Preferred Location: 1339 Baring Blvd Sparks,NV 89434 Sparks Change location
Preferred Location: 1339 Baring Blvd Sparks,NV 89434 Sparks Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1339 Baring Blvd Sparks,NV 89434 Sparks Change Location
Local health authorities in Sparks, NV continue to record rising numbers of STD transmissions in the city. That’s based on the trending numbers of Washoe County, NV. The most prevalent STDs in the county include syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia.
According to a report released by the Washoe County Health District, incidents of gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis rose by about 40% in 2013. Between 2012 and 2016, the rate of syphilis was particularly a concern with 33 incidences, though chlamydia was the most reported with over 2,000 cases.
A new 2018 study by the Washoe County Health indicated an upward trend in syphilis cases. The rate of syphilis was alarmingly at 230%, while gonorrhea and chlamydia cases recorded 48% and 20% respectively.
The increase in these rates was because of increased testing, improved reporting by health facilities, inconsistent use of condoms, and widespread use of online dating apps, which makes it challenging to contact hook-up partners.
To prevent and control STD transmissions, the county health provides public clinics that may offer free STD testing and screening, including treatment if need be. Nonetheless, consulting a doctor may come at an extra cost. The health workers in these facilities may also expend high-risk counseling to the vulnerable groups.
You may also receive confidential STD testing in one of the locally available urgent care clinics. Their testing services may cover almost all STDs. You’ll have the test done within a few minutes, although you’ll have to wait for about 48 hours to get them.
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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Northern Nevada Hopes has been operating in the Northern Nevada region since 1997 and provides assistance across the whole spectrum of needs associated with HIV. That includes medical assistance, behavioral, emotional and social needs as well as confidential testing for HIV and hepatitis C.
The organization has case managers on hand for individuals, families or couples as well as an on-site laboratory and pharmacy.
Renown is an urgent care facility that provides immediate care if you do not require emergency room attention.
As well as acute injuries or illnesses such as flu symptoms, you can book an appointment for lab services including STD testing. The diagnostics are available at a number of its locations including in Sparks, NV and it operates extended hours as well as walk-ins for these services.
Uninsured patients can also self-pay at the time of testing.
Our Center is a facility for the LGBTQA community that is underserved by the resources for heterosexual residents in or around Sparks, NV and Nevada.
It creates a safe space to empower and support this community through advocacy and services as well as educational programs.
It is a non-profit organization that has been running for over 10 years and it provides free STD testing and free HIV testing twice monthly on a walk-in basis. As a partner of the Washoe County Health department, it recommends anyone sexually active to get tested every three months.
Rapid HIV testing is available where results will come back the same day. STD test results take one week to return.
Planned Parenthood at the Fifth Street Health Center is the nearest of the national and federally funded reproductive and sexual health clinics to Sparks, NV, based in Reno, NV.
The center provides personalized health care with trained staff specializing in women's health care although the center is open to all genders.
As well as family planning advice it provides STD testing and follow-up care for anyone seeking a screening. It also provides HIV testing.
Planned Parenthood turned 100 years old in 2016 and it has a global as well as U.S.-wide reach.
The Washoe County Health Department serves Sparks, NV residents with a clinic located in Reno, NV, just five miles away. The health department provides clinic services for STD and HIV infection and makes available STD testing.
Counseling and treatment are provided by clinicians in addition to diagnosis, and there is a prevention program of education to avert the risk of contracting an STD.
Rapid HIV tests are available where results are received within 20 minutes, while results for STD testing is available seven days after screenings.
CVS Minute Clinic is a clinic based inside the CVS Pharmacy retail units with a unit also located in Sparks, NV on McCarran Boulevard. It was established in 2000 and can facilitate walk-ins with trained practitioners on hand.
The clinic can accommodate a number of different screenings including STD testing that you can arrange with or without an appointment with the option of being able to schedule a follow-up meeting with a physician.
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The organization receives subsidized funding and grants through the Ryan White program, which serves the uninsured or underinsured. As such it can provide services on a sliding fee scale and free HIV testing may be available. If you need to access ongoing services you are asked to demonstrate proof of HIV status and residency.
The Northern Nevada Hope organization is a good bridge to accessing healthcare for communities, based in and around Sparks, NV and who may otherwise be underserved. However, it can take time to get through to the organization and to get an appointment.
580 W 5th St, Reno, NV 89503, USA
You can access STD testing if you can self-pay, free STD testing may be available if you have health insurance that covers it.
The urgent care facility's lab services are conveniently located for Sparks, NV residents but options for free STD testing are limited as well as follow up services.
202 Los Altos Pkwy, Sparks, NV 89436, USA
Anyone can walk in and request STD testing or HIV testing.
Our Center is an informative resource and if you can wait for walk-in time frames, which only occur twice in the month, it is accessible for free STD testing and free HIV testing near Sparks, NV. It is also a place to network with a range of different events being held regularly.
1745 S Wells Ave, Reno, NV 89502, USA
You may qualify for free STD testing if your insurance provider has included this in your coverage. If you are uninsured or unable to afford to pay for a test, you can discuss the options available to you with clinic staff who still encourage you to come in for testing. All age groups are welcome to get tested although anyone 12 years-old or younger may be asked to bring a guardian with them.
While some services are provided with efficiency and ease, test results may take time to come through. The Reno, NV clinic is around five miles form Sparks, NV making it a conveniently located facility in the area.
455 W 5th St, Reno, NV 89503, USA
HIV testing for adults who are at high risk of contracting the disease that includes men having sex with men, drug and substance users or anyone who has been subject to a sexual assault. STD testing is available for county residents. It is unclear if you can access free STD testing but if you require financial assistance to get an STD test then you should consult with staff.
The public health department facility is accessible for Sparks, NV residents and it also has a comprehensive program of STD testing and care to prevent the spread of infection.
Free STD testing may only be available to some patients, however.
1001 E 9th St, Reno, NV 89512, USA
There are no age or income qualifications to access STD testing, however free STD testing may only be available to anyone who is eligible for financial assistance or who has the relevant insurance coverage.
The CVS Minute Clinic in Sparks, NV is prompt with its appointments and wait times are not too long for reliable testing.
You may have to pay for STD testing.
680 N McCarran Blvd, Sparks, NV 89431, USA
Currently the state and subsequently the city use the curriculum recommended by the federal government in the sex education classes offered in the public schools.
According to recent nationwide and local surveys over 80 % of seniors have engaged in some type of sexual activity before graduation. This clearly shows that teenagers are still becoming sexually active even with parents and educators encouraging abstinence.
What is surprising is that the state does not require public school districts to use abstinence based curriculum. The decision on what to include in their sex education classes is left strictly up to the individual districts.
This means that students do not realized that Herpes testing in Sparks could prevent this virus from infecting them. Regular HIV testing in Sparks is just as important, and all residents regardless of age, ethnicity or sexual preference need to have the simple procedure performed.
Its relatively close proximity to Reno is contributing to the city’s STD rate. It is not uncommon for residents to work and play in the larger city.
This makes it extremely easy for STDs to spread throughout the city, and the rates will continue to rise unless changes are made to the education policies.
There is also a shortage of STI clinics in the area. Long lines are common. With the majority of the city’s residents putting off this important health checkup it is easy to see why rates are rising.
Before you tour the Old Glendale School or sample a beer at the neighborhood brewery get a STI test, this way you can raise a glass at the Great Basin Brewing Company to celebrate your good sexual health. The results take minutes, and the testing process is discreet. No one will ever know why you are raising a pint.
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