TABLE OF CONTENTS
CENTAUR Orange Counseling Center
Infectious Diseases of Central Florida
Pine Hills Family Health Center
Forest City Health Center
Central Health Center
Jose Giron MD and Amber Siegel ARNP-C
Orange Blossom Family Health
Michigan Street Clinic
Hoffner Office
Between 2006 and 2018, the number of reported cases of chlamydia in Orange County increased by 113%, from 4,657 to 9,925. The number of reported cases in 2018 corresponds to a rate of 724.2 per 100,000 people, which is considerably higher than the statewide average of 501.3. Among females in the county, the rate of this infection is 914.3, compared to the statewide rate among females of 641.2. While chlamydia is more likely to be diagnosed in females, it affected approximately 3,546 males in the county in 2018, a 292% increase over the number of reported cases in males in 2006.
Between 2006 and 2018, the number of reported gonorrhea cases in Orange County has seen drastic changes. There were 2,469 reported cases in 2006, but by 2012, that number had dropped by 32% to 1,668. Between 2012 and 2018, the number of cases increased by nearly 77% to 2,948. This corresponds with a rate of 215.1 cases per 100,000 people, which is considerably higher than the statewide average of 156.3. Males account for about 65% of the county’s reported cases for a rate of 283.8, versus the rate of 193.1 among males statewide. While the rate of this infection among females is lower, the average rate among Orange County females between 2016 and 2018 was 151.4, which is considerably higher than the rate of 117.9 among females statewide in the same time period.
In Florida, there were 10,721 total cases of syphilis in 2018, which corresponds to a rate of 51.2 per 100,000 people. In Orange County, the rate is considerably higher at 75.6, making it the third-highest county in the state for the rate of syphilis. The county accounted for about 10% of the reported cases in the state in 2018, with a total of 1,036 cases. Nearly nine out of 10 of these cases were diagnosed in males, who are affected by this infection at a rate of 136.3, which is notably higher than the statewide rate among males of 86.3.
Oftentimes, STDs, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, have subtle symptoms that are easily missed, and in some cases, there are no symptoms at all. Unfortunately, most STDs will not go away on their own, and antibiotic treatment is the only way to clear them up. Orlando is home to many free or low-cost STD screening and treatment centers, making it easy for residents to receive budget-friendly sexual healthcare.
Central Health Center is operated by the Florida Department of Health and provides a variety of services, including immunizations and screenings for STDs. The clinic is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for testing and treatment and on Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. for testing only. Appointments are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, and patients must come an hour before closing to receive same-day screening. Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance are accepted, and a sliding fee schedule is available for self-pay patients.
832 W. Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32805
407-858-1445
Floridahealth.gov
CAN Community Health is a nonprofit organization that provides free anonymous STD and HIV testing for Orlando residents. STD screening is administered by trained counselors who use a quick, simple test that involves either finger stick collection or a blood draw. Results are given over the telephone and are typically available within two weeks. The center opens on weekdays at 8:30 a.m., and it closes Monday through Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and on Friday at 12:30 p.m. To make an appointment, patients should call the clinic during normal business hours. In addition to its permanent location, the center provides several mobile outreach testing locations.
1301 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32806
407-246-1946
Cancommunityhealth.org
26Health is a community clinic that offers medical and behavioral health services and specializes in transgender health services. This clinic provides free rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing, as well as free STD testing. Rapid HIV results are available within 15 minutes, and referrals are provided to patients who test positive. The clinic is open on weekdays with varying hours, and services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
801 N. Magnolia Ave.
Orlando, FL 32803
407-487-9868
26health.org
Orange Blossom Family Health provides primary and preventative medical services with an on-site laboratory and pharmacy services. This low-cost clinic provides free rapid HIV testing, as well as testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. It is open on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and patients are accepted on a walk-in basis. Patients may also call the clinic to schedule an appointment for faster service. Health insurance is accepted, and a sliding fee schedule is offered to those without insurance.
232 N. Orange Blossom Tr.
Orlando, FL 32805
407-428-5751
Obfh.org
Miracle of Love is a community-based organization that provides an array of free and low-cost services, including support groups, pregnancy support for women with high-risk pregnancies, case management, and HIV and STD testing. Screenings are offered on Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and no appointment is necessary. Patients may be screened for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, and results are sent to the Florida Department of Health and are generally available within two weeks. The clinic also offers rapid syphilis testing with results available within 10 minutes.
741 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32804
407-843-1760
Miracleofloveinc.org
MinuteClinic is a low-cost clinic located within CVS that provides treatment for minor illnesses, injuries and skin conditions, as well as vaccinations and STD screenings for those aged 18 and over. STDs that patients can be screened for include chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, and syphilis. Those who test positive for chlamydia and gonorrhea can receive treatment at this clinic, while those who test positive for other STDs may be directed to another healthcare provider. Walk-ins are accepted, and wait times vary widely. Some clinics allow patients to book appointments for faster service.
2702 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32806
Multiple Orlando locations
866-389-2727
Cvs.com