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Revere, MA still faces a huge problem when it comes to the fight against STD transmissions within the town. Health authorities continue to record alarming rates of new infections for STDs such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV/ AIDS.
The Guttmacher Institute carried out a survey in 2015 that ranked Suffolk County as the 24th county with the highest rates of chlamydia and gonorrhea. With a population of over 700, 000 individuals, the rate of gonorrhea was 142 per 100,000 persons while that of chlamydia was 817.
Another 2018 report by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), Suffolk County recorded 6,145 HIV incidences as compared to 173 incidences in 2016. HIV prevalence rate had shot from 24 to 851 per 100,000 persons.
Revere, MA, residents can visit several clinics where they may get tested for STDs. The Revere Family Health Center located along Broadway St is one option. The other is Massachusetts General Hospital STD clinic situated at 55 Fruit St in Boston.
Alternatively, you can also make your way to the South End Community Center on Washington St, Boston. The clinic may provide culturally-sensitive STD care for most sexually transmitted infections.
The Planned Parenthood medical center located on Commonwealth Ave in Boston is also another STD testing clinic. Clients may receive an array of services, ranging from STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, and family planning services.
You may also visit other medical facilities in Revere, MA, where you may receive free STD testing services. Nonetheless, the hours and availability of services may not be consistent. Also, tests on certain STDs may be provided based on income or welfare eligibility.
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 (CHA) was formed through the merger of Somerville and Cambridge Hospital in 1996 to offer the community essential medical services, including behavioral and primary health care. The facility’s medical practitioners adopt an innovative approach when providing reproductive health care services such as STI/HIV testing, birth control, and emergency contraception.
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center- Emergency Room is a community-based health care organization founded in the 1960s to respond to the lack of health care services in the greater Boston. The health facility offers affordable, accessible, and personalized primary care services to East Boston residents and the surrounding communities. It has developed the Support, Healthcare, Intervention, and Education program, (Project SHINE) to provide broad and versatile HIV services, including medical care for PLWHA and those at risk of contracting the infections.
Planned Parenthood - Greater Boston has evolved over the years to lead the progress in the field of sexual and reproductive health care. The clinic is among the trusted and reliable sexual and reproductive health care providers in Revere City. Its clinicians are dedicated to women and men health care and are certified to deliver services such as abortion care, pregnancy testing, birth control, contraceptives, and STD/HIV screenings, treatment, and vaccinations.
Cambridge Public Health Department enhances the wellness and health of the county residents by providing affordable and quality health care services. The health department has STI clinics staffed with board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and medical assistants who provide reproductive services ranging from contraceptives, family planning, and STI/HIV screening and treatment services to pregnancy testing.
Chelsea HealthCare Center has an urgent care clinic that provides services for adults and children seeking medical attention for non-life threatening illnesses and diseases. The clinic has a team of skilled physicians, nurses, and medical assistants qualified to offer quality health care for adults and children seeking routine medical services for broken bones, minor cuts, coughs, and STDs. Medical services, including radiology and laboratory are also available at the clinic.
AFC Urgent Care is a walk-in clinic providing health care services to non-life threatening injuries and illnesses. The clinic is staffed by a team of competent health care practitioners qualified to deliver a wide range of health care services ranging from lab testing, family care, vaccinations, physicals exams, and travel medicine. It also has a state-of-the-art laboratory that delivers fast, accurate, and efficient STD test results.
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Description: School Based Health Center open to youth ages 12-24. Patients do not have to live in Everett or attend Everett High School to receive care. The Teen Health Center is closed during school vacations. If the center is closed, you can still call the phone number. Calls will be forwarded to the CHA Revere Family Health Center
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A recent report shows an STD surge in Massachusetts, and state health officials are alarmed. There has been a steady rise in STDs. Cases reached record levels in recent years. Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are the three most prevalent STDs in the state. This is true nationally also.
Health officials note this is primarily true for young people and minority groups. They are most at risk. Nearly 24,000 cases of chlamydia were reported to the state. This is 60 percent higher than a decade ago. The increase in young people is especially alarming. Gonorrhea infections have risen also. There were 3688 cases reported in 2015.
This is a 52 percent increase from 2006. Syphilis is also on the rise. In 2015 the state reported 792 new cases. This is almost four time the number reported in 2006.
We see no consensus of opinion on what is causing the resurgence of the diseased. About a decade ago the numbers leveled out. Some health officials feel it is because of more screenings. Other officials feel young people and other at risk groups ignore the danger of unprotected sex.
Syphilis rates are rising among men and women, but disproportionately affect gay men. Gay men are clear about the risk of HIV infections. They may not be as clear about syphilis infection. It has made a comeback. High rates of STDs in Massachusetts and other New England states mirror trends nationally. Syphilis cases for the United States rose most sharply in the past year, by 19 percent, according to the CDC.
Free HIV /STD testing and counseling services are available to the general public regardless of their gender, income, or economic status, and Medicare, Medicare, and major insurances are accepted by the facility.
Cambridge Health Alliance has health educators who conduct workshops and classes on healthy relationships, puberty, STI/HIV, pregnancy, and birth control education in health settings, community organizations, and schools. It also has school-based youth programs such as the Teen Health Advisory and Helping Hands at Work (HHW), which work to enhance the well-being and health of young adults and teenagers to reduce the cases of HIV/STDs infections and teen pregnancies.
454 Broadway 3rd Floor, Revere, MA 02151, USA
East Boston residents and the surrounding communities can access free HIV/STI services regardless of their social circumstances, financial background, culture, age, or insurance status.
Patients visiting the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center are assured of confidential STI/HIV testing services and may receive other services such as medical case management, PrEP, community-based prevention, and referrals.
10 Gove St, Boston, MA 02128, USA
STD/HIV services are available to patients of all ages, and no one is turned away because of their economic background, sexual orientation, color, or gender. Sliding fee scale program is available to low-income individuals, and the clinic accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and other major insurances.
Planned Parenthood - Greater Boston provides LGBTQ health services to lower the rate of STD infections among the LGBTQ community. Women can also access affordable FDA approved contraception, and annual good woman visits are also available at the facility. Additionally, the clinic offers its clients an ample and convenient parking space.
1055 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA
Members of the public may receive HIV/STI services at the facility regardless of their insurance status, race, color, age, or financial background.
Cambridge Public Health Department improves the life of the county citizens by providing community workshops on healthy lifestyles, wellness, infection control, and STD/HIV testing. It also has a Healthy Teen Relationships program, which provides sexual health services to adolescents and young adults to reduce the rate of STI/HIV infections among them.
119 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
The clinic serves patients of all ages regardless of their income levels, color, or gender. It accepts Medicaid, major health insurance carriers, and managed care plans. Uninsured individuals may be eligible for STD services.
Chelsea HealthCare Center has partnered with diverse local communities to achieve health equality by delivering quality care and addressing factors such as education, employment, and housing. It also offers referral services to patients in need of hospitalization or complex evaluation.
51 Everett Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
The urgent care offers STD testing and treatment services for patients of all ages irrespective of their economic background color, religion, or insurance status. It also accepts major insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare.
The urgent care has a warm and friendly staff who provides patients with a positive experience and quality medical care. Clients are welcomed in a comfortable lounge as they wait to be attended. Moreover, its wait times are short, and patients receive prompt attention once inside the examination room.
219 Centre St, Malden, MA 02148, USA
The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill requiring school districts that teach sex education to teach it in a medically accurate and age-appropriate way. The bill was supported by organizations like Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts that oppose the teaching of abstinence-only sex education.
But the Massachusetts Family Institute, which opposes the bill, argues that it takes away local control from school districts and promotes the use of standards that can be offensive. Some note that the bill is not a mandate.
The bill states that if you are a public school in Massachusetts and you elect to teach sex education, you must pick a curriculum that follows state standards. Without these standards you could find students subjected to miseducation or an abstinence only education. Abstinence only is not effective according to some for reducing unintended pregnancy in teens.
The same is true for STDs. Some find offensive material that does not promote abstinence only.
The bill does not specify a specific curriculum. The curriculum must be medically accurate and age appropriate. The curriculum must teach about abstinence and contraception. It must also teach about ways to discuss safe sexual activity and skills needed to form a relationship free of violence.
An amendment requires teaching about signs of child exploitation, sexual abuse, and the consequences of becoming a parent. Notification will go to parents of the class and explain how to opt out of having a child participate.
The Massachusetts Family Institute points to parts of curriculum that comply with the standards are not age appropriate. An example is having a workbook for seventh graders cover oral and anal sex. Some argue that the alternative is that children learn about these behaviors from what they hear as on the school bus or read on the internet.
Demographics play a role in STDs in your area, county, and state. People aged 15 to 24 accounted for about two thirds of chlamydia diagnoses and half of gonorrhea diagnoses.
This is a demographic to consider. Men who have sex with men account for a majority of new gonorrhea and primary and secondary syphilis cases. Antibiotic resistant gonorrhea could be higher with men who have sex with men. This is a fact to note.
Women’s rate of syphilis diagnosis increased by more than 27 percent in one year. Congenital syphilis occurs when an infection is transmitted from a pregnant woman to her baby.Reported congenital syphilis increased by six percent. Women account for less than ten percent of new primary and secondary syphilis infections. Women are also a demographic that can help us understand trends. Compared with older adults, sexually active people ages 15 to 24 are at higher risk of getting an STD. However, the Center for Disease Control notes increases in senior citizen population STDs.
Since 2007, incidence of syphilis among seniors is up by 52 percent. Chlamydia is up 32 percent. Senior citizens are practicing unprotected sex. Factors in the growing numbers include Americans are living longer and healthier lives with an interest in sex.
Viagra and similar pills are another factor. Since pregnancy is not an issue, seniors can feel unprotected sex is a safe option. Age tends to make people more susceptible to disease. As you get older, your immune system tends to weaken.
Seniors need education on STDs. They need the same information young people get.
Concerning testing we see a federal agency pointing out that more than half of state and local programs that provide testing and treatment have had budgets pared during the recent economic downturn. This could be a reason for increases in STDs. The growing popularity of dating apps could contribute to elevated rates since they encourage sexual activity with multiple partners, the federal agency said could also be a factor.
Health officials say people who are sexually active should get tested regularly. In some cases, confidentiality issues, such as concerns about parents finding out, prevent young people from seeking sexual health care services.
In Massachusetts the Department of Public Health has made regular screenings for women up to age 26 a key part of its strategy to reduce STD infections. It has set up testing locations at community centers, public health facilities, and hospitals.
Under a provision in the Affordable Care Act, most government-subsidized and commercial insurers are required to cover routine screenings for STDs and other diseases. A 2015 state law requires health care providers and pharmacies to fill a prescription for the partner of someone diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.
As one official points out when it comes to STDs, everybody got it from somebody. If there is one person infected there is an infected partner too.
STI testing resources at Planned Parenthood are available to you in your area at the Greater Boston Health Center. These facilities have a staff that is used to working with someone in your situation. They offer STD testing, diagnosis, and treatment. This includes herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and genital warts. You can also get condoms and vaccines through Planned Parenthood. Remember that you can get tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia using a urine sample. If this test shows an infection, you can get treatment. You can also get treatment for your partner. If you are 19 to 26 and have no health insurance, you can get help. This can also cover the HPV Gardasil vaccine.
Remember that Planned Parenthood addresses issues related to reproductive and sexual health. They will help provide you with medically accurate information. They work with people of all ages, including teens, on how to lead a healthy life. They will be honest and kind when working with you. An urgent care center could be a good option if you are ashamed or embarrassed about standing in line at Planned Parenthood.
There are several options for you to get information about testing. You could go to a counsellor or nurse at an area high school such as Revere High School, a hospital such as the Revere Healthcare Center, urgent care center, private service, or the Planned Parenthood office at the Greater Boston Health Center. These are all resources that you could use. They can help you with testing, education, and overall good sexual health. Remember to put your health first.
You may not feel anything with some STI diseases that infect you as with chlamydia. The symptoms do not occur right after you get infected. You should find out for sure if you have the infection and get it treated. Here are links to the resources mentioned above that can help you take care of your sexual health.
http://www.massgeneral.org/revere/
http://www.revereps.mec.edu/12/home
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