BUFFALO, N.Y., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- https://www.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 Buffalo. Research experts at Testing.com also evaluated top local organizations with free or low-cost health screening options for residents.
According to the report, the Buffalo region, which consists of Erie, Niagara, and six other core counties, saw a decrease in diagnoses of chlamydia, still the most reported STD in the region, but saw increases in gonorrhea and syphilis cases, especially among men. The Buffalo region had 7,798 chlamydia cases reported in 2018, which works out to a rate of 538.9 per 100,000 residents while gonorrhea cases increased in 2018, with 2,856 diagnoses for a rate of 197.7 per 100,000 residents compared to 2,743 diagnoses for rate of 190.6 in 2017. The Buffalo region also saw 108 early non-primary, non-secondary syphilis and primary and secondary syphilis cases for a rate of 7.8 per 100,000 residents.
The report features the following organizations:
Erie County Sexual Health Clinic 608 William Street Buffalo, NY 14206 716-858-7687 Erie County Sexual Health Clinic
Evergreen Health 206 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 Multiple Buffalo locations 716-847-2441 Evergreen Health
CompassCare 1230 Eggert Road Buffalo, NY 14226 716-800-2306 CompassCare
Pride Center of Western New York 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 716-852-7743 Pride Center of Western New York
Kaleida Health Family Planning Center 1313 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14209 Multiple Buffalo locations 716-748-4988 Kaleida Health Family Planning Center
Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York 2697 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214 866-600-6886 Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York
Neighborhood Health Center 155 Lawn Avenue Buffalo, NY 14207 Multiple Buffalo locations 716-875-2904 Neighborhood Health Center
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/buffalo-ny/
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According to the report, the Buffalo region, which consists of Erie, Niagara, and six other core counties, saw a decrease in diagnoses of chlamydia, still the most reported STD in the region, but saw increases in gonorrhea and syphilis cases, especially among men. The Buffalo region had 7,798 chlamydia cases reported in 2018, which works out to a rate of 538.9 per 100,000 residents while gonorrhea cases increased in 2018, with 2,856 diagnoses for a rate of 197.7 per 100,000 residents compared to 2,743 diagnoses for rate of 190.6 in 2017. The Buffalo region also saw 108 early non-primary, non-secondary syphilis and primary and secondary syphilis cases for a rate of 7.8 per 100,000 residents.
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The report features the following organizations:
Erie County Sexual Health Clinic 608 William Street Buffalo, NY 14206 716-858-7687 Erie County Sexual Health Clinic
Evergreen Health 206 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 Multiple Buffalo locations 716-847-2441 Evergreen Health
CompassCare 1230 Eggert Road Buffalo, NY 14226 716-800-2306 CompassCare
Pride Center of Western New York 200 South Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 716-852-7743 Pride Center of Western New York
Kaleida Health Family Planning Center 1313 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14209 Multiple Buffalo locations 716-748-4988 Kaleida Health Family Planning Center
Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York 2697 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14214 866-600-6886 Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York
Neighborhood Health Center 155 Lawn Avenue Buffalo, NY 14207 Multiple Buffalo locations 716-875-2904 Neighborhood Health Center
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/buffalo-ny/
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
