STD Services

STD TESTING & TREATMENT

Collage currently offers testing and treatment for chlamydia and gonorrhea at no cost. They’re two of the most common STDs.


If you think you may be at risk we recommend refraining from any sexual contact until you have been tested and cleared. Please feel free to call us to schedule an appointment.

some facts to know.

CHLAMYDIA FACTS

Did you know that chlamydia is the number one STD for men and women under the age of 25? The number is huge,

around 2.9 million new cases every year in America huge.


The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports, “The initial damage that chlamydia causes often goes unnoticed. However, chlamydia can lead to serious health problems.” 

GONORRHEA FACTS

Did you know that gonorrhea is a common infectious disease?


It’s so common that the CDC estimates that

820,000 people in the US get new infections each year.


They also estimate that 570,000 of those infections are happening to young people 15-24 years of age. 

what will my appointment look like?

  • how long will it take?

    The appointment will be 45 minutes - 1 hour with a licensed medical professional.

  • can I bring someone with me?

    Absolutely! You can bring whoever you'd like.

  • what will I do when I get there?

    First, we'll need a valid photo ID and you'll fill out a couple of forms. Then you'll provide a urine sample that will be used to run the STD tests, so please come with a full bladder.


    You'll have a chance to share with a medical professional how you're feeling and ask the questions you may have about STDs.

  • how long until I get the results?

    It typically takes about 5-7 days for the results to come back from the lab.


    When we receive them, we'll give you a call. If the results are positive, we'll set up an appointment to have you come in for treatment. If they're negative, we'll discuss your results and discharge instructions over the phone.

  • what happens when I come in for treatment?

    If you have Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, or both, we'll treat you accordingly.


    A few things we'll ask of you are: to stay a few minutes after you take the medication to make sure you don't have a reaction and to refrain from sexual activity for 7-10 days to prevent re-infection.

  • how much does it cost?

    Because of the incredibly generous people in our communities, all of our services are complimentary. That means donors give hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to provide these services at no cost to you!

  • where's Collage located?

    Kearney: We're on the corner of 2nd Avenue & 30th Street, next to US Bank.

    Grand Island: We're at 822 N. Diers Avenue, west of Sonic.

The information presented on this website is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional and/or medical advice.