Preferred Location: 27 Fox Street Poughkeepsie,NY 12601 Poughkeepsie Change location
Preferred Location: 27 Fox Street Poughkeepsie,NY 12601 Poughkeepsie Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 27 Fox Street Poughkeepsie,NY 12601 Poughkeepsie Change Location
Whether you are gazing at the Catskill Mountains in the distance or the Hudson River over the side of Walkway Over the Hudson, you are in Poughkeepsie, NY. This picturesque community is currently in the midst of a rampant upswing in STD prevalence rates while conversely, their HIV rates plummet.
In fact, while STD rates for the area grew by 25% between 2014 and 2018, the HIV prevalence rates during that period saw a decrease of more than 18%. Moreover, in the first half of 2019, the area realized a 35% growth in its prevalence rate over that of 2018.
This is contrary to the state as a whole which experienced a decrease in its STD prevalence rate. While this was less than 1%, it was still a decrease and indicates that the problem is localized rather than statewide at this point.
Poughkeepsie and all of Dutchess County has an STD problem that is rapidly spinning out of control. Information is the first step to stopping it and testing is the first step in being informed.
Those in the Poughkeepsie are who wish to get screened for HIV and STDs have a number of excellent options. This includes the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health main office on North Hamilton Street.
Planned Parenthood of the Hudson Valley also has several offices convenient to Poughkeepsie. This includes the one in town on Noxon Street, Poughkeepsie Health Center, as well as Newburg Health Center only 15 miles away in Newburg.
Hudson Valley Community Services Inc. has a Dutchess county office on Garden Street. This location might be able to provide testing as well.
Many clinics offer free STD testing. Keep in mind that these services may be offered at inconvenient times, might not allow for appointments or walk-ins, and could require an extra fee to consult the doctor.
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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Health Quest Medical Practice - Infectious Disease, part of Nuvance Health (HQMP) provides families living in New York with access to quality health care services. The facility has more than 27 specialties, including infectious, obstetrical, and gynecological services.
Its infectious disease division is staffed by specialists who treat a wide range of infections ranging from HIV, Hepatitis, Pneumonia, and Ebola to Tuberculosis.
Hudson Valley Community Services (HVCS) Poughkeepsie was founded in 1983 to respond to the AIDS crisis in Lower Hudson Valley. The agency was the first community-based organization in the region to serve people affected by HIV/AIDS, especially individuals from underserved, vulnerable, and disenfranchised communities such as immigrants, LGBTQ communities, prisoners, and people who use drugs.
Its medical staff treats people infected with HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections, and hepatitis C.
HRHCare Family Partnership Health Center at Poughkeepsie is a federally qualified health center that was founded in 1975 and has grown over the years to a network of 28 health centers serving more than 780,000 patients annually.
Its medical practitioners provide behavioral, medical, and dental care to individuals living in Poughkeepsie and surrounding areas. It also has an HRHCare Genesis Program, which offers support to people living with HIV and Hepatitis C.
Planned Parenthood - Poughkeepsie Health Center promotes the reproductive wellness of individuals living in Poughkeepsie, NY, by eliminating the disparities in medical care faced by medically underserved individuals and LGBTQ communities.
Through education and research, the facility’s clinicians offer sexual health care services ranging from HIV/STD screenings, treatment, and vaccinations, birth control, and women and men’s health care to abortion care and pregnancy testing.
Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health provides extensive health services and programs to the diverse communities living in Dutchess County. With a workforce of more than 500 medical professionals, the health department improves the well-being of the residents by creating a healthy environment where they can play, work, live, and learn.
It also has a sexual health clinic, which offers reproductive health care services, including STD/HIV screenings, pregnancy testing, counseling, and treatment.
CareMount Medical Urgent Care is part of the CareMount Health Solutions (CMHS), a physician-owned management services organization, which helps clients’ access quality health care services. The facility’s urgent care treats illnesses and injuries such as STDS, coughs, sinuses, sprains, and fractures, hence saving patients a trip to the emergency room.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Please call 845-291-2330 to make an appointment. Parental Permission is not required for minors. Entrance in rear of building
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There is no specific qualification required to access HIV testing, counseling, and treatment services from the clinic. It accepts insurance plans, and its financial program caters for underinsured, uninsured, and patients unable to pay because of their financial situation.
Patients visiting HQMP are linked to qualified specialists, the latest technology, and advanced clinical services. The facility has a health library, which helps patients and health professionals to find scientific and health information to assess and improve health care. It also has a patient portal that enables clients to makes their payment online and access their health records.
21 Reade Pl #1100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
Free and confidential HIV/STD/Hepatitis C testing and counseling services are available for people at a high risk of contracting the infections, and no one is turned away because of their color, age, race, residence, or economic background.
Hudson Valley Community Services has an education program and SNAP (food stamp) access, which serves communities living in Mid-Hudson counties. The health center is the only facility that offers a syringe exchange program in the region. Moreover, the facility has been able to increase emergency services such as food, housing support, and food pantries for its clients regardless of their HIV status.
40 Garden St 4th Floor, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
The clinic is open to all members of the public in need of HIV/STD services, and no one is excluded from accessing the services because of age, income levels, race, or citizenship. The facility accepts most private insurance and Medicaid.
HRHCare Family Partnership Health Center offers new medications such as PrEP and PEP to lower the risk of infections among individuals susceptible to HIV and those exposed to the viral disease. The facility is also dedicated to women’s health care and offers family planning, birth control, and annual exam services.
29 N Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
Everyone is welcome for STD/HIV services, including undocumented immigrants, LGBTQ communities, medically underserved individuals, and patients of all ages. The facility accepts major insurance covers and offers a sliding fee scale to uninsured clients.
Poughkeepsie Health Center has a Family Planning Benefit Program which offers affordable to free gynecological exams, birth control, STI, and pregnancy testing to patients from low-income communities. The clinic is also located at the heart of the city, hence easily accessible by the general public.
17 Noxon St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
The health department does not discriminate patients or treat them differently because of their age, color, financial background, or race. It accepts Medicare and most insurance, and individuals from low-income communities may pay at a sliding fee scale.
The health department has a mobile unit that ensures communities living in remote areas can access HIV/STD testing, screening, and counseling services. It also distributes free condoms across the county and offers health education during community outreach events. Moreover, the facility connects patients with housing, health resources, and peer advocacy services.
Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
STD testing and treatment services are available to all patients, and no person is treated differently or excluded because of age, income levels, race, age, color, national origin, or sex. Clients are required to make their payments using checks, debit, or credit cards since cash is not accepted.
CareMount Medical Urgent Care offers its physicians support, expertise, resources, and guidance to improve patients' experience. It has an on-site laboratory, which reduces wait times for test results and saves patients the costs of visiting different locations for lab work.
The clinic also offers virtual visits for patients to interact with an offsite medical specialist through video-conferences without traveling to the facility.
30 Columbia St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA
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