Preferred Location: 3975 20th Street, Suite B C Vero Beach,FL 32960 Vero Beach Change location
Preferred Location: 3975 20th Street, Suite B C Vero Beach,FL 32960 Vero Beach Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 3975 20th Street, Suite B C Vero Beach,FL 32960 Vero Beach Change Location
Lakewood Park, FL, is a coastal community in the Port St. Lucie Metro area, and St. Lucie County is experiencing an STD crisis. The city's seeing an increase in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
In 2015, St. Lucie County reported 1,092 chlamydia cases, and five years later, in 2020, the area listed 1,210 new infections.
Also, in 2015, the community had 199 new diagnoses of gonorrhea, and in 2020, that number doubled to 398 infections.
Syphilis is on the rise. In 2015, St. Lucie County listed only 38 new cases, and in 2020, it had 84.
St. Lucie County public health officials want to reduce the spread of preventable STDs in the beachside community through education and testing. They're asking all sexually active persons in the area to protect themselves and partners with regular STD testing.
STD testing services are available along the coastal area of Lakeland Park, FL. These sites often provide comprehensive screenings, treatment, and follow-up care.
One option is Treasure Coast Community Health at the South Indian River County Medical and Dental Office on 9th St. SW in Vero Beach or its Central Vero Beach Medical Office on US-1.
Services are also available at the Florida Community Health Centers Incorporated at the Lincoln Park Health Center on Ave. G in Fort Pierce.
Some locations provide free STD testing. Before you grab the phone to set up an appointment, ask the clinic a few questions. No-cost facilities have limited budgets and may not offer comprehensive screenings for all STDs. Also, many sites only offer walk-in services a few times per month, which isn't always convenient.
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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In the Image of Christ Incorporated is a community outreach organization that is faith-centered and assists the community by providing a judgmenta and stigma free location for individuals to find help. In addition to the social services provided to members of vulnerable populations, screening and testing for sexually transmitted diseases is offered in a confidential and safe environment. Trained volunteers are present during business hours to guide patients through the testing process and pass along the results.
The Lincoln Park Health Center is operated by the Florida Community Health Centers Incorporated organization and has been serving the community fore more than 40 years. Out of the 400 employees working for the corporation, 100 of them are physicians and all members are licensed and highly-trained staff members in various health professions. The goal of the clinics operating under the Lincoln Park Health Center umbrella is to provide a one-stop shop for patients seeking medical care.
Treasure Coast Community Health has been operating in Florida for more than 20 years, providing primary care services to the communities they serve along with auxiliary behavioral and social services out of their clinic locations. They are funded by philanthropic efforts of a county-wide fund as well as patient fees and seek to provide state of the art care regardless of the patient's ability to pay.
Florida's state department of health operates numerous clinics of varying capacity throughout the Indian River County region and the Main Health Department Site is their largest clinic. The Main Health Department Site offers medical services as well as information and guidance regarding environment and public safety in the form of seminars and in print.
A doctor is always present at this location during business hours and results from testing are generated and transmitted to the patient directly onsite.
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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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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. HPV vaccine offered to those through age 18 through VFC program. Clinics close daily from 12noon-1pm for lunch
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Description: Community Based Organization, Religious Organization. HIV testing open to the general public. Testing for other STDs is limited, please call before you go. ITIOC provides free HIV and STI prevention, testing and education services to the community, including on-site and outreach testing, HIV counseling and referrals.
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Description: Need to register as a patient. Dental services provided are limited to children ages 0-18.
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Description: AIDS Service Organization. Ryan White provider, and carries 24 insurance company agreements.
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Description: Social Service Organization. Patients are encouraged to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcomed but will be seen based on clinic capacity and urgency of visit type
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HIV testing is provided for free at this location during clinic hours and STD testing is provided at low cost or with no charge to patients regardless of their residence location or citizenship.
In the Image of Christ Incorporated provides on site as well as outreach HIV and STD testing for individuals who require help. As a charitable organization there is no charge associated with these services, but referrals for treatment must be made by patients who require additional support. The outreach center is able to offer counselling and social services for those affected by sickness or disease.
707 N 7th St, Fort Pierce, FL 34950, USA
HIV is testing is free of charge and fees for STD testing can be covered by insurance and Medicaid or Medicare. PrEP is also available for individuals who are uninsured.
The Lincoln Park Health Center is a federally qualified health center that provides an array of medical and behavioral services for its patients. The social services programs offered are constantly being expanded and no patient will be turned away for inability to pay. Translation for Spanish and Creole speaking patients is also available at this location.
Fort Pierce, FL 34947, USA
Patients can access a sliding fee scale for medical services provided and most major forms of insurance are accepted.
Treasure Coast Community Health is the health organization that operates the South Indian River County Medical and Dental Office, and they are a federally qualified health center that is held to a standard is recognized by federal government. Health professionals here are able to assist patients in both English and Spanish and are equipped with the latest in medical technology and treatment methods.
1545 9th St SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962, USA
Patients are asked to bring proof of insurance but most testing services for sexually transmitted diseases is offered at little or no cost.
The Main Health Health Department Site is the flagship hub for all health related issues in the county and employs licensed physicians and nursing staff to provide primary care and testing servies. The location also offers extensive referral programs to screening and treatment specialist locations in the area in addition to extensive literature about epidemiological facets of STD's and other infections diseases. Testing services are offered at little or no cost to individuals regardless of their citizenship.
1900 27th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960, USA
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