Preferred Location: 1000 Parkview Dr. Ste #24 New Iberia,LA 70563 New Iberia Change location
Preferred Location: 1000 Parkview Dr. Ste #24 New Iberia,LA 70563 New Iberia Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1000 Parkview Dr. Ste #24 New Iberia,LA 70563 New Iberia Change Location
New Iberia, with its rich cultural history of African-American, Creole, Spanish, and French heritage, is part of the state with the highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases in the country in 2019, Louisiana.
In Iberia Parish, the HIV prevalence rate between 2011 and 2015 increased from 133 per 100,00 to 196 per 100,000. This is still quite a bit under Louisiana’s average of 505 per 100,000. Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis are also particularly prevalent in New Iberia in 2019.
Louisiana is amongst the top three states when it comes to congenital syphilis, which passes from mother to infant and kills almost half of the infected babies. Congenital syphilis has seen a 154% increase between 2013 and 2019.
There are multiple public and private testing centers available for people living in New Iberia. Public testing centers include the Iberia Parish Health Unit, a public health department on 715 B Weldon St and the Saint Martin Parish Health Unit on 303 W Port St. These clinics provide HIV tests and both accept Medicaid and Medicare.
Other clinics include the Vermillion Parish Health Unit on Charity St, the Lafayette Parish Health Unit on Willow St, and the Lafayette clinic on Patterson St. The Lafayette Parish Health Unit has free condoms available.
Some clinics may offer free std testing, however there might not be a doctor on site or available on the phone. Additionally, there might not be prescriptions available if you happen to be tested positively. You may also be faced with unexpected additional costs.
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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Teche Action Clinic is a non-profit health facility that aims at offering standard health-care services to residents of New Iberia, LA, and surrounding areas. The medical team is proficient in providing STD screening and treatment services. Other services offered include pediatric care, chronic illness management, and cancer screening.
CareSouth Medical and Dental Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Centre that strives to provide exceptional medical care to the residents of Baton Rouge and its environs. Clinicians offer medical services such as primary care, HIV/STD testing, behavioral health-care, and pediatric services. Rapid HIV tests take roughly 20-30 minutes to yield results.
Planned Parenthood - Baton Rouge Health Center of Baton Rouge, LA, is a medical facility that offers comprehensive reproductive health services. Its medical practitioners are competent in offering services such as vaccinations, family planning, and STD testing and treatment. Clinicians may conduct HIV tests using finger sticks and avail results in about 10-40 minutes.
The Iberia Health Unit is a County Health Department Clinic formed under the Louisiana department of health. The health center offers medical services such as family planning programs, immunization, and STD screening services. You may also find WIC and family planning services at the health center.
SouthStar Urgent Care clinic was founded in 2011 and it provides in-depth primary-care services to residents of New Iberia, LA. Medical practitioners are competent in offering treatment services for flu, asthma, headaches, and sinus infections. You may also receive STD screening, diagnosis, and treatment that the well-trained staff provides.
CheckPoint Urgent Care is a medical clinic that provides extensive primary care services. Health-care providers offer services such as cancer screening, immunizations, allergy treatment, and bronchitis management. Physicians also provide STD screening services.
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Doctors provide STD services at sliding scale rates depending on the client's ability to pay. Additionally, you may settle your medical bills using cash if you're uninsured, and the medical team also bills some insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Individuals ought to schedule appointments with physicians to receive STD services. Additionally, medical practitioners are available on Saturdays to attend to clients who have constricted weekday schedules. Also, physicians attend to clients according to their specific needs, and all STD services are confidential.
1115 Weber St, Franklin, LA 70538, USA
The clinic provides reproductive health services to people from all walks of life irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, or financial disposition. Additionally, clinicians offer a sliding fee scale program to uninsured clients. Also, the medical team accepts payments in the form of insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid.
CareSouth Medical and Dental clinic provides affordable health-care services. You may easily book your appointment to receive medical services, and you also have the option of walking into the health center. Moreover, with extended working hours in place, you may seek health care during weekends.
3140 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
The staff offers STD services to individuals from all walks of life. Additionally, self-pay clients may receive services at a sliding fee scale or be eligible for a state-funded program.
Medical practitioners provide confidential STD services and avail results to clients in-person. Also, services are available during weekends to accommodate individuals with compact schedules. Moreover, the medical team may offer interpretation services for some languages, including the American Sign Language.
3825 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
Any citizen of Louisiana aged between 19 and 64 years is eligible to receive medical services. Also, low-income earners may qualify for a federally-funded program. Additionally, the health department offers low-cost self-payment options to uninsured persons who choose to use the cash payment option.
Medical practitioners employ confidentiality during STD testing and result dissemination. Additionally, the medical team may offer discreet partner notification and treatment services. Also, you may conveniently walk into the health center to seek comprehensive STD care.
715 Weldon St B, New Iberia, LA 70560, USA
Physicians provide STD services to clients of all sexes, sexual orientations, and nationalities, and you need a valid photo ID to receive medical care. Moreover, physicians may bill some insurances, and self-pay options available include cash, checks, debit cards, and credit cards.
Medical providers offer STD services seven days a week, and the clinical team may work for extended hours. Additionally, all the services available are confidentially discharged. Also, you may walk into the clinic to see a physician and receive extensive medical care.
1110 E St Peter St, New Iberia, LA 70560, USA
Physicians provide STD services to individuals without bias against age, financial status, nationality, or sexual orientation. Also, medical practitioners may bill some insurance health plans, and self-pay options that uninsured individuals may use when making payments include cash, checks, and credit cards.
Health-care providers offer discreet and precise STD services. Additionally, the clinic is open seven days a week, thus individuals with tight schedules may receive STD services during their free time. Additionally, physicians accept walk-ins, hence clients receive services at a time that's convenient for them.
1108 Parkview Dr, New Iberia, LA 70563, USA
Louisiana law does not require schools to offer sex education, but Louisiana Revised Statute §17:24.4(E) states that “the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education … shall develop and establish statewide curriculum standards for required subjects to be taught in the public elementary and secondary schools of [the] state.” Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, all incoming ninth graders were required to take 1/2 credit of health education. From grades 7–12, students learned about sexual abstinence and sexual risk behaviors, and in grades 4 and 7–12, students receive HIV and AIDS education.
Lift Louisiana is a program that promotes giving a voice to those dealing with STI’s, HIV, and other issues. Lift Louisiana believes in elevating and amplifying the voices of people, community leaders, and experts to change the policies behind the poor health outcomes for women in our state. The organization also endeavors to train and educated others on how to be heard, how to care for themselves and how to advocate for others.
The Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies offers a HIV testing and prevention program. Their goal is to educate in order to prevent individuals from contracting the HIV virus. This program consists of five key program components: Targeted HIV Testing, Linkage to Care (ARTAS), Community PROMISE (PROMISE), Program Promotion, Outreach and Recruitment (PAUSE) and Condom Distribution. The HTP program is funded by CDC. While their mailing address is in New Orleans, the operate throughout the state.
There could be a correlation between the level of poverty in New Iberia and the impact STI’s have had on the area. In 2015, the median household income was $39,061. This fell below the national, state, and parish median income. On average, males made more than females, which could account for the fact that women were most impacted by Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. In 2015, males on average made $62,429, while females made $34,372.
Women were also the gender demographic most impacted by poverty. Women aged 25-34 were considered to be the poorest demographic in 2015. This could possibly reflect that when it came to Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, this age and gender demographic rated 2nd highest for infection.
Black, non-Hispanics were also reported to be the poorest ethnic demographic in New Iberia. In 2015, there were 4,721 Black, non-Hispanics living below the poverty level in the area. This was over three times as many as those White, non-Hispanics living within the area. Black, non-Hispanics also made far less than White, non-Hispanics and Asians.
Black, non-Hispanic women also received less preventive services than White, non-Hispanic women. 589 White, non-Hispanic women received preventive services, while 207 Black, non-Hispanic women received the same services. This could connect to the number of Black, non-Hispanic women infected with STI’s in comparison to White, non-Hispanic women.
There could also be a correlation between the ratio of male to female graduates and the number of females infected with Chlamydia and Gonorrhea when compared to males. In 2015, there were 3,566 male graduates and only 558 female graduates. The number of females infected with Chlamydia and Gonorrhea was far higher than the number of males.
While many locations throughout the nation have ample resources available to aid those infected with STI’s or HIV/AIDS, New Iberia and the surrounding areas seem to be lacking in services. Many clinics and health centers are located several miles away from New Iberia. This likely results in the higher number of those who go untreated each year.
The closest Planned Parenthood is in Baton Rouge, which is an hour and forty minutes away. They offer treatment and testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. In addition, they offer testing and treatment for bacterial vaginosis, genital warts, herpes, and trichomoniasis. They also offer the HPV vaccine and condoms. STD screenings are available to both men and women on a walk-in basis. They offer testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia using a urine sample. If tests come back positive treatment is available for both the patient and their partner. Many insurances are accepted and if the patient is insured than there are options available for the patient to still receive treatment.
The Iberia Health Unit is located in New Iberia. They offer STI and HIV testing. They accept many major insurances. On their website, they show when they are accepting different types of patients. There is a second location in Lafayette that also offers testing. This location is around 36 minutes away.
The New Iberia Addictive Disorders Health Unit is located in New Iberia. They offer conventional HIV blood testing, rapid HIV oral testing, Chlamydia testing, Syphilis testing, and Gonorrhea Testing. They only offer HIV testing to those who are registered patients.
Acadiana Cares also offers support through testing and education. They are located in Lafayette, about 23 miles away. They specialize in helping those suffering from HIV/AIDS. Their services include free HIV testing, rapid oral HIV testing, Chlamydia testing, Syphilis testing and Gonorrhea testing. They accept anyone within the community regardless of insurance coverage.
The Southwest Louisiana Center for Health in Lafayette offers testing and pharmaceutical services. They test for HIV, Chlamydia (through urine samples), and Gonorrhea. They also have locations throughout Louisiana.
New Iberia in Louisiana lacks inadequate resources, testing, and treatment for the population it has. There has been an increase in STI’s, which could possibly come from the lack of resources available. Educational curriculum supports and advocates abstinence, while also promoting being smart when becoming sexually active. There is a Planned Parenthood, but it is several miles away in Baton Rouge. The town has fewer clinics than other areas where testing and treatment is provided. Demographics and statistics suggest that African Americans and females are most likely to contract an STI. Regardless of the statistics, the best way to prevent STI’s is to either remain abstinent or practice safe sex with your partner. New Iberia does provide a few online resources that help educate about STI’s. One of which is: http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/
As always, if you believe you have contracted an STI, please search out a testing center and seek treatment.
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