Preferred Location: 275 Rainier Ave S Renton,WA 98057 Renton Change location
Preferred Location: 275 Rainier Ave S Renton,WA 98057 Renton Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 275 Rainier Ave S Renton,WA 98057 Renton Change Location
As a suburb of Seattle, Renton shares that city’s STD problems to some degree. In 2017, there were 6,798 people living with HIV or AIDS in King County, with a prevalence rate of 323.6 per 100K people. Along with exposure from sexual partners (use of protection has decreased), health officials in the county blame injection drug use, particularly heroin and meth, for the high rates.
Chlamydia is particularly prevalent among young women aged 15–24. In 2016, the chlamydia rate among this group only was 2,543.4 per 100K people in King County (among all groups together, the rate was 445).
Chlamydia is asymptomatic in the early stages, but it can lead to infertility if left undetected and untreated. It is imperative that every sexually active person be tested regularly, even if they are not experiencing symptoms. King County’s gonorrhea rate for 2016 was 162.8.
There are a few clinics in Renton, and more scattered across King County, including a women’s clinic that offers STD testing as part of their well woman exam. Some women may qualify for free STD testing there; they may need to bring proof of income to make sure.
King County Public Health has some STI clinics, including teen clinics, but not in Renton. The closest one to you is probably in Kent. The AFC Urgent Care in Kent also does STI testing.
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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POCAAN is a not-for-profit corporation that was founded in 1987 to offer HIV health-care services to marginalized communities living in Seattle and King Counties. Its physicians offer HIV screening services and may provide medication. Additionally, clinicians conduct HIV tests expeditiously, and you may have to wait for about 60 seconds to receive results. Also, substance abuse clients may receive behavioral and mental health care.
Gay City: Seattle’s LGBTQ Center is a medical facility that was founded in 1995 to offer health-care and support services to LGBTQ communities living in Seattle, WA, and adjacent areas. Medical services available include STD screening and health care navigation, and clients may request for STD results after about seven days of waiting.
Cedar River Clinics is a health center that’s been offering reproductive health-care services for over 40 years, with locations in Renton, Seattle, and Tacoma. Its staff offers a wide spectrum of services, including abortion care, vasectomy, pregnancy screening, and insemination. Health-care providers are also skilled in STD screening and treatment.
Planned Parenthood - White Center Health Center of Seattle, WA, is a medical clinic that offers cutting-edge sexual health-care services to residents of Seattle, WA, and its adjoining areas, including Renton, WA. Its physicians offer precise STD screening and treatment services. To conduct HIV tests, clinicians may use mouth swabs, and it may take you about 20 minutes to receive your results. Family planning, vaccinations, and abortion care are other services you may find at the clinic.
Renton Public Health Center is an outlet clinic of the King County Health Department, and it offers even-handed health-care services to residents of Renton, WA. Its medical team is skilled in offering services such as pregnancy screening, management of diabetes, women’s health care, and Tuberculosis treatment. Medical practitioners may also provide discreet STD testing and treatment to clients who need the services.
AFC Urgent Care - Kent Clinic is a medical facility that offers quality medical care to the residents of Kent, WA, and areas abutting it, including Renton, WA. Some of the services you may receive include the treatment of workplace injuries, immunizations, minor surgeries, and screening of bladder infections. Clients may also receive STD evaluation and treatment services.
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Compiled by the CDC and Washington State Health Department, the recently released statistics are showing an alarming trend in who is most at risk.
When all of these statistics are combined it shows that the county and city are dealing with a problem that is putting everyone’s health at risk. Health officials also expect this trend to continue.
Some of the statistics released during the first 4 months of 2016 include,
The staff provides HIV screening services free of charge to everyone, so you may visit the health center to receive the services according to its latest provisions.
Homeless HIV positive clients may receive housing assistance. Additionally, case managers may link HIV positive persons to support programs for food, medication, and transportation. Moreover, you may walk into the clinic at a suitable time to receive free HIV services.
4437 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118, USA
STD testing is available for free or at a low cost to the LGBTQ community, and clients who aren't eligible for free services may utilize cash, debit cards, or credit cards to settle their medical bills.
Health-care providers may assist clients to enroll in low-cost or free insurance programs to receive low-priced or zero cost STD services. Also, individuals with concrete weekday schedules may visit the clinic during weekends. You may call a medical practitioner to reserve your appointment slot.
517 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
Physicians may offer low-cost STD testing to all women, and you may cater to your bills using cash if you’re a self-pay client. Additionally, the medical team may bill some insurances.
Cedar River Clinics may offer free transportation services to all clients who have appointments at the clinic. Additionally, you may receive health care by booking an appointment. Also, medical practitioners treat every medical case with confidentiality.
263 Rainier Ave S #200, Renton, WA 98057, USA
Clients may get STD testing services at a low cost, and self-pay persons may clear their medical bills using cash or credit cards. Also, indigent persons may qualify for a state-funded program, and the medical team may bill some insurance plans.
If you're not proficient in communicating in English, you may inform a health-care provider and request translation services while reserving your appointment via a phone call. Moreover, the medical team provides reliable and discreet STD services.
9942 8th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106, USA
Doctors may offer free or low-priced STD tests, and the staff may bill your health-care plan if you’re insured and don't qualify for free services. For self-pay clients, you may use cash or credit cards to clear your medical bills if you aren't eligible for free medical care.
Clients who receive positive HIV diagnoses may get partner notification and linkage to primary HIV care courtesy of the One on One Program. Additionally, Ryan White funds may cater to the medical bills of HIV positive clients. You may contact a health-care provider to reserve an appointment slot to receive medical services.
3201 NE 7th St, Renton, WA 98056, USA
Patients may get STD tests at a low price, and if you are uninsured, you may cater to your bills online using credit cards or electronic checks. Also, medical practitioners may bill your insurance provider.
The medical team offers STD testing and treatment for extended hours every day of the week. Also, you may walk into the clinic during your free time to receive medical services. Moreover, the health center has an online payment system that accounts for all transactions effectively and safely stores clients’ information.
18012 68th Ave S #101, Kent, WA 98032, USA
Currently the public school districts use the FLASH program which focuses on the benefits of abstinence, with a little information on HIV/AIDS included in the classes.
Parents have the right to approve or disapprove any of the information included in the programs, and can withdraw their children at any time without penalties. This means that some students are graduating not even aware of the threat HIV/AIDS can present.
The use of condoms and other forms of contraception are not discussed, even though the teen pregnancy rate is also rising at an alarming rate. Even though it is obvious in some cases that teens are sexually active, parents and school officials are still reluctant to change or update the information being taught in the classroom.
This means that many students do not get regular HIV testing in Renton is, especially with the number of new incidents rising each year. Regular Herpes testing in Renton is also important.
http://www.issaquah.wednet.edu/academics/core/FLASH
With many residents simply choosing to put off this important health checkup, it is easy to see why STD rates are rising.
A recent change to insurance plans is making it difficult for some residents to afford regular testing. Medicare is no longer legally allowed to cover the cost of the simple procedure, even though it is an important part of staying healthy.
The city of Renton is also not part of the program being tried out in Seattle, where partners of those who test positive for a STD can receive antibiotics anonymously. This program is being credited with helping to significantly lower the number of cases of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea reported in Seattle each year.
The biggest reason for the high STI rates remains the lack of information available to the public. Teens and young adults often do not realize that their behavior is putting them at risk. Since STDs can be spread through a variety of methods, this is also increasing other residents chances of contracting a sexually transmitted disease.
Thinking about a trip to Lake Washington? Swing by an STI clinic on your way. You can remain anonymous, unlike at the HIV clinic, and you’ll get your results in a discreet manner. It is affordable, and more reliable than mobile testing. Spend a minute today and get tested.
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