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HIV/STD infections have been among the hard-hitting pandemics in Mount Vernon City in Knox County in the past few years. Efforts by the Knox County Health Department to contain the rising infection seems to have born fruits as the conditions are gradually dropping in some of the STDs.
In 2015, there were 875 cases of HIV at a rate of 19.5 per 10,000 population. The infections were mostly among women with diagnoses at a rate of 7.78 per 10,000.
In 2014 Chlamydia incidences showed 130 cases at a rate of 213.1 per 100, 000 population, which gradually dropped to 115 cases at 187.7 in 2018.
Syphilis remained constant in the same period, with one case at 1.6 reported in 2014 and 2018.
However, for Gonorrhea, the cases increased from 12 at 19.7 in 2014 to 32 cases at 52.2 in 2018. The primary constituent of this rise is MSM, IDU, heterosexual, and Perinatal contact.
Stigmatization of the MSM population in rural areas has resulted in developing high-risk sexual behaviors as a coping mechanism.
The Knox County Health Department has implemented outreach testing and counseling programs to curb rising infections. It has also integrated Expedited Partner Treatment (EPT) services in most counties' health facilities.
Mt Vernon City has numerous sexual health clinics providing free STD testing. Still, test results may take 7 to 10 days, and the doctor’s consultation might not be available after the test due to many people seeking the same services.
For HIV/STD testing, counseling, screening, or treatment, Knox County Hospital, Fredericktown Fitness Center and Knock Public Health & Community Health Center are some of the facilities you can visit. If you prefer walk-in clinics, you may choose from Planned Parenthood-Mansfield Health Center and KCH Urgent Care Center.
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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Knox Community Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and independent community hospital serving people in and around Knox County.
The non-profit health center is staffed with medical staff and specialists that use the available technology and facilities to improve patient services. They provide a wide range of clinical services, including dermatology, audiology, and infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis.
Founded in 1964, Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Health Services is among the Community Action Agencies that promote self-sufficiency by reducing poverty in Knox, Holmes, Coshocton, and Ashland.
The non-profit organization has professional staff providing various community, emergency, energy, health, and senior and youth services. Its family planning program offers women’s health services, including pregnancy and HIV/STD services.
Family Health Services of East Central Ohio meets the health needs of men and women in Mount Vernon and the nearby communities. The health clinic is partly funded by the Ohio Department of Health and the United Way of Licking County to facilitate the provision of health care services.
Its health care providers offer a variety of services that include birth control and STI testing.
Knox Public Health and Community Health Center is committed to preventing illnesses, promoting healthy lifestyles, and protecting the health of residents of Knox County and the nearby communities.
It has a team of professional medical staff offering a wide array of patient-centered services and programs, including medical, dental, and counseling services. STD testing and Hepatitis services are also available at the health center.
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Patients receiving health care at the health facility can pay through their phone by capturing the bill details or online. The public and private insurance providers can also foot the bills. Financial assistance is also for the uninsured patients.
Knox Community Hospital has a patient portal that allows registered patients to access their lab results, refill their prescriptions, and manage appointments. It also has gift shops where visitors can purchase little gifts such as newborn gifts, scarves, cards, snacks, and magazines for their loved ones.
1330 Coshocton Ave, Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA
Women that access family planning services at the health center can pay on a sliding fee scale. The health care center staff accepts public insurance and does not deny women services because of their inability to pay.
Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Health Services has a USDA Program that provides USDA-approved meal patterns for children. It also operates a federal head Start program that promotes school readiness for children between three and five years from low-income families through educational, nutritional, and social services to improve their social and cognitive development.
69 Sychar Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA
The staff at the Family Health Services offers a sliding fee scale to patients and accepts all public and most private insurance providers to cover medical bills. Additionally, the facility does not deny anyone medical services because of their inability to pay.
The Family Health Services of East Central Ohio has on-site certified educators offering health education services and other take-home materials to promote health. Women visiting the medical facility can receive family planning services, including injections, orals, implants, or IUDs.
100 McMillen Dr, Newark, OH 43055, USA
The healthcare center requires patients accessing the healthcare services to have a photo ID, insurance card, a list of current medications, and proof of household income. Eligible patients without insurance might receive a sliding fee scale at 200 percent or above federal poverty guidelines. Self-pay patients also get a minimum charge for dental, medical, and counseling services.
Knox Public Health and Community Health Center provide telemedicine services that allow patients unable to visit the hospital to access care over the phone or online.
It also partners with local agencies such as the United Way of Knox County to help patients find pharmacies that offer their prescribed medications at affordable prices.
11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA
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