Preferred Location: 527 W Esplanade Ave Kenner,LA 70065 Kenner Change location
Preferred Location: 527 W Esplanade Ave Kenner,LA 70065 Kenner Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 527 W Esplanade Ave Kenner,LA 70065 Kenner Change Location
The largest suburban city of New Orleans, Kenner is a thriving, cultural hub. Unfortunately, as confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sexually transmitted diseases are also thriving and at an all-time high. New Orleans has taken the top spot for highest rate of syphilis (and congenital syphilis) and second highest for chlamydia and gonorrhea. The rates of chlamydia in 2016 were 677.7 per 100,000 tested, and for gonorrhea they were 230.3 for every 100,000.
According to the CDC, New Orleans (including the Kenner area) has the third highest rate for new HIV infections.
They believe poverty, stigma, discrimination, and drug use are all likely factors for why these rates keep increasing. Detection is key according to a top physician at Crescent Care in New Orleans. By getting regular HIV screening done, sexually active people who test positive can start treatment immediately. Also anyone found at risk for the virus can start on the pill PrEP that prevents HIV.
Besides using protection and speaking with your sexual partners, the best thing you can do for your own health is to get tested at an std test clinic near you. Go Care on North 7th Street in West Monroe offers free testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C. As they don’t require appointments, same-day testing may even be possible. Planned Parenthood in the New Orleans Health Care Center is another available option for affordable STI and HIV testing. For free testing for chlamydia or gonorrhea, keep an eye out for local events especially around STD awareness month in April.
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Kenner 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 Right Choice Project is a community based center located some 14.82 miles from Kenner. The project was launched back in 2013 for the purpose of providing free counseling. Screening and contraceptive barriers to the members of the community. They also create awareness in the community through providing educational materials and holding symposiums as well as conferences.
Youths between the ages 13 to 21 years are welcomed at the center. The project offers the youths pamphlets, contraceptive packages, complimentary condoms, and referrals. STD testing is offered at a low cost.
The Mendoza Medical Clinic is one of the leading family health centers that serve the medical needs of the people in Louisiana. The clinic has been serving the community for 40 years. It was started by Dr. Roberto C. Mendoza who began the clinic as a pediatric office.
The clinic offers extensive services that include STD testing. The accept all medical insurances and all 5 Bayou health plans offered through Medicaid.
Access Health Louisiana St. Charles Community Center is an affiliate of Access Health Louisiana. The center offers extensive services at a low cost for all the members of the community. Access Health was established with the purpose of serving people with low-income, the uninsured and the undeserving members of the community.
Access Health offers free HIV and STD testing on a sliding scale depending on your income.
Planned Parenthood New Orleans Health Centre offers STD testing, treatment as well as sex education. The services are offered at low to no cost and testing is offered with or without insurance. The clinic has qualified staff who strive to ensure that everyone receives quality and affordable health care regardless of their ability to pay.
Access Health Louisiana is located some 10.68 miles from Kenner. The center is the largest Federally qualified health center in the state. They have 22 clinics and school-based health centers located in Southern Louisiana. As a result, there is always a center that you can easily access.
If you have no insurance, you will not be turned away from the clinic. The center is committed to making sure that everyone receives quality care irrespective of their financial standing. They offer a sliding fee scale for their services. This means that payment is based on your income.
The Ochsner Urgent Care & Occupational Health is an urgent care facility that provides time-sensitive, cost-effective health care of the highest service. The clinic is well equipped with the latest technology ensuring you receive highest quality healthcare at an affordable rate.
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Description: South Broad Community Health Center offers free HIV/HCV/HBV testing for uninsured and underinsured clients, STD testing on a sliding fee scale. The AHL Pharmacy offers medication delivery. AHL has several 340Best pharmacies located in New Orleans, LA.
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Description: St. Charles Community Health Center offers free HIV/HCV/HBV testing for uninsured and underinsured clients, STD testing on a sliding fee scale. The AHL Pharmacy offers medication delivery. AHL has several 340Best pharmacies in the Luling area.
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The Project offers free to low cost STD services. The free option is available depending on your income. Also, you can pay for the test through donations.
The Right Choice Project is a convenient place for everyone. The staff are willing to counsel you on preventive strategies and their counselling will assist you lead a better life no matter the outcome of your test results. It is a great place for youths of ages 13 to 21.
516 E Airline Hwy, Laplace, LA 70068, USA
The clinic offers an income based sliding scale fee for STD testing. You can get free testing, but you will have to prove that you are below the federal poverty level.
The Clinic is a convenient place for STD testing. You may have to wait for a while if you walk-in. However, you can book an appointment via phone.
3100 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065, USA
The center accepts a variety of payments for STD testing. No one is turned away for lack of funds. There is free HIV testing, as well as free Hepatitis B & C testing
The center is a great place to walk-in and get the test done. They accept various forms of insurance. Alternatively, you can schedule an appointment via phone which is the preferred option.
843 Milling Ave, Luling, LA 70070, USA
New Orleans Health Centre of New Orleans offers HIV and STD testing at low cost. They accept insurance, cash payments and donations. No one is turned away because they are uninsured or if you are unable to pay. The fee is based on a sliding scale fee.
The counselling offered at the clinic is very essential and the team at Planned Parenthood New Orleans Health Centre of New Orleans will ensure that you receive the best services.
4636 S Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125, USA
The center offers free to low-cost STD testing. They accept a variety of insurance including Medicaid and Medicare. You can opt to schedule an appointment or walk-in for the test.
The staff are friendly and the center accommodates walk-ins, same day appointments. No one is turned away for their inability to pay and the services are quick.
16004 River Rd, Norco, LA 70079, USA
A sliding scale fee applies or STD testing. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
The center accepts various forms of insurance. The staff are polite and friendly. The place is also very clean and efficient in service provision.
3417 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065, USA
There is a lack of mandated sex education in Louisiana schools. Some blame the spike in STIs in Louisiana on a lack of awareness about the infection and lack of education on the subject in the schools. There is a lack of any type of sexuality health education in high schools where students are sexually active. That is why some see an alarming rate of STIs and unintended pregnancy among teen populations.
Dr. Gruber of Louisiana’s Department of Health and Hospitals explained about a recent effort to increase education to help stop the spread of infection. After getting data about the spike in syphilis, the department concluded that something is going on in New Orleans. The department sent out a health alert letter, increased education, and created a local task force to help stop the spread of the infection.
Sex education in Louisiana is limited to programs that promote abstinence. Legislators have tried several times over the last few years to introduce bills to mandate comprehensive sex education in schools. This would include learning about contraception and STDs in the state that has the highest rate in the country of new STIs in people under the age of 18.
Religious groups want to keep this conversation in the home and out of the schools. As Louisiana lawmakers once again are fighting to get sex education in schools, several groups are stressing the importance of comprehensive sex education including information on contraceptives, stress, peer negotiation, coping skills, consent, and other lessons to help navigate complex and still-growing bodies and minds.
Demographics play a role in STD rates in your city and area. Those who are 15 to 24 years old are the demographic for men and women that shows the highest numbers and rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea. Half of all new STD diagnoses in the U.S. are among young people, and one in four sexually active girls has an STD.
With syphilis rates high in your area we should consider that primary and secondary syphilis are the most infectious stages of the disease and are rising among men who have sex with men. This group accounts for about 70 percent of all syphilis infections and can be treated.
Compared with older adults, sexually active people ages 15 to 24 are at higher risk of getting an STD. This is through a combination of behavioral, biological, and cultural reasons. This demographic accounts for about 25 percent of sexually active people but makes up more than 50 percent of the new STDs reported. Here are recent demographics for Louisiana for people ages 15 to 24.
A higher prevalence of STDs among young people likely is due to a number of factors including inability to pay, lack of transportation, long wait times, embarrassment, concerns about confidentiality, and schedule conflicts.
Fortunately, there are facilities in your city and area that can help you with STI education, testing, and treatment including the Planned Parenthood/New Orleans Health Center. This Planned Parenthood/New Orleans location is a place that can help you with STD education, testing, and treatment. The staff is trained to help you with your situation and the Planned Parenthood/New Orleans facility offers STD testing, diagnosis, and treatment including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
Additionally, the center provides testing and diagnosis for HIV and testing, diagnosis, and treatment for bacterial vaginosis, genital warts, herpes, and trichomoniasis. STD prevention services include condoms, HPV (Gardasil) vaccines, hepatitis B vaccines, and STD/safer sex education. The facility tests for gonorrhea and chlamydia using a urine sample. If this test shows an infection, then you will get treatment and an explanation of how your partner can be treated. Rapid HIV testing is done by swabbing the inside of your mouth with results available in 20 to 40 minutes.
Consider also that you could go to an urgent care center such as the Ochsner Urgent Care/Kenner facility. One of the less promoted but highly used services of such a center is STD testing. Whether testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, herpes, HIV, or syphilis, these STD screenings you can use to help you. You can find online reviews about these centers to help you decide to use one including a service in your city.
The Ochnsner Medical Center is another location that can help. If you are embarrassed to be seen at Planned Parenthood you could consider this option. No one will know why you are there.
Louisiana’s Department of Health and Hospitals has launched a new rapid syphilis test at certain clinics in the state. This new testing technology could let a person know in minutes if they have syphilis antibodies in their body. It gives preliminary results. You must follow up with a formal blood test. You then determine if treatment is needed. The state is considering putting the syphilis health check in parish units. It is also increasing the number of disease intervention specialists to help bring down the syphilis rates and catch the infection as early as possible.
The New Orleans/AIDS Task Force deals primarily with HIV infection and also offers free screenings for other sexually transmitted diseases. You can make an appointment at the New Orleans facility. Yet another option is a private service such as Plush Care. With this service you order your STD tests.
If you are not sure what tests to order you can call the service to look at your options. You then visit a local STD test center. You will get a personalized lab order form to take to the lab. You will provide one blood and/or urine sample. This could take less than 30 minutes. You then get via email the results within three business days. If your tests show you need treatment, the team will connect you with a doctor to provide a treatment plan.
Whether you go to the New Orleans Health Center/Planned Parenthood, a high school counsellor or nurse, an online service, or a clinic or hospital, you can find in your area information about STDs, testing, and treatment. While STD rates are high in your city and area, help is available in your area in the way of testing and treatment that is confidential, discreet, compassionate, and effective.
Consider how the staff at these facilities is trained to help someone like you, especially with the staff at Planned Parenthood/New Orleans Health Center or any other facility reminding you to check your health, improve it, and keep yourself healthy by always using a condom to practice safe sex. Here are links to resources mentioned above.
Each page below contains a detailed report of the local area, location STD statistics and clinic reviews of some the top STD testing locations. The content is curated by our very own editors and medical experts.
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