Preferred Location: 640 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 206 Gastonia,NC 28054 Gastonia Change location
Preferred Location: 640 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 206 Gastonia,NC 28054 Gastonia Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 640 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 206 Gastonia,NC 28054 Gastonia Change Location
Kings Mountain, NC, is located within a small eastern portion of Gaston County. Gaston County HIV cases were notable among young adults, who make up a huge percentage of the total population.
Incidences of HIV in adult and adolescent persons have fluctuated over the years. In 2013, the rate was 15.4 per 100,000 individuals, which decreased to a rate of 14.1 per 100,000 in 2017.
Gaston County recorded the highest rate of STDs in 2017 compared to 2013. The rate of Syphilis cases in 2013 was 3.3 per 100,000 persons and rose to a rate of 21.8 per 100,000 populations in 2017.
During the same period, the Chlamydia rate increased from 516.3 per 100,000 persons in 2013 to a rate of 627.7 per 100,000 individuals.
Lastly, Gonorrhoea incidences also went up from a rate of 145.7 per 100,000 individuals in 2013 to a rate of 242.1 per 100,000 persons in 2017.
The Gaston County Health Department has established the Gaston HIV Outreach program to provide a linkage to care and rapid HIV/STD testing. The program also works to recruit more personnel in their integrated, targeted testing sites to reach more people in high-risk areas, including the jail.
You can easily find free STD testing clinics in Kings Mountain, NC, but immediate care after a positive diagnosis may not be available, and you may not receive your test results on the same day.
Some nearby health centers to access sexual health services include NextCare Urgent Care, AFC Urgent Care Gastonia, NC, and Gaston County Health Department.
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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Carolinas CARE Partnership is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving health for PLWHA through providing affordable HIV services. It also works with LGBTQ youth, persons at risk for HIV, and those seeking those who use illicit substances. The clinic's licensed testers offer free, fast, and discreet HIV testing and mental health services to PLWHA. Test results are given within 20 minutes.
Affinity Health Center is a federally qualified community health center that provides comprehensive quality and supportive health care for the residents of York County and its surroundings.
The medical professionals offer compassionate and dignified health care services, including rapid HIV and STD screening as well as Hepatitis C testing and treatment.
C.W. Williams Community Health Center strives to improve the health of the residents of Mecklenburg County and its surroundings by providing comprehensive health care services that enhance patients' spiritual, physical, and psychological health. The health center is open for individuals seeking fast HIV and STD screening.
Cleveland County Health Department works to improve the health of Cleveland County residents through education and prevention. Its health team identifies services and resources that meet the needs of children below five years.
Patients can receive care management services such as developmental screenings, home visits, and support and encouragement. The medical professionals provide confidential STD and HIV testing.
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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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HIV testing is free for all patients, and no one is denied care because of their race, gender, income, national origin, or sexual orientation.
PLWHA can receive case management services such as transportation to their appointments as well as medication. The health center also increases awareness and decreases stigma related to substance use and HIV.
The medical staff offers on-demand HIV testing where medical professionals meet patients at their location. Self-test kits are also available for home testing.
5855 Executive Center Dr Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28212, USA
The clinic works with most insurance plans, and insured clients must bring their insurance card information. To access services, you may be required to fill out a new patient form and an income verification form, especially if you are uninsured.
The clinic's case managers help patients access community resources and enroll in insurance. The health center has a pharmacy that provides medication at a discounted price based on patients' income. In addition, the clinic offers dental care services such as consultation, cleaning, filling, x-ray, and extractions.
300 Clinton Ave, Clover, SC 29710, USA
The staff accepts insurance plans and requires clients to bring a valid ID. Through the clinic's sliding fee scale program, uninsured patients' can pay depending on their income and family size. Uninsured clients seeking to pay at a sliding fee scale are required to carry proof of residence and income as well as a picture ID card.
Patients can easily access health care virtually from the comfort of their homes. The clinic provides transportation, translation, essential need assistance, medication treatment management, and pharmaceutical services for registered patients. In addition, case management services are available.
3333 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
The health center accepts various insurance plans. Uninsured patients can pay a sliding fee. To access HIV/STD services, patients must make an appointment.
The health center runs programs that provide puberty education to all fifth-grade students in Cleveland County schools and basic nutritious food to pregnant women, postpartum mothers, infants, and children.
To reduce substance abuse among IDUs, the health center provides education and improves community conditions. Women' are also welcome for family planning, breast and cervical cancer screening, and maternal health services.
200 Wheatfield Dr., Shelby, NC 28150, USA
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