Preferred Location: 585 Dekalb Industrial Way Decatur,GA 30033 Greater Valley Brook Change location
Preferred Location: 585 Dekalb Industrial Way Decatur,GA 30033 Greater Valley Brook Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 585 Dekalb Industrial Way Decatur,GA 30033 Greater Valley Brook Change Location
Health officials at DeKalb County Health Services are keeping an eye on DeKalb county, where HIV infections seem to have exploded in recent years.
This was seen in the 8,437 infections diagnosed in the county among persons 13 years and above in 2021 compared to the 7,739 cases recorded in 2017.
On the flip side, there has been a drop in STD cases. For example, in 2016, total Syphilis cases were estimated to be 829, and by the end of 2020, they had plummeted to 790.
Likewise, Gonorrhea cases slightly decreased to 2,320 in 2020 from the 2,400 infections reported in 2016.
Most persons in DeKalb County were found positive for Chlamydia than other STDs. Thankfully, the cases dropped from 5,984 in 2016 to 5,274 in 2020.
The DeKalb County Health Services protects the reproductive and sexual health of the county residents by offering holistic sexual health education to community members, especially teenagers and young adults. Its staff also imparts the community skills and knowledge to develop healthy attitudes concerning gender, relationships, sexual orientation, marriage, and family.
Many sexual health services are available in medical centers located within Scottdale, GA, such as Planned Parenthood - East Atlanta Health Center and Peachtree Immediate Care - North Decatur. You can also get STD/HIV care at the Georgia Department of Public Health or Positive Impact Health Centers.
The public is welcome to free STD testing offered in some medical centers. However, those seeking the no-cost services may encounter crowded waiting rooms and might be required to meet the income eligibility requirements.
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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AHF Healthcare Center-AID Atlanta provided healthcare and support services to HIV-susceptible communities surrounding Scottsdale, GA, to help minimize contraction rates and improve the wellbeing of PLWHA. The center’s health professionals deliver HIV testing, counseling, and specialty primary care. You can also access STD testing and treatment on location.
Founded in 2003, Empowerment Resource Center is a non-profit, community-based agency that delivers HIV specialty care to PLWHA in the Scottdale, GA, area. Available services include laboratory monitoring and testing, outpatient primary care, and treatment of HIV-related complaints, including viral Hepatitis and thrust. The rapid HIV testing method the staff use takes 15 minutes to produce results. The medical staff also offers STD screening and counseling solutions.
For nearly three decades, Positive Impact Health Centers has been at the forefront in combating the effects of STDs, including HIV/AIDS, by providing client-centered medical care and prevention programs. The staff administers HIV/STD testing, counseling, and care. Additional services include immunizations and substance abuse treatment as well as individual, group, and psychiatry counseling.
Dekalb County Board of Health offers comprehensive HIV/STD services to county residents to promote healthy sexual health lifestyles and reduce disease prevalence. The clinicians use blood and urine samples to conduct HIV/STD tests. Patients can also access counseling and treatment for STD conditions, including the lesser-known ones.
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Description: Community Based Organization. Substance abuse treatment and HIV testing open to the general public.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. For the Ryan White Early Care Clinic individuals must be undergoing testing for HIV or be HIV-positive to receive services. Free condoms available.
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Description: Community Based Organization, Positive Impact offers no-cost mental health & substance abuse counseling services to financially eligible individuals, and sliding scale fee to clients with ability to pay. Mister Center: anyone 16 or older can receive a no-cost HIV test; free risk counseling and groups are also available. Limited no-cost STI screenings are available to qualifying clients, and syphilis, gonorrhea and Chlamydia screenings and treatments offered for a fee (appointment required for treatment, but not for screening).
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The medical staff provides HIV/STD testing services free of charge on an appointment basis. You’ll get care regardless of your paying ability or insurance status if you show up with a valid photo ID for your visit.
AHF Healthcare Center has a patient portal with multiple convenient features, including bill payment, access to test results, and a patient-doctor chatting tool. It also features a pharmacy that provides online prescription refill and free to-doorstep medication delivery services. You can navigate the website in Spanish and English.
1605 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, USA
The clinic encourages you to opt for the appointment scheduling option if you need testing services. HIV testing is free to anyone aged 13 years and above. However, you may pay a fee if you need testing for other STDs. The billing team accepts out-of-pocket payments and bills private and public insurance. You can still access services regardless of your insurance status and ability to pay. The staff will also assist you to determine your eligibility for financial assistance based on your payment capabilities.
Empowerment Resource Center is equipped with an on-site pharmacy that assists individuals living with HIV to receive treatment and care, financial assistance for medication, and discreet medical delivery services. You can get virtual care through the clinic’s telehealth portal. Case management support services, including linkage to food and transportation assistance resources, are also available.
230 Peachtree St NW #1800, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
Testing and counseling for Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia is available on a sliding fee scale. HIV screening solutions are available at no charge to individuals aged 13 and above.
Positive Impact Health Centers utilize various avenues of supplying free condoms to the community to help prevent the transmission of STIs. It offers virtual services via its telemedicine platform to enable you to receive care from any location. The agency has an on-site pharmacy and supports the AIDS Drug Assistance and Health Insurance Continuation Programs to offer low-cost to free HIV/STD medications to patients.
523 Church St, Decatur, GA 30030, USA
The nurse practitioners at the health department deliver STI/HIV testing services to all individuals on a drop-in basis. Testing and treatment are available on a sliding fee scale basis.
DeKalb County Board of Health features the Get HIPP 2 HIV Campaign to supply free male and female condoms throughout the community and to STD patients to help promote safer sex practices. The health department features a free PrEP clinic that delivers PrEP counseling and medication solutions to high-risk HIV-negative individuals. You can also access essential adult health services, including family planning, immunizations, and tuberculosis management.
445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030, USA
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