Preferred Location: 700 E. Derenne Ave Savannah,GA 31405 Midtown Change location
Preferred Location: 700 E. Derenne Ave Savannah,GA 31405 Midtown Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 700 E. Derenne Ave Savannah,GA 31405 Midtown Change Location
Tybee Island is under the HIV and STD scourge that has affected reported 2 million cases annually in the United States of America. Georgia has been ranked 5th for new diagnosis in HIV (2,381 cases in 2015), 2nd for syphilis prevalence rate of 14 cases per 100,000 people, 6th and 7th respectively for chlamydia (570.8 per 100,000) and gonorrhea (158.3 per 100,000) new cases.
According to the CDC 2016 report, more than 50% of the new diagnosis were young people of between 15 and 24 years of age. Young adults who engaged in men to men sex accounted for 68.3%, heterosexuals at 25%, young people injecting drugs accounted for 4% while those who combine bisexual activities with drug user where 1.6% of the total number of young adults with new diagnosis.
The report further highlights that primary and secondary syphilis was common among men while congenital syphilis affected new born baby with 84 cases being reported in 2015. Chlamydia hit women 2.2 times more than men at a comparable rate of 779.5 to 349.3 in men in 2015.
The States Department of Health has rolled out community focused initiatives for STD screening and testing. Their control and prevention measures include diagnosis, medication, post exposure vaccine and support services.
Georgia Department of Public Health, JC Lewis Primary Health Care Centre and Union Mission Incorporated Phoenix are some public health facilities that offer confidential and effective STD screen and testing services you can consider.
Some local clinics within Tybee Island and entire Georgia may offer free STD screening. The downside of these services may dependent on income and welfare eligibility. Besides, the tests results may involve inconsistent wait times.
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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Union Mission Inc has been providing the homeless communities living with HIV/AIDS in Tybee Island-Wilmington, GA, and surrounding areas with stable housing and supportive services over a decade. It has an on-site clinic, which is staffed with certified doctors who offer disease management and medication adherence to PLWHA. Additionally, individuals can also access free and confidential HIV testing through the clinic’s HIV/AIDS awareness education program.
Jc Lewis Primary Health Care Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1999 to address the healthcare needs of homeless individuals. The health center strives to ensure community members have access to affordable health care through its team of over 50 full, part-time, and contracted medical employees. Patients can access HIV/Hepatitis C screening and testing, diagnostic X-ray screenings, emergency medical services, and general medical care services at the medical center.
Starland Family Practice is a comprehensive health center serving the greater Savannah area with unique reproductive health care services, focusing on the LGBTQ community. The facility has medical practitioners who are trained to attend to individuals seeking specialized HIV treatment, HRT, or PrEP care, as well as diabetes or high blood pressure conditions.
Planned Parenthood - Savannah Center applies an innovative patient-centered approach to deliver affordable and quality reproductive health care services to the greater Tybee Island-Wilmington area. The facility’s clinicians are board-certified to offer comprehensive reproductive health care services ranging from pap smears, pregnancy testing, abortion referrals, general health care, and STD/HIV screening and treatment services.
Chatham County Health Department improves the health of the county residents by preventing injuries and diseases and promoting their health and well-being. It has an HIV Program, which provides case management services and medical treatment for PLWHA. Residents can also access free HIV testing, STD screening, and treatment at the clinic.
Urgent Care 24/7 Whitemarsh opened its doors in 2011 to address the health care needs of the communities in the pooler, Southside and Midtown Savannah, Whitemarsh, and Tybee Island-Wilmington, GA, areas. The clinic has competent nurse practitioners and physicians who treat a wide range of minor illnesses and injuries, including cough, nosebleeds, sore throat, STDs, spinal injuries, and allergies.
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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: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Walk-ins welcome for HIV testing. Hepatitis A, B, and HPV vaccines available to those under 19 through the VFC program. Hepatitis A, B, and C screening only available to those at risk. closed Mon.-Thurs. at 12-1pm
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Description: Social Service Organization. You are welcome to walk in any time the Health Center is open to make an appointment or see if there is a same day appointment available
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Description: Patients of any income level or insurance status are eligible & welcome. We are also a designated health care for the homeless (HCH) site, so homeless individuals are also welcome. Closed for lunch: Mon.-Thurs., 12:30pm-1:30pm
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. PrEP Clinic: No insurance needed. Personalized care. Private & confidential. STI screenings Included. Trained staff. Closed for lunch Mon.-Thurs., 12noon-1pm
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. The Chatham CARE Center, is a Coastal Health District program center for expanded HIV services.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. HPV vaccines available for those 18 and under. Free condoms available.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. Hepatitis A, B, and HPV vaccines available to those under 19 through the VFC program. Hepatitis A, B, and C screening only available to those at risk. Free condoms available. Mon.-Thurs., 12noon-1pm
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The facility offers free and confidential HIV testing to the community members regardless of their insurance status.
Union Mission Inc provides PLWHA with a case manager who develops an individualized treatment plan to help them live independently. Some of the services PLWHA can access through this program include substance abuse treatment, peer education, support groups, resource coordination, and HIV/AIDS health care assessment and treatment. The facility also has a mental health and substance abuse counselor who educates residents on drug usage and mental health diagnosis.
120 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
Individuals are required to bring a picture ID, proof of income, and address to receive HIV services at the facility. It offers medical care at an affordable rate to qualified homeless, underinsured, and uninsured persons with limited income, and Well Care, Medicaid, AmeriGroup, and Peach Care insurance plans are accepted. Additionally, the clinic allows credit cards and cash for uninsured patients, but personal checks are not accepted.
The health center provides comprehensive behavioral health services, including case management, medication evaluation and management, treatment planning, and family and group counseling services to PLWHA. Pharmaceutical medication assistance is also available to eligible clients as well as health education and outreach services.
125 Fahm St, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
HIV testing and treatment is available to individuals aged 16 years and above and the LGBTQ individuals based in Savannah.
Individuals with unique needs such as the LGBTQ community are welcomed and served in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and safe environment. The facility also enhances the well being of the community members by offering annual physical exams with blood work to monitor routine health conditions. Additionally, transgender care services are also available at the clinic.
9100 White Bluff Rd STE 403, Savannah, GA 31406, USA
Patients from all walks of life are welcome for STD/HIV services at the clinic. Payment is expected at the time of service, and uninsured individuals are eligible for financial assistance. Major insurance plans such as Aetna, Medicaid, Cigna, and Peach State are accepted, and cash or credit cards are some for the options available for uninsured clients. Moreover, a sliding fee scale is offered to low-income patients.
Planned Parenthood - Savannah Center is home to the LGBTQ community in need of comprehensive and confidential health care services in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Patients can fill their birth control prescriptions at the health center during working hours, saving them the extra cost of going to a pharmacy.
720 E 71st St, Savannah, GA 31405, USA
Individuals seeking free HIV/STI testing are required to bring proof of residency and income, photo ID, and a copy of medical records during their first appointment. The HIV Clinic treats any HIV positive patient over 12 years, and they may receive financial assistance. Medical care is offered on a sliding fee scale based on the patient’s income, and eligible clients are enrolled in a drug assistance program (ADAP) for HIV medications. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans are also accepted.
PLWHA visiting Chatham County Health Department are offered supportive services such as support groups, food vouchers, and housing assistance through the clinic’s case management program. It also educates community members on sexual and reproductive health care issues such as pregnancy postponement and abstinence counseling, preventive health education, and risk factors associated with STD/HIV infections.
1395 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, GA 31406, USA
Patients are not denied STD services because of their inability to pay, and they may make their payment at the time of service. Self-pay clients are offered discounts and may pay using cash, credit, or debit cards. It also accepts major insurance plans for insured individuals.
Patients can access health care services conveniently because the clinic is open and seven days a week. You can also use video conferencing on your smartphone or tablet to consult with a doctor regarding your symptoms and receive medication online without visiting the facility.
4753 US-80, Savannah, GA 31410, USA
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