Preferred Location: 55 Westport Avenue Norwalk,CT 06851 Norwalk Change location
Preferred Location: 55 Westport Avenue Norwalk,CT 06851 Norwalk Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 55 Westport Avenue Norwalk,CT 06851 Norwalk Change Location
Compared to the rest of the US, Connecticut has low STD rates, but Norwalk is part of the New York metropolitan area, so its rates are a bit high compared to the rest of the state. Also, health officials are worried because STD rates in the state are going up.
In 2017, there were 291 people living with HIV or AIDS in Norwalk (the population of the city is a little under 90,000).
In 2015, 224 people in Norwalk were diagnosed with chlamydia, at a rate of 257 per 100K people. The rates of gonorrhea and primary and secondary syphilis were 35 and 2. Those aren’t terribly high, but the numbers should still come down. Most STDs are mostly preventable with condoms and dental dams (note that they won’t protect you from herpes).
Also, all sexually active people should be tested regularly, even if they are not experiencing symptoms. Most STDs are asymptomatic in the early stages, but if they’re left undetected and untreated, they can cause big, and irreversible, problems.
Norwalk has a few STD-testing clinics, and there are more options in the surrounding cities, including free STD testing at the county level if you can prove your inability to pay, and an organization focused on the LGBTQ community that provides free HIV testing.
AFC Urgent Care offers STD testing at their location in the Center Seven Shopping Center. The Norwalk Health Department on East Ave also provides STD testing for a low cost.
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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Mid Fairfield AIDS Project (MFAP) was founded in 1987 as an AIDS Service Organization to provide HIV care to residents living in Bridgeport and Stamford areas. Over the years, it has expanded to become a comprehensive health-care provider reaching a wider population including women, men, and children. The health center also has licensed social workers who provide HIV testing services, case management, dental services, counseling, and support groups.
Community Health Center was founded in 1972 as a free dental care clinic to provide people from the low-income community with affordable health care services. The federally qualified health center has grown over the years, and it currently has over 200 locations in Connecticut serving more than 145,000 patients annually.
Community Health Center of Norwalk provides HIV education, testing, counseling, and treatment for newly diagnosed individuals and those living with HIV/AIDS. Patients are handled by a trained medical team who has extensive experience in handling HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C infections.
Anchor Health Initiative is a non-profit LGBTQ health clinic that provides health care services to the Norwalk community. The facility has competent doctors and nurse practitioners licensed by the American Academy of HIV Medicine to provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS services. Therefore, people infected with HIV are assured quality care because the facility adopts a patient-centered approach in handling their needs and have access to resources they may need to manage HIV infections.
Planned Parenthood - Stamford Health Center is conveniently located across the North walk area to serves neighboring towns including New Canaan, Darien, Wilton, and Westport, with quality and affordable reproductive health care. The clinic is also fully furnished with modern medical equipment to provide quality reproductive health care services ranging from HIV/STD testing, treatment, and vaccines, abortion care to women's health care.
Westport Weston Health District (WWHD) was established to serve the Fairfield county residents living in Norwalk city with comprehensive health care services. The medical staff includes accomplished medical professionals qualified to render a wide array of health services ranging from community health, emergency preparedness, and environmental health. It also has an HIV/STD clinic that provides voluntary testing and counseling services to members of the public interested in knowing about their sexual health.
DOCS Urgent Care of Norwalk provides quality and affordable health care to residents living in the greater Norwalk area. The clinic is run by board-certified medical providers who are qualified to provide expert care for non-life threatening urgent medical conditions. It also provides low-cost HIV/STD testing and treatment for sexually active persons and has a caring professional staff who provide patient-centered medical care.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Everyone thirteen years of age and older. Identification is requested. TB care also available. TB skin testing upon request for a fee. TB testing done as part of a contact investigation is done at no charge. Vaccines are administered as part of the STD Program services to those who qualify. (Hepatitis A and B as well as Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine are offered)Immunization for travel and routine vaccines for adult available to anyone regardless of residency. Fee for vaccines are competitively priced. State supplied childhood vaccines available for any child between birth and 19 years of age.
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Free and confidential HIV/Hep C testing is available to all members of the public, and no one is turned away because of their age or income levels.
MFAP goes beyond providing HIV medical care and provides additional services including housing opportunities, food pantry, bus tokens, clothing, paying for rents, utilities, and car repairs. The organization also has registered dietitians to assist people living with HIV infections.
618 West Ave, Norwalk, CT 06850, USA
The health center provides confidential STD/HIV testing to individuals who have registered as patients and also accepts major health insurance covers. A sliding fee scale is also available for uninsured patients.
Community Health Center provides the community with education on prevention of HIV/STI infections and also provides PrEP and PEP medication at a subsidized rate. The clinic case managers connect uninsured patients at high risk of contracting HIV infections for financial assistance, and if they aren’t patients, they help speed the patient's enrollment to access PreP through its providers.
49 Day St, Norwalk, CT 06854, USA
Members of the general public are welcomed for HIV/STD services, and no one is denied testing or treatment because of his age, gender, inability to pay, or sexual orientation.
Anchor Health Initiative is a haven for the LGBTQ community members seeking medical services, which are provided in a supportive and safe environment without prejudice. The health facility has several programs that provide solutions to the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ community.
30 Myano Ln #16, Stamford, CT 06902, USA
Regardless of your age, income, or sexual orientation, you are still eligible to access HIV/STI services at the health center. Major insurance covers are accepted, and a sliding fee scale is available to uninsured patients.
Planned Parenthood- Stamford Health Center has been a valuable health resource to Norwalk residents by providing greater access to sexual health education in a non-judgmental environment, which has seen reduced STI infections, less unplanned pregnancies, and more access to birth controls. The clinic also has a friendly and professional medical staff who makes patients’ visits comfortable and pleasant.
35 6th St, Stamford, CT 06905, USA
HIV testing, counseling, treatment, and consultation is open to the general public regardless of their age or residence. Persons of different financial and cultural backgrounds may also access the services.
The Westport Weston Health District provides both confidential and anonymous HIV/STD testing as well as referral services. The health center also has a well-live program that conducts workshops promoted by qualified leaders who provide opportunities for group problem solutions by facilitating the interactions of people living with major health conditions like HIV/AIDS to share their struggles.
180 Bayberry Ln, Westport, CT 06880, USA
HIV/STD services at the clinic are available to patients of all ages at a fee, and no one is denied treatment because of their income levels. The clinic also accepts most health insurance plans, and a sliding fee scale is available for uninsured patients.
Patients seeking confidential STD testing and treatment at the DOCS Urgent Care of Norwalk are served swiftly because there are no wait times. Additionally, the reception area of the clinic is clean and spacious, and patients are offered a room and bathroom with a shower.
677 Connecticut Ave, Norwalk, CT 06854, USA
With STD rates rising across the state it might surprise you to learn that public schools are not required to teach sex education. They do have to provide medically accurate and comprehensive information on HIV/AIDS, but it is up to the school’s discretion on where it will be taught. This means that it can be included in any class, as long as it is offered.
Since sex education is not a requirement there aren’t any guidelines or curriculums for public school districts to follow, except that it must be abstinence based. This means that if students receive any type of sex education it is often limited to being taught that abstaining from intercourse is the only effective way to prevent STDs and unplanned pregnancies. Studies conducted over the last thirty years have conclusively shown that this is not true, and that it can put students’ sexual health at risk.
Topics that include condoms and other types of contraceptives are allowed, but most schools do not cover this type of information.
Regular HIV testing in Norwalk is the best way to prevent the disease from spreading, and it could also save your life. Regular Herpes testing in Norwalk is just as important, and the simple procedure is an effective way to stop the virus from spreading through area high schools.
While the lack of comprehensive and medically accurate sex education classes in public schools is one of the main factors contributing to the city’s high STD rates, it is certainly not the only one. With over 90 percent of parents surveyed stating that they want comprehensive sex education classes offered in public schools, health officials are hopeful that this will soon not be one of the reasons why the number of STDs reported each year keeps rising.
The city is home to an estimated 8,000 college students and this is contributing to the area’s STD rates. It is not uncommon for their behavior to put their sexual health at risk, along with everyone that they come in contact with. This includes other students, as well as permanent residents.
Before heading out to the islands or taking a tour of the Stepping Stones Museum for Children it is important to take a few minutes to think about your sexual health. The number of STD incidents reported each year is rising, and it has never been so important for everyone to get tested on a regular basis. It is understandable if you don’t want to wait in the long lines at the community health facility and now you don’t have to. With one simple phone call you can schedule confidential STD resting and only spend a few minutes at a local lab.
Each page below contains a detailed report of the local area, location STD statistics and clinic reviews of some the top STD testing locations. The content is curated by our very own editors and medical experts.
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