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Preferred Location: 12210 Plum Orchard Dr, Ste 215 Silver Spring,MD 20904 Silver Spring Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 12210 Plum Orchard Dr, Ste 215 Silver Spring,MD 20904 Silver Spring Change Location
The number of individuals living with HIV in Fairland, Montgomery County, was 3,908 at a prevalence rate of 462 per 100,000 individuals in 2017.
There were 4,029 Chlamydia cases in 2017 which was 17.5 percent higher compared to the previous year. Two-thirds of these cases were women.
As for Gonorrhea, there were 726 cases in 2017, and 70 percent were men. There was a 29 percent increase in infections compared to the previous year.
There were fewer cases of Syphilis than the other STDs. Only 50 cases of primary Syphilis and secondary Syphilis were reported in 2017. However, this made it a 50 percent increase from 2016.
The Maryland Health Department has come up with the Center for Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention (CSTIP) to help eradicate the spread of STDs. The mission of this center is to help improve both sexual and reproductive health in both males and females. Montgomery County has also started an initiative of giving free condoms to high school students to reduce the spread of STDs.
There are several medical facilities in Fairland where you may access STD testing. Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington DC(Gaithersburg Center), the Department of Health and Human Services, and Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services are options you may consider.
Although free STD testing may not be available in all medical facilities. find some that offer the services. However, you may have to wait over a period of time, perhaps 1 to 2 weeks before receiving some STD results. Some facilities may also have stringent eligibility requirements.
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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The DC Health and Wellness Center is staffed with professional physicians, nurses, and health professionals who ensure clients seeking medical care have a pleasant experience during their visit.
The medical team provides rapid HIV tests, and results are delivered within minutes, and you can access your STD results in a week. Plus, Hepatitis A and B vaccines are offered onsite.
Founded in 1985, Us Helping Us, People Into Living Inc. is a nonprofit corporation providing person-centered health services for PLWHA. Over the years, it has been working to ensure health equity for marginalized and underserved communities in the greater Washington, DC, area.
Its intervention and training team uses educational training and behavioral and biomedical approaches to prevent the spread of HIV/STI infections among the population.
AHF Wellness Center - Washington DC offers low-cost testing and treatment for STDs such as Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and HIV exposure. The testing process used in this facility is accurate, fast, confidential, and friendly, and your results are delivered within three to seven days.
Dennis Avenue Health Center is part of the Montgomery Department of Health and Human Services and is committed to eradicating infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, and STDs. It offers free, anonymous, and confidential HIV as well as pre and post-test counseling services. STI testing results are available two weeks after screening.
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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: 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.
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Description: Walk-ins are welcome. 3rd Sat. of the month: 9am-2pm
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. STD testing (call for appointment) offered to Montgomery County residents only. HIV testing (call for testing hours) is offered to County residents and non-residents alike. Must bring an ID. A $60 fee will be collected for STI screening visits. The fee will include any treatment(s) associated with the visit. Medicaid insurance plans require an insurance card and picture ID.
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Description: Closed for lunch every day from 12pm-1pm. Open until 6:30pm most Thursdays. Please call for details
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Description: Hospital. Ryan White Program Income Eligibility Standards. Rapid Start PrEP.
Insured patients are welcome since the facility accepts various insurance plans, and uninsured or underinsured clients benefit from the clinic's sliding fee scale. You may be required to carry your photo ID during your visit. Also, the DC Department of Health tests and treats anyone 12 years and older without their parental permission.
The DC Health and Wellness center has a teenage initiative that aims to encourage sex-positive, honest, and judgment-free conversations among youths and trusted adults.
Free condoms are also available at this center, and persons at risk of contracting HIV are linked to PrEP programs. Additionally, a parking space is offered at this facility.
PEOPLES BUILDING, 77 P St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
The clinic is compassionate and welcoming, serving all public members regardless of their sexual orientation or identity.
Us Helping Us, People Into Living has created a Pillow Talk program where members of the public can come together and engage in intimate conversations, focusing on HIV prevention and medication adherence and topics.
Through its non-medical case management program, the organization empowers PLWHA to access medication through ADAP and utilize social services such as emergency financial assistance and hygiene vouchers.
3636 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010, USA
HIV/STI testing is free of charge to patients of all walks of life; therefore, no insurance or payment is required.
Equipped with an on-site pharmacy, clients visiting the AHF Wellness Center - Washington DC are assured of low-cost medication. You can request free condoms and a mobile testing unit. Besides STD testing and treatment, clients can also receive information about STDs and safer sex.
1647 Benning Rd NE Suite 300, Washington, DC 20002, USA
To access STD testing and treatment services, you must be a Montgomery County resident, but confidential rapid HIV testing is offered to everyone at no cost. A fee is applicable on STI services, but patients under age 21 can receive the services free of charge. The clinic accepts Maryland Medicaid insurance plans. Also, you will be required to bring your picture ID and proof of your Montgomery County residence, such as a driver's license, passport, or Maryland ID.
Dennis Avenue Health Center has implemented a teen program where adolescents can access various services such as pregnancy prevention, STI/HIV testing, and behavioral health substance abuse screening and referral programs.PLWHA may also access dental services at this health center.
2000 Dennis Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20902, USA
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