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
Homestead is a suburb of Miami and shares that city’s STD problems to some extent. In 2015, there were 25,955 people living with HIV or AIDS in Miami-Dade County, with a prevalence rate of 1,130 per 100K people.
Health officials worry because more people are still out there who don’t know they are infected. There is still a stigma around HIV and other STDs that can make some people reluctant to come in for testing. But medical professionals only want to help you.
In 2017, 12,271 people in Miami-Dade County were diagnosed with chlamydia, at a rate of 445.4 per 100K people, just under Florida’s rate of 486.8. The gonorrhea and infectious syphilis rates were 128.5 and 17.5.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Clinica Campesina on Mowry Dr provides HIV testing, counseling, and treatment, and New Hope Corps on Krome Ave also screens for HIV. There are not many clinics in Homestead, but you can find more options as you go north, including the Planned Parenthood and several CVS MinuteClinics in Kendall.
Also, keep an eye on local events, as you may be able to find free STD testing at outreach events or STD Awareness Month.
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 provides specialized medical care for PLWHA living in Homestead City. The clinic connects HIV infected persons with advanced medical care, support groups, and community services to ensure they live a normal life despite their condition. Its licensed physicians work towards reducing the number of HIV infections by delivering compassionate care to the patients. Moreover, it offers free HIV tests and treatment services.
Dr. Tomas Wharton, MD, is a multi-specialty clinic providing a wide variety of medical services to help patients maintain a healthy lifestyle. Its team of physicians and nurse practitioners strives to provide efficient health care to improve the health and wellbeing of its clients. Besides specializing in family care medicine, it also provides other medical services, including substance abuse, sports physicals, and STD treatment and testing.
Kendall Health Center of Miami plays a vital role in providing young people with accurate sexual information to help reduce the high rates of STIs and teen pregnancies. It accomplishes this through its teen outreach programs and community programs that teach young people to make healthy decisions concerning their reproductive health. The clinic also provides confidential STD services to reduce the spread of STIs.
Miami Dade County Health Department works to protect and promote the health and well-being of its citizens through the provision of comprehensive health care services. The department has a Disease Control Program that is responsible for disease surveillance and investigates cases of infectious diseases. The program also provides anonymous and confidential STD/HIV testing and treatment services as well as prevention services to reduce the spread of infections.
CHI Martin Luther King Jr. Clinica Campesina is a walk-in urgent care clinic that provides affordable and quality behavioral health and primary care services to Homestead residents. The facility operates 31 school-based programs and 11 primary care centers staffed by board-certified physicians qualified to offer dental, primary care, and imaging services as well as laboratory and X-rays services.
MD Now Urgent Care is a walk-in clinic that operates around your schedule to provide quality health care services with minimal wait times. The clinic is conveniently located across Palm Beach, Indian River, and Miami-Dade Counties. Medical services available at the urgent care clinic include immunizations, vaccines, physical, and health tests as well as STD/HIV screening and testing.
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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.
Homestead is the second oldest city in Miami-Dade County and has a large transient population of tourists as well as farm workers due to its agricultural business. According to the CDC and the Florida Department of Health, one in 101 Miami-Dade residents is living with HIV or AIDS (one in 67 males, one in 191 females).
Miami-Dade County had the highest rate of diagnosed HIV infections in the country in 2011, according to data from the CDC. While it has a slightly lower rate of chlamydia than the state as a whole, the rate of syphilis is higher. .
The HIV Clinic has no gender, age, color, sex, or financial background requirements for individuals seeking free HIV services.
AHF is a commendable provider of quality HIV services. Its on-site pharmacy offers free delivery services for its clients, and family planning services to ensure infected mothers do not infect their children. It also offers interpretation services are also available for non-English speaking clients.
925 NE 30th Terrace STE 310, Homestead, FL 33033, USA
Major forms of payment, including checks and credit cards are accepted for uninsured persons. The clinic also accepts major insurance plans, hence insured patients may be eligible for STD services, and there is no income level, disability, or gender restrictions to receiving STD services.
The clinic offers several programs to help their patients live a healthy life. Mental Health Services and Substance Abuse is one of the programs that provide adolescent and adult counseling, treatment, and consultation for eligible clients.
311 NE 8th St #110, Homestead, FL 33030, USA
The Planned Parenthood Clinic provides STD services to all persons regardless of their gender, sex, age, color, or income level. It accepts major insurance plans; therefore, insured clients may be eligible for STD services. Indigent patients may also benefit from a sliding fee scale.
The clinic provides quality sexual health services to Homestead city residents. It also has an onsite lab equipped with up-to-date facilities to provide precise STD test results.
8900 SW 117th Ave #207B, Miami, FL 33186, USA
The health department serves all patients regardless of their religion, sex, color, or age, occupation, or income levels. STD services are available to both insured and uninsured clients, and government-funded programs may be available for uninsured patients.
The Health Department of Miami Dade County has qualified health workers providing comprehensive STD services, and clinical and nutritional services to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women. Services for children and infants up to age five at nutritional risk are also available at the health center.
Homestead Ave, Florida 33157, USA
The facility is affiliated with major insurance companies, thus insured patients may receive STD services. However, uninsured persons may qualify for a sliding fee scale program, and STD services are available to people of all ages and backgrounds.
The urgent care clinic has a PAMPER (Prevention and Management Program for Effective Recovery) program for patients at risk of chronic conditions, including Diabetes. It also provides access to health insurance and primary care services to low-income patients through its Health Connect Program.
810 W Mowry Dr, Homestead, FL 33030, USA
STD services are offered to all patients irrespective of their color, race, gender, or religious affiliations. MD Now Urgent Care accepts major insurance covers, hence insured clients may be eligible for STD services.
The urgent care clinic is open seven days a week, thus you can receive STD services any day you want. It also provides free parking for its clients and has modern lab facilities that enable doctors to deliver prompt STD test results.
1250 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130, USA
The Miami Dade County Public Schools District is one of the nations largest, with a $4 billion budget. The district works with the schools to provide exemplary sexual health education and to create effective policies related to sexual health education and HIV/STD prevention. It provides training and professional development opportunities for school administrators, educators, school nurses, psychologists, and social workers. While Florida law requires abstinence be taught as one component of health education courses, it does not preclude a comprehensive sexual health curricula from being implemented.
Most schools do use an abstinence-based model in these programs, but they realize that most young adults pride themselves on knowing everything there is to be taught in school, but when asked to produce some important facts about STDs they give a blank stare like they forgot to turn in their homework in English class. Florida schools do a fine job of teaching which college to choose and which job to prepare for, but they fall short in their role of preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
Homestead represents the intersection of urban and rural in south Florida. The population includes the local farm families that have work the land for generations as well as the migrant farmer workers that come to pick and pack the crops. The local urban population visits frequently for special events like the Homestead Rodeo and the IndyCar and NASCAR racing at the Homestead Speedway.
Healthcare can be difficult to deliver, especially for farm workers and their families. Most are poor and without health insurance, some are illegally in the country to work. Many have fears of dealing with government and authority officials and authority for fear of arrest, detainment and deportation.
Losses in the provision of services have not helped. A 2016 article in the Miami Herald relates how the state government had imposed four years of personnel cuts in the Department of Health that have shrunk the size of county health departments. In the county reports, Miami-Dade (in which Homestead resides) and Broward were Nos. 1 and 2 in the U.S. in new HIV infections in 2014 per 100,000 residents, according to state and federal data. The 67 county health departments, largely funded by the state health agency, have declined to 10,519 positions compared to 12,759 in 2010.
The home of tomatoes, peppers and strawberries in south Florida has so much to offer, but sexually transmitted diseases is always present. This makes the need for regular STD testing as important as the other medical visits in your life. There may be many reasons that you have been putting off an STD test. It might be fear of being discovered, or just the idea of going to a public STD clinic and having to sit around and wait for hours for the test and then days for the results. Now you schedule same day STD testing.
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