Preferred Location: 400 W Lincoln Hwy Merrillville,IN 46410 Merrillville Change location
Preferred Location: 400 W Lincoln Hwy Merrillville,IN 46410 Merrillville Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 400 W Lincoln Hwy Merrillville,IN 46410 Merrillville Change Location
Schererville is one of the towns in Lake County, Indiana, whose rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are alarming. Some of those that have been reported over the years are chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhoea as well as HIV/AIDS.
The 2014 County Health Rankings for STDs in Indiana sourced data from the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention that was collected in 2010. According to the findings, Lake County had 942 HIV cases in 2010, and the STD’s prevalence rate that year was 232.
An STD report in Indiana showed that Lake County had 597 cases of gonorrhoea in 2014 and the number rose to 627 in 2015. 2016 saw the number of gonorrhoea infections in the county slightly decrease to 567.
The Lake County Health Department has been striving to reduce the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) reported in the region. To achieve this, the health department has been promoting the testing of various STDs. It also provides treatment and counselling services to infected residents.
HIV/STD testing services are also offered at Porter County Health Department that you can find in Valparaiso, Indiana and East Chicago Health Department. You can also go to the Planned Parenthood – Merrillville Health Center.
It is possible to find some of the public health centers near Schererville which may provide low-cost or free STD testing services. However, you might be charged to see the doctor at the premises for consultation. Test results may delay and the walk-in option might not be available.
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.
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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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Founded in 1984, the Aliveness Project of Northwest Indiana is a volunteer-run organization that provides services for people at risk of contracting HIV or who are living with HIV/AIDS. It has evolved from delivering prevention and awareness education through presentations in several different localities, serving those living in La Porte County and Porter County.
The project now provides HIV testing, including both conventional blood testing and rapid blood testing. It also provides care coordination and support around insurance acquisition, housing and food.
Located in Merrillville, IN, it is around seven miles from Schererville, IN.
Community Healthnet has six locations, which are all located in Lake County in Indiana, which is where Schererville, IN, is located.
It opened in 1986 with a Patient-Centered Medical Home and it now provides confidential free HIV testing.
The centers often work in partnership with other healthcare and service providers to ensure a continuum of care for patients.
There are five doctors available at the Merrillville, IN site.
The Indianapolis Urban League (IUL) was founded in 1965. It is a non-profit organization focused on social services and civil rights and it is part of the 90-strong network of affiliates under the National Urban League.
Under the IUL's Special Population Support Program, the league delivers services in collaboration with the Indiana State Department of Health and the Division of HIV/STD, which comes under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to ensure STD and HIV prevention and supportive care, including STD testing.
The Indiana State Department of Health and the Marion County Public Health Department laboratories process the test results and provide results from five business days after the actual test.
Planned Parenthood is a nationally renowned provider of sexual and reproductive healthcare, as well as a significant provider of sex education. It prides itself on being open to everyone regardless of insurance coverage or financial status. The 600 plus clinics in the U.S. also supply Spanish interpreters or translators for other languages on request.
In addition to STD testing and HIV testing, Planned Parenthood clinics also offer abortion services, birth control, the morning-after pill, pregnancy testing and services, and general healthcare, including care for male or women-specific needs.
The Gary City Health and Human Services Department is part of the public health department that delivers crucial wellness and medical needs for the citizens of Gary, IN and surrounding areas. The service region encompasses Jasper, La Porte, Newton, Porter, Pulaski, Starke counties as well as Lake County where Schererville, IN is based.
It is accustomed to serving a diverse population and stresses that it is sensitive to cultural needs.
The department's STD/HIV clinic offers confidential STD testing and examinations by trained staff while also offering prevention and treatment as well as interventions for people at risk of or who have been diagnosed positively with an infection.
The Midwest Express Clinic is an urgent care clinic that has several locations near Schererville, IN. The Dyer location is the newest and nearest facility, around eight miles away.
The clinic accepts walk-ins as well as appointments in advance through an online facility. There are laboratory and x-ray facilities on-site, which means the clinic can provide STD testing with experienced medical staff for many different bacterial and viral conditions. Confidential STD testing is available.
As the clinic is an urgent care facility, it does focus on timely service to replace the emergency room context, so waiting times are purportedly quicker.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Offer confidential sexually transmitted disease examinations and laboratory testing. Service area includes Lake, Porter, Newton and Jasper County. Services are provided at no cost. Free condoms available. There is a $10 administrative fee for Indiana residents and a $25 administrative fee for non-Indiana residents. Closed daily for lunch from 12noon-1pm. HIV testing: Mon-Thurs., 8:30am-11:30am and 1pm-4pm
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Free condoms available for East Chicago residents; for non-residents there is a $5/per 2 dozen box. Low cost STD testing.
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Description: Community Based Organization. Testing for high risk individuals only. Free condoms available. To schedule an HIV testing, STI, or HCV appointment or to receive for more information, please call: (708) 248-6166
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Health Department counsels, screens, and treats sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and provides testing for HIV by appointment to anyone 13 years of age or older. The service fee is $10. To make an appointment, call the office. Call for appointment availability
Free HIV testing is available to residents of Lake County, Porter County and La Porte County and walk-ins are allowed.
Many patrons have cited the project as providing an excellent and needed community service. While it does not give treatment, it can offer a necessary step toward getting treatment and it has free HIV testing services near Schererville, IN.
5490 Broadway Ste L 3, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
Free testing is available to anyone on low income as fees are payable on a sliding scale. It can also refer people for free HIV testing through a partner site in Gary City, IN. The clinic also accepts Medicaid.
The Merrillville clinic is only around seven miles from Schererville, IN, making it convenient to visit, although free HIV testing may only be accessible if you qualify for low-income support or if you are willing to go to Gary City, IN.
6100 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
Free STD testing and HIV testing is available through IUL, which is open to high-risk adults and is also made available through outreach to drug treatment centers, prisons and correctional facilities, sanctioned by the Department of Mental Health and Addictions. The clinic also offers testing in English and Spanish.
The IUL is an excellent resource for people at risk of HIV and it offers free HIV testing as well as free STD testing. However, the facility is in Indianapolis, IN, which is over 100 miles from Schererville, IN. Therefore, those wanting the league's services may have to depend on outreach services.
777 Indiana Ave STE 1, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
Free STD testing may be available under your insurance provider and the clinic takes many different insurance plans. STD testing may also be free depending on your income status as fees are applicable on a sliding scale.
The clinic provides comprehensive services for STDs, including STD testing, and it is not far to travel for residents of Schererville, IN. However, patrons have reported excessive wait times.
8645 Connecticut St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
Access to STD testing and HIV testing is available for everyone, whether they are state residents or not. There is a small advertised administrative fee for Indiana residents, which is higher for non-Indiana residents.
The clinic provides dedicated services for STDs and HIV, although it is located in Gary, IN, which would be a journey of 17 miles for residents of Schererville, IN. While entirely free STD testing may not be available, administrative fees are low.
1145 W 5th Ave, Gary, IN 46402, USA
Free STD testing is available through your insurance provider. The clinic accepts a range of insurances and certain Medicaid plans too.
The Midwest Express Clinic has locations close to Schererville, IN and is committed to the quick provision of services. It is particularly sensitive to STD testing. It accepts a wide range of insurances that will cover free STD testing. There are, however, few free options for people who do not have insurance.
875 Joliet St, Dyer, IN 46311, USA
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