TABLE OF CONTENTS
Central Phoenix Clinic
West Phoenix Clinic
Infectious Disease Division
Scottsdale Health Center
HIV STD Outreach
Phoenix Area Indian Health Service
Public Health Clinic
Gateway Clinic
Baseline Clinic
Maryvale Clinic
Tempe Clinic
NHW Community Health Center
NHW Community Health Center
Central Health Center
Central Phoenix Health Center
Desert Sky Health Center
Valleywise Community Health Center - McDowell
Valleywise Community Health Center - 7th Avenue
Valleywise Community Health Center - South Central
Valleywise Community Health Center - Maryvale
Valleywise Community Health Center - Glendale
Valleywise Community Health Center - Sunnyslope
Valleywise Community Health Center - Guadalupe
Reported cases of chlamydia in Arizona increased by nearly 26% percent between 2014 and 2018. In 2018, Maricopa County ranked 4th in the nation for chlamydia prevalence, accounting for 26,464 of the state’s 40,807 reported cases. This infection is most commonly diagnosed in people aged 20-29 years, and 64% of cases are diagnosed in females.
In 2018, the CDC reported 8,888 cases of gonorrhea in Maricopa County, which corresponds to a rate of 206.4 per 100,000 people compared to the U.S. rate of 179.1. Between 2009 and 2018, the rate in Maricopa County increased by about 225%. This infection is most common among those aged 20-29, with people in this age bracket accounting for almost half of all cases, and about 60% of cases are diagnosed in males.
Maricopa County ranks 3rd among the nation’s top counties and independent cities for reported cases of primary and secondary syphilis. The CDC reported 784 cases in 2018 for a rate of 18.2, which is considerably higher than the national rate of 10.8. The Maricopa County Syphilis Report showed that in 2018, there were 2,306 cases of all stages of syphilis, an increase of nearly 34% over the 1,725 cases reported in 2017, and a 268% increase over the 626 cases reported in 1989.
While not all STDs have bothersome side effects, they can lead to long-term complications if left untreated. Common complications of undiagnosed and untreated STDs include infertility and pregnancy complications, heart disease, pelvic pain, arthritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and certain cancers. It’s recommended that all sexually active people receive regular STD screenings. Phoenix offers numerous clinics that provide confidential, reliable free or low-cost STD testing and treatment.
The county’s Public Health Department operates a walk-in clinic that provides affordable STD testing and treatment. For one low fee, clients receive testing for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV, and no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. The clinic doesn’t accept appointments, and wait times vary widely depending on the number of clients. Faster testing services are available for clients without symptoms and who are at a lower risk for STDs. After their visit, clients are provided with a phone number to call for their test results. All information is kept confidential, and the clinic doesn’t place outgoing phone calls pertaining to test results without a client’s expressed permission.
1645 E. Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
602-506-1678
Maricopa.gov
The Southwest Center provides affordable healthcare, including general exams, LGBT-inclusive sexual health services, and STD testing and treatment. Clients can receive testing for common STDs, such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, and test results are typically available within three to five business days. If chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis test results are positive, the clinic coordinates free or low-cost treatment, either in-house or through another treatment center in the community. All HIV and STD testing services are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis, and clients are encouraged to arrive for testing at least two hours before the clinic closes.
1101 N. Central Ave., Ste #200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-307-5330
Swcenter.org
Terros Health is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of health and wellness services, including walk-in sick visits for viruses and asthma treatment, health exams, nutrition counseling, and sexual health services. Its sexual health services include testing and treatment for several common STDs, including trichomoniasis, gonorrhea, herpes, chlamydia, and syphilis. The clinic accepts most major health insurance plans, and a sliding fee scale is available for self-pay clients. In some cases, STD testing may be free. To schedule an appointment, prospective clients can call or use the clinic’s online message system.
333 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-685-6086
Terroshealth.org
ANY LAB TEST NOW of Phoenix provides a wide array of testing services, including an annual checkup panel that provides an overall snapshot of general health, paternity tests, screenings for diseases, including Lyme disease and measles, and STD testing. Depending on clients’ needs, they may opt to test for specific infections, such as chlamydia or syphilis, or they may choose to have a basic or comprehensive STD panel. No appointment is necessary, and test results are typically available within five business days.
4501 E. Thomas Rd., Ste #105
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-955-0240
Anylabtestnow.com
Family Tree Healthcare Clinic provides affordable general health services, immunizations, work/school/travel exams, and STD testing for common infections, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The clinic works in partnership with the county’s Public Health Department, so in some cases, testing may be available at no cost. The clinic is open on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and appointments can be made online or over the phone. In addition to their in-office service, the organization works with some local organizations and night clubs to provide discreet STD testing.
7002 S. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-499-4221
Familytreehealthcare.com