Preferred Location: 500 Congress St, Ste 1E Quincy,MA 02169 Quincy Change location
Preferred Location: 500 Congress St, Ste 1E Quincy,MA 02169 Quincy Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 500 Congress St, Ste 1E Quincy,MA 02169 Quincy Change Location
STD rates in Massachusetts are well below the national average, but health officials are still worried because they are going up. In 2016, Norfolk County had an HIV prevalence rate of 211 per 100K people, below Massachusetts’s rate of 342.5.
That same year, the county had a chlamydia rate of 493.7, above the state average rate of 394.5. The gonorrhea and (primary and secondary) syphilis rates were 92.2 and 8.
But health officials are most concerned that there are other people out there who do not know they are infected. Most STIs are asymptomatic in the early stages, and this can give a false sense of security. However, these diseases can lead to infertility and other irreversible conditions.
The only way to tell your sexual health status is to be tested regularly.
At least one nonprofit in the area provides free STD testing, but you will need to pre-register to get an appointment. The AFC Urgent Care in nearby Braintree provides confidential STI testing and treatment.
The Crown Colony Medical Center on Congress St offers HIV testing and treatment. Fenway Health provides STI testing and treatment for men who have sex with men and those who identify as transgender.
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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Cambridge Health Alliance provides comprehensive HIV testing and treatment services. The medical team offers primary care, specialty care, mental health, and case management services to HIV positive patients. Physicians aim at reducing the spread of HIV infections and taking care of HIV patients through outreach programs.
Boston Medical Center is a health center that’s staffed with professional health-care providers who aim at making health services accessible to everyone. The health center has an infectious disease practice that has a medical team that's competent in providing comprehensive STD screening and treatment, family planning, and emergency contraceptives. Additionally, physicians participate in STD research projects that give them exposure and more knowledge in treating STDs.
Fenway: South End is a community-based clinic that was founded in 1971 to provide affordable health care to society. Its physicians provide services such as STD testing and treatment, immunizations, birth control, and general health care. The medical staff is competent and thorough when offering health-care services.
Greater Boston Health Center of Boston, MA, is a Planned Parenthood facility, and it provides quality and affordable health care. Its medical practitioners provide a wide range of reproductive health services, including family planning, emergency contraceptives, abortion care, and STD screening. Additionally, clinicians provide sex education to community members.
ConvenientMD Urgent Care is a medical clinic that provides affordable, convenient, prompt, and quality health care to persons with non-life-threatening ailments. The medical staff is committed to providing medical services such as pain management and x-rays as well as treatment of burns, coughs, and chest pains. Additionally, confidential STD testing and treatment services are available.
Compass Medical is an urgent care clinic, and it provides quality medical services to persons with minor illnesses. The medical team efficiently treats patients with ailments such as allergies, back pains, sore throats, burns, and fractures. Additionally, the health center offers affordable STD screening and treatment services.
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Fifteen years ago Syphilis was considered to be “almost eradicated” and HIV rates were dropping across the state. According to the statistics these rates have been steadily increasing since 2008, and now the metro area has some of the highest percentages in the state.
African Americans account for the majority of STD incidents, followed closely by Caucasian and Hispanic residents. The statistics also show that STDs can and do affect everyone, regardless of sexual preference or age.
The recent data also shows that high school students are testing positive for the Herpes virus, and this means that this easily transmittable disease can be easily spread to other residents. Surprising health officials are the number of HPV tests that are coming back positive in teenage boys, and this transmittable virus can be easily prevented with a simple vaccination.
HIV testing services are free and available to everyone irrespective of age, sex, gender or financial status. However, for charged services, for instance, treatment, the clinic may accept insurance plans and self-pay methods.
Patients may get linkage to community hospitals where you may benefit from support programs. Additionally, the medical team runs an outreach program that offers emotional, financial, and social support to HIV positive patients. Also, language interpretation services are available at the facility.
1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Medical practitioners offer low-cost STD testing services to every person irrespective of age, sex, gender, or financial status. Additionally, you may pay bills via insurance plans or self-payment methods.
The medical staff recommends patients to reserve appointment slots to get priority care. Additionally, the clinic runs a program called the International Travel Program that aims to protect traveling clients from contracting STDs. Also, Boston Medical Center has support groups that give HIV positive patients emotional and financial support.
Shapiro Center, 725 Albany St 9th floor suite 9b, Boston, MA 02118, USA
Medical practitioners offer low-cost STD testing and treatment services to every person irrespective of age, gender, race, and/or sexual orientation. Also, the clinic is open to both insured and uninsured clients, and the latter may pay their bills on a sliding fee scale.
You may not need to book an appointment beforehand as same-day appointments are available. Additionally, the clinic has an on-site pharmacy giving a holistic experience to its patients. Also, the staff may deliver patients’ medical records upon request.
142 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
You may receive low-cost STD testing and treatment services regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, and/or financial status. The clinical team accepts insurance plans from various major insurance providers, and you may use self-pay methods as well. Additionally, uninsured patients’ bills may be on a sliding fee scale.
You may choose to either reserve an appointment slot or walk-in at your convenience. Additionally, if you’re not fluent in English or Spanish, the medical staff may offer language translation by telephone services. Also, clinicians are friendly and compassionate.
1055 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA
The medical team offers low-cost STD testing and treatment services to every person without discrimination. Additionally, you may pay for the services by using cash, checks, or insurance plans.
Most prescribed medications may be available at the clinic hence posing convenience. Additionally, the facility has an online payment platform that allows clients to easily pay for services. You may walk-in for STD services, and you’ll receive services on a first-come-first-served basis.
479 Washington St Suite 2, Quincy, MA 02169, USA
The medical staff accepts various modes of payments, including cash, checks, credit cards, and insurance plans. Every person is eligible for low-cost STD services regardless of age, sex, race, and/or financial status.
The clinic is open seven days a week thus enhancing convenience. Also, you may schedule same-day appointments and receive standard medical care. Patients may experience shorter wait times as the medical team is fast and efficient.
54 Miller St, Quincy, MA 02169, USA
In 2015 the state passed a law that requires school districts to include age appropriate information on STDs and contraceptives if they offer sex education.
This new law does not require school districts to provide comprehensive sex education classes, it simply says that if the program is offered to students it must meet the new mandates.
Like much of the state residents of this bedroom community are more comfortable with abstinence based programs, and some public schools have even removed the limited materials that they offered from their curriculums in an effort to avoid having to teach comprehensive classes. The majority of residents still believe that it should be left up to the parents’ discretion when it comes to discussing the dangers and responsibilities associated with being sexually active. While in theory this approach to sex education seems fine, many parents are simply not comfortable discussing this sensitive subject with their teenager.
This means that most students are not aware how important regular Herpes testing in Quincy is, especially when they are in high school where the virus is most prevalent. Regular HIV testing in Quincy is also vital regardless of whether you think your behavior is putting you at risk.
The city’s lack of STI clinics is making it difficult for residents to find a convenient place to get tested, especially when you consider the long lines and crowded waiting rooms at the community health centers. Most residents don’t want to run into a familiar face or spend the entire day at the clinic, and this is not always possible at the city’s few testing centers.
Many residents are also finding it difficult to afford regular testing. With many families still recovering financially after the stock and housing market collapse, regular STD testing is thought of as a luxury and not as an important part of a complete health care routine.
The lack of a comprehensive sex education program in the city’s public schools is the main contributing factor to the high number of residents that test positive for a venereal disease. Most students graduate without understanding how STDs are spread, and the subject of regular testing is rarely discussed.
Adams National Historic Park and Wollaston Beach are often where locals go to relax and hang out. There’s nothing wrong with this, unless you’ve decided to forego a STI test. You can skip the public health center by choosing a private lab. This way you don’t have to miss any of the action, and you’ve still done the right thing for your health.
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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