Preferred Location: 430 Roper Mountain Road Greenville,SC 29615 Greenville Change location
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SaferSTD Preferred Location: 430 Roper Mountain Road Greenville,SC 29615 Greenville Change Location
Mauldin, Greenville has reported rising STD incidences in the last decade. In 2015, South Carolina was ranked 18th nationally in syphilis new diagnosis at the rate of 6.1. It was also ranked 7th and 5th for chlamydia and gonorrhea at the rate of 569.9 and 169.8 respectively.
According to the 2018, Center for Disease Control and Prevention data, South Carolina was listed third statewide in sexually transmitted diseases new diagnosis. For chlamydia prevalence it was at 5th position and 4th for gonorrhea; quite high for a population of approximately 23,000 people.
The State Department of Health in response has noted increased willingness among the people to get screened which is attributed to the increased incidences. Nonetheless, the are encouraging sexually active population to use preventive methods such as abstinence, condoms and one partner relations.
The STD resurgences has pushed the health officials to establish and equip health testing centers, in a bid to ensure access to healthcare services for all. There is a focus on women who strongly comes out as the high risk population.
STD testing is therefore a fundamental aspect in the prevention and control of STDs. The McCormick Public Health Offices, a subsidiary of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environment on the 204 highway and another satellite health center – Saluda County Public Health in 613 Newberry are some choices to consider.
Local clinics within Mauldin, SC might render free STD testing. Nevertheless, the services may be too outstretched such that you might wait for long hours, the test results may not be immediate and tests may not be comprehensive. Also, the clinics might not support multiple payment methods and they may operate during inconvenient hours.
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.
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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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AID Upstate is an organization that began in the 1980s, when the AIDS epidemic was rife in America, which led to discrimination and abandonment. It triggered a grassroots response in the area that developed into a network of organizations dedicating resources and information to preventing the spread of infection and nurturing those living with HIV/AIDS.
The organization has several chapters with a 16-member board and 54-strong team of staff to oversee development of the organization, services and prevention within its model of holistic care.
HIV testing, including rapid blood testing, is available at the Greenville chapter, which is open to anyone regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or income. Language interpretation in English and Spanish is also available.
The Harriet Hancock Center is an LGBTQ+ center in Columbia, SC, around 90 miles from Mauldin, SC, that aims to create a safe space for people from the LGBTQ+ community.
In addition to support groups and community resources, it has several programs and services, including HIV prevention. HIV testing is offered as well as resources to help link community members with appropriate facilities to ensure wellness and recovering health.
It partners with other organizations to bring services to its members and it is open every weeknight.
The Palmetto Internal Medicine & Primary Care clinic in Mauldin, SC, is accessible to the local community without any appointment necessary. It serves people looking for a range of medical services not exclusive to urgent care, family medicine and health screenings, including STD testing.
The staff is board-certified, including doctors, physicians, nurses and support staff and you can access vaccinations, prescriptions and treatment at the clinic. The clinic's website includes a patient portal so you can manage your medical information online.
Planned Parenthood in Asheville, NC, is the nearest of the federally-funded clinics to Mauldin, SC, 70 miles away. It sees thousands of patients over a fiscal year for its wide ranging services covering sexual and reproductive health, which includes STD testing.
The Asheville center is open to minors and men for discreet services and advice. The center operates in line with state legislation and it carries universal Planned Parenthood services, including advanced booking and language interpretation if English is not your first language.
The health department operates a proactive campaign to test the population it serves, a program that is directed by the state.
The department encourages minorities disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS, to access periodic free HIV testing, available throughout South Carolina. There are also routine HIV and STD testing provisions, which involve a blood or urine test.
The department also offers a 15 minute fast track test for STDs at its clinic in Greenville, SC, around 8 miles from Mauldin, SC.
The first AFC branch opened in 1982. Its founder, Dr. Bruce Irwin, was inspired by his family's medical history and saw potential in freeing up hospital ER space while putting the needs of the patient first. The first AFC clinic opened in Birmingham, AL, but there are now many clinics across the country, including on Woodruff Road in Greenville, SC, around 9 miles from Mauldin, SC.
The clinic includes physicians and state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures. Staffed by doctors, nurses and support staff, the clinic has lab testing that can offer STD testing with results returned within a period of between a few minutes and a few days.
Walk-ins are welcome as well as advance appointments and staff estimate you can be seen and go home within one hour.
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Free HIV testing is available to anyone who visits the clinic either via a walk-in or appointment, although appointments are recommended.
AID Upstate is one of the few organizations in the area that can provide a continuum of care and its services are free, which is an excellent resource for people living in Mauldin, SC, as the Greenville facility is only 12 miles away.
Anyone wanting STD testing at the same time may find resources limiting.
13 S Calhoun St, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
Free STD and HIV testing is offered to everyone, in addition to the center's regular members, on the last Saturday of each month.
The center is a well-regarded community resource although some people have felt it has not included them adequately. Free HIV and STD testing is available, however, availability for testing is scarce and it may be too far for residents from Mauldin, SC, to travel to.
Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
Free STD testing is available if you have insurance or Medicaid. In other circumstances, fees are applicable.
The clinic's team are lauded among its patrons, many of whom stay for many years to receive advice and care form the same doctor. It is conveniently located in Mauldin, SC, but free STD testing may not be available to everyone.
300 W Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC 29662, USA
Free STD testing may be available if you have an accepted insurance policy, Medicaid, or if you are on a very low income as fees are applied according to a sliding scale. Minors of any age can access testing without parental consent.
The Asheville Center is well liked by people who visit it although it is 70 miles away from Mauldin, SC, which may be too far for some residents to travel, despite it being the closest Planned Parenthood to the town.
68 McDowell St, Asheville, NC 28801, USA
Free STD testing may be available if you qualify for financial assistance or have an insurance policy. Anyone can access free HIV testing throughout the year, which is available at ad hoc times and locations. You can also take a fast track STD test that takes 15 minutes for results to come back, which is open to anyone not displaying symptoms or who is not a drug user or who has not had an infection, or a partner with an infection, within the last six months.
The health department's clinic is community-focused and resources may be stretched, which cause long wait times if you have made an appointment. Residents of Mauldin, SC, may find this clinic accessible, however, and it has educational resources for everyone.
200 University Ridge, Greenville, SC 29601, USA
AFC partners with BonSecours , which has its own care card and accepts all major insurance policies. Free STD testing may be available under these provisions.
The clinic operates extended hours and is 9 miles from Mauldin, SC, which makes it a convenient spot for residents in the town to get STD testing and the service is generally efficient. Free STD testing is dependent on insurance or BonSecours membership.
1467 Woodruff Rd Suite C, Greenville, SC 29607, USA
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