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Nestled in Pasco County about an hour away from Tampa, the small town of Northwest Dade, Florida, is home to the 16-acre Pioneer Florida Museum that showcases and illustrates the state of Florida’s history. Each year, the annual Pioneer Days Festival is held in Dade and brings the Civil War period back to life.
The population of the city is a little over 6,000 people with a little over 800 people being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease in the past year.
Twelve percent of the people living in Pasco County underwent an HIV test in 2018 with 5.1 percent being diagnosed with AIDS. Between 2015 and 2017, 277 cases of Chlamydia were reported while there were 77 reported cases of Gonorrhea.
Only 3.1 percent of the population was reportedly diagnosed with infectious Syphilis during the same time period.
There are several options that offer STD testing in the city of Dade and the nearby surrounding area. The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County offers all types of STD testing and screening as does Any Lab Test Now, located in nearby Wesley Chapel.
Free STD testing may be available at one of those clinics while the others charge fees. While free STD testing sounds good at the outset, there is a downside. There can be unexpected charges for further tests or for specific physicians to read the tests or to provide a more thorough examination. Doctor consultation may not be offered which means you will have to make an appointment with a doctor at another facility to start treatment if you are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease.
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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The Sembrando Flores Incorporated is taking steps to lower the number of STDs in their community. One step they are taking is to offer testing at the majority of their clinics. There are three in the county that do so, right now.
Testing is done by a qualified technicians and experienced counselors are also on hand. You should expect to wait up to a week before learning your STD status.
The Florimed Medical Center is taking steps to lower the number of STDs in their community. One step they are taking is to offer testing at the majority of their clinics. There are three in the county that do so, right now.
Testing is done by a qualified technicians and experienced counselors are also on hand. You should expect to wait up to a week before learning your STD status.
Testing is done by a qualified technicians and experienced counselors are also on hand. You should expect to wait up to a week before learning your STD status.
It is almost impossible to at least not be familiar with the name Planned Parenthood. They are leaders in research concerning sexual health care. Some may think they only perform one service but nothing is further from the truth.
You can easily get tested for sexually transmitted infections here. You also have the advantage of having a counselor to talk to when results are in.
The Community Health of South Florida Incorporated (Martin Luther King Jr Clinica Campesina) is taking steps to lower the number of STDs in their community. One step they are taking is to offer testing at the majority of their clinics. There are three in the county that do so, right now.
Testing is done by a qualified technicians and experienced counselors are also on hand. You should expect to wait up to a week before learning your STD status.
Community Health of South Florida Incorporated (Everglades Health Center) is taking steps to lower the number of STDs in their community. One step they are taking is to offer testing at the majority of their clinics. There are three in the county that do so, right now.
Testing is done by a qualified technicians and experienced counselors are also on hand. You should expect to wait up to a week before learning your STD status.
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Everyone should know important facts about the overall health of the residents in the city that they live in. The information is available on the internet and through publications which are distributed by local health departments in each community. STD rates are delivered in report form by the CDC. They arrive at their figures with the help of all local health care agencies and providers. Each time a person is tested, important demographic information is collected and sent to the CDC. Analysts are better able to figure out which groups are at the highest risk by looking at which of them most often test positive for particular STDs.
Patterns have emerged over the past decade and have remained consistent, with the exception of rising rates. The table below shows the most recent reports that have been generated for this region and is based upon positive tests per 100,000 in population.
Florida ranks fifth in the nation for incidences of Syphilis. It is over 8 times higher than some other states. Gonorrhea is also high with Chlamydia being the most predominant. Sexually transmitted diseases are occurring in epidemic proportions throughout the US and in this region of Florida. It is important that people understand how great their risk is for getting these diseases and the potential consequences.
Testing isn't free, but they do accept insurance and Medicaid. During your phone call the staff can help you apply for financial assistance if you need it and don't have any yet.
Anyone over 14 can come in. The fees are often on a sliding scale. If you need help paying, ask before you go in.
Check the wait time online and go in at your convenience. They also have ample free parking, if you choose to drive.
162 SW 1st Ave, Homestead, FL 33030, USA
Testing isn't free, but they do accept insurance and Medicaid. During your phone call the staff can help you apply for financial assistance if you need it and don't have any yet.
Anyone over 14 can come in. The fees are often on a sliding scale. If you need help paying, ask before you go in.
Check the wait time online and go in at your convenience. They also have ample free parking, if you choose to drive.
311 NE 8th St #110, Homestead, FL 33030, USA
Testing isn't free, but they do accept insurance and Medicaid. During your phone call the staff can help you apply for financial assistance if you need it and don't have any yet.
Anyone over 14 can come in. The fees are often on a sliding scale. If you need help paying, ask before you go in.
Check the wait time online and go in at your convenience. They also have ample free parking, if you choose to drive.
2760 SW 97th Ave #103, Miami, FL 33165, USA
If you call ahead you might be able to get in that day. You can also go online and look through their availability calendar and find a time that is best for you.
Anyone over 14 can get an appointment. without bringing their parents. Calling ahead can also get you enrolled in a plan that will help cover testing expenses.
You can everything from Pep and PrEP at Planned Parenthood. Free condoms are also available for men and women. After all these years, the organization is still at the forefront when it comes to protecting your sexual health.
8900 SW 117th Ave STE 207B, Miami, FL 33186, USA
Testing isn't free, but they do accept insurance and Medicaid. During your phone call the staff can help you apply for financial assistance if you need it and don't have any yet.
Anyone over 14 can come in. The fees are often on a sliding scale. If you need help paying, ask before you go in.
Community Health of South Florida Incorporated (Martin Luther King Jr Clinica Campesina) might be an urgent care clinic but they also handle STDs. They have a close partnership with an accredited lab so you won't have to wait long for results from your test.
Check the wait time online and go in at your convenience. They also have ample free parking, if you choose to drive.
810 W Mowry Dr, Homestead, FL 33030, USA
Testing isn't free, but they do accept insurance and Medicaid. During your phone call the staff can help you apply for financial assistance if you need it and don't have any yet.
Anyone over 14 can come in. The fees are often on a sliding scale. If you need help paying, ask before you go in.
Community Health of South Florida Incorporated (Everglades Health Center) might be an urgent care clinic but they also handle STDs. They have a close partnership with an accredited lab so you won't have to wait long for results from your test.
Check the wait time online and go in at your convenience. They also have ample free parking, if you choose to drive.
19300 SW 376th St, Homestead, FL 33034, USA
Poverty is one of the demographical factors that is included as a risk. There are two reasons for this. The first is that fewer resources means that there is a greater chance that education about sexual health is not readily available. School dropout rates are higher and students may miss out on mandatory sex ed which is provided to all middle school students who attend the private sector schools. The second reason is that there may not be financial resources enough to get quality health care for testing and treatment.
Regardless of ability to pay, there are resources available for STD testing. Private testing is available through STD clinics and free centers are available for anyone who qualifies according to the income guidelines for free or reduced rates. The difficulty is in ensuring that this information gets out to the people who need it.
Each factor of risk combines for creating an overall risk score. The more risk factors that you have, the greater the chances of becoming infected. If you have only one risk factor, and it is having sex with multiple partners or a person that you are unsure of, that is all that is needed. Your race, sex, age or location does not have as great of a bearing on your risks as having unprotected sex.
Being symptom free is wonderful, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that you are STD free. There are some STDs that do not produce any symptoms in the beginning so you may not know for certain. This is one of the ways that STDs are spread so quickly. They can be passed from one person to another in a short period of time. Sexual habits and behaviors can cause an explosion in the breakout rates when there are multiple partners involved.
Continuing on with educational campaigns including public health seminars and school sex education courses are a good start. More information needs to be disseminated throughout the local communities that will give people the plain facts about STDs. Anyone who has sex ed knows where to go for STD testing, but their parents, aunts and uncles may not. Even though pregnant women get tested as a routine part of prenatal screening, it would be better if they were educated prior to conceiving a child.
Fargo does not have the highest STD rates in the nation, but they are high enough to elicit concern. If you are wondering how great your risk is, you should probably get tested to be certain. Ethnicity, age, financial status, gender and region of residence are factors that have been determined by numbers and frequencies of STD infection by comparison with all other groups. No one of these factors automatically places you at higher risk. Perhaps the biggest determining factor is if you’ve had sex with a partner that may possibly be infected themselves. There are not always symptoms so just because they show no signs does not mean that they are STD free.
If you cannot say with one hundred percent assurance that you are free from STD infection, you should get tested. Even if you are symptom free, if you have had uprotected sex and believe that you may have been exposed to this type of disease, it is best to take the precaution to protect your sexual health. Ordering testing is easy and you can complete the process in less than twenty minutes by visiting a local testing lab to complete your testing. Your results will arrive shortly and you’ll enjoy the greater peace of mind.
Reference:
http://www.cdc.gov/std/stats13/tables.htm
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