Preferred Location: 898A North Federal Hwy Pompano Beach,FL 33062 Pompano Beach Change location
Preferred Location: 898A North Federal Hwy Pompano Beach,FL 33062 Pompano Beach Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 898A North Federal Hwy Pompano Beach,FL 33062 Pompano Beach Change Location
Located just north of Fort Lauderdale on the Atlantic coast, Pompano Beach shares Southeast Florida’s STD problems to an extent. In 2015, there were 18,867 people living with HIV or AIDS in Broward County, with a prevalence rate of 1,180 per 100K people, well above Florida’s rate of 615.
But health officials worry that there are still a lot of people out there who don’t know they are infected. There is still a stigma surrounding HIV, especially directed toward gay and bisexual men, and this can make people reluctant to come in for testing.
In 2017, 11,289 people in Broward County were diagnosed with chlamydia, at a rate of 599 per 100K people, above Florida’s rate of 486.8. The gonorrhea and infectious syphilis rates were 209.1 and 17.5. The availability of PrEP and PEP may have caused some people to become lax about using protection, and this is partly responsible for the resurgence of syphilis.
Pompano Beach has a few STD-testing clinics, and of course there are more options in the surrounding areas, such as an organization focused on the Latinx community that provides free STD testing for HIV only. Premier Urgent Medical Care Center, on Sample Rd, offers STD testing, as does MD Now Urgent Care on Federal Hwy.
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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Infections Managed, Inc. medical facility was founded in 1993 to offer individualized attention to patients with infectious diseases. The physicians use the latest technologies to create a patient-focused experience for patients with medical conditions such as urinary tract infections, HIV, hepatitis B, and C, and prosthetic joint diseases.
Latinos Salud - Wilton Manors was founded in 2008 to serve the Latino LGBTQ persons with patient-centered and culturally competent preventive care. It has diverse certified test counselors who ensure that patients receive confidential STD/HIV screening, treatment, prevention, and counseling services.
Planned Parenthood - Boca Raton Health Center strives to provide women, men, and teenagers with comprehensive reproductive health care services. The clinic has skilled medical practitioners who adopt a patient-centered approach to deliver STD/HIV screening and treatment, family planning, abortion care, pregnancy testing, LGBTQ care, women’s, and men health care services.
Paul Hughes Health Center has partnered with AHF and other public and private organizations to provide comprehensive STD/HIV clinical services across the county. The facility has reduced new infections through reproductive health education, timely treatment, and disease identification.
It also has experienced medical personnel who deliver quality health care services to improve the health and general lifestyle of people. Patients can also access vaccinations, family planning, men’s, and women’s health care services.
CareSpot Urgent Care of Pompano Beach ensures individuals access immediate medical services for their minor injuries and non-life threatening infections. The clinic is staffed with board-certified medical practitioners who apply modern technology to ensure patients receive STD/HIV screening and treatment and emergency health care services.
MD Now Urgent Care is among the fastest-growing health facility in Pompano Beach, Florida. The clinic works toward delivering immediate care to patients with minor health conditions that are not severe can treated without visiting a hospital emergency room. Its licensed doctors offer STD/HIV testing and treatment, occupational health, and vaccination services.
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Description: To receive primary care from Broward Health, please call to schedule an appointment. If you don’t have insurance, bring ALL of the following: Some form of personal identification; proof of income; proof of one month residency in Broward County (proof can be provided through address verification with utility bill).
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Description: Community Based Organization. Offer free HIV testing in the office or at home. Provide guidance for HIV prevention before and after testing and connect clients to comprehensive services according to everyone’s need. Saturday and Sunday HIV testing by appointment
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The area currently has high rates for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infections, according to 2015 statistics. Students that test positive for Herpes is also on the rise, and this virus is also starting to show up in older residents. Hepatitis B and C diagnoses are slowing down, and much of this is being attributed improved treatments and increased public awareness. The same was also true for HIV/AIDS, but in recent years the state health department has noted a sudden increase in positive diagnoses.
The clinic welcomes individuals from all walks of life for STD/HIV testing and treatment. Individuals are advised to print the patients' forms available online, fill them out, and send them back to the facility's fax number to save time in the waiting room. It also allows numerous major health insurance plans and provides a sliding fee scale to low-income self-pay persons.
Children, adults, and seniors can access affordable vaccinations from the health center to protect them from various infections. The clinic’s online payment mode enables individuals to pay their hospital bills without visiting the facility. It also has an antibiotic management program that offers medication to patients with infections that are resistant or allergic to antibiotics.
4800 NE 20th Terrace #115, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, USA
The clinic has no restrictions to individuals seeking free and confidential STD/HIV testing and treatment.
Latinos Salud - Wilton Manors use modern rapid tests to offer confidential rapid HIV/STD screenings. It also enrolls HIV positive persons to Ryan White support program to access medical care and other social services. The clinic is also designed to accommodate the health care needs of different groups of people. Moreover, its health personnel is bilingual, hence they can serve patients from different ethnicities.
2330 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors, FL 33305, USA
People seeking STD/HIV testing are not denied medical care because of their inability to pay. The clinic welcomes both insured and uninsured persons for treatment and accepts multiple modes of payments, including Medicare, cash, checks, credit cards, and Medicaid. It also provides a sliding fee scale to self-pay patients.
Planned Parenthood - Boca Raton Health Center provides quality, accessible, and affordable medical care to Pompano Beach, FL, residents. It has a pill now pay later program that enables women to access affordable birth control prescriptions. The clinic offers patients a friendly and non-judgmental environment, and it also has a teen clinic, which serves adolescents with personalized health care services.
8177 Glades Rd, 25 Bay 25 Bay, Boca Raton, FL 33434, USA
The clinic is open all county residents and visitors seeking STD/HIV testing and treatment services. It accepts Medicare and Medicaid insurance plans.
Paul Hughes Health Center has a surveillance program that collects information from hospitals and labs to improve treatment and prevention for individuals infected with HIV/STDs. The clinic also provides STD training programs and online education to help individuals learn more about infectious diseases.
205 NW 6th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33060, USA
Individuals seeking STD/HIV screening are required to bring information such as driver’s license, referral forms from their physician (if required by your insurance carrier), and insurance card or Medicare/Medicaid card. It also accepts a wide range of health insurance plans.
CareSpot Urgent Care of Pompano Beach has CLIA certified labs, which provide patients with fast and accurate lab test results. It has a friendly, warm, and professional health care providers who treat clients with compassion and take time to address their concerns. Moreover, the clinic has spacious and clean waiting and examination rooms.
1611 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062, USA
The clinic's management advice patients seeking STD/HIV services to provide information regarding their co-pays and deductible amounts, insurance, photo ID, and list of current medications. It also accepts various insurance plans, including Humana, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and united health care, and uninsured patients are offered affordable self-pay rates.
MD Now Urgent Care serves patients in a clean and safe environment and has modern medical equipment used by physicians to diagnose and treat patients accurately. The urgent care association has also accredited the facility, and the clinic offers affordable medication for uninsured persons.
6300 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, USA
In 2013 Broward County decided to implement its own program, after the state released statistics indicating the area had one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDs in the nation. While the primary cause for the dramatic shift in school officials’ feelings toward sex education classes was the high HIV rates, the increasing number of teen pregnancies also played a role in this controversial decision.
Educators finally realized that promoting abstinence was not effective an effective approach, and officials know that something needed to be done. The new classes have meet resistance, from teachers and parents. While all public schools in the county are required to offer the program, parents can choose to “opt” their child out and discuss the necessary information at home.
In the past couple of years since the county and Pompano Beach have introduced the new program to the classroom the number of some sexually transmitted diseases among teens has been decreasing. More students understand the importance of regular Herpes testing in Pompano Beach, and the rate of infection is starting to decline. Unfortunately not enough students and residents are taking advantage of regular HIV testing in Pompano Beach which is why it still has one of the highest incident rates in the nation.
Many of the visitors to the area do not get tested regularly for a STD, and it is not uncommon for them not to realize that they be already be infected. Since not all of the STDs are transmitted solely through sex, residents can easily find themselves at risk.
Along with the high number of tourists, many residents simply do not understand the risk sexually transmitted diseases can have to their health. Until recently it was difficult for residents to find any information on STDs, and most were simply taught that they only way to protect themselves was to abstain from having sex. With teen pregnancy rates reaching all-time highs in 2012, it became obvious that this approach was not working.
While students and residents can now easily get the information they need to start protecting their sexual health, it is still difficult for many of them to be tested. Cuts to health care programs have left many residents unable to pay for testing, and this also forced many neighborhood clinics to close leaving people with no place to go.
Even though almost anyone would rather spend the day on the beach than in a cramped clinic waiting room, getting tested regularly for STDs is the best way to take care of your health. If you are concerned about possible STDs but don’t want to spend a long day waiting in one of the city’s clinics, there is another option you can take advantage of. Simply by stopping in a STI clinic you can do your part for yourself and community.
Reference:
http://www.medicaldaily.com/florida-school-district-unusually-high-hiv-rate-set-mandate-sex-education-classes-262881
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-09-27/health/fl-syphilis-rates-20130927_1_syphilis-cases-broward-health-aids-healthcare-foundation
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