Preferred Location: 1721 Rio Rancho Boulevard SE Rio Rancho,NM 87124 Rio Rancho Change location
Preferred Location: 1721 Rio Rancho Boulevard SE Rio Rancho,NM 87124 Rio Rancho Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1721 Rio Rancho Boulevard SE Rio Rancho,NM 87124 Rio Rancho Change Location
Rio Rancho—or the City of Vision—is part of the Albuquerque metropolitan Statistical area (AMSA). Along with Santa Fe, Las Vegas NM, many smaller towns, and surprisingly even Albuquerque. This incredibly scenic stretch of America harbors a slice of historic Route 66. Within a beautiful hours drive you have every amenity anyone could hope for, and still all the privacy in the world.
The region is celebrated for their arts, culture, and their amazing food. Less celebrated, New Mexico’s rank of 5th on the list for most sexually diseased states.
According to the most recent data, gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia are all sharply on the rise in the AMSA area. Chlamydia, the most common STI, was reported at a rate of 435.6 cases per 100,000 people. And the HIV rates in Santa Fe—within AMSA—are currently higher than all other counties in New Mexico at 271 per 100,000 people.
The New Mexico Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Prevention Program seeks to reduce and prevent these high occurrences of STIs. Health officials of the region believe the high influx of infections is partially due to today’s dating or “hook-up” culture. The CDC fears the trend will only grow as antibiotic-resistant strains of gonorrhea are now surfacing.
Residents seeking screening have options. Some locations offer free std tests and others results in as little as 1-2 days. Particularly around STD awareness month in April. The Rio Rancho community has affordable clinics near you including Rio Rancho Family Clinic on Unser Boulevard, Minute Clinic on South East, NextCare Urgent Care on Rio Rancho Boulevard, and more.
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Rio Rancho 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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Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc is a nonprofit medical center founded in 1989 to advocate for the needs of American Indians through the provision of quality medical care, education, and training. The clinic provides a wide range of health care services, including STD/HIV screening, treatment, and vaccinations, as well as public health care services.
First Choice Community Healthcare - Alameda Medical Center is a non-profit organization that provides health care services to individuals residing in Rio Rancho, New York.
The patient-centered and community-oriented health facility improves the life skills, well-being, and the health of communities it serves through its cost-effective health care services. It has trained physicians who provide STD/HIV testing and treatment, urgent and dental care, and behavioral health services.
Planned Parenthood - Albuquerque Surgical Center provides a unique medical experience to individuals seeking reproductive healthcare and sexual education services. The clinic has qualified medical experts on board who deliver health services, including STD/HIV testing and treatment, birth control, LGBTQ care, abortion referrals, men's, and women's health care services.
New Mexico Department Health enhances the health of people living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, by offering medical and support services. The health department has a sexual health clinic staffed with physicians and registered nurses who provide comprehensive sexual health services such as STD/HIV testing and treatment, vaccinations, women’s health, and pregnancy care.
NextCare Urgent Care is a health facility that provides treatment to patients with minor injuries and non-life threatening illnesses. The clinic has board-certified physicians and nurses with several years of medical experience in delivering STD/HIV screening and treatment, vaccinations, internal, and occupational medical care services to the city residents.
PMG Urgent Care in Rio Rancho is a medical center that offers immediate medical care to Rio Rancho, NM, communities. It has competent physicians and nurses trained to treat minor injuries and non-life-threatening illnesses such as flu, cold, and fever. They also provide STD/HIV screening and treatments, emergency medical services, primary care, women’s health, and behavioral health care services.
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Description: Order online and receive a doctor's order to visit this lab to get tested in as little as 15 mins. Get your results privately within 1-2 business days and speak with a doctor over the phone if your test results come back positive. Doctors may prescribe treatment or refer you to a specialist if needed.
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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: Get Fast, Easy and Affordable testing at this location. Results come back within 2 business days and be in and out of the lab in less then 20 minutes.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available. Closed daily from 12noon-1pm
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Closed daily from 11:30am-12:30pm. Walk-in STD testing available
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available. Closed from 12noon-1pm
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Description: Must be homeless. All services are free. Please verify if TB testing is offered as it is on a limited basis.
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Description: American Indians with a Certificate of Indian Blood are provided services at no cost. All others are provided services on a sliding fee scale.
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The clinic serves tribal communities in West Texas, New Mexico, and South Colorado with free to low-cost confidential STD/HIV services.
Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board, Inc has networked with several organizations that provide individuals from low-income communities with financial aid. The clinic has an STD/HIV prevention program that offers sexual education to reduce the rate of HIV infection through HIV awareness and STD/HIV screening. It also researches community medical needs and comes up with relevant healthcare solutions.
7001 Prospect Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
The facility requires patients seeking STD/HIV services to bring proof of health insurance and a list of their current medications. Uninsured individuals may qualify for a discounted fee or a sliding fee scale based on their annual income or family size.
First Choice Community Healthcare - Alameda Medical Center provides communication aids to help people with language disabilities to receive medical care. Its medical personnel adhere to the medical code of conduct and serve patients with respect and compassion. Additionally, the hospital has complied with the non-discrimination laws to ensure patients feel welcome at the facility.
7704 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA
The medical center’s STD/HIV services are available to people from all walks of life. Patients are required to make payments at the time of service, and major insurance plans are accepted. Self-pay clients may settle their bills using credit/debit cards, cash, or checks, and a sliding fee scale is available to uninsured and underinsured individuals.
Planned Parenthood - Albuquerque Surgical Center has a welcoming waiting room that is staffed with friendly guides who take new clients through patient orientation. The facility has developed an online application that helps patients to acquire reproductive health care online. Moreover, it offers birth control refills for sexually active women in Rio Rancho, NM.
701 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, USA
Free, confidential, and anonymous HIV /STD testing and treatment is available to all county residents and visitors. Minors seeking STD/HIV services do not need parental consent, and the clinic provides individuals from low-income communities with a sliding fee scale.
New Mexico Department of Health has a WIC program, which strives to provide women and infants with food and nutrition services. Through the clinic’s disability support programs, community members with particular disabilities can receive health care services.
The hospital also offers online patient services, which enables individuals to access their hospital records, get in touch with a caregiver, and read health education materials.
7704 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, USA
Individuals seeking STD/HIV screening and treatment are required to check-in online and fill in their forms before visiting the clinic. They are also advised to bring information such as a list of medications taken, an identity card, and other relevant documents to avoid additional expenses and unnecessary delays. Self-pay patients are also offered affordable pay rates through the clinic's NextCare Medical Discount Program.
NextCare Urgent Care has modern medical equipment to provide quality, accurate, and comprehensive medical care. Its medical practitioners are bilingual; therefore, they can serve patients from different ethnic backgrounds.
The clinic also offers preventive care to prevent the spread of common infectious diseases, and individuals can use the clinic’s online platform, WAHOO, to schedule appointments using a phone or PC.
1630 Rio Rancho Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA
Members of the public are eligible for STD/HIV testing at the clinic. Insured patient's co-insurance or deductible is due at the time of service, and the facility accepts most insurance plans. Cash, debit and credit cards, and checks are available to uninsured clients to make their payments, and the medical center offers financial assistance and counseling to patients unable to pay for their care.
PMG Urgent Care in Rio Rancho provides non-profit ambulance services to ferry patients in need of emergency health services. Individuals visiting the clinic may receive vital nutritional education to promote their health. It also has an in-house pharmacy that enables clients to refill their prescriptions conveniently. Moreover, the clinic has a rehabilitation program that supports individuals suffering from chronic illnesses.
4100 High Resort Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, USA
Even though national statistics showed that the state had one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the nation, and STD percentages were climbing public school districts are still not required to teach comprehensive and medically accurate sex education classes. In the school districts where there are sex education programs, most focus on abstinence as being the best method of preventing pregnancy and STD infections.
Information on contraceptives and their importance is not discussed, and most students do not realize that it is possible to contract a STD without engaging in sex. This is one of the reasons why Herpes infections are so common, since the virus can be easily spread through casual contact. Not only is the lack of education putting students’ health at risk, but also that of everyone they come into contact with.
Not only are students unaware of how STDs are spread, they also do not understand how important it is to be tested regularly. Currently regular HIV testing in Rio Rancho is the only way to detect this potentially deadly disease, and this applies to everyone in the metro city and county. Regular Herpes testing in Rio Rancho is also important, and it is the best way to slow and eventually stop the spread of the virus through area high schools.
There are several reasons why the STD rates are continuing to rise in the city and county, but the main one is the lack of information available to students and adults.
Since the state does not require comprehensive sex education programs in its public schools, the majority of students graduate without understanding how STDs are transmitted. Most teens and young adults do not even know that they might be at risk. If residents do not think that their health is in danger most will not get tested, even during regular physical exams.
Recent budget cuts to state and local health care programs are also contributing to the problem. Medicare and other insurance plans no longer pay for STI testing, and this is making it difficult for many residents to afford the simple procedure. These same budget cuts have also forced the free community clinics to operate on shorter hours, and this has resulted in long lines and an inability to make sure that everyone is getting the care that they need.
Strong religious and conservative beliefs have resulted in feelings of embarrassment and shame, especially among teens and older adults. Teenagers are often afraid to admit that they are sexually active, while older residents are embarrassed to find that they might have contracted a sexually transmitted disease. As long as residents are too ashamed to be seen at a STI clinic the number of incidents will continue to rise in the area.
Before heading down to the Rio Grande for a day on the river or into the city for some shopping it is important to take a few minutes and think about your sexual health. It is understandable if you don’t want to wait in a crowded neighborhood STD clinic, and now you don’t have to since there is a faster and easier way to get tested. Simply by making one quick phone call you can schedule confidential STD testing, and only spend a few minutes in the privacy of a local lab. This way you can take care of your sexual health, and still have plenty of time left to enjoy your day in this fascinating southwestern city.
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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