Preferred Location: 1415 N Houk Rd Ste C Spokane,WA 99216 Spokane Valley Change location
Preferred Location: 1415 N Houk Rd Ste C Spokane,WA 99216 Spokane Valley Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 1415 N Houk Rd Ste C Spokane,WA 99216 Spokane Valley Change Location
Referred to as simply “The Valley,” Spokane Valley is the largest suburb of Spokane in Washington. It’s also, surprise, part of Spokane County.
According to the 2017 annual HIV surveillance report, there were 23 new HIV diagnoses. That’s a rate of 4.7 per 100,000 people.
A higher rate than the majority of Washington’s other counties.
Looking at the disease trend reports from 2014, Spokane County had 2,142 new cases of chlamydia for the year. That’s a rate of 442.1 per 100K, pretty high and definitely higher than previous years. It’s even higher than Washington’s state rate of 376.7 per 100,000. There were 530 new cases of gonorrhea, a rate of 109.4. For comparison, the state rate was only 88.1. In better news, there were only 11 new cases of primary and secondary syphilis for the year 2014. Health officials in the Spokane Valley area stress the importance of regular testing and treatment as well as practicing safer sex.
Need to get tested in Spokane Valley? Luckily, there are a few affordable options in the immediate area. Like the Planned Parenthood on Main Avenue. They offer STI screening for the following: gonorrhea, bacterial vaginosis (BV), syphilis, chlamydia, HIV (testing only), herpes, genital warts, and trichomoniasis. Or there’s an Outreach STD testing Center on West College Avenue. Confidential STD testing and treatment is also available to women through MyChoice – Spokane Pregnancy Medical Clinic on North Ash Street. For free STD testing opportunities, keep an eye on community calendar events or head further into Spokane.
To find the best services and location for you, use our search tools below to compare location features across Spokane Valley 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.
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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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CHAS is a non-profit health care organization and network that launched its first HIV clinic in 2000 geared toward assisting hundreds of Washington state residents in addition to patients living in Idaho and Montana by helping them manage living with HIV.
This clinic is based in Spokane, WA, which can be visited by residents of Spokane Valley, WA. It provides expert care that includes primary care social services, pharmaceutical facilities as well as HIV testing.
Yakima Valley Farm Worker's Clinic was borne in 1973 to fill a gap in health care provision for migrant and seasonal farm workers. That is why three doctors came together to build the clinic and organized volunteers to work there.
It is now the biggest community focused health center in the Pacific Northwest with various locations in Washington and Oregon. For Spokane Valley, WA residents, this may be one of the few centers that have an HIV focused clinic providing HIV testing in the same state, which is based in Yakima, WA at the New Hope Clinic.
MyChoice is a faith-based advice center for unplanned pregnancies that offers STD testing as well. It is part of a non-profit organization called Life Services of Spokane, which started in 1991.
Services at the clinic are free and residents of Spokane Valley, WA should be able to access free STD testing. The center operates a mobile clinic as well.
Spokane Valley Health Center hosts Planned Parenthood in the area, which is one of the leading reproductive and sexual health clinics and names in the U.S. Aimed at being affordable and inclusive, it provides family planning advice, services and it offers STD testing as well for a number of infections and viruses including HIV.
You can expect to walk-in or book a same day appointment if you are unable to organize one in advance, although there is an online facility if you prefer.
A practitioner will call you when they have your results and there is a phoneline to call should you have any questions in advance.
Spokane Regional Health District is an amalgamation of Spokane County and City of Spokane health departments , which took place in 1994.
250 employees serve the health needs of over 400,000 Spokane County residents including Spokane Valley, WA. Part of this involves taking the lead in managing an HIV epidemic as the number of diagnoses of people living with the virus is increasing in the county.
Advocating for STD testing as well as HIV testing, it joined a global campaign for people to know their status in order to beat the fatal consequences of the virus, recommending annual routine testing.
The MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care, Shadle branch is an urgent care center in Spokane, WA that is open every day of the week for 12 hours each day. As well as taking walk-in patients it looks at non-urgent as well as urgent conditions. Future patients can also book their appointments online.
The clinic conducts STD testing as well as offering treatment for common infections and it can give you advice on spotting the symptoms associated with STDs.
All tests are confidential and medical prescriptions can be provided.
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Chlamydia rates rose significantly from 1995 to 2014, and the same is also true for Gonorrhea incidents which more than doubled in the ten year period. Even the incident rate for genital Herpes was well above state averages in 2014.
The statistics also show that it is not just teens that are testing positive more often for a sexually transmitted infection, but men and women ages 20 to 24 are being diagnosed more often with a STD. Men over the age of 25 are at a higher risk for contracting primary and secondary Syphilis, and they also have a greater chance of testing positive for HIV/AIDS. These statistics have some health officials particularly worried since 10 years ago the number of reported incidents for HIV and infectious Syphilis were decreasing.
As the STD rates continue to rise and the city and surrounding county, it only becomes more important that everyone gets tested for all of the sexually transmitted diseases on a regular basis.
CHAS has no qualifying criteria on the basis of background, insurance coverage or financial means. There is a sliding fee scale for the uninsured.
The health care provider is a well known and large provider in the state that has the benefit for Spokane Valley, WA residents, of being based in Spokane, WA, making it easily accessible.
Free STD testing or HIV testing may be available for those unable to pay, however, the clinic is not open at the weekends.
Liberty Building, 203 N Washington St, Spokane, WA 99201, USA
There is a discounted or sliding fee scale for anyone without health care cover, which may entitle you to free HIV testing.
Based in Yakima, WA, the clinic is around 200 miles from Spokane Valley, WA, making this an impractical journey for residents who wish to access longer-term services. However, with its focused approach, there may be cause to ask the clinic for advice and schedule a test.
602 E Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA 98901, USA
Confidential and free STD testing is available to insurance holders, otherwise there could be an 80% discount arranged on laboratory fees.
Some people take exception to the faith-based and pro-life messaging of the Christian organization, although others have said the information the center provides is very thorough.
The clinic may provide a reasonable and affordable option for STD testing whether or not free STD testing is available.
2659 N Ash St, Spokane, WA 99205, USA
The health center is open to anyone that requires its services and if you are uninsured then there is a sliding fee scale according to your income. Free STD testing may be available if it is covered under your insurance or if your income is three times lower than the federal poverty level. Those under the age of 13 may require a guardian present, although rules may be dependent on center discretion.
The Spokane Valley Health Center is conveniently located for residents of Spokane Valley, WA and is staffed by experts in the field who take time to relieve fears through uncomfortable circumstances.
While the center does take insurance, there may be some bureaucracy attached, which can require some juggling.
12104 E Main Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99206, USA
STD testing and HIV testing is available to all Spokane County residents regardless of age or income and free STD testing may be available.The facility also accepts insurance.
Case managers within the HIV/STD program at the Spokane Regional Health Department have received praise for their work and care toward patients.
The clinics and testing locations are conveniently located for Spokane Valley, WA residents although available staff on the program is limited.
1101 W College Ave, Spokane, WA 99201, USA
STD testing is offered to those who can pay or who are covered by insurance. Free STD testing may only be available if you qualify for financial assistance according to federal guidelines.
The clinic in Spokane, WA is nearby for Spokane Valley, WA residents and is a clean facility with friendly staff. On occasion, however, wait times have been considered excessive.
2401 W Wellesley Ave #103, Spokane, WA 99205, USA
In response to the rising number of teen pregnancies and STD rates the state of Washington has recently passed a bill that requires all public school systems to offer medically accurate information in their sex education programs. The update curriculum will cover more topics that pertain to students lives, and this can include information on transgender identity in high school. It is important to note that this is only included at the high school level and not in the primary grade levels as some reports would have you mistakenly believe.
Abstinence is still being taught as the best method of preventing unplanned pregnancies, and it is also touted as the responsible choice for teens. While abstaining from sexual activity is generally advisable, especially since most teens are not mature enough to handle the responsibilities that come with it, statistics show that students are having intercourse and they need to know how to protect themselves from STDs.
This is why the newly revised curriculums include information on the importance of always using protection during sexual activity, along with getting tested for all STDs on a regular basis.
If everyone participated in regular HIV testing in Spokane Valley the rate for infection would decrease rapidly. The same is true for regular Herpes testing in Spokane Valley, especially in regards to area high schools where the easily contracted virus is most prevelant.
There are several demographical reasons why the STD rates for this metro city are so high, and health officials are hopeful that the recent changes to the information being taught in the public schools sex education programs will start to bring these percentages down.
Studies have shown that in areas where there are comprehensive sex education programs the STI rates are significantly lower. The same is also true regarding teen pregnancy rates.
It will take time for the new education programs to take effect, and this means that it is important for everyone to get tested for all of the sexually transmitted diseases on a regular basis. Unfortunately some residents are finding it difficult to locate a community STI testing center, and when they do the long lines often have them deciding to put off the important procedure.
Recent budget cuts to the state and county’s health care system has forced some testing centers to close their doors, and others are only open for a limited amount of time each day. The budget cuts also means that Medicare is no longer paying for STI testing, and many residents are finding that they simply cannot afford to take care of their sexual health.
When this is combined with the other factors, it is easy to see how the county has one of the highest STD rates in the state.
Known for its beautiful and wild scenery, this small city is also becoming famous for having one of the highest STD rates in the state. This makes it important for everyone in the community to take a few minutes and think about their sexual health. There are STI clinics in the city for residents to take advantage of, but it is not uncommon for them to look for a faster and more convenient option. Now you can schedule confidential STD testing with one simple phone call. It only takes a few minutes at a local lab, which means you still have plenty of time to explore the valley’s numerous trails and parks.
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