Preferred Location: 3851 E Lohman Avenue Las Cruces,NM 88011 Las Cruces Change location
Preferred Location: 3851 E Lohman Avenue Las Cruces,NM 88011 Las Cruces Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 3851 E Lohman Avenue Las Cruces,NM 88011 Las Cruces Change Location
STD rates have been rising in New Mexico over the past decade, including syphilis, which had almost disappeared. Health officials blame budget cuts, which have resulted in cutbacks in sex education programs in school and other prevention programs. They also blame dating apps, which result in people having sex with people whose sexual history they don’t know, and who they may not be able to contact again.
In 2015, the HIV prevalence rate in Doña Ana County was 213 per 100K people, above New Mexico’s rate of 186. The county’s chlamydia rate in 2017 was 721 per 100K people, and the gonorrhea and early syphilis rates were 137 and 12.
Health officials urge all sexually active people to be tested often, even if they aren’t experiencing symptoms. Many STIs are asymptomatic in the early stages.
Las Cruces has a few STD-testing clinics. The Las Cruces Public Health Office provides STD and HIV testing at several locations in the city. There is at least one Christian clinic that provides counseling to pregnant women and also performs free STD testing, but clinic hours are limited.
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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Families and Youth, Inc. was opened in 1987 to replace the existing Children in Need of Services (CHINS) founded in April 1977 as a pilot project, to accommodate all members of the community in Las Cruces, NM, and its environs. The facility has qualified medical professionals who provide free rapid HIV testing with accurate results available within twenty minutes.
MMC Family Medicine Center is located in Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, and delivers comprehensive sexual healthcare services to the community. The clinic has modern medical equipment and qualified medical practitioners who provide preventive care, STI/HIV testing, counseling, and pregnancy care services.
Planned Parenthood - El Paso Health Center is among the leading providers of comprehensive reproductive healthcare services and sex education to teenagers and adults in Las Cruces, NM, and its environs. The facility has adequate medical professionals who offer confidential STD/HIV screening, men’s health, abortion care, pregnancy testing, and emergency contraception services.
New Mexico Department of Health serves residents of Las Cruces, NM, with comprehensive low-cost medical care services. The center has board-certified medical professionals and modern medical equipment necessary for the provision of pediatric care, immunizations, TB screening, STI/HIV testing, dental care, and family planning services.
Las Cruces Urgent Care provides immediate medical care to residents of Las Cruces, NM, and its environs for their non-life-threatening medical conditions.
The facility has qualified medical professionals who offer allergy treatment, ear wax removal, acute and chronic disease management, and STD testing and treatment services. It also has comfy waiting rooms where patients usually spend twenty minutes on average before they receive medical care.
Memorial Urgent Care – Sonoma delivers affordable healthcare services to residents of Las Cruces, NM, and surrounding areas. The clinic has board-certified medical practitioners who offer sports physicals, digital X-rays, STI screening, and blood test services.
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There are no eligibility requirements for sexually active clients to access HIV screening services at the facility.
Families and Youth, Inc. provides counseling to PLWHA and patients diagnosed with HIV and discourage them from indulging in drug and substance abuse, which may lead to irresponsible sexual behavior or interfere with medication. The facility has the appropriate infrastructure that allows physically impaired clients to access free HIV screening services.
1320 S Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
The clinic accepts patients with health insurance plans from providers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Presbyterian, Western Sky, and offers affordable out-of-pocket rates from uninsured clients.
MMC Family Medicine Center provides clients with the convenience of online bill pay and patient portal services that allow patients to access relevant information concerning their well being. The facility also offers free parking services to clients seeking STI/HIV testing.
2605 Terrace Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Patients may be required to bring their photo ID and insurance card to receive STD/HIV screenings, counseling, and treatment. The clinic accepts clients with major insurance plans, including Aetna Access, Ambetter, Amerigroup, and Medicaid, and offers a sliding fee scale to uninsured or underinsured patients.
Planned Parenthood - El Paso Health Center has a friendly and simple website that allows clients to access vital information regarding STD/HIV testing, symptoms, and safer sex practices. The clinic provides ample parking space to patients and translation services to clients who are not proficient in English.
1511 E Missouri Ave Suite 150, El Paso, TX 79902, USA
There are no eligibility requirements for members of the public to access low-cost STD/HIV screening services at the medical center.
New Mexico Department of Health participates in community outreach events where it educates the public on symptoms, modes of transmission, test methods, and the importance of STI/HIV testing. The facility also provides translation services to non-English speaking patients.
1170 N Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
The facility accommodates patients with health insurance from major providers and offers offer discounted pricing and flexible payment options to uninsured individuals.
The medical team at Las Cruces Urgent Care is bilingual or multilingual and may provide translation services to clients who are not proficient in English. They also offer preventive care and sex education to patients visiting the facility for discreet STD testing in a conducive environment.
1605 El Paseo Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88001, USA
The clinic accepts cash payments from clients without medical insurance and welcomes insured patients with health plans from Medicaid, Presbyterian, Western Sky, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Memorial Urgent Care – Sonoma has an on-site laboratory with certified analysts who deliver reliable and confidential STI test results promptly. Additionally, clients may access vital information regarding STD testing and treatment at the center through social media platforms.
4672 Sonoma Ranch Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USA
Like many states New Mexico does follow the federal guidelines set down during the AIDS epidemic in the ’80’s that requires public schools to educate students on the spread of HIV and the benefits of abstinence.
Since the state and county have a teen birth rate higher than the national averages, these outdated sex education programs no longer seem to be effective. The main problem with the older sex education classes is simply that the information is outdated. It does not apply to the problems teens face today, which is putting them at risk.
Not only do teens and young adults not understand the risks associated with their behaviors, the lack of comprehensive sex education programs has also left many of them with no one to talk to. Most do not even know that they should be getting tested regularly, even if they are not sexually active.
This includes regular Herpes testing in Las Cruces and studies has shown that this is an effective way to stop the spread of this virus which is common in area high schools. Regular HIV testing in Las Cruces is not only important for teens, it is something that every resident should do.
In a recently broadcast public forum different community leaders can together to discuss the reasons for the excelerating STD rates in the city and county. While their political and religious views varied, along with ethnic backgrounds the one thing they all agreed on was that there was STDs were a problem in the community.
The discussion highlighted many of the reasons for the high STD rates, especially in the African and Native American communities. An inability to afford regular health care and testing is a problem, and with the recent budget cuts over the last 10 years it is getting harder for residents to find an affordable option.
Community leaders from the Navajo Reservation stated that the subject of sex is rarely brought up, and this is also one of the reasons for the high rate of teen pregnancy. Most Native Americans and other residents do not understand how STDs are spread.
Before you head up into the Organ Mountains or decide to spend the day floating down the winding Rio Grande it is important for your health, and those around you to be tested for all of the sexually transmitted diseases. If sitting in a crowded waiting room isn’t for you, avoid the clinics and schedule confidential STD testing instead. All it takes is one quick phone call.
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http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/new-mexico/2011/measure/outcomes/61/data
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