suburbs (and you may find free STD testing in Chicago). You can be tested for STIs at the Open Door Health Center of Illinois on Larkin Ave or Physicians Immediate Care on Bushwood Dr.
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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Renz Addiction Counseling Center (HIV Prevention Program) is taking steps to lower the number of STDs in their community. One step they are taking is to offer testing at the majority of their clinics. There are three in the county that do so, right now.
Testing is done by a qualified technicians and experienced counselors are also on hand. You should expect to wait up to a week before learning your STD status.
The Open Door Health Center of Illinois (Elgin Health Center) is taking steps to lower the number of STDs in their community. One step they are taking is to offer testing at the majority of their clinics. There are three in the county that do so, right now.
Testing is done by a qualified technicians and experienced counselors are also on hand. You should expect to wait up to a week before learning your STD status.
It is almost impossible to at least not be familiar with the name Planned Parenthood. They are leaders in research concerning sexual health care. Some may think they only perform one service but nothing is further from the truth.
You can easily get tested for sexually transmitted infections here. You also have the advantage of having a counselor to talk to when results are in.
The DuPage County Health Department (Central Public Health Center) is taking steps to lower the number of STDs in their community. One step they are taking is to offer testing at the majority of their clinics. There are three in the county that do so, right now.
Testing is done by a qualified technicians and experienced counselors are also on hand. You should expect to wait up to a week before learning your STD status.
The Access Community Health Network (Martin T Russo Family Health Center) is taking steps to lower the number of STDs in their community. One step they are taking is to offer testing at the majority of their clinics. There are three in the county that do so, right now.
Testing is done by a qualified technicians and experienced counselors are also on hand. You should expect to wait up to a week before learning your STD status.
The Abdallah Karam Internal Medicine is taking steps to lower the number of STDs in their community. One step they are taking is to offer testing at the majority of their clinics. There are three in the county that do so, right now.
Testing is done by a qualified technicians and experienced counselors are also on hand. You should expect to wait up to a week before learning your STD status.
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Since Elgin is only 35 miles from Chicago and lies in Cook and Kane counties it is not particularly surprising that the percentage of residents who test positive for a sexually transmitted disease is higher than other areas in the state. Each year positive diagnoses continues to climb, and statistics show that this has been an ongoing problem for several years.
In the last two decades residents who are positive for one or more sexually transmitted infection has risen dramatically, and this includes all ethnicities and age groups. Teens and young adults are no longer the only ones with a higher risk, adults in the 35-44 age bracket are also testing positive more often.
In Kane County alone the Chlamydia rate was reported at 303.7, and Gonorrhea was at 42.7 percent. HIV/AIDS is the most alarming with a rate of 120.0. These statistics do not include Cook County, which the city is also located in.
It is these and other statistics that have health officials concerned about the risk all residents are facing, and until they are able to convince everyone about the importance of being checked for all STDs on a regular basis the rate of infection will continue to rise. Some of the statistics residents in the city should be aware of includes,
Testing isn't free, but they do accept insurance and Medicaid. During your phone call the staff can help you apply for financial assistance if you need it and don't have any yet.
Anyone over 14 can come in. The fees are often on a sliding scale. If you need help paying, ask before you go in.
Renz Addiction Counseling Center (HIV Prevention Program) might be an urgent care clinic but they also handle STDs. They have a close partnership with an accredited lab so you won't have to wait long for results from your test.
Check the wait time online and go in at your convenience. They also have ample free parking, if you choose to drive.
1 American Way - Admin & Prevention, 2 American Way - Outpatient Services, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
Testing isn't free, but they do accept insurance and Medicaid. During your phone call the staff can help you apply for financial assistance if you need it and don't have any yet.
Anyone over 14 can come in. The fees are often on a sliding scale. If you need help paying, ask before you go in.
Check the wait time online and go in at your convenience. They also have ample free parking, if you choose to drive.
1665 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
If you call ahead you might be able to get in that day. You can also go online and look through their availability calendar and find a time that is best for you.
Anyone over 14 can get an appointment. without bringing their parents. Calling ahead can also get you enrolled in a plan that will help cover testing expenses.
You can everything from Pep and PrEP at Planned Parenthood. Free condoms are also available for men and women. After all these years, the organization is still at the forefront when it comes to protecting your sexual health.
3051 E New York St, Aurora, IL 60504, USA
Testing isn't free, but they do accept insurance and Medicaid. During your phone call the staff can help you apply for financial assistance if you need it and don't have any yet.
Anyone over 14 can come in. The fees are often on a sliding scale. If you need help paying, ask before you go in.
DuPage County Health Department (Central Public Health Center) might be an urgent care clinic but they also handle STDs. They have a close partnership with an accredited lab so you won't have to wait long for results from your test.
Check the wait time online and go in at your convenience. They also have ample free parking, if you choose to drive.
111 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187, USA
Testing isn't free, but they do accept insurance and Medicaid. During your phone call the staff can help you apply for financial assistance if you need it and don't have any yet.
Anyone over 14 can come in. The fees are often on a sliding scale. If you need help paying, ask before you go in.
Access Community Health Network (Martin T Russo Family Health Center) might be an urgent care clinic but they also handle STDs. They have a close partnership with an accredited lab so you won't have to wait long for results from your test.
Check the wait time online and go in at your convenience. They also have ample free parking, if you choose to drive.
245 S Gary Ave #200, Bloomingdale, IL 60108, USA
Testing isn't free, but they do accept insurance and Medicaid. During your phone call the staff can help you apply for financial assistance if you need it and don't have any yet.
Anyone over 14 can come in. The fees are often on a sliding scale. If you need help paying, ask before you go in.
Check the wait time online and go in at your convenience. They also have ample free parking, if you choose to drive.
657 E Golf Rd #306, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
In 2013 the state enacted a law which now requires all public school districts to include comprehensive and medically accurate information in its sexual education programs. This is good news for health professionals who have been concerned about the growing number of teens and adults that test positive for sexually transmitted viruses each year.
The new law doesn’t prohibit teaching students about the importance of abstinence, but it does give teens other options concerning birth control and the use of contraceptives. Even though some parents and law makers do not agree with this new approach to slowing down the spread of STDs, everyone does agree something needs to be done to protect students and other residents from the dangers of these diseases.
While schools are now required to teach students about the dangers associated with engaging in unprotected sex, it should be noted that there are still not any course guidelines that schools need to follow. Simply requiring that the information needs to be “medically accurate” does not mean that all districts will include everything students need to know.
For example, regular Herpes testing in Elgin is important if officials want to stop the spread of the virus in area schools, but not everyone will receive this important information. Regular HIV testing in Elgin is also important, especially since this is the only proven method of accurately detecting the virus.
Since the new sexual education program for middle and high school students has only been in effect for a couple of years it is still too soon to see if it is helping to lower the number of sexually transmitted infections in area residents.
Teens and young adults are still among those with the greatest risk and until everyone understands how these diseases are spread, along with how to protect themselves the number of residents 18 to 24 years old will continue to test positive more often than other demographic groups.
Along with a lack of education, there is also a shortage of neighborhood health centers. Recent cuts to health care have resulted in many clinics being forced to close their doors. Without a convenient health care that is also affordable, many residents simply cannot pay for or easily get to a facility that provides testing.
Religious and conservative values also play a key role in the city’s high STD rates, and can often make it difficult for teens and young adults to find the help and support that they need. The city’s close proximity to Chicago is also contributing to the growing health problem. It is not uncommon for residents to engage in risky behavior in the city, and bring a sexually transmitted infection back to this suburban community. This is also thought to be one of the reasons that Syphilis rates are rising again.
A day spent relaxing on the Fox River or visiting the zoo at Lords Park can make anyone forget about the dangers they face every day regarding their sexual health. Even those who are not sexually active are still at risk, and many do not even realize that they have a STD until they are tested. Being tested for all sexually transmitted diseases is important for everyone.
Reference
http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/std/chlcases05_09.htm
http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/std/gon05_09.htm
http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/std/psyph05_09.htm
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