Preferred Location: 1900 N. State St. Lower Level Provo,UT 84604 Carterville Change location
Preferred Location: 1900 N. State St. Lower Level Provo,UT 84604 Carterville Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1900 N. State St. Lower Level Provo,UT 84604 Carterville Change Location
Just a short jaunt south of Salt Lake City, Orem is the fifth largest city in Utah and home to a high population of followers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In fact, Time Magazine once named Orem as a top-rated place to live for spiritual well-being. Yet even a chaste community like Orem is at risk with STD rates on the rise.
For the year of 2017, Utah County reported a rate of 190 new cases of chlamydia per 100,000 people. This number seems tame, though, when compared to Salt Lake County’s 466 per 100,000.
Matching nationwide trends, more cases of chlamydia are found to be in the young women of Utah County. For gonorrhea, the Orem area showed 39 new cases per 100,000 in 2017 with the majority of those cases also found in more women than men. As far as primary and secondary syphilis, numbers remained low for Utah County with only 2 new reported cases that year.
If you’re looking to get tested in the Orem area, there are a few affordable options you should be aware of. Planned Parenthood on 1086 North 1200 West offers appointments to walk-ins without symptoms. They can do rapid testing for HIV (results in as little as 20-30 minutes). They offer STI screening and treatment of the following: herpes, bacterial vaginosis (BV), genital warts, syphilis, trichomoniasis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. They also offer STD prevention (condoms, vaccines, etc.) as well as education. For a chance at free STD testing, you may need to pick a day off to drive into Salt Lake City and look around. Most public clinics aren’t open on weekends, so plan your trip in advance and be prepared for longer wait times.
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Orem clinics with our easy-to-read chart.
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.
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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 Utah AIDS Foundation provides confidential HIV and STD testing and associated services including counseling for anyone willing to attend its clinc.
Some limited hours are available for walk-ins, generally Mondays and Thursday, between 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
It offers rapid HIV testing and the antibody rapid hepatitis C test. Both these tests require a blood sample but results are returned within the same visit.
Free HIV testing may be available people at high risk of contracting the virus. In other cases there are set fees for STD tests.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) caters to the indigenous Native American populations of the U.S., identifying the adverse and disproportionate impact of STDs on this ethnic subset.
Since 1994, the IHS has collaborated with the Center for the Control and Prevention of Communicable Diseases to provide the resources to address STD prevention in this community.
The clinic is based in Fort Duchesne, UT, which is 120 miles from Orem, UT although it provides STD resources for the surrounding areas.
Utah Valley Health Center hosts Planned Parenthood in Orem,UT providing STD testing and other treatment services such as prevention and counseling to visitors of the clinic, regardless of gender.
STD testing can be provided on a walk-in basis, particularly if no symptoms are showing. In other cases, the clinic advises to book a doctor's appointment.
Staff are trained and provide confidential advice. Interpretation can be requested in a different language with Spanish translators usually at hand.
Rapid HIV testing is also available at this clinic.
The Utah County Health Department promotes health and wellness for county residents. Its services in tackling STDs and HIV is handled by the Family and Community Health division, which provides confidential testing, including rapid HIV testing, counseling and education.
Results will arrive within the hour for rapid testing, otherwise they take seven days to respond on a conventional HIV blood test. An appointment must be made to receive results otherwise there is a walk-in slot between 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm on Wednesdays.
Confidential STD testing is also available for syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia with walk-ins allowed at the same time above.
The urgent care clinic is part of the University of Utah healthcare facility, which is an academic health system.
The University of Utah runs as part of all of its clinics the 340B program, which provides discounted drugs, serving a predominantly under-served and low-income population. It has used savings from the 340B program to initiate a free HIV prevention clinic, that provides sexual health counseling, STD testing, and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in addition to HIV testing.
The clinic served an expected 500 patients in 2019.
Intermountain InstaCare is an urgent care facility based in Orem, UT. It is a not-for-profit system of 24 hospitals that has over 2,400 physicians working across them as well as 160 clinics.
Licensed physicians and specialist staff deliver urgent care for non-threatening health needs and laboratory services can deliver tests including STD testing through blood work and other examinations.
The clinic takes walk-ins or you can make an appointment online.
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Description: Social Service Organization. Walk-in for STI testing, if not experiencing symptoms, available until 30 minutes before clinic closing. If you are a new patient please come to the clinic: Tuesday, Thursday 10am-5pm or Wednesday 11am-6pm
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Free HIV testing may be offered to high-risk adults. STD testing is available to anyone able to pay a small fee.
The foundation can offer support and empowerment for patrons who risk exposure to HIV and helps guide them to the next stages of care.
Free HIV testing is discretionary, however, so you may need to be prepared to pay a small fee for blood work or testing.
1408 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, USA
The clinic is a low cost facility that may provide Orem, UT with free HIV testing, particularly targeting indigenous communities.
The Indian Health service is an affordable resource those who qualify for access to its services and may include free HIV testing. It is however, 120 miles from Orem, UT, which residents of this locality may find difficult to get to.
6822 1000 S, Fort Duchesne, UT 84026, USA
Anyone able to reach the Orem, UT clinic is invited to attend it for STD testing. Free STD testing may be available for insured patients. It may also be available if you qualify for financial assistance according to government regulations. You must be 13 years or older otherwise you would be asked to bring a guardian.
The Orem, UT clinic is a lauded clinic for its professionalism and knowledge. The clinic may be busy at times, in which case you may wish to book ahead.
1086 1200 W, Orem, UT 84057, USA
Free HIV or free STD testing may be available if you qualify for financial assistance, otherwise a small charge is applicable for tests. There are no restrictions on who can access services, however, some minors may be asked to bring a guardian.
The county health department is located in Provo, UT, which is still accessible for Orem, UT residents six miles away and it may present an affordable option for HIV testing. However, only some STD tests may be free or available at a reduced fee.
151 S University Ave, Provo, UT 84601, USA
Despite being an academic health system, the clinic is open to all Utah residents and the surrounding the five states. Free STD testing and free HIV testing is available to anyone wanting to schedule one. Anyone under the age of 13 should may need to be accompanied by a guardian.
The institution is known to be thorough with a high quality service. Based in Orem, UT it is a convenient facility for Orem, UT residents looking for free STD testing or free HIV testing. However, you should be prepared to access any ongoing care elsewhere.
145 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT 84058, USA
The InstaCare clinics may offer free STD testing if you are eligible for financial assistance, which effectively reduces the cost of the test to zero.
Some patients have said that services are not as advertised and so it is worth calling ahead to be sure. The clinic is conveniently located for Orem, UT residents.
1975 N State St, Orem, UT 84057, USA
Even though statistics show that the number of STDs reported each year is rising, state lawmakers still vetoed a bill that would have required all public school districts to provide students with medically accurate and comprehensive sex education classes. Instead lawmakers overwhelming voted in favor of keeping abstinence based programs in the schools, even though statistics show that this is putting everyone’s health at risk.
Studies across the county show that when teens have access to the information they need to protect themselves from STDs, the number of infections reported each year dramatically decreases. This is also true regarding teen pregnancy rates, which are also rising across the state.
Instead educators are still required to teach students that abstinence is the best way to prevent unplanned pregnancies, along with all sexually transmitted diseases. While this is true regarding pregnancy, abstinence is the best method of prevention it does little to protect students and adults from all of the sexually transmitted infections.
Regular HIV testing in Orem is the best method of prevention, and it is also the only way to accurately detect the potentially deadly virus. Regular Herpes testing in Orem is also important, especially for high school students.
There are several reasons why the number of STDs reported each year keeps rising, but the main one remains a lack of education. Studies show that students are engaging in sexual activity more frequently, and at a younger age, and this is also made evident by the city’s high teen pregnancy rate.
Teens and young adults are not receiving the information they need to adequately protect themselves. While using protection during sexual activity is briefly covered in the classroom, students are still taught that abstinence is the best way to prevent STDs. They are not told how easy it can be to contract a sexually transmitted disease through other methods, and many students are not even sure how to properly use a condom. Most teens also graduate without understanding how important it is to be tested on a regular basis.
The city is staunchly conservative, and this does make it difficult for residents to have open and honest discussions about their sexual health. Some adults will even avoid testing simply because they are afraid that they might run into someone they know. The stigma that still surrounds sexually transmitted diseases has made it all but impossible for many residents to admit that their sexual health might be at risk.
Until these and other problems are resolved in this small city, residents can continue to expect to see high STD rates each year.
Often referred to as “Family City USA” it is hard for many residents to accept the fact that they are currently dealing with a growing STD crisis. The number of infections reported each year is rising, especially in teens and young adults. If is understandable if you don’t want to standing in the long lines at the STI clinics, and now you don’t have to. You can make one simple phone call and schedule confidential STD testing at a conveniently located lab. This way you can still take care of your sexual health without the fear of running into a familiar face.
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