SEATTLE, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Testing.com, a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has published a report on the increasing STD cases and resources for addressing this issue in Albuquerque. Research experts at Testing.com also evaluated top local organizations with free or low-cost health screening options for residents.
According to the report, three prevalent STDs are reported at a higher rate per 100,000 people in New Mexico. Between 2014 and 2018, cases of chlamydia increased by 21 percent while gonorrhea rates increased by 135 percent. In 2017, New Mexico also ranked 14th for the highest rate of infection for syphilis.
The report features the following organizations:
Gallup Health Cooperative 600 E. Coal Avenue Albuquerque, NM 87103 505-726-9642 Gallupcooperative.org
Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless 1217 First Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-242-4644 Abqhch.org
New Mexico Department of Health 2400 Wellesley Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-841-4100 Multiple Albuquerque locations Nmhealth.org
First Choice Community Healthcare 1231 Candelaria Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-345-3244 Multiple Albuquerque locations Fcch.com
UNM Truman Health Services 801 Encino Place NE, Building F Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-272-1312 Unmtruman.com
Testing.com's report aims to educate the public about the current health crisis and encourage people in the community to reach out to local organizations for testing and treatment options. To view the full report, please visit https://www.testing.com/std-testing/albuquerque-nm/
ABOUT TESTING.COM Testing.com is a trusted guide for lab and at-home testing information and resources. The online platform was launched in 2018 to help educate consumers about various lab tests and health screenings. Testing.com uses comprehensive, data-driven research to deliver content that includes articles on common conditions/diseases, current lab test and at-home screening options, medical testing fees and more. The site is produced by a team of experts that work with healthcare professionals to review and provide the most accurate and up-to-date lab testing information. To learn more, visit https://www.testing.com/.
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According to the report, three prevalent STDs are reported at a higher rate per 100,000 people in New Mexico. Between 2014 and 2018, cases of chlamydia increased by 21 percent while gonorrhea rates increased by 135 percent. In 2017, New Mexico also ranked 14th for the highest rate of infection for syphilis.
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The report features the following organizations:
Gallup Health Cooperative 600 E. Coal Avenue Albuquerque, NM 87103 505-726-9642 Gallupcooperative.org
Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless 1217 First Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-242-4644 Abqhch.org
New Mexico Department of Health 2400 Wellesley Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-841-4100 Multiple Albuquerque locations Nmhealth.org
First Choice Community Healthcare 1231 Candelaria Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-345-3244 Multiple Albuquerque locations Fcch.com
UNM Truman Health Services 801 Encino Place NE, Building F Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-272-1312 Unmtruman.com
Testing.com's report aims to educate the public about the current health crisis and encourage people in the community to reach out to local organizations for testing and treatment options. To view the full report, please visit https://www.testing.com/std-testing/albuquerque-nm/
ABOUT TESTING.COM Testing.com is a trusted guide for lab and at-home testing information and resources. The online platform was launched in 2018 to help educate consumers about various lab tests and health screenings. Testing.com uses comprehensive, data-driven research to deliver content that includes articles on common conditions/diseases, current lab test and at-home screening options, medical testing fees and more. The site is produced by a team of experts that work with healthcare professionals to review and provide the most accurate and up-to-date lab testing information. To learn more, visit https://www.testing.com/.
Media Contact
Faith Lopez, Testing.com, (877) 600-3767, [email protected]
SOURCE Testing.com
