Chlamydia rates in Le Flore County are about 41% lower than the national average. If you've had a recent risk or you test regularly in Cameron, Oklahoma, you have choices. Clinics may bill insurance or use flexible pricing, while private labs typically charge a flat fee. Find your options below.
Available testing centers
5 testing options are listed for Cameron, OK. The nearest, HWC - Poteau, is about 6.0 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.
HWC - Poteau, serving Poteau as a federally qualified health center, welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. A single visit covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with fees set on a sliding scale tied to household income.
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Oklahoma State Department of Health in Poteau delivers STI testing and treatment through a public health department, where appointments are required and every service, from the standard bacterial panel to HIV and hepatitis screening, is available on a sliding scale or at no cost.
All services at this clinic are provided at no fee, meaning gonorrhea and chlamydia treatment dispensed the same day as a positive result doesn't come attached to a bill. The care and the cost land in exactly the same place.
Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, this clinic tests for herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C in one appointment, so someone walking in with a broad set of concerns gets answers across the full range without scheduling elsewhere.
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Listing verified Oct 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
River Valley Primary Care Services in Bonanza runs on a sliding scale and accepts both Medicaid and Medicare, making the fee adjust to what you actually owe. Testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB. Appointments required.
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Listing verified Apr 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 Cameron, 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 range: couples & full panels
$79 & 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 Le Flore 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.
109 Kerr Avenue, Poteau, OK 74953
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
1013 Dewey Avenue, Poteau, OK 74953
CMS-certified lab
105 Wall Street, Poteau, OK 74953
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Cameron. 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, 239 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Cameron. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 41 offer telehealth.
Arthur Pearson, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 2110 North Broadway Street, Poteau
Nancy Merritt, DO
Internal medicine · 104 Wall Street, Poteau
Amy Wilson, DO
Internal medicine · 105 Wall Street, Poteau
David Wilkett, DO Telehealth
Internal medicine · 109 Kerr Boulevard, Poteau
Joshua Clark, MD
Family medicine · 11808 Hwy 71 South, Fort Smith
Allen Beachy, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 9101 Jenny Lind Road, Fort Smith
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 Cameron, OK 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.
Poteau Family Pharmacy
6.0 mi
6.4 mi Harps Pharmacy
6.9 miD&D Pharmacy
6.9 miHometown Drug Company
7.5 miBenzer Pharmacy
7.5 miShowing the 6 closest pharmacies to Cameron, OK.
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 Cameron, 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 $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
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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 Le Flore County, the county that includes Cameron, compare with Oklahoma and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~35% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#51 of 77 Oklahoma counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 34% of the state
| Infection | Le Flore County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 292.4 145 cases ▼ 38% | 471.3 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 38.3 19 cases ▼ 78% | 170.3 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 20.2 10 cases ▼ 27% | 27.7 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 8.1 4 cases ▼ 53% | 17.1 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 50.4 25 cases ▲ 27% | 39.7 | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Le Flore County, chlamydia has fallen from 390.6 to 292.4 per 100,000 (25%), gonorrhea has fallen from 193.2 to 38.3 per 100,000 (80%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 14.5 to 20.2 per 100,000 (39%).
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 Le Flore County.
Local HIV snapshot
Federal priority area: Oklahoma 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.
Le Flore County HIV care continuum (2022)
Le Flore County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 11.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Le Flore County residents living with HIV, 71.7% are in care · 60.9% 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 Le Flore County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
In the heart of Le Flore County, the daily rhythms of life in Cameron unfold with a strong sense of community and family. Residents of this small town often live in modest homes, with many owning their properties, and larger families are a common sight. The landscape is dotted with homes, some of which sit along the slopes of Cameron Mountain, offering a picturesque backdrop to daily life.
Families and individuals here often juggle work and personal life, with many adults actively employed in the local workforce. The community has a mix of long-term residents and those who have recently made Cameron their home. With limited local job opportunities, some residents may face challenges in balancing work schedules with other responsibilities. For younger adults still forming relationships, life can get busy, and priorities often shift. In this context, taking care of one's health can sometimes take a backseat.
As residents go about their daily routines, Cameron Mountain stands as a familiar landmark, a reminder of the natural beauty that surrounds the town. For those looking to take a proactive step in their health, the next practical step could be a visit to the nearest testing site, allowing them to stay on top of their well-being in a straightforward and efficient manner, with minimal disruption to their busy lives.
Getting there
At 4.87/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Cameron 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 74932 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 74932 area around Cameron: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Cameron alone.
Cameron sits in Le Flore County, ZIP 74932. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Cameron? 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 Le Flore County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Oklahoma 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 Cameron-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 Cameron 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Oklahoma: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.
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 OklahomaSource: 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.
Possibly, Poteau, OK is close; compare it by distance against HWC - Poteau.
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
Yes, Oklahoma State Department of Health (7.6 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 292 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Oklahoma average.
In Oklahoma, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.
It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.
Yes if the first test was early; recheck a few weeks out for chlamydia/gonorrhea and up to ~3 months for HIV/syphilis.
Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.
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