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STD Testing in Bear Creek, WI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Outagamie County sees reported chlamydia cases run about 46% lower than the US average, but it can be important to test if you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Bear Creek, Wisconsin. Whether you prefer the cost savings of community and public clinics or the convenience of private labs, consider the options listed below.

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STD testing near Bear Creek, WI

5 testing options are listed for Bear Creek, WI. The nearest, ThedaCare, is about 5.4 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Community health center 5.4 miles

ThedaCare

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 11 reviews

ThedaCare in Clintonville accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with fees scaled to coverage for the full visit. Testing spans rapid and conventional HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB. Appointments required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
370 South Main Street, Clintonville, WI 54929
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25
  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200
  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49
  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Bear Creek, WI

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

At-home STD testing in Bear Creek, WI

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bear Creek, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Bear Creek, WI

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Outagamie County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • Primary Care Associates of Appleton

    3916 North Intertech Court, Appleton, WI 54913

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Prevea Health AT Appleton Investors Court

    3750 North Investors Court, Grand Chute, WI 54913

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • New Dermatology Group

    2500 East Capitol Drive, 3rd Floor, Appleton, WI 54911

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Bear Creek. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Clinicians near Bear Creek, WI who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 277 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bear Creek. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 50 offer telehealth.

  • Kim Erdmann, MD

    Internal medicine · 370 South Main Street, Clintonville

  • Felix Odathil, MD

    Family medicine · 1405 Mill Street, New London

  • Jared Kohlenberg, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1405 Mill Street, New London

  • Suzanne Bloomhuff, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1405 South Mill Street, New London

  • Renae Schuler, MD

    Family medicine · 1405 Mill Street, New London

  • Breana Fellinger, DO

    Family medicine · 1420 Algoma Street, New London

These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Pharmacies near Bear Creek, WI

No pharmacy near Bear Creek, WI publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 8.4 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 9.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Shree Laxmi Vinayak

    9.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Pichelmeyers

    9.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • The Pharmacy of New London

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Bear Creek, WI.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Bear Creek, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STDs & HIV in Outagamie County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Outagamie County, the county that includes Bear Creek, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~20% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#17 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 76% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Outagamie County vs Wisconsin vs U.S.

Outagamie County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Outagamie County vs the state average
Infection Outagamie County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
265 512 cases ▼ 37%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
49.7 96 cases ▼ 58%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.2 10 cases ▼ 43%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
1.6 3 cases ▼ 74%
6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.2 10 cases ▼ 65%
14.7 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Outagamie County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 11% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Outagamie County, chlamydia has fallen from 303.1 to 265 per 100,000 (13%), gonorrhea has fallen from 82.9 to 49.7 per 100,000 (40%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.1 to 5.2 per 100,000 (148%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Bear Creek, WI

Adults uninsured
9.1%
No routine checkup
22.2%
No transportation
6.6%
Binge drinking
21.3%
Frequent mental distress
16.1%
Depression
23.3%
Below poverty line
6.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,107 : 1
Outagamie County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 7th percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Outagamie County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Outagamie County (2023)

People living with HIV
87 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
7cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
65 · PnR 15.14

Outagamie County HIV care continuum (2023)

Outagamie County recorded 4.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Outagamie County residents living with HIV, 85.5% are in care · 77.9% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Outagamie County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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About Bear Creek, WI

A lot of young adults land in Bear Creek because family is here: a grandparent's acreage, a parent's business, roots that run deep enough to pull you back after college or a move away. That reality shapes how health decisions get made in a place where people recognize each other at the grocery store and word travels fast. STI testing in and around Bear Creek listed on this page stays confidential by law, and that legal shield matters more in a town where privacy isn't automatic. The clinics and urgent care facilities serving the area understand that routine screening is straightforward medical care, not something that requires explanation to anyone else. Young adults here (whether they're working construction, managing family property, or commuting to jobs elsewhere) often find that getting tested fits easiest into their schedule when they know exactly where to go and what the visit will cost.

The providers available in and around Bear Creek can answer those questions directly and without judgment. Testing itself takes minimal time, and results come back quickly enough that you're not left waiting and wondering. Whether you're new to the area, back after time away, or simply want to stay on top of your health, the same rule applies: a single negative test doesn't replace ongoing prevention, and regular screening every six months to a year keeps you informed. Finding a provider you trust matters, and that trust starts with a straightforward conversation about what you actually need.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Bear Creek, WI

Walkability 3.11 / 20 · Least walkable

At 3.11/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bear Creek generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 5 STD & STI testing locations in Bear Creek, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 54922 snapshot

Residents
1,087
Median age
49.8
Median income
$73,371

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54922 area around Bear Creek: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bear Creek alone.

Bear Creek sits in Outagamie County, ZIP 54922. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • US 45 (US Highway 45)
  • WI 22 (State Highway 22)

STD testing in Bear Creek, WI: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Outagamie County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Wisconsin law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Bear Creek-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab

What each STD test costs

Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Bear Creek often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in Wisconsin

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Wisconsin law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Wisconsin, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Wisconsin permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Wisconsin

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Bear Creek, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near New London, WI instead?

Possibly, New London, WI is close; compare it by distance against ThedaCare.

What does STD testing cost around Bear Creek, WI?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Bear Creek, WI without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Bear Creek, WI?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Outagamie County?

About 265 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Wisconsin average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Wisconsin without a parent?

In Wisconsin, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Can the HPV vaccine prevent warts and cancer?

The HPV vaccine guards against the cancer- and wart-causing types; ask a provider if you're still eligible.

Are rapid HIV tests reliable?

Yes, rapid finger-stick tests are very accurate after the window period; any reactive result is confirmed with a lab test.

Where can teens get STD testing near Bear Creek, WI?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

Are there LGBTQ-friendly testing options?

Community health centers and family-planning clinics serve all patients, and many offer LGBTQ-affirming care, ask the site directly.

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