Preferred Location: 861 Ne 8th St Homestead,FL 33030 Homestead Change location
Preferred Location: 861 Ne 8th St Homestead,FL 33030 Homestead Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 861 Ne 8th St Homestead,FL 33030 Homestead Change Location
Florida City, FL, is a Miami suburb experiencing an STD crisis with the rest of the Miami-Dade metro area. The coastal community has seen an increase in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis diagnoses.
In 2015, Miami-Dade County recorded 11,863 chlamydia cases. Four years later, in 2020, the area listed 12,426 new infections.
Also, in 2015, the metro had 2,600 gonorrhea diagnoses. In 2020, the number of gonorrhea infections more than doubled to 5,135.
There are different stages of syphilis testing: early, infectious, and congenital. In 2016, the county listed 2,410 total syphilis cases, and in 2020, it had 3,115.
It reported 1,313 early syphilis diagnoses in 2016. By 2020, the area had 2,152 new early infections.
The county recorded 493 infectious syphilis cases in 2015, and in 2020, it listed 628.
Congenital syphilis transfers between mother and newborn. The metro reported only 8 infections in 2015, and in 2020, the number jumped to 23.
Metro area county health officials are asking all sexually active people in the vicinity to seek out regular STD testing to help stop the spread.
Many options are available for STD testing in Florida City, FL. These locations often provide treatment and follow-up care for patients.
Care Resource Community Health Centers Miami Beach Primary Care Center on Michigan Ave. in Miami Beach has testing options.
Another choice is Community Health of South Florida Incorporated South Dade Health Center on SW 212th St. in Homestead.
Several sites offer free STD testing. Before scheduling an appointment, find out how long it takes to get back results. It may take longer with fewer resources. Also, consider the privacy of the facility. A standard clinic might shield your privacy more.
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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AHF Healthcare Center is a non-profit HIV care organization that has served people affected by HIV for more than 30 years. Its medical team provides confidential HIV testing and up-to-date treatment services. It utilizes the rapid HIV test, nucleic acid test (NAT), or the combination test for diagnostics.
Care 4 U Community Health Center is a non-profit healthcare organization established in 2013. Its founders' vision was to meet the medical and social needs of people affected by HIV/AIDS. Over the years, its staff expanded the service portfolio to include confidential HIV/STD testing and treatment.
Alive and Well Community Partners is a community-based organization that discharges quality and affordable care. Its medical team provides confidential HIV/STD testing and treatment services. Clinicians can process HIV test results within minutes, while STD results may be available in two weeks.
District Center is a public health clinic under the Florida Health Department. Its medical team protects, promotes, and improves the health and well-being of Florida's residents through disease prevention and intervention. That could involve confidential HIV/STD testing and treatment.
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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: Proof of identification, address and income for you and your family for sliding fee classification if uninsured. If insured, please bring your insurance card.
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Description: Community Based Organization. Financial evaluation will determine what amount you have to pay. To assist you in qualifying for health benefit programs, please bring the following information: Photo ID; Proof that you live in Miami-Dade County; Proof of income and family size.
Any resident of Florida City may access free HIV testing and medication. Treatment can be present for those newly diagnosed or persons needing reconnection to HIV care. It's advisable to take a valid photo ID and insurance documentation (if applicable) during clinic visits.
Clinicians usually discharge comprehensive HIV care personalized according to clients' needs. Case management services include one-on-one guidance, immediate appointment scheduling, and transport assistance. Medical services are available on an appointment basis.
2826 NE 8th St b 13homestead, Homestead, FL 33033, USA
Anyone may qualify for free HIV testing, low-cost STI screening, or affordable treatment services. You can cover the cost of services via self-pay options or insurance. Moreover, you may qualify for discounted prices via a sliding fee scale based on your household size and income.
You can access HIV/STD services in a clinical setting or through the clinic's mobile unit. Moreover, the medical team allows clients to visit as partners, friends, or couples. While you can schedule an appointment for your clinic visit, HIV services may be on a walk-in basis.
4690 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33127, USA
Anyone residing within Miami-Dade County can access little to no cost STD screening/treatment services. You may get healthcare services regardless of your insurance status and without discrimination.
You can schedule an appointment for clinic visits, with Saturday hours available. Furthermore, the medical team can serve you in English, Spanish, Russian, Hindi, and Creole. Moreover, it's possible to access care via telehealth under your doctor's instructions.
18425 NW 2nd Ave 5th 7, Miami, FL 33169, USA
Any resident or visitor of Miami-Dade County aged 13 years and older can access STD testing and treatment services regardless of ability to pay, immigration/citizenship status, religion, race, or sexual orientation. You may qualify for free or reduced-cost services subject to income eligibility.
The health department's online portal offers secure access to medical records. Furthermore, the healthcare team streamlines service delivery by working on an appointment basis. However, it could serve Floridians who walk in whenever appointment slots are minimal.
1350 NW 14th St, Miami, FL 33125, USA
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