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Preferred Location: 210 Quincy Ave Brockton,MA 02302 Brockton Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 210 Quincy Ave Brockton,MA 02302 Brockton Change Location
Plymouth County, where Whitman is a town, experienced a spike in the rate of new HIV diagnoses from 748 per 100,000 individuals in 2015 to 936 in 2018 and 2019. In 2020, the number of infections occurred at a rate of 963, representing a 2.9% increase.
There was an escalation in Gonorrhea infections in Whitman town, from less than five cases reported in 2015 to a high of 15 cases in 2017 and 14 in the following year. Individuals aged 20 to 24 years accounted for 42.8% of the total infections in 2018.
Chlamydia infection cases surged from 25 in 2015 to 40 in 2017. In 2018, there was a 22.5% decrease in infection cases to 31. Most diagnoses occurred in town residents aged 20 to 24 years, accounting for 64.5% in 2018.
On the other hand, primary and secondary Syphilis infection cases in Plymouth County manifested a wavy pattern, reducing by more than half from 16 in 2013 to 6 in the following year, before a threefold increase to 22 in 2016.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health offers comprehensive STD/HIV programs, such as Partner Services Program (PSP) and integrated testing and linkage services, entailing prevention and tracking and sexual health education. County and town residents, including men who have sex with men and at-risk individuals, benefit from improved access to MDPH-supported programs that connect them with PrEP counseling and medications.
Planned Parenthood - Greater Boston Health Center and Brockton Family Planning offer quality STD/HIV testing services. Other health centers include ConvenientMD Urgent Care, Health Express, and Massachusetts General Hospital.
You can also visit some town clinics to access free STD testing, but doctor consultation might not be available, and you may experience inconvenient hours.
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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The COPE Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1975 to provide health care services and improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities, mental issues, public health, and behavioral needs.
It aims to stop the spread of HIV/ STDs and overdose deaths through testing, counseling, and outreach education. The center's services target guys at substantial risk for the virus, including bisexuals, gays, transgender, injection drug users, and commercial sex workers.
Founded in 1972, Citizens for Citizens Family Planning has provided comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services to Fall River and Taunton, MA residents.
The medical team offers HIV/STD screening, pregnancy testing, contraceptives, and male services. It has gynecologists who take care of women’s health. HIV test results are available in 20 minutes.
Boston STD Clinic offers traditional medical care, programs, and services to help individuals suffering from various ailments get well and stay healthy. All patients have access to medical services at the clinic’s private, non-profit or academic medical centers.
Its trained physicians offer low-cost HIV/STD and Hepatitis C screening to patients, especially those coming from underserved populations. They also provide trauma and emergency services.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health works to protect all residents from infectious diseases. It has a team of infectious disease and laboratory physicians who monitor, test, and treat infectious diseases, including HIV and STDs.
The staff also delivers education to community residents on prevention to make them responsible and improve their lives. The health department works with schools, hospitals, community-based organizations, medical experts, and the public.
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Anyone seeking HIV/STD screening services can visit the clinic. The facility embraces a diverse community and does not discriminate based on race or inequalities.
At the COPE Center, patients can receive confidential HIV/STI screening in a safe and welcoming environment. Additionally, the clinic offers referrals for substance abuse, needle exchange services, overdose, and risk reduction education.
The Family FIRST program assists teenagers and young adults facing severe emotional challenges through community advocacy, therapeutic mentoring, youth respite and support, and care coordination.
74 Pleasant St, Brockton, MA 02301, USA
The clinic welcomes all community members to get HIV/STD screening services, regardless of their inability to pay, age, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic background. It serves both insured and uninsured patients.
Citizens for Citizens Family Planning encourages sexually active to receive regular STI screening to know their sexual health. Its workers urge adolescents to visit the clinic to receive HPV shots. Also, condoms are offered at this location.
1 Taunton Green, Taunton, MA 02780, USA
The clinic is open for everyone, regardless of what you do, who you are, where you are coming from, or your residence. It serves Medicaid and Medicare patients.
At Boston STD Clinic, the staff offers warm and compassionate medical care to all patients. In addition, the clinic offers services in multiple languages through an interpreter service program.
725 Albany St, Boston, MA 02118, USA
There are no requirements for members of the public seeking STD/HIV testing. The clinic’s staff requests patients to call to confirm operating hours before visiting.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health provides a partner services program where patients can get assistance in partner notification and encourage those exposed to STD to go for testing and necessary treatment.
It also supports syringe exchange programs to help IDUs get free sterile needles and syringes. During these programs, the staff deliver overdose education and supplies Narcan.
305 South St, Boston, MA 02130, USA
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