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Saugus, MA, a city in Essex County that’s also part of the Greater Boston area, is experiencing a major STD outbreak.
In 2014, the county reported 2,622 new chlamydia diagnoses or 340 cases per 100,000 residents. A year later, in 2015, it reported 2,875 new cases or 370 infections for every 100,000 people.
Also increasing are gonorrhea diagnoses. There were 298 new cases or a rate of 38 infections for every 100,000 residents. In 2016, infections jumped to 356 cases and a rate of 46 new infections per every 100,000 people.
Syphilis infections are rising, with 31 new diagnoses in 2015 and 48 in 2016.
State and local health officials are concerned about the major STD outbreak in Saugus and Essex County and are urging all sexually-active individuals to get tested regularly and help reduce the spread of these infections.
There are dozens of locations in Saugus and the surrounding counties that provide comprehensive STD testing. Many of these sites also include treatment and follow-up services.
Health Innovations HIV and Street Outreach Programs offer STI screenings on the corner of Liberty St and Willow St in Lynn with off-street parking in the rear of the building.
The Lynn Community Health Center’s main location is on the corner of Union St and Buffum St in Lynn. Parking is available in the municipal lot on the block behind the building.
Additionally, some clinics may offer free STD testing. Keep in mind these locations might not have convenient appointment times and proof of income could be required. It’s possible these locations won’t offer free comprehensive screening.
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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AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts addresses the needs of the LGBTQ community and PLWHA living in Saugus, MA. The health organization strives to eradicate the HIV pandemic and improve the health and living standards of community members by working together with many organizations to save the lives of community members. It offers STD/HIV counseling, testing, and treatment, preventive education, case management, and housing support programs.
Program RISE is a non-profit health organization established in 1973 to provides HIV/STD prevention education, counseling, and screening as well as case management services. It supports individuals infected or affected with HIV and has collaborated with the community and other organizations to establish effective prevention strategies. Currently, the facility offers an array of services, including behavioral, acute care, and preventive medicine.
CHA Zinberg HIV Clinic is dedicated to eradicating STD/HIV infections by providing PLWHA with health care and social services. The clinic distributes education materials that are written in an appropriate language and provide STD/HIV testing and counseling services to community residents in Saugus, MA. It’s staffed with qualified health care providers who offer a broad range of services, including dental care, sexual health, HIV primary care, and STD screening and treatment as well as case management.
Planned Parenthood - Greater Boston Health Center empowers men, women, and teenagers by providing them with comprehensive reproductive health care and sex education. It's recognized for the provision of quality and low-cost sexual health care. The facility's experienced health practitioners offer STD/HIV screening and treatment, pregnancy testing, LGBTQ, and abortion health care services.
NSMC Urgent Care Center provides immediate care for non-life-threatening illnesses that do not pose a threat to an individual's life. It offers convenient, quality, and affordable services that allow clients to access medical care whenever they have a medical emergency. Its board-certified doctors provide STD/HIV testing and treatment and also treat minor ailments, including asthma, colds, burns, stomachache, sore throat, rashes, and cough.
AFC Urgent Care Malden has respectful and experienced physicians and nurses who use a patient-centered approach to treat individuals seeking medical services. The hospital has a team of qualified staff members who provide a broad range of clinical services, including STD/HIV screening and treatment, immunizations, physicals, primary care, family medicine, and emergency care.
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Description: Community Based Organization. Healthy Streets is a program of Health Innovations and is open to any individual who is interested in free and confidential HIV, STI and Hepatitis C testing. Health Innovations provides case management and the above listed services via mobile units across MA. Tuesdays until 6PM; office closed daily from 11:30-12:30 for lunch
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Description: Open to the general public. Lynn Community Health Center offers HIV/AIDS services at the main LCHC site (269 Union). It does outreach on the community but do not have HIV/STD offices at the other sites. Counseling and testing available six days a week. Please call for information. Free condoms.
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Description: 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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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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Description: HIV Counseling & Testing provides services & referrals for treatment and care for people who are at high risk for HIV, regardless of one's ability to pay at several sites across Cambridge and Somerville. Please call 617-591-6767 for testing dates and locations.
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Description: Walk-in rapid testing: Thurs., 9am-4pm; Fri., 9am-12pm.
Community members are welcome for free and confidential HIV/STD testing.
AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts has a needle exchange program that provides clean, sterile syringes and harm reduction training to IUDs to safeguard them from contracting HIV/STD infections. It works closely with its patients to ensure that they are not barred from living a healthy life for lack of proper housing, insurance, or other essential resources. The organization also strives to create HIV awareness through outreach campaigns and also empowers the community with preventive education and information.
75 Amory St, Boston, MA 02119, USA
Free and confidential STD/HIV testing is available to all community members.
Program RISE has a case management program that connects PLWHA to medical care, insurance, housing, and sets up appropriate plans to help clients adhere to their prescriptions. It provides a safe place where LGBTQ youth can access medical services, free toiletries, food, and condoms. The clinic also offers transportation and support groups to HIV positive patients.
1 Grant St #100, Framingham, MA 01702, USA
You can access STD/HIV services through the clinic’s medical assistance programs if you are uninsured. The facility participates in numerous health insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA, Tufts, and Harvard Pilgrim. Self-pay options are also available to uninsured patients.
CHA Zinberg HIV Clinic provides plenty of free condoms, partner notification, and confidential STD/HIV services to prevent new infections. It conducts a risk assessment to establish vulnerable community members and equip them with risk reduction education and skills. Its team of infectious disease specialists and case managers ensure that clients infected with HIV receive comprehensive treatment, counseling, and support.
1493 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Insured individuals with health insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna can access STD/HIV services. It also offers a sliding fee scale to eligible underserved patients and allows self-pay clients to pay their medical bills using cash, check, major credit or debit cards, and Money Orders.
Planned Parenthood - Greater Boston Health Center has a user-friendly website that enables individuals to access STD/HIV education resources easily. The clinic is situated along major roads allowing the clients to access it via public transportation means quickly.
1055 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA
STD/HIV testing and treatment is available to all patients with health insurance plans. The clinic provides affordable self-pay prices and accepts cash, personal checks, or credit cards from uninsured persons.
NSMC Urgent Care Center is opened throughout the week and offers extended treatment hours and flexible treatment plans, which enable clients to access medication conveniently. It has support programs and classes that address the needs of individuals and their families.
500 Lynnfield St, Lynn, MA 01904, USA
Patients of all ages can visit for STD/HIV testing and treatment. The clinic is in-network with most health insurance plans and accepts Medicare, Tricare, UHC, BCBS, Aetna, and Multiplan covers. It also offers various self-pay options, including cash, checks, and credit card payment modes.
atients visiting AFC Urgent Care Malden may use the HIPAA-compliant mobile application platform to access their essential medical information. The clinic also uses social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to communicate with patients and post health education videos or answer their general questions.
219 Centre St, Malden, MA 02148, USA
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