Preferred Location: 1725 Gold St Redding,CA 96001 Downtown Change location
Preferred Location: 1725 Gold St Redding,CA 96001 Downtown Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1725 Gold St Redding,CA 96001 Downtown Change Location
Redding is the largest city in the Shasta Cascade region and, as such, serves as the seat for Shasta County. Health officials for Northern California expressed concern and frustration over rising rates of sexually transmitted diseases in the Redding area. In 2015 alone, they reportedly had a rate of 115 out of 100,000 people living with HIV.
According to the data report put together by California for 2017, there were 571 new cases of chlamydia in Shasta County.
Putting their rate at 319.9 per 100,000 people tested. For gonorrhea in 2017, they reported 200 new outbreaks. Placing the rate at 112.0 per 100,000 people. Primary and secondary syphilis rates were also up with 29 new diagnoses in 2017. That gives Shasta County a rate of 16.2 per 100,000 people tested. No new cases of congenital syphilis were reported in 2017.
If you need to get tested and are in the Redding area, here are some affordable options. There’s a Planned Parenthood located on Bechelli Lane. Call before you visit to ensure they are open; most HIV and STD testing will be covered affordably. Women’s Health Specialists provides STI testing for all genders at their clinic on Victor Avenue. If you don’t have insurance, call to see if you qualify for free STD testing. Hilltop Medical is a walk-in clinic with two locations you can choose from: Eureka Way or Hilltop Drive.
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Redding 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.
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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The Shasta Community Health center is based in Redding, CA. It is a non-profit primary health care system that serves Shasta County and its surrounding areas.
Originiating in 1988, the communtiy focused organization caters to the area's underserved communities. Its Early Intervention Services Program strives to link people living with HIV/AIDS to medical care.
Rapid HIV testing is available at this facility, which allows those being tested to receive results within the hour through a blood test.
Women's Health Specialists is an organization in Redding, CA that stresses body empowerment of women and their real health care needs.
Providing women with health information, their services also include STD testing. While the organization targets women, it allows female clients to bring their partners for testing as well.
Planned Parenthood at the Redding Health Center is based in Redding, CA, and is focused on supplying affordable health care. Its services include abortion services, birth control, men's health care, LGBTQ services, women's health care, pregnancy testing and STD testing, vaccines and treatment.
It opens its doors to everyone by providing interpreters for Spanish and you are still encouraged to visit them even if you do not have insurance.
The Shasta Health and Human Services Agency is the public health department response to health, wellness and medical needs of the county. The public health office is based in Redding, CA, which offers various services including food stamps, vaccines, counseling and even employment training.
The Public Health branch also tackles communicable disease prevention that includes encouraging STD testing and HIV testing and these services are offered in Redding, CA.
The Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed hospital that has an urgent care facility that caters to a range of medical and health services that includes STD testing and other laboratory services.
The laboratory is based on the hospital campus and is accessible 24 hours each day and seven days each week, which is certified and staffed by certified scientists.
The Hilltop Medical Clinic was started in 1986 after efforts by 35 Primary Care physicians in the area to cater for minor emergencies and medical care that did not require a regular doctor.
Bridging the gap between hospital provision and the local doctor, the clinic addresses urgent care needs that includes laboratory tests like STD testing, providing clean and quick blood work and delivering efficient and confidential results.
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Description: Getting an STD test at a clinic near you has never been easier. When you choose this location, you can get a doctor's requisition to get tested in as little as 15 minutes. Following your test, you receive your results privately within 2 business days, and can speak to a doctor over the phone with confidence, should results come back as positive.
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Description: Why go to a public clinic? Get convenient and fast STD testing that is 100% confidential. Individual tests under $50. Order online and visit this lab the same day for a quick 15 min test. Get your results online within 1-2 business days, and view them privately. Doctor consultation available over the phone, should results come back as positive.
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Description: Community Based Organization. There is no cost for most STD testing if clients qualify for FPACT. Sliding scale is available for those who do not qualify.
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While Chlamydia rates are still below state averages as of 2015, the same is not true for Gonorrhea. Since 2012 the infection rate for Gonorrhea has been above state averages, and by 2015 it was nearly double. This is particularly alarming considering the small city’s location in the northern part of the state. Its more rural location has given many residents the mistaken belief that this will help prevent STDs from affecting them.
With the county health department declaring that the high Gonorrhea rates classify it as an “outbreak” it has never been so important for residents to get tested for all STDs on a regular basis.
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea is more prevalent in teens and young adults, but older residents are finding out that they are also at risk. Syphilis incidents are also rising, especially among older males. In fact the majority of primary and secondary Syphilis incidents occur in men ages 25 to 44. Adding to health officials concerns is the fact that HIV/AIDS diagnoses are also starting to increase in frequency.
Free HIV testing and associated services are provided if people do not have the financial means or insurance coverage to support themselves while managing the virus. This can include the emotional, social and sometimes legal side effects of living with HIV.
Visit this center for focused HIV services including rapid and free HIV testing in Redding, CA. Some visitors of the clinic have complained about slight disorganization and bad management.
1035 Placer St, Redding, CA 96001, USA
STD testing is offered to all genders despite the center's women centric health theme. You will also be able to access STD testing whether you have insurance, are uninsured or have Medi-cal. Anyone under the age of 13 is asked to bring a guardian with them.
The clinic based in Redding, CA, is an accessible health center for residents in the area where free STD testing may be found if it is covered under your insurance. The clinic staff have been said to make patrons feel comfortable but wait times can be excessive.
1901 Victor Ave, Redding, CA 96002, USA
Anyone aged 13 and over can attend without a guardian and you can also enquire about services even if you are on low or no income as the clinic operates a sliding fee scale. Free STD testing may be available if you have healthcare coverage.
The center's staff are informative, however, staff shortages can lead to long wait times and difficulty in getting an appointment.
2935 Bechelli Ln, Redding, CA 96002, USA
Anyone living within the agency's catchment area of Shasta County can access services. Some free services are available depending on financial means and free HIV testing may be available if you meet eligibility requirements.
The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency and its public health department is a community focused and people centric organization that is conveniently located for Redding, CA residents looking for STD testing. However, it may not be suitable for ongoing primary care needs although it can advise on the best location to access this.
2650 Breslauer Way, Redding, CA 96001, USA
The Shasta Regional Medical Center generally serves the Shasta County and surrounding area but everyone can access the urgent care facility and request STD testing. Free STD testing may be available depending on your insurance type.
There are mixed reviews for the medical center but staff have been known to be competent and wiling to advise. It is conveniently located for Redding, CA residents but serves the wider Shasta community.
1100 Butte St, Redding, CA 96001, USA
There are no pre-qualifying criteria to access HIV or STD testing although free STD testing may be dependent on your insurance coverage.
The center can provide Redding, CA residents with a convenient spot for quick STD testing but despite being an urgent care facility it does not take walk-ins.
1093 Hilltop Dr, Redding, CA 96003, USA
In response to the rapidly rising STD rates the state recently took action in an attempt to slow and eventually stop the spread of these transmittable diseases. In 2016 all public school districts are required to use the new state approved curriculum in their sex education programs.
No longer are school districts allowed to use only abstinence based material. It must now be medically accurate, and most important pertain to students’ lives. State officials realize that teens are engaging in sexual activity at a younger age, judging by the abnormally high pregnancy rate, and ensuring that the information they receive is relevant to their lives is one of the first steps in combating the spread of all STDs.
This means that students will now learn about the importance of always using protection every time they engage in sexual activity. While abstinence will still be taught as the best method of preventing unplanned pregnancies, teens will learn that this cannot prevent the spread of all STDs. Discussions on dating and relationships, regardless sexual preference will also be discussed, along with the importance of STD testing.
Situated in the northern part of the state, one reason being blamed for the city’s high STD rate is its rural location. Not only does this mean fewer community STI testing centers, but it is also giving residents a false sense of security when it comes to their sexual health. Many people simply believe that this is actually helping to protect them from sexually transmitted diseases.
The area’s rapidly rising infection rate shows this not to be the case, especially after the high Gonorrhea rate prompted health officials to label it as an epidemic. Simply because the town is located away from larger cities and has a smaller population does not mean that residents are not at risk for contracting a sexually transmitted disease.
The small city is located on the Sacramento River which is a popular destination for tourists, especially in the summertime. Turtle Bay and the sanctuary are also located nearby, and this also brings in visitors from around the county. Some of these tourists can already be infected with a sexually transmitted disease without even realizing it, and this means that they can also easily pass it onto to local residents. Without regular STD testing, everyone in Redding is potentially at risk for contracting a sexually transmitted disease.
With STD rates rising it is important for everyone to get tested on a regular basis, regardless of sexual activity. It is understandable if you don’t want to spend the day waiting in long lines at the community health centers, and now you don’t have to. You can easily take care of your sexual health simply by making one quick and easy phone call to schedule confidential STD testing at a nearby lab. It will only take a few minutes of your time so you can still enjoy a day at Clear Creek and even see the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay.
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