Preferred Location: 12176 S 1000 E Suite 6 Draper,UT 84020 Draper Change location
Preferred Location: 12176 S 1000 E Suite 6 Draper,UT 84020 Draper Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 12176 S 1000 E Suite 6 Draper,UT 84020 Draper Change Location
No one can argue that Sandy in Utah isn’t a city dedicated to optimal health. Sandy is hard at work developing their city into a more transit-oriented and walkable place to live. An important part of overall health? Sexual health.
With STDs on the rise all over the country, health officials in Sandy are trying to raise awareness of the importance of frequent STI screenings.
Part of Salt Lake City’s metropolitan area, Sandy is the state’s 6th largest city. Located in Salt Lake City, Sandy’s rate of sexually transmitted diseases is included in their yearly reports. Salt Lake County had the highest rate of all Utah counties for new chlamydia diagnoses in 2017. Their rate was a staggering 466.1 per 100,000 people tested. Their new gonorrhea cases also took the highest state rate with 142.2 per 100,000 people having this infectious disease. Continuing the trend, Salt Lake County’s rate for new outbreaks of primary and secondary syphilis was over twice the next highest county’s rate. 7.6 per 100,000 compared to the southwest county’s that reported a rate of 3.7 per 100,000.
To get yourself tested in the Sandy area, you can visit the Salt Lake County Health Department. Their STD clinic is located downtown and does their best to accommodate walk-ins but calling ahead for an appointment is recommended. All testing is subject to an additional office visit fee unless you are only there for HIV screening—then the office fee is waived (though it is still not free STD testing). In addition to HIV, they test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes 1 & 2, hepatitis B & C, and provide treatment of genital warts. Other affordable options include a Planned Parenthood in South Jordan and a Safe Lab Centre in Draper.
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Sandy 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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Back in the 1980s, there was a small number of people who were living with HIV/AIDS. At this time, the state of Utah wasn’t really sure how to help the public gain more awareness of this disease and how to help those living with it. In order to restore positive communication, the state helped build the Utah AIDS Foundation. People at this foundation believe individuals and families should never be without resources and assistance when it comes to living with HIV/AIDS because of its complex nature. The Utah AIDS Foundation continues to provide numerous services that help people living with this infectious disease.
The Merrill Gappmayer Family Medicine Center is operated as a vital part of Intermountain Healthcare. Intermountain Healthcare is a special system of 24 hospitals. This state-wide system includes more than 2,400 physicians and operation of 160 clinics. This center focuses on providing a personized experience to individuals and families seeking care at any of their hospitals or clinics. Some of the services they provide at the Merrill Gappmayer Family Medicine Center include allergy and immunology, family medicine, maternity care, women’s health, and much more.
The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake City helps promote and protect the health and well-being of Native American’s and Alaska Natives. This center is a community center that serves tribes that are native to the state of Utah like the Ute, Paiute, Goshute, Shoshone, and Navajo. People come here to get involved in Native American activities, build relationships, improve their health, and much more. This center has four departments which include the Cedar Point Wellness Center, Red Mesa Counseling, Sacred Paths Youth Services, and Urban Indian Community.
The South Jordan Center is owned and operated by the Planned Parenthood Association of Utah. This statewide association helps youth and adults make better sexual health decisions and gain resources and accessibility to affordable health care. PPAU has been around since 1970. This association has eight health centers in the area. One in Logan, Ogden, Salt Lake, West Valley, South Jordan, Orem, and St. George. This organization also has 11 rural contract family planning providers.
At the South Jordan Center, English and Spanish interpreters are available.
Summit County Health offers public health services to residents of Utah. This health department has three locations. One clinic is in Kamas, Park City, and Coalville. They want to promote the health of all Utah residents. By investing time and money into social and environmental interventions, this department is helping one person at a time. To healthy eating, STD testing, and diabetes prevention this health department offers a lot of tools to empower residents to live their best life.
The Wasatch County Health Department works as a team to help protect all residents living in Wasatch County. They provide emergency services, health education, disease information, environmental health, public health nursing, and WIC programs. The nurses at their public health department provide individuals and families with their specialized skills to help prevent illnesses.
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Description: Social Service Organization. STI testing walk-ins are welcome, if not experiencing symptoms, until 30 minutes before clinic closing
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Description: STD screenings and treatment provided to adolescents through teen clinic - parental permission not required. Please call 801-213-9500 to schedule an appointment.
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Description: Social Service Organization. If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Fees for services are based on your household income. You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay. STI testing walk-ins, if not experiencing symptoms, are welcome until 30 minutes before clinic closing. If you are a new patient please come to the clinic: Monday-Thursday between 10am-7pm or Friday between 10:30am-4pm
Their sexually transmitted disease testing services are open to the public with no extra qualifications to meet. It’s important to note that free HIV testing is offered every Monday and Thursday from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm except on major holidays.
The Utah AIDS Foundation is a reliable place to visit for information and testing. Since 1998, this foundation has provided more than 34,000 free or low-cost HIV/STI tests. Condoms are distributed throughout the year at this clinic. Visitors will notice all their medical team members are friendly and welcoming to anyone who walks through their doors. This facility is located within a residential part of the neighborhood so parking may be limited. Please note, this clinic is located next to Emerson Elementary School.
1408 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105, USA
The Merrill Gappmayer Family Medicine Center in partnership with Intermountain Healthcare doesn’t have any qualifications for patients to meet before they can be tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
The Merrill Gappmayer Family Medicine Center eight providers at their location. Each of its providers is highly skilled in their chosen specialty. When coming to this center for the first time please look for banners and signs to direct you to the right place. The Merrill Gappmayer Family Medicine Center is located very close to the Utah Valley Hospital.
475 W 940 N, Provo, UT 84604, USA
Hepatitis, HIV, and STI testing is available to the public at this community center. Residents will find their sexually transmitted disease testing as a part of the Cedar Point Wellness Department. For further treatment and counseling, please provide proof of your Indian Blood. Also bring your social security card, photo ID, proof of residency, proof of income, and medical insurance if applicable.
The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake City is a gathering place for Native American’s to share stories and problems regarding their culture. There are numerous opportunities to find jewelry and food-related to Native American culture at this facility. The center helps improve the physical, spiritual, and mental health of all its members. No one has ever turned away. This center is located very close to Smith’s Ballpark.
120 W 1300 S, South Salt Lake, UT 84115, USA
The South Jordan Center has no qualifications for any resident of Utah to meet before they can be tested for sexually transmitted diseases. When wanting to be tested for STDs, especially HIV, you should make an appointment. However, walk-ins are accepted if you’re not experiencing any symptoms.
The South Jordan Center offers a wide variety of sexually transmitted diseases screenings in addition to educational materials and resources. There are some walk-in services available like emergency contraception, birth control refills, birth control prescription, vaccines, pregnancy tests, STI screenings, and more. The fees you will pay at this facility is based on your household income. If you would like to know if you qualify for a lower fee, please bring this documentation.
1091 S Jordan Pkwy #100, South Jordan, UT 84095, USA
This public health department has no prequalification’s for residents to meet before they can be tested for sexually transmitted diseases at their Round Valley location.
Summit County Health offers those living in the state of Utah many unique opportunities to participate in activities that can further help their health status. Overall, this health department provides much more than sexually transmitted disease testing, but also family planning, emergency preparedness, immunizations, mental health counseling, and much more.
650 Round Valley Dr, Park City, UT 84060, USA
The Wasatch County Health Department has no pre-qualifications that visitors must meet before they can be tested for sexually transmitted diseases.
Visitors of the Wasatch County Health Department will notice their staff are friendly and go over and beyond to answer any questions visitors have. If you need any advice they will be happy to assist you. The Wasatch County Health Department is located close by the Firefighters Memorial Campground. This facility has a nice sized parking lot on-site so parking should never be a problem.
55 500 E, Heber City, UT 84032, USA
Even though the number of sexually transmitted diseases reported each year is rising faster than that for the rest of the country, state lawmakers still vetoed a recent bill that would have called for public school districts to revise the material they teach students.
Instead of voting to include medically accurate and comprehensive information in the public schools’ sex education programs, the state congress decided to keep the current abstinence based curriculum. This decision has the full support of the state’s large conservative party, even though the majority of parents are requesting a change in the state’s requirements. Since the current sex education program will not be updated, students still are not getting the information they need to protect themselves from STDs.
The rapidly rising teen pregnancy and STD rates are due to a lack of education. It is not uncommon for students to graduate without understanding all of the risks and responsibilities that come with being sexually active. Since contraceptives are not discussed some graduating teens do not even know how to properly use a condom, and the subject of regular STD testing is never covered.
This means that teens and young adults do not know that regular HIV testing in Sandy is the only way to detect the potentially deadly disease. They also do not know that regular Herpes testing in Sandy could finally stop the spread of the virus through area high schools. This lack of information is also putting older residents at risk since STDs can be passed through a variety of methods.
There are several factors responsible for the city’s rising STD rates. It is part of the Salt Lake City metro area, and this means that the statistics are for a larger vicinity. While this is causing the STD rates to appear higher than they would be if the statistics were just for the suburb, they still indicate that there is a problem.
One of the main reasons STD rates are rising is due to the lack of available information. Conservatives believe that since the overall rates are below national averages that abstinence only based sex education classes are more than enough, what they are not taking into account is the fact that the number of new infections reported each year is rising at a rate faster than the rest of the country. If this is allowed to continue health officials worry that the city could have STD rates that are higher than the national averages.
The growing popularity of dating apps is also adding to the problem, especially since it is now easier than ever for adults and teens to meet someone solely for the purpose of engaging in a “one night stand”. Since most residents aren’t aware of the importance of regular STD testing, it is easy for a sexually transmitted disease to be spread without either partner even realizing it.
While a shopping trip to the Southtowne Mall or a day hiking through the Wasatch Mountains is often more enjoyable than a visit to a neighborhood STI clinic, it is still important for residents to take a few minutes and take care of their sexual health. It is understandable if you don’t want to spend the day in a crowded clinic waiting room and now you don’t have to. You can easily schedule confidential STD testing with one simple phone call and only spend a few minutes at a nearby lab. This way you can take care of your sexual health and still have plenty of time to enjoy your day in this great suburb.
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