Preferred Location: 280 Dobbs Ferry Rd White Plains,NY 10607 Hartsdale Change location
Preferred Location: 280 Dobbs Ferry Rd White Plains,NY 10607 Hartsdale Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 280 Dobbs Ferry Rd White Plains,NY 10607 Hartsdale Change Location
The town of Greenburgh is situated about an hour’s drive north of New York City, New York. A quiet respite from the hustle and bustle of NYC, Greenburgh holds six villages: Tarrytown (where Kykuit museum is), Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Elmsford, and Irvington. It’s a part of Westchester County and as such it shares in their reporting rates of sexually transmitted diseases.
The prevalence of AIDS in Westchester County for 2014 was a reported 6.1 per 100,000 people.
In 2015, it was believed that 403 of every 100K people in Westchester were living with HIV.
The Greenburgh area reported a rate of 338.6 per 100,000 for new cases of chlamydia in the year 2014. That same year, gonorrhea had a rate of 48.4 new outbreaks per 100K. Primary and secondary syphilis reached a new high rate for the area of 7.4 per 100,000 people. Most bacterial infections are preventable, health officials in Westchester County stress the importance of better sex education and promote the use of condoms and other barrier methods. All sexually active people should get tested at least once a year. Even if you don’t have any symptoms.
Looking to get tested in Greenburgh? Here are some affordable options near you. Planned Parenthood has a clinic at the White Plains Health Center on Tarrytown Road. They offer screening and treatment for the following STIs: gonorrhea, herpes, HIV (testing only), genital warts, chlamydia, bacterial vaginosis (BV), syphilis, and trichomoniasis. For free STD testing, you can make the trek up to Poughkeepsie on June 27th for National HIV testing day. Hudson Valley Community Services (HVCS) will be at the Walgreens there from 10 am to 6 pm.
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Greenburgh clinics with our easy-to-read chart.
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 Hudson Valley Community Services Incorporated was founded in 1983 with the help of a small group of volunteers. At this time, it served as a place to go to for help during the AIDS crisis. This agency helps LGBT community members who were also HIV positive that otherwise at the time didn’t want to help them because they might have done drugs, were in prison, homeless, or immigrants. Through over time, they have expanded their services like food stamp access assistance, syringe exchange, housing support, food pantries, and much more than primary focus remains the same and that is to help those living with HIV/AIDS.
Open Door Family Medical Centers is a health care resource for those living in Ossining and around Ossining. Open Door has been around for more 45 years. They started in the basement of the First Baptist Church in 1972. This network of centers provides healthcare for individuals and families but they also focus on providing services that help promote wellness, provide nutrition information, reduce stress, and promote physical activity. Each year their centers have helped more than 56,000 people.
Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center Network is a healthcare home that helps several individuals and families lowed in Westchester County and the Bronx. This network has been providing services to members of the community for more than 40 years now. MVNHC Network has three health centers on in Greenburgh, one in Mount Vernon, and one in Yonkers. MVNHC Network has been awarded the national committee for quality assurance and the HRSA Certificate of Achievement.
Phelps Medical Associates is a medical group of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center which is is located in Sleepy Hollow, NY. All patients of Phelps Medical Associates can receive primary and specialty care and can take advantage of a large group of resources and support the largest healthcare system in New York offers. At Phelps Medical Associates patients have access to board-certified physicians, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and other compassionate health professionals. PMA is dedicated to improving the quality of life of all patients.
The New Rochelle Center is operated by the Planned Parenthood of Hudson Peconic, Inc. Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic operates 10 health care centers throughout New York. The locations of these facilities include Suffolk, Westchester, and Rockland counties. PPHP has been providing reproductive and sexual health care for the last 86 years. On a yearly basis, they see more than 30,000 patients. Their patient health call line answers more than 35,000 calls a year. This provides patients an easy way to learn more about without the hassle of visiting one of their locations.
The Westchester County Department of Health provides community members with a place for individuals and families to get access to services to achieve better health. Their health workers promote the health of every resident living in Westchester County by providing prevention services, HIV counseling and testing, sexually transmitted disease testing, assistance with gaining access to health insurance, and a clinic for tuberculosis.
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Description: Hospital. Appointments for HIV testing preferred, walk-ins welcome. The HOPE program is funded through grants from the Department of Health and Human Services, New York State Department of Health (AIDS Institute) and Westchester County Department of Health. Care for individuals that are HIV positive and/or have Hepatitis C. Open until 7pm one Tuesday a month. Call for HIV testing schedule
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Statistics recently released by the CDC and Westchester County Health Department show that some STD rates are rising at an alarming rate. The data also ranks the affluent area among the top 5 counties for its high number of sexually transmitted diseases reported each year. What is most surprising to some local officials is the fact that the STD rates have been steadily rising for the past twenty years, and this includes all types of infectious Syphilis and HIV.
Chlamydia rates are not only rising in women, but also in men. This is also surprising to health officials since the nationwide these percentages are decreasing in males. Gonorrhea infections are also up in men, along with the number of new cases of HIV and Syphilis reported in males annually. Women ages 20 to 24 are at an increased risk for contracting Chlamydia, while the rates are dropping slightly for females 15 to 19 years old.
Older men are also at an increased risk for contracting a sexually transmitted disease, especially Syphilis and HIV. Males ages 20 to 24 are testing positive more often for Gonorrhea, while Chlamydia is affecting more men in their teens. The release of these statistics only shows that residents are not taking their sexual health seriously.
Some of the other statistics that highlight the growing problem in the area and the importance of regular STD testing include,
HVCS HIV, STD, and Hepatitis C testing services focus on those who are considered high risk. However, if you don’t think you are considered high risk, their staff can still assist you with getting tested. Testing is free and confidential. Results are usually ready within 20 minutes.
Hudson Valley Community Services provides services and programs that help promote a better quality of life for all those living in and around Hawthorne, NY. Visitors will have access to case management, food and nutrition support, counseling, education about prevention, and much more. This organization helps those facing difficult health issues find clarity and get the care they need.
40 Saw Mill River Rd, Hawthorne, NY 10532, USA
As a Federally Qualified Health Center will see anyone with no requirements to meet before they can be screened for sexually transmitted diseases.
Open Door Family Medical Centers does everything they can to help those who are facing health problems. They provide high-quality primary medical care in addition to specialties like sexual health and HIV services, ultrasounds, podiatry, women’s health, and vision care. This system of centers believes by treating an individual they can help the entire community live healthier and efficient lives.
165 Main St, Ossining, NY 10562, USA
You will need to register as a patient of the health center before you can be seen by any of their providers to get sexually transmitted disease testing complete. They offer the HIV OraQuick test so these results should be ready within 20 minutes. Please bring a photo ID, proof of address, and proof of income to your first visit.
The Greenburgh Health Center provides offers quality care by qualified and trained physicians and specialists to treat not only the disease but the entire person. This health center not only provides HIV and STD testing and treatment, but also internal medicine, pediatrics, adolescent medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, social work, transportation, a patient advocacy program, and much more. This facility is located next to St. Francis and St. Martha’s Church.
295 Knollwood Rd, White Plains, NY 10607, USA
Phelps Medical Associates doesn’t have any qualifications you need to meet before you can be tested for a wide variety of sexually transmitted diseases.
Phelps Medical Associates and all their employees have high standards of safety and quality care so patients can be ensured that they will receive proper care. Phelps Medical Associates is in the process of changing its name to Northwell Health Physician Partners. No matter the name, all patients will receive the same care in an updated refreshing facility.
362 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591, USA
The New Rochelle Center doesn’t have any qualifications for people wishing to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. They welcome everyone from all walks of life. If you wish to be tested for STDs, you can do this by making an appointment or walking in during their business hours. Most results are ready within 45 minutes and often they take a shorter amount of time.
Patients who are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease or HIV at the New Rochelle Center can get counseling once they have been diagnosed. These specialty-trained staff will be sensitive to needs and concerns. Patients can expect short wait times and a waiting area that is clean and organized. This health center is a place to discuss any sexual health manners in a professional and trustworthy environment.
247 North Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801, USA
The Westchester County Department of Health does not have any qualifications in place at their White Plains District Office for members of the community to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases along with HIV. At this center, they offer both rapid HIV testing and conventional HIV testing. Depending on the one you choose, the result time will vary.
The White Plains District Office of the Westchester County Department of Health is dedicated to protecting the health and improving the health of all its residents. This facility is smaller than most sexually transmitted disease testing places, so parking may be limited. This facility is close to the Westchester County Youth Bureau.
134 Court St, White Plains, NY 10601, USA
Even though STD rates are rising the state still does not require its public school districts to provide sex education classes for its students. While health education is required, and this includes information on HIV/AIDS, the majority of students graduate from high school without being taught the dangers and responsibilities that can with being sexually active.
Since there are not any mandates in place that require public school districts to provide comprehensive and medically accurate information on STDs many students are not aware that sexually transmitted diseases can be spread through a variety of methods. Abstinence based classes are commonly offered and often contain misinformation that could have an adverse effect on a student’s sexual health.
Many schools do not cover the importance of always using protection if students choose to be sexually active, even though simply wearing a condom can prevent unplanned pregnancies and significantly reduce the risk for contracting a STD. Some public school districts do not even provide abstinence based classes, and while refraining from sex will not prevent the spread of STDs, a little information is better than simply ignoring the fact that the number of venereal diseases reported each year is rising.
This also means that many residents do not understand how important regular HIV testing in Greenburgh is or that it is the only way to positively detect this infectious disease. The same is true regarding regular Herpes testing in Greenburgh, and this simple procedure could be the first step in stopping the spread of the virus through area high schools.
There are several reasons why this affluent town is seeing a rise in its STD rates. The fact that many residents simply believe that a sexually transmitted disease could never happen to them is causing a large majority of the population to view regular STD testing as unnecessary. The city also only has a few community health centers, and most residents do not want to run the risk of being seen by their friends and family standing in line at a STI clinic.
A recent budget cut to the state’s health care system is making it difficult for some lower income residents to afford the testing fees, now that the procedure is no longer covered under Medicaid. The recent shortage in funding has also limited the number of hours the remaining clinics can afford to stay open, and this has resulted in long lines and crowded waiting rooms.
The main contributing factor to the city’s high STD rates is the lack of information available for teens and adults. While the area’s public schools do cover the dangers of HIV/AIDS, there are limited discussions regarding the other sexually transmitted diseases. Many students graduate from high school and do not understanding how STDs are spread, nor do they realize how important getting tested regular is for their continued good health. Until these and other issues are resolved the small city can expect to see its STD rates continue to rise.
Before your take a tour of Lyndhurst or drive across the famous Tappan Zee, it is important to take a few minutes to think about your sexual health. The number of STDs reported each year in the city is rising, and this means that regular testing should be a part of your health care routine. It is understandable if you don’t want to wait in the long lines at the clinics, and now you can easily schedule confidential STD testing with one simple phone call. This way you only have to spend a few minutes at a local lab, which means you’ll still have plenty of time to hit a few balls at the Scarsdale Golf Club.
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