SEATTLE, March 12, 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 Dallas, including top local organizations with free or low-cost health screening options for residents.
According to the report, some geographical areas report a significant uptick in reported cases of STDs, particularly for the most commonly diagnosed, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Dallas County reported a massive increase in the number of chlamydia cases in 2017 while CDC reports steady increases in the number of gonorrhea cases reported within the same county. From near eradication in the late 1950s and again in 2000, syphilis instances have grown tremendously over the last decade.
The report features the following organizations:
Dallas County Health and Human Services 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207 214-819-1980 Dallascounty.org
Community Prevention and Intervention Unit 8150 Brookriver Dr, South Tower Ste S400 Dallas, Texas 75247 469-291-2800 Utsouthwestern.edu
Planned Parenthood at the North Shelburne Health Center 9100 N. Central Expwy, #169 Dallas, TX 75231 214-368-1485 Plannedparenthood.org
Resource Center 4012 Cedar Springs Dallas, TX 75219 214-528-2336 Myresourcecenter.org
FreeSTDCheck.org 7777 Forest Lane, Suite B-122 Dallas, Texas 71230 972-383-1060 Freestdcheck.org
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/dallas-tx/
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According to the report, some geographical areas report a significant uptick in reported cases of STDs, particularly for the most commonly diagnosed, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Dallas County reported a massive increase in the number of chlamydia cases in 2017 while CDC reports steady increases in the number of gonorrhea cases reported within the same county. From near eradication in the late 1950s and again in 2000, syphilis instances have grown tremendously over the last decade.
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The report features the following organizations:
Dallas County Health and Human Services 2377 N. Stemmons Freeway Dallas, TX 75207 214-819-1980 Dallascounty.org
Community Prevention and Intervention Unit 8150 Brookriver Dr, South Tower Ste S400 Dallas, Texas 75247 469-291-2800 Utsouthwestern.edu
Planned Parenthood at the North Shelburne Health Center 9100 N. Central Expwy, #169 Dallas, TX 75231 214-368-1485 Plannedparenthood.org
Resource Center 4012 Cedar Springs Dallas, TX 75219 214-528-2336 Myresourcecenter.org
FreeSTDCheck.org 7777 Forest Lane, Suite B-122 Dallas, Texas 71230 972-383-1060 Freestdcheck.org
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/dallas-tx/
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
