According to state and federal reports, the San Bernardino County has the third highest rate of chlamydia. The increase in public awareness has convinced many people to undergo screening and seek appropriate treatment. Since chlamydia occurs without symptoms, and can go undiagnosed, many tend to ignore or neglect STD testing. It was also reported in 2006 that there was also an increase in two other sexually transmitted diseases particularly gonorrhea and syphilis. Syphilis rates in Riverside County are higher with men who have sex with men or MSMs.
The local government is making efforts to decrease STD rates through awareness and education programs. They stress the need to get protection especially those who are sexually active, inform their partners if they have STD, have STD tests and get treatment as early as possible. They firmly believe that these can help in preventing the spread of STDs and more so decrease the rate of STDs in the area. The Riverside County Public Health Department also emphasizes the seriousness of taking the responsibility of getting tested and seeking immediate treatment.
Sexually active individuals can do self-tests through STD home testing kits. There are available home testing kits from sources such as Testcountry.com that can provide precise results in a matter of minutes. These methods are also preferred and chosen by many because tests can be done with privacy and confidentiality. To get information on available STD testing kits from Testcountry, you can visit their website at Testcountry.com. The following are some STD testing centers in San Bernardino and Riverside regions:
• HIV/STD Testing Center
399 E Highland Avenue, San Bernardino CA 92404
Phone: (800) 682-3047
• Foothill Aids Project
362 Orange Show Lane, San Bernardino CA 92408
Phone: (909) 884-2722
• San Bernardino Public Health Department
799 E. Rialto Ave., San Bernardino CA 92415-0011
Phone: (909) 383-3060
Fax: (909) 383-3212
TDD: (909) 387-6359
• San Bernardino County Clinical Services Building.
799 East Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415
Phone: (909) 383-3060
Fax: (909) 383-3212
• Family Planning Association Med Group
3893 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA
Phone: (951) 683-1486
Website: www.fpamg.net
• Advanced HIV/STD Testing
Loma Linda, CA
Phone: (877) 774-7767
Website: www.advancedtestingcenter.com
