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The Wilkes-Barre City Health Department continues to deal with a plethora of health problems affecting the residents, among them being sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Luzerne County, where Wilkes-Barre City is located, has shown an upward trend in its STD rates.
Through the Enterprise Data Dissemination Informatics Exchange (EDDIE), the health department revealed statistics for STDs rates in 2016. They showed that Luzerne County had 954 chlamydia cases during that year. The rate was 301.5 infections per 100,000 people.
The same data also showed that gonorrhoea had a rate of 36.7 per 100,000 residents in Luzerne County in 2016. The number of diagnoses reported that year was 116.
Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Health further showed that syphilis had fewer cases in 2016 in Luzerne County than gonorrhoea and chlamydia. Only 12 infections of the sexually transmitted disease were recorded.
By providing free and confidential STD testing services, Caring Communities aims at reducing the levels of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) reported in various regions in Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre City included.
You can also get STD/HIV tests at other health centers in the region. Some of them include the Wilkes-Barre Health Department and the Planned Parenthood – Wilkes-Barre Medical Center.
Moreover, the Wyoming Valley Aids Council allows you to get tested for STIs. The STD testing service center also supports people living with HIV within the region.
Some medical facilities may be offering free STD services. They, however, might not come with doctor consultation. They may also be provided at 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.
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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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The Wyoming Valley AIDS Council organization was created in 1985 by a group of community members in the Wilkes-Barre region of Pennsylvania. Their goal was to create a strong support network for those members of society who were afflicted with AIDS. The organization's main tools for ameliorating the situation were, and still are, bringing AIDS awareness and education to as many individuals and families as possible. Today, the Council is host to a wide spectrum of services that range from medical to social.
The Wyoming Valley AIDS Council works hand in hand with local agencies and national entities to improve on their services.
The Wright Center for Community Health is a non-profit organization that combines graduate level medical education with providing safety-net primary care services. The group initially started in 1976 as an internal medicine residency program that has since grown into a nationally renowned safety-net consortium that serves over 19,500 patients every year in addition to training 185 students across their many campuses.
The doctors employed by the clinics are taught to be culturally competent and to integrate services such as dental care and mental health counseling into their plan for patients to create a whole-patient approach.
The Scranton Primary Health Care Center is a federally qualified health center located in the north-eastern region of Pennsylvania. It first started treating patients in 1978 through the combined efforts of its two founders who were looking for a way to treat four people afflicted with serious health problems. Currently, the Scranton Primary Health Care Center includes the capability to help patients with everything from internal medicine to gynecology and social services. Their mission statement is to provide the highest quality medical care for underserved communities.
STD testing and screening is one of the services offered by the Health Care Center. Infectious disease specialists oversee the testing procedure and return results to the patient promptly.
Caring Communities for AIDS is a Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Bloomsburg, and Towanda based not-for-profit organization that started as an informal grassroots group that fought the rising tide of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Members of the movement were those who were afflicted with the disease or those who were distressed at the lack of public resources and education offered towards fighting the epidemic.
Over the years, the group has opened numerous clinics dedicated to offering free HIV and Hepatitis C testing. The clinics also serve as centers for ailing members of the community to find medical and social support.
Planned Parenthood Keystone has been around since 1926 providing critical reproductive health care and educational outreach programs to the people of Central and Eastern Pennsylvania. The network sees over 22,000 patients every year spread across their 9 health centers in the area.
Planned Parenthood clinics place an emphasis on making health care and family planning services available to people of all races, sexualities, and backgrounds regardless of their ability to pay. Their team of board-accredited physicians and nurse practitioners are professionals at helping patients feel at ease and making sure that their confidentiality is not breached in any event.
The Wilkes-Barre City Health Department is the pre-eminent authority on assessing the needs of the population and creating public health services and public health policies to best address the problems they find. The City Health Department works closely with local organizations and federal commissions to quickly ascertain and target likely causes of diseases and illness.
The City Health Department also runs a medical facility out of the Kirby Health Center for clinical services. Residents can find services ranging from pre-natal care to immunizations and STD testing provided there. Doctors employed by the city are guaranteed to be licensed and specialists in their particular fields.
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The center provides free HIV testing and testing for other STDs for a small fee. Patients are asked to schedule an appointment for Syphilis.
The Wyoming Valley AIDS Council group runs three offices that provide support for those who are living with AIDS. In each of these three locations, the organization also offers HIV testing along with screening for 3 other sexually transmitted diseases.
Patients who find themselves dealing with treatment and next steps after testing will find trained case managers and licensed therapists on hand at the centers.
330 Bowman St #1, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, USA
A sliding fee scale can be applied for patients with low income. Patients are asked to bring photo ID and a list of medications currently being taken.
Going to the Ryan White Infectious Disease Clinic means that patients will be putting their health in the hands of a resident physician. Residents possess a medical degree but work under the supervision of an attending physician who usually has much more experience.
Testing and screening is overseen by experts who work hard to provide a comfortable environment for the patient.
640 Madison Ave, Scranton, PA 18510, USA
Individuals will have to register as a patient before accessing medical services. A sliding fee scale is offered for low income individuals and families.
The Scranton Primary Health Care Center location on Wyoming Avenue provides service in both English and Spanish. Individuals will have to register as a patient of the organization before they will allow you to access their medical services.
STD testing and screening fees can be charged on a sliding fee scale if proof of low household income is provided to the clinic.
959 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18509, USA
The Center offers free HIV and Hepatitis C testing. Free condoms are available to the general public. Patients are asked to bring ID
There are no doctors at Caring Communities' Wilkes-Barre office. However, licensed nurses administer the testing and screening for sexually transmitted diseases and are experts at helping the patient feel relaxed and safe.
Staff members are on hand to provide information concerning case management or specialist referrals should it become necessary. Free condoms can be found in the waiting area of the clinic for the general population.
67 Public Square #508, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, USA
Uninsured patients may qualify for a state-funded program. A sliding fee scale is applied to medical fees for patients with lower household income.
Planned Parenthood clinics in Pennsylvania are overseen by Planned Parenthood Keystone. They are constantly innovating and thinking of new and better ways to provide accessible sexual health care to their patients. They are currently allowing their patients to order UTI treatment and birth control straight from a smartphone.
STD testing and screening is handled by expert doctors and nurses who can return results to the patient as quickly as in half an hour after testing.
63 N Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, USA
Patients are asked to bring photo ID with proof of residence as well as insurance information.
The Wilkes-Barre City Health Department is the municipal arm responsible for bettering the health of residents in the region. In addition to their work helping promote healthier lifestyles and making sure health-improving policies are enacted, they provide clinical services out of a medical facility.
HIV testing at the center can be done any day of the week upon request. For walk-in STD testing, patients will only find an opportunity to do that on Tuesday from 1:00 pm until 3:30 pm.
71 N Franklin St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, USA
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