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STD Testing in Bellwood, NE: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia in Butler County is about 62% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Bellwood, Nebraska, you can choose an at-home kit to collect your sample on your own schedule and mail it in, or visit a clinic to get answers and start treatment. See the options below.

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STD testing near Bellwood, NE

5 testing options are listed for Bellwood, NE. The nearest, Butler County Clinic, is about 8.9 miles away. Compare 3 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.

Closest to you 8.9 miles

Butler County Clinic

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Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Butler County Clinic in David City requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move, but that single visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, herpes, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and fees on a sliding scale.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
336 South 9th Street, David City, NE 68632
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 10.7 miles

Good Neighbor Community Health Center

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 41 reviews

Good Neighbor Community Health Center in Columbus accepts walk-ins, so a single visit covers rapid and conventional HIV testing, the full bacterial and hepatitis panel, herpes, TB, same-visit treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, plus HPV and hepatitis vaccines. All provided at no fee.

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Every Test and Treatment Carries Zero Cost

Good Neighbor's fee structure is straightforward: HIV tests, the full STI and hepatitis panel, TB testing and treatment, STI treatment, and all vaccines (HPV, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B) are provided at no charge to every patient, regardless of insurance status. Sliding-scale and donation options exist, but no service is withheld based on what someone pays.

Spanish-Language Care Shapes the Clinical Conversation

Good Neighbor provides care directly in Spanish, which means treatment instructions, prevention education, and counseling on HIV, hepatitis, and STIs are delivered in Spanish during the appointment itself. Not summarized after the fact through an intermediary.

Title X Funds Legally Confidential Minor Services

As a Title X-funded clinic, Good Neighbor is legally bound to keep family planning services for minors confidential. This isn't a policy preference but a federal program requirement attached to the funding itself, which means parental notification is not part of the process.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
4321 41st Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 12.2 miles

Alegent Health Memorial Hospital, Schuyler

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 123 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 12 miles from Bellwood. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1721 Colfax Street, Schuyler, NE 68661
Website
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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 45 reviews
Address
630 North Cotner Boulevard, Lincoln, NE 68505 47.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 69 reviews
Address
1001 South 70th Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 49.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Bellwood, NE

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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Bellwood, NE

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Bellwood, 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.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Bellwood, NE

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Butler 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.

  • Butler County Health Care Center

    372 South 9th Street, David City, NE 68632

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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Showing the nearest 1 CLIA-certified labs.

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Bellwood. 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Bellwood, NE who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 39 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Bellwood. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 6 offer telehealth.

  • Jo Witter, MD

    Family medicine · 358 South, David City

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  • Luke Lemke, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1454 28th Avenue, Columbus

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  • Ajit Chary, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 4471 41st Avenue, Columbus

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  • Joshua Sypal, MD

    Family medicine · 336 South 9th Street, David City

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  • Kipton Anderson, MD

    Family medicine · 4214 38th Street, Columbus

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  • Vilma Rodriguez Cline, MD

    Family medicine · 4508 38th Street, Columbus

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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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Bellwood, NE

No pharmacy near Bellwood, NE 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 7.8 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • David City Discount Pharmacy

    8.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Tooley Drug and Homecare

    8.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Butler County Pharmacy

    8.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 9.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Bellwood, NE.

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

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Bellwood, 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.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in Butler County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Butler County, the county that includes Bellwood, compare with Nebraska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#39 of 93 Nebraska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 58% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Butler County vs Nebraska vs U.S.

Butler County Nebraska U.S. ▲▼ = Butler County vs the state average
Infection Butler County Nebraska United States
Chlamydia
189.1 16 cases ▼ 60%
468.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
23.6 2 cases ▼ 80%
115.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 10.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11.8 1 cases ▼ 46%
21.7 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 Butler County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 45% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Butler County, chlamydia has risen from 95.6 to 189.1 per 100,000 (98%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 59.7 to 23.6 per 100,000 (60%).

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 Bellwood, NE

Adults uninsured
8.6%
No routine checkup
22.9%
No transportation
5.9%
Binge drinking
19.9%
Frequent mental distress
13.4%
Depression
16.3%
Below poverty line
9.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,407 : 1
Butler County
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 47.2
  • 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 Butler County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Butler County (2023)

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
57

Butler County HIV care continuum (2023)

Butler County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. 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 Butler County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Bellwood, NE

Starting out in Bellwood (whether you're working your first job, finishing school, or settling into your own place) brings a natural moment to think about sexual health. Screening for STIs matters most during these years, when regular testing becomes part of staying informed about your body and your partners' health. Confidentiality is built into the process; what you discuss with a provider stays between you and them. Testing in and around Bellwood is straightforward and accessible. Clinics and health services in the area offer confidential screening for the full range of sexually transmitted infections, with results that help you and any partners make clear decisions about treatment or next steps.

Many facilities can also discuss prevention methods tailored to your situation. Finding the right place to get tested is easier when you know what's available locally. The providers and clinics listed on this page serve Bellwood residents with the same standard of care and confidentiality you'd expect anywhere. Whether you're due for routine screening or have specific concerns, reaching out to schedule an appointment is the straightforward first step.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Bellwood, NE

Walkability 4.05 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.05/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Bellwood 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 Bellwood, Nebraska, EasySTD

ZIP 68624 snapshot

Residents
971
Median age
43.5
Median income
$73,958

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 68624 area around Bellwood: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Bellwood alone.

Reference

STD testing in Bellwood, NE: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Butler County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Nebraska 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 Bellwood-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
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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 Bellwood 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 Nebraska

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

Two things that actually depend on Nebraska 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 Nebraska, 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)

Nebraska 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 Nebraska

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

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Bellwood, NE

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Bellwood, NE?

Butler County Clinic, about 8.9 mi away, with 3 options within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Bellwood, NE?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Is there free HIV testing near Bellwood, NE?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Bellwood, NE?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Butler County?

Butler County reported ~189 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Nebraska average.

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

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

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

What samples are used for STD testing near Bellwood, NE?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

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