Preferred Location: 9331 South Colorado Blvd #50 Highlands Ranch,CO 80126 Northridge Change location
Preferred Location: 9331 South Colorado Blvd #50 Highlands Ranch,CO 80126 Northridge Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 9331 South Colorado Blvd #50 Highlands Ranch,CO 80126 Northridge Change Location
Highlands Ranch is a suburb south of Denver and is part of Douglas county where the rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV are 169.2, 31.0, 0.9, and 71 for every 100,000 people. Between 2014 and 2017, the trend for rates of chlamydia has slightly increased where as the trend for rates of gonorrhea have sharply increased.
“If you simply count, there were thousands of cases of chlamydia in Denver metro and 100 or fewer in other regions of the state,” notes Dr. Daniel Shodell, the CDPHE’s deputy director for disease control and environment epidemiology.
Douglas county population health is managed by the Tri-County Health Department who seek to prevent and reduce the growing sexual disease infection especially among the younger at risk population. The programs range from distributing free condoms, pregnancy testing, and birth control to community education and outreach.
Within Highland Ranch there are options at the Urgent Care clinic on County Line Rd and another location on Ridgeline Boulevard. The closest nearby public testing health facility is in Englewood. There is also a Planned Parenthood clinic in Littleton on County Line Rd.
In nearby cities, there is an Urgent Care clinic in Littleton, an Urgent Care clinic in Lone Tree on Yosemite St, and a clinic on Park Meadows Dr.
Although some clinics may offer free std testing, other clinics might have limited financial support. Furthermore, clinic hours may vary and be inconvenient or may have long and inconsistent wait times.
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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Servicios De La Raza was founded in 1972 to provide comprehensive medical services to residents of Douglas County, CO, and surrounding areas. The facility offers behavioral health, psychosocial support, medical case management, and free STI/HIV testing services.
Dr. Kenneth S. Greenberg, DO is a non-profit organization that strives to offer comprehensive HIV/STI medical care and prevention services to residents of Douglas County, CO, and its environs. The facility has certified medical practitioners who provide HIV/STD screening, PrEP medication, immunizations, and preventive health services.
Planned Parenthood - Littleton Health Center delivers cost-effective reproductive care services to teenagers, men, and women in Douglas County, CO, and surrounding areas. It has adequate clinicians and modern medical equipment necessary for the provision of women’s health, LGBTQ care, birth control, STI/HIV screenings, and pregnancy testing services.
Tri-County Health Department was founded in 1948 to promote optimal health for the residents of Douglas County, CO, and its environs by offering low or no-cost medical services. The facility provides STI/HIV screening, counseling, immunizations, dental, and pediatric care.
AFC Urgent Care Centennial serves residents of Highlands Ranch, CO, with affordable healthcare services for their minor illnesses. The facility's medical practitioners offer travel immunizations, physical examinations, digital X-rays, blood tests, and STI testing and treatment services.
OnPoint Urgent Care delivers quality healthcare services to communities in Highlands Ranch, CO, and its environs. The facility is staffed by board-certified medical professionals and has state-of-the-art medical equipment necessary for the provision of STD testing and treatment, gynecological care, wound care, DOT physicals, and vaccinations.
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The clinic provides free HIV/STI testing services to the community; therefore, uninsured patients are welcome for the no-cost screening and treatment services.
Servicios De La Raza provides free condoms and other safer-sex materials to members of the public through its bilingual program called La Gente. Its staff also offer translation services to non-English speaking clients and advanced care to patients diagnosed with HIV.
3131 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204, USA
The clinic offers free HIV testing to the community residents. STI patients may make cash payments to access low-cost testing and treatment services. It also provides financial assistance for unemployed patients or clients with limited funds who cannot afford to pay their medical bills.
The facility provides drug injection users with access to safe and clean syringes through an anonymous exchange program to reduce the spread of HIV in the community. It also offers free condoms to sexually active members of the public.
4545 E 9th Ave #120, Denver, CO 80220, USA
The facility accommodates individuals from all walks of life in need of STD/HIV services. It also welcomes insured clients with insurance covers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. Uninsured patients may pay with personal checks, cash, credit, or debit cards, and they are also offered a sliding fee scale depending on their income and family size.
Planned Parenthood - Littleton Health Center has comfortable waiting and recovery rooms that are convenient for STI patients accompanied by their loved ones. The center also provides translation services to non-English speaking clients and ample parking space. Additionally, the clinic offers free sex education to the public during community outreach programs.
131 W County Line Rd, Littleton, CO 80129, USA
Members of the public without insurance may pay at a sliding fee scale based on their income, and insured patients with major insurance plans are eligible for STD/HIV services. The facility also offers free treatment services to individuals diagnosed with STIs.
Tri-County Health Department provides detailed information regarding STD/ HIV on its website and social media platforms to members of the public. It also offers preventive care education, free condoms, and syringe exchange services for people who inject drugs and their partners as part of its community outreach programs.
6162 S Willow Dr, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, USA
The health center accommodates clients in need of STI screening services who are required to provide their photo ID, insurance card, list of their current medications, and fill the required pre-registration forms. It also accepts patients with health insurance plans from major providers and offers affordable self-pay rates to uninsured individuals who are allowed to pay with cash, checks, credit, and debit cards.
AFC Urgent Care Centennial has a HIPAA Compliant Patient Portal that allows clients to conveniently access information regarding test results and other relevant information on STI/HIV. The clinic also provides extended hours during weekdays and on weekends that are convenient for the city residents.
8006 E Arapahoe Rd #100, Centennial, CO 80112, USA
Members of the public are welcome for STD/HIV screening services irrespective of their insurance status. The facility accommodates patients with most insurance plans and presents uninsured individuals with affordable out-of-pocket rates. Self-pay clients may pay with cash, checks, credit, or debit cards.
OnPoint Urgent Care provides online check-in services that enable individuals to plan their time of visit based on projected wait times. It also offers online bill pay and patient portal services that are convenient to new and existing clients visiting the clinic for confidential STI/HIV screening. Additionally, the facility has warm and patient-friendly medical practitioners who offer to counseling services to STI patients in a stigma-free environment.
9137 S Ridgeline Blvd # 130, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129, USA
In 2009 the state began passing out free birth control to women that could not afford to purchase it on their own. By 2013 the number of teen pregnancies had significantly dropped below national averages. With the success of this first “experiment” state lawmakers are now considering updating the information in the sex education programs used in the public schools.
Currently the city follows the guidelines in the state mandated abstinence based material, but several lawmakers are hoping that this will soon change. If handing out birth control can lower teen pregnancy rates, officials are hopeful that educating students on how they can best protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases will help to lower the infection rate.
Some of the information officials want to add includes the importance of always using protection during sexual activity. How STDs are spread will also be discussed, along with the importance of making regular testing part of students’ health care routine. Citing statistics gathered in other cities where comprehensive sex education programs have already been implemented, local officials are hopeful that others will see these changes as a positive step towards ensuring everyone’s good health.
Officials are also hopeful that with more information readily available students will understand how important regular Herpes testing in Highlands Ranch is, especially since the virus is prevalent in area high schools. Regular HIV testing in Highlands Ranch is crucial for everyone’s health, and it is still the only way to detect this potentially deadly disease.
One of the main reasons STD rates have risen so high in this rural county is its close proximity to the state capital. While the rates for Highlands Ranch are separate from those of Denver, many residents do work and play in the larger city.
This often puts them at risk for contracting a STD, even if they are not sexually active. It is also not uncommon for residents to spend entertaining evenings in the city, and unknowingly bring a sexually transmitted disease back home with them. Since the majority of residents still do not understand how important it is to be tested regularly, it is easy for these diseases to spread undetected throughout the community.
Its rural location causes the county to often be overlooked by health officials, and its smaller population often means less funding. When these factors are combined it results in fewer STI clinics, along with the monetary help many residents need to be able to afford regular testing.
The lack of comprehensive sex education programs is also contributing to the high STD rate, especially since many residents do not even realize that their health may be at risk. With plans being made to update these programs, local officials are hopeful that this will soon change. Once the information is readily available it will be easier for residents to understand why regular STI testing needs to be a part of their lives.
With STD rates rising in this planned community, it has never been so important for residents to get tested on a regular basis. If you don’t want to spend all day waiting in a long line at the local clinic there is a faster and easier way to take care of your sexual health. With one phone call you can schedule confidential STD testing and only spend a few minutes at the local lab. This way you still have plenty of time left to enjoy your day, even after you take care of your sexual health.
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