Preferred Location: 2270 S Ridgeview Dr Yuma,AZ 85364 Del Valle Terrace Change location
Preferred Location: 2270 S Ridgeview Dr Yuma,AZ 85364 Del Valle Terrace Change location
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In 2016, the HIV prevalence rate in Yuma County was 154.2 per 100K people, well under Arizona’s rate of 273.1. But don’t get smug, Yuma. The rates are rising there as in the rest of the US. Health experts blame the fact that sex education is not mandated in Arizona, so young people engaging in sexual activity do not know how to protect themselves.
Many don’t realize it’s possible to get an STI from oral sex, since they don’t consider it “real” sex. As a result, many of those with STDs are people aged 24 and under.
In 2016, Yuma County had a chlamydia rate of 529.2 per 100K people. The gonorrhea and (primary and secondary) syphilis rates were 118 and 1.5. Health officials urge all sexually active people to be tested regularly, even if they are not experiencing symptoms.
Yuma has very few clinics, including free STD testing at the county level if you can prove that you cannot pay. The Yuma County Public Health Department on 28th St provides STI testing for Yuma County residents only.
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 Sunset clinic is building healthier communities. They are doing so by offering comprehensive, primary care in a compassionate and professional manner. They have a full medical staff. Some even have specialties in diagnosing infectious diseases.
Testing is done in a private exam room and sent to their lab. HIV results are usually back in minutes, others can take longer.
Yuma County Public Health Services Clinic works withing the community. Their goal is to provide comprehensive and affordable health care to all residents. Along with meeting basic primary health needs, the clinic has screenings for a few sexually transmitted diseases.
Once the test is complete, you can expect to wait several days for the lab to come back with your results.
Fort Yuma Public Health Center was started in an effort to address the growing health needs and concerns of the local native American population. Many of their health services are free for tribal members, including some screenings for sexually transmitted diseases.
More commonly known as CDSDP, this non profit opened its first health clinic in 1970. They now have several clinics around the area. They are staying true to their goal of providing everyone in the community with access to primary and urgent health care.
They know that this includes their patients' sexual health, which is why they have included screenings for the most common sexually transmitted diseases.
The Sunset Community Health Center is a NCQA recognized medical practice. Since they opened their first clinic, they have grown to include ones that center on primary, dental and OB/GYN care.
They are working to be the clinic that all residents choose when they need quality care that is also affordable. They have put this same goal into their screenings and diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases.
Yuma Regional Medical Center provides quality, patient centered health care. This means that they put their patients first, ahead of profits. They provide a number of services that you would find at any medical center, including testing for most sexually transmittable diseases.
There is a lab here, which speeds up the time it takes for you to know if you need to start getting treatment.
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. All Yuma County residents are eligible to receive services in the STD clinic. There is a $25.00 fee for each visit that includes screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. If interested in additional testing, please call for availability and pricing. Cash is the only form of payment accepted. Clinic hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm
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Description: Public Health Department/Social Services Department. HIV counseling is available free of charge and testing is available at a cost. Cost: $14 rapid HIV test. Please note the Imperial County Public Health Department will be closed to all walk-in services for the public. Closed daily from 12noon-1pm. HIV testing offered on Wed., 8am-11:30am and 1pm-4pm - walk-in or by appointment
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According to the recent statistics released by the CDC and Yuma County Health Department, the number of STDs reported each year is rising. This might be surprising to some residents, especially when they learn that the rates have been increasing for the past twenty years.
The statistics show that sexually transmitted diseases are nothing new in this southwestern city, only now they have risen high enough that local officials all agree that they can no longer be ignored. These same statistics also indicate that the use of condoms and regular screenings could go a long ways towards helping residents protect their sexual health.
There is some good news in the statistics, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea incidents are down slightly in women. Unfortunately the same is not true for men who are testing positive more often for Gonorrhea, primary and secondary Syphilis, along with HIV/AIDS. Herpes incidents are also rising in the city’s public schools, and this easily transmitted virus is affecting both men and women equally.
Over the last two decades health officials have noticed that sexually transmitted diseases are more common in African American, Hispanic and American Indians. This is slightly surprising given that the demographical makeup of the city is mainly Caucasian, especially during the winter when a large number of retirees call this southwestern city home.
When it's time for you to check your sexual health, you need to call and schedule your visit. Fees will apply, you can ask about them during your phone call.
Sunset Community Health Center has multiple locations, this is their main medical and OB/GYN clinic. Other locations do not always screen for sexually transmitted diseases, so be sure to ask before you go somewhere else.
2060 W 24th St, Yuma, AZ 85364, USA
Call first. You do not want to get stuck waiting there all day. Even if you show up early in the morning, there is still a chance you will not be seen. You can also expect to pay a small fee for testing. It can be waived for some residents,. You'll want to ask when you call.
Yuma County Public Health Services is on W 28th St. The clinic is near one of the city's few bus routes, they also have a parking lot that is reserved for staff and patients.
Closed on weekends, but open during the week. You will want to try and make an early appointment, it is not uncommon for the clinic to become backed up.
2200 W 28th St # 137, Yuma, AZ 85364, USA
Appointments aren't needed. HIV testing is also free. The clinic is located on the reservation and while they do not discriminate, majority of patients are tribal members.
Fort Yuma Public Health Center is only a few miles away, across the state line on the reservation. Patients are mainly tribal members. They will not turn others away, however they will be encouraged to go to another clinic if possible. The clinic tries to use its resources to help improve the health of the native American population.
1 Indian Hill Rd, Winterhaven, CA 92283, USA
Calling first is appreciated. The clinic usually has a full patient schedule and walk ins are only seen on an emergency basis. There are fees for testing, though you can work out arrangements with the clinic if you are not able to cover all the costs.
CDSDP is not to far away, only a few miles across the state line. Most patients drive there. However if you need transportation getting to and form the clinic, they do have a program that can help. This is mainly for their patients that have already been diagnosed with a life changing illness or health condition.
2133 Winterhaven Dr, Winterhaven, CA 92283, USA
You will need an appointment, unless it is an emergency. This usually only applies to those that are suffering complications from an undiagnosed STD.
All fees are expected upfront, unless you have made payment arrangements before you came in.
This location is a little farther away. It's about a 30 minute or so drive. They do not have public transportation so it is up to you to get yourself there. Testing fees can be reduced, if you ask. They are also open a little later than some of their other health clinics.
815 Cesar Chavez St, San Luis, AZ 85349, USA
Take a moment to call the center, before you come in. Not only can you pick when you want to get tested, you can also find out about the costs. While you won't be turned away if you cannot pay the full amount upfront, you do need to work out arrangements before you come in.
Yuma Regional Medical Center is one of the largest health care providers in the area. They do have a satellite clinic, but it may not have all the services you are looking for.
Testing is by appointment and there are charges.
2400 S Avenue A, Yuma, AZ 85364, USA
As STD rates continue to rise, along with teen pregnancies some law makers are beginning to think about making changes to the current sex education program being used by the public school districts. Instead of relying on religious based information that usually centers on abstinence, some local leaders are realizing that this is no longer enough to protect students.
One of the main changes currently being discussed is to make the classes “opt out”. This means that now parents will have to request that their child not participate in the program, otherwise it will be a standard part of the student’s curriculum. This small change could be enough to begin to lower the STD and pregnancy rates among teenagers.
Including medically accurate information on all STDs is another change that is being discussed, along with the importance of using condoms if students are going to be sexually active. Most educators now accept that teens are engaging in sexual activities, especially considering the large number of students that are pregnant each year.
The demographics in this southwestern city change depending on the season, and this does affect its overall STD rates. During the winter months the population almost doubles due to the large number of retirees that call the city home. Thanks to advances in health care many of these wintertime residents are still sexually active, and this can and does cause the STD rates to spike occasionally.
A lack of education remains the biggest reason for the high number of STD incidents in the city and county. The majority of students graduate not knowing that their sexual health is already at risk. Even those that are abstaining from intercourse can still contract a STD since many can be spread through methods other than sex. Until everyone in the city understands how important STD testing is for their continued good health the number of incidents reported each year will continue to rise.
Before you head out for a day of golf or shopping it is important to take a few minutes and think about your sexual health. It is understandable if you don’t want to spend the day waiting in long lines at the neighborhood clinic, and now you don’t have to. Simply by making one phone call you can schedule confidential STD testing at your convenience, and only spend a few minutes at a nearby lab. This way you can still take care of your sexual health and have plenty of time to explore this growing city.
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