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Cottage Corner
Barrington Health and Dental Center
Southeast Health and Dental Center
Southside Health Center
Greenwood’s STD numbers are included with Johnson County, which saw an increase in incidents of the most prevalent STD, chlamydia, but didn’t see increases in gonorrhea or syphilis. Unlike some counties in the state, Johnson County saw decreased numbers of gonorrhea cases in 2018 and diagnoses of all stages of syphilis remained low.
Despite the state numbers increasing for the past five years, Johnson County saw a dip in chlamydia cases between 2016 and 2017, with 522 diagnoses dropping to 472. However, the number spiked again in 2018 with 529 cases, accounting for a rate of 338.6 per 100,000 residents. Reported cases remained higher among women than men, with 374 female compared to 155 male diagnoses. Young adults aged 20-24 remained the group with the highest number of chlamydia cases, despite a decline from 209 occurrences in 2017 to 196 in 2018. Adolescents aged 15-19 had the second-highest incidence of chlamydia, and this group saw a dramatic increase from 98 in 2017 to 167 in 2018.
Indiana ranked 20th in the nation in 2018 for rates of gonorrhea infection and saw the previous year’s numbers climb from 11,835 to 12,193 cases. However, Johnson County saw a slight decrease, dropping from 120 cases in 2017 to 117 in 2018. While infections among men dropped from 61 to 49, those among women rose from 59 to 68. The age group with the highest counts flipped between 2017 and 2018. Young adults aged 20-24 had the highest incidence of gonorrhea in 2017 but a higher number of cases was reported in adults aged 25-29 in 2018.
Indiana had 985 cases of all stages of syphilis in 2018, ranking 35th in the nation for rates of primary and secondary syphilis infections. With 367 cases translating to a rate of 5.5 per 100,000 residents, the state recorded a 118% increase since 2014. Johnson County hasn’t accounted for many of these cases, reporting less than five cases of syphilis in all stages between 2014 and 2018.
Not all STDs show symptoms, so it’s critical that at-risk individuals get tested. When STDs are left undetected and untreated, serious health issues can occur, including death. Medical treatment can cure many STDs and relieve symptoms for others, but the only way to know for sure whether an STD exists is by getting tested. Several medical facilities near Greenwood provide free or low-cost STD testing and treatment.
Southside Health Center administers the Planned Parenthood program for Indianapolis and surrounding areas. It offers HIV testing along with screening and treatment for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and bacterial vaginosis. STD prevention services include condoms, Gardasil vaccines, and STD and safer sex education. Services are available by appointment on Mondays and Wednesdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are offered in English and Spanish; interpretation by phone is available on-site for other languages.
935 East Hanna Avenue, Suite A
Indianapolis, IN 46227
317-788-0396
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Eskenazi Health IDC is a multidisciplinary clinic assisting with the prevention, diagnosis, and management of infectious diseases. It provides HIV, STD, and viral hepatitis testing, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and conventional and rapid blood HIV tests. The IDC also offers PrEP for HIV prevention, and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines. Its medical care services include individualized treatment plans, education, and access to clinical trial research. The clinic has a full-time Spanish interpreter and offers financial assistance for those who qualify.
1434 South Shelby Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
317-655-3200
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Southeast Health & Dental Center offers free confidential HIV testing and counseling and lab services for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C testing. It also offers HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and it has bilingual professionals on staff. Southeast Health accepts Medicaid through Hoosier Healthwise, Medicare, and private insurance. It also has financial screening for payment assistance that includes a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients who qualify. Health center hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
901 Shelby Street
Indianapolis, IN 46203
317-957-2400
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MedCheck Greenwood is staffed by physicians and advanced practice medical providers who treat a variety of injuries and illnesses for adults and children. It also provides a variety of tests, screenings, and therapies, including STD checks. It’s a participating provider for a wide array of insurance plans. The clinic is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Clients are required to schedule an appointment. MedCheck doesn’t accept walk-ins.
489 South State Road 135, Suite F
Greenwood, IN 46142
317-887-7640
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Bell Flower Clinic provides low-cost testing and treatment for HIV and STDs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis for men and women, nongonococcal urethritis for men, and trichomonas, bacterial vaginosis, and candida for women. There’s a $20 clinic fee, and services are confidential. Anyone aged 14 or older can receive care without parental consent. Condoms and voluntary partner notification services are available. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The clinic also offers HIV/STD screening on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2802 Lafayette Road, Suite 13, in Indianapolis.
640 Eskenazi Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-221-8300
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