Baker, LA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 13,537 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: -1.9%

Population (female): 7,292

Median Age: 36.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Baker: 89.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 20.5%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 53 registered sex offenders living in Baker, Louisiana as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Baker is 262 to 1.>

Elevation: 80 feet

Land Area: 7.89 square miles.

Population Density:

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

Blood Lab Tests

STD Testing Centers
Baker, LA

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Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Baker, Louisiana testing centers for individuals who may have been exposed to or showing symptoms of an STD. Millions of Americans have some form of an STD and our testing is provided in a confidential manner. STD tests at our Baker, LA locations may be ordered for one specific type of test or you may order a multiple panel screening which includes several STD tests. Same day service is available, and we have multiple Baker, Louisiana STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.

12902 PLANK RD 2.7 miles

12902 PLANK RD
BAKER, LA 70714
Categories: BAKER LA

19900 OLD SCENIC HWY STE H I 4.5 miles

19900 OLD SCENIC HWY STE H I
ZACHARY, LA 70791
Categories: ZACHARY LA

6300 MAIN ST 4.6 miles

6300 MAIN ST
ZACHARY, LA 70791
Categories: ZACHARY LA

9985 GREENWELL SPRINGS RD 8.8 miles

9985 GREENWELL SPRINGS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70814
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

1038 MAIN ST 9.5 miles

1038 MAIN ST
BATON ROUGE, LA 70802
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

3600 FLORIDA BLVD 9.6 miles

3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

604 CHEVELLE CT STE B 10.7 miles

604 CHEVELLE CT STE B
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

8742 GOODWOOD BLVD 10.9 miles

8742 GOODWOOD BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

3235 PERKINS RD 11.4 miles

3235 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

4521 JAMESTOWN AVE STE 2 11.7 miles

4521 JAMESTOWN AVE STE 2
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

INFIRMARY DR 11.9 miles

INFIRMARY DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70801
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

3515 LA HIGHWAY 1 S 12.2 miles

3515 LA HIGHWAY 1 S
PORT ALLEN, LA 70767
Categories: PORT ALLEN LA

9542 Brookline Ave Ste C 12.2 miles

9542 Brookline Ave Ste C
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Categories: Baton Rouge LA

3333 DRUSILLA LN 12.5 miles

3333 DRUSILLA LN
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

8549 UNITED PLAZA BLVD BLDG 12 STE 210 13.1 miles

8549 UNITED PLAZA BLVD BLDG 12 STE 210
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

11854 BRICKSOME AVE 13.2 miles

11854 BRICKSOME AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

11924 JUSTICE AVE STE B 13.4 miles

11924 JUSTICE AVE STE B
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

4305 BLUEBONNET BLVD 13.4 miles

4305 BLUEBONNET BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

7932 SUMMA AVE, #B-2 13.5 miles

7932 SUMMA AVE, #B-2
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

5475 ESSEN LN 13.6 miles

5475 ESSEN LN
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

7887 PICARDY AVE 13.6 miles

7887 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

7373 PERKINS RD 13.7 miles

7373 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

3837 PLAZA TOWER DR STE C 13.7 miles

3837 PLAZA TOWER DR STE C
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

5745 ESSEN LN STE 100 13.7 miles

5745 ESSEN LN STE 100
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

5130 MANCUSO LN 13.8 miles

5130 MANCUSO LN
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

7731 Perkins Rd Ste 155, 13.9 miles

7731 Perkins Rd Ste 155,
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Categories: Baton Rouge LA

14635 S HARRELLS FERRY RD UNIT BC 14.0 miles

14635 S HARRELLS FERRY RD UNIT BC
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR 14.1 miles

17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

7516 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 244 14.9 miles

7516 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste 244
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Categories: Baton Rouge LA

13702 COURSEY BLVD BLDG 10 STE B 15.0 miles

13702 COURSEY BLVD BLDG 10 STE B
BATON ROUGE, LA 70817
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

1585 S RANGE AVE 15.1 miles

1585 S RANGE AVE
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA 70726
Categories: DENHAM SPRINGS LA

10099 N REIGER RD 15.3 miles

10099 N REIGER RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

10059 N REIGER RD 15.4 miles

10059 N REIGER RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

11441 INDUSTRIPLEX BLVD STE 140 15.4 miles

11441 INDUSTRIPLEX BLVD STE 140
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

13406 AIRLINE HWY 16.9 miles

13406 AIRLINE HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70817
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

7640 LA HIGHWAY 1 S 17.1 miles

7640 LA HIGHWAY 1 S
ADDIS, LA 70710
Categories: ADDIS LA

2544 HIGHWAY 10 17.3 miles

2544 HIGHWAY 10
JACKSON, LA 70748
Categories: JACKSON LA

217 New Roads St 17.5 miles

217 New Roads St
NEW ROADS, LA 70760
Categories: NEW ROADS LA

9865 PECUE LN 17.7 miles

9865 PECUE LN
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

5266 COMMERCE ST 17.9 miles

5266 COMMERCE ST
ST. FRANCISVILLE, LA 70775
Categories: ST. FRANCISVILLE LA

2202 FALSE RIVER DR 18.7 miles

2202 FALSE RIVER DR
NEW ROADS, LA 70760
Categories: NEW ROADS LA

28050 WALKER RD S 18.9 miles

28050 WALKER RD S
WALKER, LA 70785
Categories: WALKER LA

727 HIGHLANDIA DR 19.0 miles

727 HIGHLANDIA DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

15475 AIRLINE HWY 19.1 miles

15475 AIRLINE HWY
BATON ROUGE, LA 70817
Categories: BATON ROUGE LA

1125 W HIGHWAY 30 20.2 miles

1125 W HIGHWAY 30
GONZALES, LA 70737
Categories: GONZALES LA

13466 Vera McGowen Rd 20.9 miles

13466 Vera McGowen Rd
Walker, LA 70785
Categories: Walker LA

17199 SPRING RANCH RD STE 100 22.9 miles

17199 SPRING RANCH RD STE 100
LIVINGSTON, LA 70754
Categories: LIVINGSTON LA

17199 SPRING RANCH RD 22.9 miles

17199 SPRING RANCH RD
LIVINGSTON, LA 70754
Categories: LIVINGSTON LA

59315 RIVER WEST DR STE C 23.0 miles

59315 RIVER WEST DR STE C
PLAQUEMINE, LA 70764
Categories: PLAQUEMINE LA

Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.

** Patients who have high insurance deductibles, co-pays or do not have insurance can access important health and wellness testing by scheduling/Ordering a confidential clinical test through Accredited Drug Testing By Phone or On-line.

The process to schedule a lab/blood test in Baker, Louisiana is fast and easy!

Step 1: Schedule/Order your test online at www.accrediteddrugtesting.com/lab-test-order or call our scheduling department at 800-221-4291. You do not need to visit a doctor to order a test.

Step 2: Provide confidential and secure patient information including the type of test, zip code of the location area you would like to take the test and payment information (self-pay).

When completed you will receive a patient registration form by email where you can immediately proceed to the testing location in the Baker, Louisiana area. Same day service is available and your registration pass will have the testing location address and hours of operation.

Step 3: After your test has been analyzed by one of our nationally CLIA and FDA certified laboratories (Quest/ LabCorp) your results will be sent through a confidential, secure and encrypted portal to the email address that you provided. In the event that the test is non-negative, abnormal or other circumstances, a consultation with the referring physician is available.

STD Definitions/Descriptions

STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, also known as STI or Sexually Transmitted Infection, meaning that these diseases are most often, but not exclusively, spread by sexual intercourse.

STDs are passed from one person to another through sexual activity which can include vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse and/or anal intercourse. Though not as common, STDs can also be transmitted through intimate physical contact such as heavy petting.

STDs do not always cause symptoms, or they may only cause mild symptoms. This makes it very possible to have an infection and not know it. Therefore, if you are sexually active it is important to get tested at least once a year. You will find the most common types of STD and STI testing below.

HIV - HIV is a sexually transmitted disease (that can be spread outside of sexual contact) known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It is the virus that causes AIDS and interferes with the body's ability to fight infections.

Herpes 1 and 2 - Herpes is an infection caused by HSV (herpes simplex virus). This virus affects the external genital, anal region, mucosal surfaces and skin in other parts of the body. There are two types of herpes simplex viruses: HSV-1 9 herpes type 1, or oral herpes) and HSV-2 (herpes type 2, or genital herpes).

Gonorrhea - Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease that can cause infections in the genitals, rectum and throat for both men and women. If untreated it can cause serious health issues, however, if it is caught in time it can be cured with the right medicine.

Chlamydia - Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease that may not show symptoms. However, those that do show symptoms may experience genital pain and discharge from the vagina or penis. If left untreated it can cause damaging effects to the woman's reproductive system.

Syphilis - Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that develops in different stages. The first stage involves a painless sore on the genitals, rectum or mouth. After that initial sore heals, the second stage is a rash. Then, there are no symptoms until years later which is the final stage - damaged brain, nerves, eyes and/or heart.

Many STDs can be easily cured with medication, so you can just finish your treatment and get on with your life. And even though some STDs can't be cured, there are lots of ways to treat your symptoms and prevent you from giving your STD to anyone you have sex with.

People with STDs can be in relationships, have sex, and live totally normal lives. Most people get an STD at least once, and millions are living with STDs now. Having an STD is nothing to feel ashamed of, and it doesn't mean you're "dirty" or a bad person , it just means you're a pretty normal human who got an infection. The reality is that STDs can happen to anybody who's ever been sexual with someone, which is almost everybody on earth. And a few STDs can be spread in non-sexual ways, too.

Accredited Drug Testing can schedule your STD test at an Baker, Louisiana testing facility in a confidential, friendly and professional manner. Call us today!

Handy Resources

Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

AI Overview

Overview of STD Testing

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) testing is a critical component of healthcare, essential for detecting and managing infections transmitted through sexual contact. STD testing is recommended for anyone who is sexually active, as early detection and treatment can prevent serious health consequences and limit the spread of infections to others.

Importance of STD Testing

Regular STD testing is vital because many infections often do not show symptoms immediately, or symptoms may be mild and go unnoticed. Untreated STDs can lead to severe health issues, including infertility, complications during pregnancy, and increased risk of acquiring other STDs, including HIV.

Common Types of STD Tests

  • HIV Testing: Performed through blood or saliva samples to detect the presence of HIV antibodies or antigens.
  • Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: These bacterial infections are typically tested via urine tests or swabs of the genital area.
  • Syphilis: Diagnosed through blood testing, which can detect antibodies produced in response to the infection.
  • Herpes: Although no cure exists, testing for herpes involves blood tests or swabs from an active outbreak.
  • Hepatitis B and C: Blood tests are used to diagnose these viral infections, which affect the liver.

When to Get Tested

  1. After Unprotected Sex: It's advisable to get tested if you've had unprotected sexual contact with a new partner or multiple partners.
  2. If Symptoms Occur: Symptoms such as sores on the genitals, pain during urination, or unusual discharge are indications for testing.
  3. Regular Screenings: Annual or more frequent STD testing may be recommended for active individuals, especially if they have multiple partners.

What to Expect During STD Testing

The testing process is straightforward, involving a physical examination, the collection of samples (blood, urine, swabs), and sometimes a visual inspection of affected areas. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of STD testing, ensuring privacy and discretion in handling patient information and test results.

Benefits of STD Testing

  • Early Detection and Treatment: Allows for timely treatment that can effectively manage symptoms and prevent transmission to others.
  • Peace of Mind: Provides reassurance and helps maintain your health and the health of your partners.
  • Prevention of Complications: Reduces the risk of the long-term health issues associated with untreated STDs.

Understanding the importance of STD testing and participating in regular screenings can significantly impact personal health and public health outcomes. It is an essential step in responsible sexual health management.

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Local Area Info: LaVern Baker

Delores LaVern Baker (November 11, 1929 – March 10, 1997) was an American rhythm-and-blues singer who had several hit records on the pop chart in the 1950s and early 1960s. Her most successful records were "Tweedle Dee" (1955), "Jim Dandy" (1956), and "I Cried a Tear" (1958).

Baker began singing in Chicago clubs such as the Club DeLisa around 1946, often billed as Little Miss Sharecropper, and first recorded under that name in 1949. She changed her name briefly to Bea Baker when recording for Okeh Records in 1951 and then was billed as LaVern Baker when she sang with Todd Rhodes and his band in 1952.

In 1953 she signed with Atlantic Records as a solo artist, her first release being "Soul on Fire". Her first hit came in early 1955, with the Latin-tempo "Tweedle Dee", which reached number 4 on the R&B chart and number 14 on the national US pop chart. Georgia Gibbs recorded a note-for-note cover of the song, which reached number 1; subsequently Baker made an unsuccessful attempt to sue her and petitioned Congress to consider such covers copyright violations.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 13,537 (98% urban, 2% rural). >Population change since 2000: -1.9%

Population (female): 7,292

Median Age: 36.2 years

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Baker: 89.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 20.5%

Sex Offenders: According to our research of Louisiana and other state lists, there were 53 registered sex offenders living in Baker, Louisiana as of January 15, 2021. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Baker is 262 to 1.>

Elevation: 80 feet

Land Area: 7.89 square miles.

Population Density:

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