STD’s Are On The Rise In Houston, TX- Know Where To Get Tested.
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Houston is the not only the most populated city in TX but also ranks #4 in the most populated cities in the United States. Known for its diversity and innovation, Houston is home to the NASA Johnson Space Center, famous theater and museum districts and one of the world’s leading research healthcare institutions, the Texas Medical Center.
While being a populous leader in science, technology, art, sports, fashion, etc., Houston also holds the lead amongst the highest cases of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in the country.
A 2014 data report shows figures for the state of Texas in the top four STD’s reported:
| HIV | 4,405 |
| Chlamydia | 128,036 |
| Gonorrhea | 34,436 |
| Syphilis* | 3,160 |
*Source: Texas 2014 STD Surveillance Report 45
Within these numbers, the city of Houston holds the #1 spot in reported cases of STD’s in the state of Texas.
| City of Residence | Chlamydia | Gonorrhea | P&S Syphilis | Total Syphilis |
| Houston | 18,892 | 5,883 | 319 | 1,727 |
| Dallas | 8,865 | 3,274 | 187 | 1,074 |
| San Antonio | 9,253 | 2,652 | 204 | 839 |
| Austin | 6,395 | 1,937 | 174 | 489 |
| Fort Worth | 4,588 | 1,537 | 86 | 227 |
| El Paso | 4,551 | 632 | 30 | 159 |
| Irving | 2,311 | 683 | 18 | 93 |
| Arlington | 1,986 | 598 | 32 | 85 |
| Garland | 1,883 | 706 | 7 | 62 |
| Corpus Christi | 1,463 | 678 | 3 | 59 |
| Laredo | 1,591 | 532 | 10 | 58 |
| Grand Prairie | 1,172 | 402 | 1 | 53 |
| Katy | 968 | 507 | 16 | 51 |
| Mesquite | 1,038 | 364 | 4 | 49 |
| Killeen | 1,069 | 287 | 24 | 48 |
| Beaumont | 1,248 | 96 | 1 | 47 |
*Source: Texas 2014 STD Surveillance Report 45
This is only a report of cases that have been medically reported and confirmed. Statistics show numbers will increase as more diagnoses are confirmed. Many cases will also go unknown as there is a stigma and embarrassment associated with STD screening and testing.
As STD awareness grows within the state of Texas and city of Houston a demand for safe, secure and confidential testing is also increasing.
It is easy to get screened and tested privately. By purchasing tests online, you can have them performed safe and anonymously at many locations throughout the state and city.
Houston STD Testing Locations
Planned Parenthood locations
- Southwest Health Center
5800 Bellaire Boulevard, Building 1B, Suite 120
Houston, TX 77081
Phone:(713) 541-5372
- Stafford Health Center
12614 Southwest Freeway, Suite A
Stafford, TX 77477
Phone: 713.514.1100
- Prevention Park Health Center
4600 Gulf Freeway, Ste. 100, 1st Floor
Houston, TX 77023
Phone: 713.522.3976
13169 Northwest Freeway
Suite 115
Houston, TX 77040
Phone: 713.514.1107
11834 Airline Drive North
Houston, TX 77037
Phone: 713.514.1106
**Hours vary by location. Please call or visit plannedparenthood.com for clinic hours.
Any Lab Test Now locations
- Any Lab Test Now Houston- Northwest
13141 FM 1960
Houston, TX 77065
Phone:(281) 724-8165
- Any Lab Test Now
| 11807 Westheimer Rd #560
Houston, TX 77077 Phone:(281) 870-8022 |
- Any Lab Test Now Houston Medical Center
| 2282 W Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030 Phone:(281) 888-5293 |
4.Any Lab Test Now Houston- Willowbrook
| 17557 Tomball Pkwy
Houston, TX 77064 Phone:(281) 724-4506 |
- Any Lab Test Now Houston- Galleria
| 5901 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77057 Phone:(713) 266-7900
**Hours and more locations available. Please call or visit anylabtestnow.com |
Bee Busy Inc
| 9896 Bissonnet St #625
Houston, TX 77036 Phone:(713) 774-8800 |
Teen Health Clinic
| 3815 Cavalcade St
Houston, TX 77026 Phone:(713) 673-1655 |
Sunnyside Health Center
| 9314 Cullen Blvd,
Houston, TX 77051 Phone:(713) 732-5000 |
[alert-announce] STD screening is IMPORTANT and CRITICAL! [/alert-announce]
In some undiagnosed cases, sexually transmitted diseases have been linked in development of other diseases and serious medical conditions.
– Male or female: If you are sexually active, please talk with a healthcare provider about STDs and highly consider getting tested yearly. Remember, you can do so privately if you choose with our online test ordering.
