Preferred Location: 2311 Aberdeen Blvd Gastonia,NC 28054 Gastonia Change location
Preferred Location: 2311 Aberdeen Blvd Gastonia,NC 28054 Gastonia Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 2311 Aberdeen Blvd Gastonia,NC 28054 Gastonia Change Location
Gaston County, where Mount Holly, NC, is a city, has shown a worrying trend in the number of residents diagnosed with HIV infections over the past few years. The prevalence rate increased progressively from 13.6 in 2017 to 15.5 in 2018 and 17.0 per 100,000 persons in the following year.
Data Sourced from the North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NC EDSS) indicated an upward surge in the rate of new Chlamydia diagnoses, from 542.5 per 100,000 individuals in 2015 to 746.5 in 2019, reflecting a 37.6% increase.
Gonorrhea infections in the county fluctuated, with incidences doubling from a rate of 140.4 per 100,000 individuals in 2015 to 295.6 in 2018, before a slight decline to 271.4 in the following year.
Newly diagnosed early Syphilis infections showed a wavy trend, increasing by 12.2% from an annual rate of 16.4 per 100,000 persons in 2017 to 18.4 in the following year, before dropping to 17.8 in 2019.
The Division of Health in the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services operates a comprehensive HIV/STD/Hepatitis Surveillance Unit committed to eliminating mortality and morbidity due to STIs among residents, including those in Mount Holly and Gaston County. Its disease intervention specialists implement various strategies provided in the HIV/STD Prevention and Care program. They work with correctional facilities and community-based organizations to deliver quality testing and treatment, follow-ups, and partner notification services.
City residents can access various reproductive healthcare services, including HIV/STD testing at Planned Parenthood - Charlotte Health Center. Other clinics include Novant Health-GoHealth Urgent Care and Concentra.
Some city hospitals offer free STD testing, but you may be required to meet specific criteria to access the services, and some tests are free, not comprehensive.
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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RAIN is an organization dedicated to helping prevent the spread of HIV and helping those who live with the disease to enjoy happy and full lives free of stigma and discrimination. Their initial operations focused on providing palliative care for those in the terminal stages of the virus but have since transitioned to a more holistic approach. RAIN offers education and social assistance services in addition to their testing and screening clinics.
They operate with the help of a dedicated team of volunteers working in conjunction with accredited health professionals. They helped over 750 clients in 2020 and seek to help many more in the future.
The Charlotte Community Health Clinic was first started in 2000 as a provider of free health services for older, low-income, and uninsured adults. Over time, the health clinic moved out of its shared office space and grew to encompass a pediatric clinic, a public garden, financial literacy services, legal assistance, and dental clinics. They also work in conjunction with the local health department to provide HIV testing free of charge for individuals with no health insurance.
To achieve their goal of providing comprehensive health care for the entire community, the clinic employs certified professionals and has the ability to connect with specialized health professionals in the vicinity.
Quality Comprehensive Health Center is a non-profit organization that is federally qualified and operates 5 locations in the western end of Charlotte, North Carolina. Their goal is to provide all the health services a patient might require in one location for their ease of access and peace of mind. Licensed specialists and registered nurses are employed to ensure that patients can have their questions answered and have most of their health needs met close to home.
Quality Comprehensive Health Centers strive to meet the needs of the diverse community that they serve by offering a comprehensive list of services at each of its locations.
The Mecklenburg County Health Department is the county authority for all matters concerning public health and environmental impact. They operate two clinics that conduct STD testing and screening free of charge in the area, the Northwest Clinic and the Southeast clinic. Both County Health Department clinics do not require proof of residency to offer their services for no cost and patients do not need to bring ID as well.
Language services are offered at both clinic locations for those who need assistance communicating their needs.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free HIV/Syphilis testing is available daily. Testing is provided on a walk-in basis - no appointment is necessary, but appointments are available by calling 704-336-6500. At this time no walk-in testing until further notice; testing only available by appt
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HIV testing and PrEP is provided free of charge.
RAIN is an HIV prevention and assistance group that provides free testing for HIV at several locations in the area. They take walk-ins at these locations between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM.
RAIN is affiliated with several other health services providers in the area and is able to provide reliable and confidential referral services to nearby specialists if the patient requires it.
601 E 5th St suite 470, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
HIV testing and preventative medication are free at this clinic for those at risk. Fees for STD testing can be offset if patients do not have insurance.
The Charlotte Community Health Clinic is a health services provider that conducts testing and screening for free or for a low cost for individuals who need it. They operate with patient confidentiality as a priority.
New patients must first fill out and submit an application to be accepted to the clinic online and wait to hear back before being able to book an appointment.
5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
HIV testing and Hepatitis B testing is free of charge. Patients are asked to bring their insurance information or proof of income and household size for other tests.
The Quality Comprehensive Health Center on Beatties Ford road is one of five health centers run by the organization. They offer HIV and Hepatitis B testing for free to patients who register online but not for walk-ins.
QCHC is also providing at home consultations and services for the elderly or those who have difficulty moving.
3627 Beatties Ford Rd #2nd, Charlotte, NC 28216, USA
Free and confidential testing is provided for all patients who book an appointment beforehand.
The Mecklenburg Health Clinics are run and operated by the county government. As such, they are held to standards and practices that must be upheld and should impart some confidence for all patients.
Testing and screening for STDs is free for anyone seeking those services, and no appointment needs to be made. Patients will fill out the required paperwork, have a brief confidential counselling session, and a health professional will collect their sample. Results can be communicated to the patient via phone or online.
2845 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216, USA
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