In Simpson County, there are about 455 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents. If you live in Braxton, Mississippi, and are deciding whether to get tested after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, you'll find that community and public clinics often provide low-cost or free testing, while private labs typically deliver faster results and more flexible scheduling.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Braxton, MS. The nearest, Simpson Community Healthcare, is about 6.4 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
A safety-net rural health clinic about 6 miles from Braxton. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
Family Health Care Clinic in Mendenhall runs on scheduled appointments, so arriving with a confirmed time means the full standard panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB) is ready for you, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs and sliding-scale fees for everyone. Care is available in Spanish.
Family Health Care Clinic delivers care in Spanish across testing, counseling, and treatment, which means a patient's questions, concerns, and follow-up instructions are exchanged directly, without any conversion step between what's said and what's understood.
Many STI clinics test and stop there, leaving prevention medications to a separate provider. Family Health Care Clinic prescribes both PrEP and PEP on-site, so the same visit that establishes your status can also establish an ongoing prevention strategy.
Family Health Care Clinic treats hepatitis C on-site, meaning a confirmed diagnosis doesn't sit in a holding pattern while you locate a specialist. Treatment planning begins within the same clinical relationship that caught it.
Languages
English, Spanish
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Fees & payment
Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Mississippi State Department of Health in Mendenhall runs on a sliding-scale fee with Medicaid and insurance accepted, and HIV testing is free. Appointments are required for the full panel: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and conventional HIV, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines available.
All services at this clinic are provided at no charge, which means the sliding scale bottoms out at nothing: the full panel, treatment, and vaccines are available without a balance to settle before leaving.
The clinic tests for herpes in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, giving a more complete picture in a single appointment. Useful when symptoms or exposure history points beyond the bacterial infections.
Languages
English
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Fees & payment
Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Braxton, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best value: single tests
$49 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Simpson 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.
360 Simpson Hwy 149 Suite 150, Magee, MS 39111
CMS-certified lab
300 3rd Avenue Southeast, Magee, MS 39111
CMS-certified lab
1842 Simpson Hwy 149, Mendenhall, MS 39114
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Braxton. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 348 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Braxton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 57 offer telehealth.
Roderick Shields, MD
Family medicine · 128 Earl Clark Drive, Florence
James Polk, MD
Family medicine · 762 Hwy 468, Brandon
Kurt Johnson, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 2841 Hwy 18, Brandon
Derrick Edwards, MD
Internal medicine · 3550 Hwy 468 West, Whitfield
Joshua Walls, MD
Internal medicine · 3550 Hwy 468 West, Whitfield
Lucius Sams, MD
Internal medicine · 3011 Greenfield Road, Pearl
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
No pharmacy near Braxton, MS 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.
Service Rexall Drugs
6.9 miHarrisville Discount Drugs
7.4 miMcGuffee Drug
7.5 miGene Polks Pharmacy
7.8 miPolks Discount Drugs
12 miWilloughby's Pharmacy
13 miShowing the 6 closest pharmacies to Braxton, MS.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Braxton, 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.
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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
How reported STI rates in Simpson County, the county that includes Braxton, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~32% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#65 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 21% of the state
| Infection | Simpson County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 455 117 cases ▼ 35% | 700.9 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 178.9 46 cases ▼ 29% | 251.1 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 11.7 3 cases ▼ 61% | 30.1 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 23.3 6 cases ▲ 43% | 16.3 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 136.1 35 cases ▲ 110% | 64.8 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Simpson County, chlamydia has fallen from 558.8 to 455 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has fallen from 300.6 to 178.9 per 100,000 (40%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.9 to 11.7 per 100,000 (200%).
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
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 Simpson County.
Local HIV snapshot
Federal priority area: Mississippi is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.
Simpson County HIV care continuum (2023)
Simpson County recorded 32.4 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Simpson County residents living with HIV, 80.6% are in care · 56.9% 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.
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 Simpson County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Braxton's rhythm follows the land: timber operations, agriculture, and small trades that keep the town moving through seasons and years. That steady work means people here know the value of staying healthy and keeping things running without interruption. Confidential STI screening fits into that practical mindset: it's part of keeping yourself clear and moving forward, especially for the young adults who make up a significant presence in the community and for whom routine testing can catch infections early, when they're easiest to treat. Testing services in and around Braxton are listed on this page, available through local clinics and regional health providers. What matters most is that you can walk in, get screened without fanfare, and have results handled privately.
No workplace gossip, no unexpected conversations. The clinics here understand that confidentiality isn't performance; it's how they work. If you're uncertain where to start, the providers listed serve Braxton regularly and can answer questions about what screening looks like, how long results take, and what happens next. Whether you're due for routine care or have a specific concern, the point is simple: getting tested is straightforward, and nobody needs to know but you and your doctor.
Getting there
At 5.34/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Braxton 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.
ZIP 39044 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39044 area around Braxton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Braxton alone.
Braxton sits in Simpson County, ZIP 39044. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Major routes
Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Braxton? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Simpson County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Mississippi law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How 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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Braxton-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Braxton 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.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / 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.
Two things that actually depend on Mississippi 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).
In Mississippi, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Mississippi 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 MississippiSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
The closest is Simpson Community Healthcare (6.4 mi); 7 options are within 30 miles.
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 455 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Mississippi average.
Yes, at-home kits ship to 39044; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.
In Mississippi, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.
It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Roughly 1–2 weeks after exposure gives a dependable gonorrhea result.
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