Preferred Location: 15 S. McHenry Road Buffalo Grove,IL 60089 Buffalo Grove Change location
Preferred Location: 15 S. McHenry Road Buffalo Grove,IL 60089 Buffalo Grove Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 15 S. McHenry Road Buffalo Grove,IL 60089 Buffalo Grove Change Location
Chlamydia is the most prevalent STD in Cook County. In 2016, chlamydia was most prevalent among females between the age of twenty-four and fifteen. Conversely, syphilis and HIV are the least prevalent common STD’s, comprising 2.49 and 2.3 percent of all STD cases in the county.
In 2016, forty-one percent of all chlamydia cases in Cook County were diagnosed in African Americans and nineteen percent of all diagnosed cases were in people of Hispanic origin.
People looking for locations that offer STD testing in the area can visit Access Community Health Network (Access Northwest Community Family Health Center) on North Arlington Heights Rd. They can also visit Access Community Health Network (Access Genesis Center for Health and Empowerment) on North Broadway St. as well.
The Erie Family Health Center Incorporated (Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center) on Hartrey Rd. may also be a viable option. Other locations that may offer STD testing include Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center (North Chicago Health Center) on 14th St. and Planned Parenthood of Illinois (Rogers Park Health Center) on North Broadway.
In addition, there may be area locations that offer free STD testing, however, these locations may have upfront fees or long waitlists for services. Many of these locations may also have inconvenient hours and may not provide the option to schedule an appointment in advance.
Walk-in services may not be offered as well. Free locations often offer limited STD tests or tests that aren’t comprehensive. Plus, people who test positive for an STD may not have access to medical consultation or prescriptions.
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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Open Door Health Center of Illinois is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1977 by the Visiting Nurses Association of Elgin and concerned citizens. Its primary focus was to provide sexually transmitted infection (STI) education, testing, and treatment services. Since then, it has grown into a state-of-the-art medical facility which also offers primary care medical services.
Access Northwest Community Family Health Center is one of 35 ACCESS health centers that is located in Arlington Heights, IL, 4.01 miles from Wheeling, IL. The center offers a full range of primary health care services.
These services include internal medicine, family practice, gynecological, management of chronic diseases, asthma, high blood pressure, as well as school and sports physicals. It also offers sexual health services and has proper equipment and professional physicians to do so.
Response was started in the year 1970. It is a community-based organization located in Chicago, 14.44 miles from Wheeling, IL. The center’s primary focus is on reproductive health care services. These services include preventative, outreach, and sexual health services to community members and those in the surrounding regions. Moreover, it offers testing and treatment options for STD and HIV.
Rogers Park Health Center is a Planned Parenthood Illinois medical clinic located in Chicago, IL and serves the people of Wheeling as well. Planned Parenthood has been in existence since the 1940s and is known for offering sex education services and also gives quality and affordable health care services. Besides that, the health facility also offers services that do not require medical examination like emergency contraceptives and birth control.
North Chicago Health Center is a Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center that’s situated 13.89 miles from Wheeling, IL. The center provides comprehensive patient-centered medical care services to locals and residents in neighboring communities. The services available include adult primary care, preventive care, mental health services, as well as pediatrics. It also provides sexual health services.
Advocated Clinic at Walgreens is a primary health care clinic that’s located in Wheeling, IL. The health center provides medical treatment for several symptoms that include asthma, fever, urinary tract infections, flu, cold, caught, and many other minor illnesses.
Additionally, the center is sufficiently staffed to offer screening and diagnostics services. Walgreens Healthcare clinics started providing STD testing services as from April 25th, 2017.
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The center offers its services to everyone in the community without discrimination. What’s more, the people in the LGBT community qualify to receive stigma-free care at the facility.
The clinic has an Outreach and Prevention program that offers STI education services to the community. Additionally, it provides specialty medical services such as case management to people who are living with HIV. Also, it offers behavioral health and substance abuse services. Confidential treatment of STDs is given to affected individuals
1665 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
Everyone is welcome to receive the services provided at the clinic. However, you will have to enroll as a patient first. A sliding fee scale may apply for uninsured individuals who qualify.
The clinic is backed with years of experience of the ACCESS network that was established in the early 1990s. Besides HIV testing, the center offers group support groups as well as youth education services. It has also partnered up with local community groups to provide better services and accepts most insurance plans.
1120 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
It offers its services to teenagers and young adults between ages 12 to 24. The clinic provides its service on a sliding fee scale to those who may be eligible.
The center has masters-level therapists who are experienced in adolescent development that offer counseling services to individuals, families, and social groups. The facility accepts most insurances, including Medicaid. It has also partnered with other organizations to improve its service delivery.
3033 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, USA
Patients without insurance may qualify for a state-funded discounted rate although they have to show proof of identity and financial records. It also offers a sliding scale. Everyone is welcomed at the facility regardless of their financial status.
The center has a patient portal that its clients can use to obtain relevant health information and track their health status. Additionally, the clinic offers sex education services in an age-appropriate and evidence-based manner. It also has a team of medical professionals trained to offer STD testing services with care.
5725 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
All community members are welcomed at the center, and no one is denied services because of their inability to pay. Eligible patients may request an application for a sliding fee scale.
The clinic has a patient portal, NextGen Patient Portal, where clients’ can log in to access relevant health care information. Besides that, the clinic is only closed on Sundays and opens on Saturdays. HIV care services such as group supports, medical care, and others are offered at the center. Moreover, Medicaid, Medicare, and other insurances are accepted.
2215 14th St, North Chicago, IL 60064, USA
Everyone can access the service provided at the center. No one is left out because of ethnicity, sex, age, or ability to pay. It offers affordable rates for self-paying individuals so that even the uninsured may access the facility’s services.
The facility is open for seven days a week, and this makes it convenient as patients can access its services even on weekends. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is provided as a medical protocol for those who do not have HIV to act as a preventative measure against infection.
10 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA
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