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Recent reports showed an increase in sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, within the Maple Grove area. A government census yielded recent data which shows a rise in cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, with 30,981 cases in 2017 to 32,024 in 2018. This shows a 2% increase within the Maple Grove region in a single year.
Even a small increase is enough to raise alarm. Public awareness is key in disease prevention and treatment. Public health officials in Maple Grove are alarmed at the rise in the number of STD cases. They are urging routine screenings for all residents, especially those who have been sexually active. Diseases such as chlamydia typically show very little to no symptoms in the early phases, which is a factor in the reason that it spreads so rapidly.
Nearby towns and cities have clinics that may offer free STD testing, with results given in as little as 1-2 business days. A host of private clinics should offer a comprehensive blood panel/urine test.
The individual may be able to opt to test for a single concern, whether its HIV/AIDS, syphilis, gonorrhea, or any other STD. Results should remain confidential and are usually sent via email.
Other clinics may offer free STD testing for free for those who qualify. Planned Parenthood of Brooklyn Park and NorthPoint Health & Wellness are two recommended clinics that not only do testing but can offer education and support for people of all ages. Those without insurance should not have a problem getting tested.
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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Park Nicollet Women's Health Clinic Maple Grove provides quality and affordable women’s health services, including STD/HIV testing and treatment, birth control, and pelvic disorders as well as gynecology and obstetrics. The facility has a compassionate medical team certified, trained, and experienced in providing comprehensive women's health services.
Allina Health Maple Grove Clinic is a non-profit organization offering convenient health care services at a low cost to Maple Grove residents. The facility provides services such as STD/HIV testing and treatment, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and medication management as well as optometry and family medicine.
Planned Parenthood - Brooklyn Park Clinic is an organization that promotes and provides sexual and reproductive health services through quality care, advocacy, and education. The facility's clinicians are experts in abortion care, STD/HIV testing and treatment, emergency contraception, and men’s health care.
Hennepin County Public Health is an integrated system of care that partners with community members to ensure they have access to quality medical care. It also improves the wellness and health of the patients by researching and educating the community on disease prevention measures. The facility's physicians are qualified to provide services, including STD/HIV testing and treatment, radiology, imaging and laboratory, primary care, and urgent care.
Park Nicollet Urgent Care Maple Grove is a walk-in facility that partners with patients and community members to improve their health and well-being. The clinic's medical practitioners offer medical care services, including pediatrics, gynecology, and primary care as well as orthopedic surgery and cancer screening services.
North Memorial Health Urgent Care provides medical care for the non-serious injuries and illnesses of the residents living in Maple Grove, Minnesota. It has competent physicians offering healthcare services ranging from neurology, STD testing and treatment, dermatology, and digestive health to urology and trauma care.
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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: Social Service Organization. Individuals ages 19 - 26 who have no health insurance and meet financial criteria may qualify for the Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program to receive the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) at no charge. Other fees may apply.
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Description: Services for young people up to age 26. Walk-ins available Mon.-Fri., 10am-3:30pm
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Description: Fremont Clinic is an FQHC that serves all people regardless of ability to pay. As a part of Fremont the Seen On Da Streets Program STD/HIV testing, free condoms, referrals to other services around the metro area, and access to clinical Services.
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Everyone is eligible to access STD testing and treatment services, regardless of their age, gender, race, or ability to pay. Patients may pay using insurance covers or cash.
Park Nicollet Women's Health Clinic Maple Grove has a state-of-the-art birth center and works closely with midwives to assist women in childbirth. The clinic also provides reproductive counseling and treatment options, including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI).
9855 Hospital Dr #275, Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA
The facility accepts multiple payment methods, including cash, checks, insurances, and debit cards. STD screening and treatment services are offered to patients aged 19 years and older regardless of their gender, sex, or ability to pay.
The facility’s physicians are bilingual, and the health center has access to ample parking services for its clients. Women’s health services offered include mammography, weight management, prenatal care, and cosmetic surgery as well as mental health and addiction services.
7840 Vinewood Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA
Medicaid and Medicare are among the accepted insurance covers, and self-pay patients may benefit from a sliding fee scale. STD testing and treatment services are offered to everyone regardless of their age, gender, race, or income levels.
Cancer screening services, including cervical, breast, ovarian, testicular, and HPV-related cancer services are available to both men and women. The facility’s medical staff provides their services in both English and Spanish, and interpretation services via phone are also available to other languages for non-English speakers.
6900 78th Ave N #103, Minneapolis, MN 55445, USA
No one is turned away since the hospital doesn't discriminate against age, gender, race, or ability to pay. Patients may pay for STD services using major insurance covers, cash, checks, and debit cards.
The facility has an on-site pharmacy to ensure patients access medication and its Medication Therapy Management providers work together with healthcare providers to ensure patients’ medications are effective and safe. Additionally, women’s health and wellness services, including STD testing and treatment, surgical management, family planning, menopause, and pregnancy services are available.
525 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
First-time patients may fill out a patient's form and arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Everyone is entitled to STD testing and treatment services despite their age, gender, religion, or income, and payment may be made using insurance covers or cash.
Park Nicollet Urgent Care Maple Grove is open seven days a week to ensure patients receive unlimited access to medical care services at their convenience. Confidential STD testing services are offered by certified and trained physicians committed to the health and well-being of their patients.
9555 Upland Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA
The facility accepts major insurance policies, including Medicare and Medicaid, and uninsured patients may benefit from discounted rates. STD testing and treatment services are open to everyone regardless of their age, gender, or ability to pay.
North Memorial Health Urgent Care provides treatment for mental health care services, including depression, dementia, personality disorder, and post-traumatic stress as well as panic disorders and schizophrenia. It also offers health care services to patients with non-life threatening conditions that may require immediate care.
9825 Hospital Dr, Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA
In Minnesota sex education is considered by many to be a growing issue. Some feel the way students are taught sex education has little or no positive impact on their sexual behavior. It is typical for a student to go through an abstinence-only program in Minnesota. In 2010 the state got money in federal funding for teaching abstinence-only to students. The Obama administration eliminated this funding after 2010. Schools continue to teach abstinence only until marriage.
A requirement for sex education in Minnesota is that abstinence must be taught as the only completely effective way to protect against unplanned pregnancy, STDs/STIs, and sexually transmitted HIV/AIDs. A sex education class must be taught so the information is technically correct.
What is not required is teaching about contraceptives. The teacher must have sex education training. For some these state level sex education requirements are a problem. This is because there is no statewide, district wide, or even school wide curriculum for sex education in Minnesota. Teachers are free to create their own curriculum.
This means students attending the same school could learn something completely different about sex and reproductive health depending on the teacher. Some feel it is important to create a statewide and inclusive curriculum for comprehensive sex education in the state of Minnesota.
The current state of education in the state is not effective as we see reports of 40 percent of pregnancies as unintended. We also see reports of sexually active students at high numbers reporting not using condoms. Rates for STDs are high in the state also showing the current situation concerning education is inadequate.
Demographics play a role in the high STD rates in your city, surrounding region, and the state of Minnesota. Chlamydia, the nation’s most widespread sexually transmitted disease, accounted for roughly 80 percent of all Minnesota STDs last year, with 21,238 cases, a 7 percent increase in just one year.
The majority of those cases occurred in teens and young adults ages 15 to 24. Gonorrhea was second, with 4,097 cases. Syphilis ranked third, with 654 cases. An especially troubling trend was a sharp increase in infections among women, especially women of childbearing age.
Higher syphilis infection rates turned up among American Indian and African-American women and men who have sex with men. There were reports of women who passed syphilis to their babies last year. Overall, the report showed higher infection rates for chlamydia and gonorrhea among communities of color and American Indians when compared to whites.
Public health officials said they are particularly troubled by the rapid spread of chlamydia, which has increased 61 percent in the last decade. People may not know they have it as there are no symptoms so that would contribute to the increase as would the fact that there is a decline in the overall number of people receiving STD screenings.
Every year when the STD report comes out for Minnesota, it gets worse. People need to know these issues and get tested and treated.
Fortunately, there are facilities in your city and area that can help you with STD education, testing, and treatment. Planned Parenthood/Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park facility offers STD testing, diagnosis, and treatment including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.
Additionally, they provide 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 20-40 minutes.
A hospital such as Maple Grove Hospital can also help especially if you feel embarrassed going to Planned Parenthood. Remember also that you can also go to a counsellor or nurse at a public high school for information about where to get tested.
Keep in mind that in your area there are urgent care centers. One of the less talked about but highly used services of such a center is STD testing.
Whether testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, herpes, HIV, syphilis or any other disease or condition, 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.
You can also work with an organization such as CRUSH to help. CRUSH is a group of professionals, youth, and community members who are concerned about rising rates of chlamydia and STDs in the Minneapolis area. The group has a focus on outreach efforts for urban teens and young adults. It has organized STD screenings at Twin Cities locations.
Over 100 young adults have used their services for testing and treatment for chlamydia with chlamydia treatable with antibiotics and untreated possibly leading to infertility. You can also use a private service such as STDcheck. This service is advertised as being 100 percent confidential. All tests are FDA approved.
Same day testing is also available. Five-minute testing is an option with results in one to two days. They promise that from your first point of contact either by phone or online all possible is done to safeguard your personal information. They abide by all state and federal laws about medical privacy including the HIPAA Privacy Rule. Encryption of data means all transactions between you and STDcheck are secure.
STDcheck does not accept insurance. This way your testing results are not reported to your insurance company.
The results are not put into your medical record. You can use a health savings account, flexible spending account, cashier check, echeck, credit card, debit cards, and other options. The charge appears on a credit card as Medology.
Whether you go to Brooklyn Park/Planned Parenthood, a high school counsellor or nurse at an area high school such as Brooklyn Park Senior High, an online service, or a clinic or hospital such as Maple Grove 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 Brooklyn Park/Planned Parenthood 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.
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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