Preferred Location: 300 Towncenter Blvd Tuscaloosa,AL 35406 Tuscaloosa Change location
Preferred Location: 300 Towncenter Blvd Tuscaloosa,AL 35406 Tuscaloosa Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 300 Towncenter Blvd Tuscaloosa,AL 35406 Tuscaloosa Change Location
Higher than the nationwide average, Alabama ranks as the 11th most sexually diseased state in the nation and this includes Tuscaloosa. Like other Southern cities, it is at the forefront of the STD epidemic. For every 100,000 members of the population there are approximately 1,000 cases of STDs reported. This is a very troubling trend.
Breaking these numbers down by some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases as seen across the nation, Tuscaloosa County reported 554 cases of chlamydia and 173 cases of gonorrhea per 100,000 residents. In 2015 there were a total of 12,316 reported cases of residents living with HIV, and a total of 166 of those living with an HIV diagnosis died.
Young adults are at the highest risk for contracting an STD. Many of these cases go unknown and untreated. Areas with fewer financial resources tend to have fewer opportunities for public information and fewer testing and treatment centers.
Don’t set yourself up for lasting health repercussions or avoidable pain and discomfort. Through regular testing you can take charge of your health.
On 6th Street you’ll find the West Alabama AIDS Outreach Incorporated testing facility. Whatley Health Services testing facilities can be found on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, while the Alabama Department of Public Health has multiple locations. With multiple testing locations around the Tuscaloosa area, including free STD testing often without an added charge, it’s easy to find a testing center.
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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Whatley Health Center is a medical facility that was founded in 1977 to offer all-embracing HIV care services to the residents of Tuscaloosa, AL. Its staff is skilled in offering precise and standard HIV evaluation and treatment. Other health-care services clients may receive include cancer screening, immunizations, diabetes management, and women’s and dental health care.
Since 1985, Birmingham AIDS Outreach; a non-profit organization, has been offering substantial health-care services to PLWHA in Birmingham, AL, and adjacent areas. It has health-care providers who are skilled in offering HIV/STD screening and treatment services. Clients may also access dental, mental, and behavioral health-care services.
West Alabama Women's Center Inc. is a medical facility that provides expansive sexual/reproductive health-care services to women living in Tuscaloosa, AL. It has physicians who are skilled in offering services such as abortion care, family planning, pregnancy testing, and cervical cancer screening. The medical team also offers STD screening and diagnosis as well as referrals for adoption and prenatal care.
Planned Parenthood - Birmingham Health Center of Birmingham, AL, is a medical clinic that provides standard health-care services for reproductive health challenges facing the residents of Birmingham, AL, and its neighborhood. Clients may receive services such as vasectomy, testicular cancer screening, vaccinations, and UTI and STD evaluation and treatment. To administer HIV tests, clinicians may use mouth swabs, and you may receive results in approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
Tuscaloosa County Health Department is a health center that offers all-round and even-handed health-care services to the people living in Tuscaloosa, AL. It’s staffed with medical practitioners who are skilled in offering services such as breast cancer screening and vaccinations as well as dental, pediatric, and women’s health care. TB and STD screening and treatment are also available.
American Family Care was founded in 1982 and has clinic outlets around the US, including one in Tuscaloosa that offers quality health-care services. The clinic is staffed with doctors who are skilled in offering a broad spectrum of services, including pregnancy testing, vaccinations, management of allergic reactions, and treatment of injuries and illnesses. Clinicians may also avail STD screening services, and a physician may offer treatment.
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Description: Getting an STD test at a clinic near you has never been easier. When you choose this location, you can get a doctor's requisition to get tested in as little as 15 minutes. Following your test, you receive your results privately within 2 business days, and can speak to a doctor over the phone with confidence, should results come back as positive.
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Description: Why go to a public clinic? Get convenient and fast STD testing that is 100% confidential. Individual tests under $50. Order online and visit this lab the same day for a quick 15 min test. Get your results online within 1-2 business days, and view them privately. Doctor consultation available over the phone, should results come back as positive.
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Description: Community Based Organization. HIV Self-Test kits must be picked up at the clinic. Must call ahead to request one
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. The Alabama Department of Public Health 67 County Health Departments operate free, confidential STD clinics statewide. Free testing and treatment is provided for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Hepatitis and HPV vaccines available for VFC-eligible patients only. Closed daily for lunch from 12noon-1pm
HIV testing is free of charge to any individual, and for chargeable services such as treatment, you may pay using cash or credit cards. Moreover, such payment may be at a discounted rate based on income level. Additionally, physicians may bill several insurances.
Through the Ryan White Program, PLWHA may receive financial assistance for inexpensive or free medication. Additionally, clinicians are skilled in providing HIV screening services with exactness and discretion. Also, you may visit the clinic randomly at a time that suits you or choose to schedule an appointment to receive some free HIV services.
2731 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, USA
Physicians offer HIV/STD testing at no cost to everyone. However, treatment may be chargeable, and the staff may help clients enroll in assistance programs to receive low-cost medication. However, if you aren’t eligible for any, you may use cash or credit cards to clear your bills.
Case managers may link newly diagnosed HIV positive clients to all-inclusive medical care and housing and transportation assistance. Additionally, the medical team proffers STD/HIV tests free of charge and only discloses the test results to clients in-person. Also, you may contact a medical practitioner to book an appointment slot.
205 32nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA
The medical staff may offer low-cost STD testing to all women and men, and you may pay your medical bills using cash or insurance.
You may call the medical team to talk to a staff member to schedule an appointment time suitable for you to receive health care. Additionally, clinicians are experienced in offering STD evaluation with discretion and preciseness. Also, you may receive partner notification services if you’re STD positive.
535 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404, USA
The medical team may offer low-cost STD screening to anyone in need of the services, and if you’re uninsured, cash and credit or debit cards are some options you may utilize while settling your bill. Also, insured patients may receive medical care since physicians accept a variety of insurances.
Language translation services may be available upon request in case you’re unable to communicate in English. Additionally, the medical team offers discreet STD tests with accuracy and avails results to authorized persons only. Moreover, the health center has a 24-hour online platform that allows clients to schedule appointments anytime.
1211 27th Pl S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
Health-care providers offer free STD tests to anyone. Additionally, uninsured persons may choose to use cash or credit cards while clearing medical bills. Also, if you're insured, the staff accepts some health insurance plans.
You may book your medical appointment online or through talking to a physician via a phone call. Also, clinicians offer STD testing at a zero cost, and the provision of test results is discreet and only presented to authorized individuals. Additionally, if you're STD positive, physicians may offer partner notification services.
2350 Hargrove Rd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA
You may receive low-cost STD testing, and payment options you may utilize to clear your medical expenses include cash, checks, and debit or credit cards. Also, physicians accept some health care plans, so if you’re insured, you may receive and pay for health care using your insurance coverage.
The medical team is available seven days a week to offer medical care to clients with inflexible weekly schedules. Additionally, you may conveniently receive STD services at an appropriate time since health care is available on a walk-in basis. Moreover, patients may access medical records in-person only.
9070 AL-69, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405, USA
The state of Alabama currently doesn’t require schools to include comprehensive sex education programs in their curriculums. While birth control and HIV/AIDS are discussed in health classes, abstinence is strongly encouraged at all grade levels. Parents can also opt their child out of these health classes, which means some students are not even getting this limited information.
While the majority of teens and young adults understand that birth control is necessary if they want to be sexually active and prevent pregnancy, how to properly use contraceptives is never discussed.
Studies have been done extensively on the dangers of not having comprehensive sex education classes in the public school systems, but the city and county still rely on outdated information. Some local officials state that sex education should be the parents’ responsibility, but most are not comfortable discussing this touchy subject with their children.
Unfortunately this means that students never learn that regular Herpes testing in Tuscaloosa can prevent this virus from spreading throughout area schools, and that it can also help keep them from contracting the disease. The same is also true regarding regular HIV testing in Tuscaloosa.
http://www.cw.ua.edu/article/2016/02/lets-talk-about-sex-or-not-alabamas-sexual-education-falls-short
Health officials cite several reasons for the high STD rates in the city that include its diverse population and strong conservative beliefs. This is making it difficult for local health officials and educators to inform everyone about the dangers associated with STDs.
The lack of comprehensive sex education is also contributing to the area’s high STD incident rate, especially among teens and young adults. Without the information students need to keep themselves safe when they are sexually active, their chances of contracting a disease rises significantly. Since most residents aren’t aware of the importance of being tested regularly or how STDs can be transmitted, the number of those infected also keeps rising annually.
Before you take a tour of one of the university campuses or museums located in the city think about your sexual health. Instead of sacrificing privacy at a free HIV testing center, there are STI clinics that are often open on a Saturday or Sunday. It’s fast and affordable, even with no-insurance.
Each page below contains a detailed report of the local area, location STD statistics and clinic reviews of some the top STD testing locations. The content is curated by our very own editors and medical experts.
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