STD Testing Centers
Hedwig Village, TX
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Hedwig Village, Texas 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 Hedwig Village, TX 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 Hedwig Village, Texas STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
855 FROSTWOOD 1.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77024
9180 KATY FWY STE 200 2.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
2450 FONDREN RD STE 125 2.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
2500 FONDREN RD STE 120 2.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
1415 S VOSS RD STE 110-520 ON-SITE ONLY 2.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
11621A KATY FWY 3.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
2600 S GESSNER RD STE 205 3.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77063
3001 Fondren Rd STE G 3.1 miles
Houston, TX 77063
2425 Fountain View Dr Ste 160 3.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
5901 WESTHEIMER RD STE W 3.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77057
9701 RICHMOND AVE STE 115 3.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77042
1214 N POST OAK RD STE 100 3.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
1000 N POST OAK RD BLDG G STE 100 3.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77055
1511 UPLAND DR STE 100 3.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77043
11211 KATY FWY 3.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
7447 HARWIN DR STE 102 4.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
9200 Hempstead Rd Ste 137 4.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
11097 NORTHWEST FWY STE C 4.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77092
10961 NORTHWEST FWY 4.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77092
6535 SOUTHWEST FWY 4.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
6545 SOUTHWEST FWY 4.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
6065 HILLCROFT ST STE 208 4.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
14045 MEMORIAL DR 4.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
6440 HILLCROFT ST STE 104 4.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
2929 WOODLAND PARK DR 5.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77082
2207 LAZYBROOK DR 5.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
11807 WESTHEIMER RD STE 560 5.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77077
2150 W 18TH ST 5.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
4635 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 575W 5.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77027
2550 GRAY FALLS DR STE 120 5.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77077
12345 KATY FWY 5.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
2000 NORTH LOOP W STE 200 5.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77018
5420 DASHWOOD DR STE 205 5.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77081
1919 North Loop W Ste 125, 5.5 miles
Houston, TX 77008
3637 W ALABAMA ST STE 100 5.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77027
14770 MEMORIAL DR STE 100 5.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77079
12121 Richmond Ave Ste 124, 5.7 miles
Houston, TX 77082
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525 5.8 miles
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
5568 WESLAYAN ST 6.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77005
5535 MEMORIAL DR STE B 6.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
8200 Wednesbury Lane Suite # 4, 6.1 miles
Houston, TX 77074
8313 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 111 6.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
5151 KATY FWY 6.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
5151 KATY FWY STE 170 6.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
14825 Northwest Fwy Suite 800 6.4 miles
Houston, TX 77040
9000 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 180 6.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
14825 NORTHWEST FWY STE 800 6.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77040
1398 ELDRIDGE PKWY STE 113 6.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77077
635 W 19TH ST STE 203 6.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
4936 BEECHNUT ST 6.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77096
427 W 20TH ST STE 504 7.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
1917 W GRAY ST 7.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77019
107 YALE ST STE 200 7.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77007
7545 S BRAESWOOD BLVD 7.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77071
102 West 11th St 7.2 miles
Houston, TX 77008
9543 BISSONNET ST 7.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
235 W 20TH ST 7.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
10039 BISSONNET ST Ste 120 7.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77036
1445 NORTH LOOP W STE 720 7.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77008
10807 Shawnbrook Dr 8.0 miles
Houston, TX 77071
8101 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 100 8.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77072
9380 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S Ste 300 8.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77099
6360 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N STE 200 8.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77041
8104 SOUTHWEST FWY STE E 8.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77074
9006 Weyburn Grove Dr 8.4 miles
Houston, TX 77088
6624 FANNIN ST STE 1980 8.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
7515 Main Street, Suite 190 8.4 miles
Houston, TX 77054
6411 FANNIN ST 8.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
1213 HERMANN DR STE 155 8.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77004
1200 Binz St, Ste 115 8.6 miles
Houston, TX 77004
9563 MAIN ST 8.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77025
7000 FANNIN ST STE 1620 8.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77030
16125 Cairnway Dr Ste 106 8.8 miles
Houston, TX 77084
17410 NORTHWEST FWY 8.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77040
7007 NORTH FWY STE 235 8.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77076
9138 WEST RD 9.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77064
7580 FANNIN ST ste 180 9.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
3300 CRAWFORD ST 9.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77004
5711 Almeda Rd, Ste 131B 9.2 miles
Houston, TX 77004
1200 MCKINNEY ST STE 473 9.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77010
1001 TEXAS ST STE 1400 9.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77002
12401 S POST OAK RD STE 235 9.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77045
9321 KIRBY DR 9.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2004 LEELAND ST 9.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77003
17738 SUNSET RIVER LN 10.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77084
3727 GREENBRIAR DR STE 403 10.4 miles
STAFFORD, TX 77477
10521 CORPORATE DR 11.1 miles
STAFFORD, TX 77477
13811 CHARTERHOUSE WAY 11.1 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77498
11301 fallbrook # 126 11.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77065
1111 GILLINGHAM LN 11.2 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
10680 Jones Road, Suite 200 11.2 miles
Houston, TX 77065
13141 FM 1960 RD W STE 500 11.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77065
8100 HIGHWAY 6 N STE E 11.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77095
10655 STEEPLETOP DR 11.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77065
10906 FM 1960 West 11.5 miles
Houston, TX 77070
19450 KATY FWY 11.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77094
1250 7TH ST 11.8 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
1201 LAKEVIEW DR 12.0 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
1403 HIGHWAY 6 STE 100 12.1 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
11120 NORTH FWY STE E 12.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77037
19728 SAUMS RD STE 179 12.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77084
952 S Fry Rd, 12.2 miles
Katy, TX 77450
14023 SOUTHWEST FWY 12.4 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
1844 SNAKE RIVER RD STE A 12.5 miles
KATY, TX 77449
8799 NORTH LOOP E STE 110 12.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
9009 NORTH LOOP E STE 120 12.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
2428 TEXAS PKWY 12.8 miles
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77489
7117 Lyons Ave 13.1 miles
Houston, TX 77020
15259 Southwest Freeway, 13.2 miles
Sugar Land, TX 77478
12600 NORTHBOROUGH DR 13.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77067
6930 FM 1960 RD W 13.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77069
13300 Hargrave Road, Suite 507 13.3 miles
Houston, TX 77070
13215 DOTSON RD #120 13.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77070
21238 KINGSLAND BLVD 13.4 miles
KATY, TX 77450
1235 LAKE POINTE PKWY # 102 13.4 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
16630 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR STE 115 13.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
654 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E STE 189 13.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
4615 I 45 STE 206 13.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77002
401 GREENS RD 13.6 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77060
9110 BARKER CYPRESS RD 13.7 miles
CYPRESS, TX 77433
21660 KINGSLAND BLVD 13.7 miles
KATY, TX 77450
21700 KINGSLAND BLVD 13.8 miles
KATY, TX 77450
3151 HIGHWAY 6 13.8 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
9723 HOMESTEAD RD 14.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77016
21929 KATY FWY 14.2 miles
KATY, TX 77450
16062 SOUTHWEST FWY STE 2 14.2 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
4950 FM 1960 RD W STE A6 14.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77069
16545 Southwest Frwy #225 14.5 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
16902 SOUTHWEST FWY 14.7 miles
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
6969 GULF FWY STE 370 14.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77087
3531 TOWN CENTER BLVD S STE 101 14.9 miles
SUGARLAND, TX 77479
900 BROADWAY ST 14.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77012
14755 North Freeway Ste 400 15.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
1414 SOUTH LOOP W STE 200 15.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2626 S LOOP W STE 650D 15.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
2646 SOUTH LOOP W STE 550 15.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77054
6840 HIGHWAY 6 15.3 miles
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
3648 FM 1960 RD W 15.4 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77068
10850 LOUETTA RD STE 1500 15.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77070
3520 BROADWAY ST 15.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77017
1920 RANKIN RD STE 130 15.7 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77073
15882 CHAMPION FOREST DR 15.8 miles
SPRING, TX 77379
15621 Blue Ash Dr STE 170 15.9 miles
Houston, TX 77090
6501 S FRY RD STE 1000 15.9 miles
KATY, TX 77494
23900 KATY FWY 16.2 miles
KATY, TX 77494
7101 W GRAND PKWY S 16.2 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77407
5510-A W GRAND PKWY S 16.2 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77406
2161 FM 1960 RD W 16.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
6601 CYPRESSWOOD DR # 231 16.6 miles
SPRING, TX 77379
2510 SMITH RANCH RD STE 102 16.7 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
10909 EAST FWY 16.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77029
8505 GULF FWY STE F 16.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77017
22475 TOMBALL PKWY 16.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77070
5405 CONSULATE PLAZA DR 17.0 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77032
17030 Nanes Dr Ste 108 17.1 miles
Houston, TX 77090
16903 RED OAK DR STE 130 17.1 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
8720 HIGHWAY 6 STE 400 17.2 miles
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
14044 SPRING CYPRESS RD 17.2 miles
CYPRESS, TX 77429
17070 RED OAK DR STE 107 17.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
710 FM 1960 RD W 17.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77090
8633 BROADWAY #103 18.0 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
25765 KATY FWY 18.1 miles
KATY, TX 77494
5529 Lovetta Rd Ste A, Office 9 18.2 miles
Spring, TX 77379
25801 HIGHWAY 290 18.3 miles
CYPRESS, TX 77429
10705 SPRING GREEN BLVD STE 600 18.4 miles
KATY, TX 77494
110 Cypress Station Suite 152 18.4 miles
Houston, TX 77090
2010 FM 1960 Rd E 18.6 miles
Houston, TX 77073
2802 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 110 18.9 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77584
13259 EAST FWY 19.2 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
520 S SHAVER ST 19.3 miles
PASADENA, TX 77506
1140 Westmont Dr Ste 510, 19.3 miles
Houston, TX 77015
1140 WESTMONT DR STE 505 19.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
13125 EAST FWY 19.3 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
13469 EAST FWY 19.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77015
2211A BROADWAY ST 19.9 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
19333 HIGHWAY 59 N STE 230 20.0 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
13601 Woodforest Blvd 20.1 miles
Houston, TX 77015
1705 JACKSON ST 20.5 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77469
1601 Main St Ste 208, 20.6 miles
Richmond, TX 77469
1601 MAIN ST STE 405 20.6 miles
RICHMOND, TX 77469
18648 MCKAY BLVD # 216 20.6 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
8901 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W, 20.8 miles
Humble, TX 77338
18951 N MEMORIAL DR 20.9 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
2104 FM 2920 RD 21.0 miles
SPRING, TX 77388
8901 FM 1960 BYPASS RD W STE 204 21.0 miles
HUMBLE, TX 77338
3315 Burke Rd, Ste 106 21.4 miles
Pasadena, TX 77504
12885 GULF FWY 21.5 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77034
3350 FAIRVIEW ST 21.5 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
4000 SPENCER HWY 21.5 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
3801 VISTA RD STE 390 21.6 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
104 Medical Plaza 21.6 miles
MONT BELVIEU, TX 77580
1730 B F Terry Blvd Ste 302 21.6 miles
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
4114 AVENUE H 21.9 miles
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
2520 B F TERRY BLVD 22.0 miles
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
3926 AVENUE H STE 11 22.0 miles
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
13406 Medical Complex Dr Ste 1, 22.2 miles
Tomball, TX 77375
4001 PRESTON AVE STE 100 22.3 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
506 Graham Suite 260 22.4 miles
TOMBALL, TX 77375
2211 E BROADWAY ST 22.5 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
28465 STATE HIGHWAY 249 22.5 miles
TOMBALL, TX 77375
1209 GENOA RED BLUFF RD 22.6 miles
PASADENA, TX 77504
24601 Southwest Freeway STE 100 22.7 miles
Rosenberg, TX 77471
11717 Highland Meadow Dr, 22.7 miles
Houston, TX 77089
2018 BROADWAY ST 22.7 miles
PEARLAND, TX 77581
10930 RESOURCE PKWY # C 22.8 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77089
11800 ASTORIA BLVD 22.9 miles
HOUSTON, TX 77089
14080 FM 2920 RD STE A 22.9 miles
TOMBALL, TX 77377
4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S 23.5 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
4500 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY S STE 135 23.5 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
19073 INTERSTATE 45 S 23.7 miles
SHENANDOAH, TX 77385
5003 Woodland Meadows Ln 23.8 miles
Humble, TX 77346
321 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 23.9 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
102 W 2ND ST 24.0 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
125 E 8TH ST 24.2 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
1430 CENTER ST 24.2 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
322 SPRING HILL DR STE A400 24.2 miles
SPRING, TX 77386
126 W SAN AUGUSTINE ST 24.3 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
1803 CENTER ST STE A 24.3 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
25410 INTERSTATE 45 STE 150 24.3 miles
SPRING, TX 77386
6825 SPENCER HWY 24.3 miles
PASADENA, TX 77505
2106 CENTER ST 24.3 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
2818 CENTER ST 24.4 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
2910 CENTER ST 24.5 miles
DEER PARK, TX 77536
1104 Rayford Rd Ste 500 24.8 miles
Spring, TX 77386
5141 Center St 24.9 miles
Pasadena, TX 77505
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 Hedwig Village, Texas 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 Hedwig Village, Texas 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 Hedwig Village, Texas testing facility in a confidential, friendly and professional manner. Call us today!
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- 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
- After Unprotected Sex: It's advisable to get tested if you've had unprotected sexual contact with a new partner or multiple partners.
- If Symptoms Occur: Symptoms such as sores on the genitals, pain during urination, or unusual discharge are indications for testing.
- 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: Hedwig Village, Texas
The Spring Branch Memorial area was originally settled by German immigrants in the 19th century. Hedwig Village's name originates from Hedwig Road, which was built on the property of Hedwig Jankowski Schroeder; Schroeder emigrated from Germany to Texas in 1906 to help her sister operate a business in Houston. There she met, and married, Henry Schroeder, son of Jacob Schroeder one of the area's earliest immigrants. They established their home and farmed in the area now Hedwig Village.
In the mid 1950s, effort to form a Spring Branch municipality failed. Hedwig Village was incorporated on December 23, 1954 and established a zoning ordinance in 1955. Because of the 1955 incorporation, Houston did not incorporate Hedwig Village's territory into its city limits, while Houston annexed surrounding areas that were unincorporated. Hedwig Village incorporated because residents feared that Houston would annex them. Around 1963, residents of Hedwig Villages and other Memorial villages wanted what Gia Gustilo of the Houston Chronicle referred to as "a more country-like atmosphere within close proximity to Houston." Laverne Coller, a resident quoted in the Houston Chronicle who moved to Hedwig Village in 1963, was paraphrased by Gustilo as "Hedwig Village is unique among the villages in that it was the only municipality to accept the existing commercial sector, which was quite a bonus to the city's revenues."
In 1960 the city had 1,182 residents. By 1966 the community had two schools, one library, and two churches. By 1970 the city had 3,255 residents, and in 1971 the city completed a park. The city had 3,994 residents in 1980 and 2,616 in 1990. Coller said in 2003 that many children of early Hedwig Village residents had begun to settle the Hedwig Village area. In 2003 Coller, as paraphrased by Gustilo, said "Despite the changes, several of her old neighbors remain and the camaraderie with new residents is good."