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STD Testing in Cleveland, IL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Henry County, gonorrhea cases run about 82% lower than the US average. Whether this is your first STI test or a routine screening in Cleveland, Illinois, some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. Below, find the options in the area.

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STD testing near Cleveland, IL

7 testing options are listed for Cleveland, IL. The nearest, Henry and Stark County Health Department, is about 2.6 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.

Closest to you 2.6 miles

Henry and Stark County Health Department

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews

Henry and Stark County Health Department, Colona's public health department, anchors its STI services in the same infrastructure built for community-wide disease response: meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis B are tested on a sliding-scale fee with same-visit bacterial treatment, by appointment, with PrEP and PEP available for prevention.

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Prevention Prescriptions Beyond the Test Visit

Plenty of testing sites hand off prevention medication to a separate provider entirely. Henry and Stark County Health Department writes PrEP and PEP prescriptions directly, keeping ongoing HIV prevention within the same department where testing and counseling already happen.

Herpes and Hepatitis B Tested Alongside the Core Panel

The testing panel here runs serological and culture-based screening for herpes simplex alongside hepatitis B antigen testing, both requiring specific assay types that go beyond basic nucleic acid amplification. That means a single appointment at Henry and Stark County Health Department covers six distinct pathogens rather than four.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
103 1st Street, Colona, IL 61241
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Most reviewed 5.2 miles

MercyOne

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 174 reviews

MercyOne in Silvis tests for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee; insurance is also accepted. Bacterial STIs are treated same visit, and appointments are required.

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PrEP and PEP Where Most Clinics Stop

Plenty of testing sites can confirm an exposure but hand off prevention to a separate provider. MercyOne in Silvis prescribes both PrEP and PEP on-site, keeping ongoing HIV prevention and post-exposure response in the same clinical relationship rather than scattered across multiple offices.

Hepatitis C Treated Here, Start to Finish

When hepatitis C is detected, MercyOne in Silvis moves directly into treatment. Prescribing antivirals and monitoring response through the same clinical team that ran the test. Patients don't need to re-establish care elsewhere to access a cure.

Herpes and Hepatitis Included in the Panel

MercyOne in Silvis tests for herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C alongside the standard bacterial infections, which means conditions that often go undetected in a basic screening get a diagnosis, and, where treatment exists, can be addressed right away.

Tests & treats PrEP
Address
855 Illini Drive, Suite 201 Silvis, IL 61282
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 6.6 miles

Community Health Care

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Sliding-scale fees and both Medicaid and private insurance are accepted at Community Health Care in East Moline, where the panel extends beyond the standard four to include herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. All by appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
708 15th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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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 Cleveland, IL

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 Cleveland, IL

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Cleveland, 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 Cleveland, IL

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

  • O S F Saint Luke Medical Center

    1051 West South Street, Kewanee, IL 61443

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Hammond Henry Hospital

    600 North College Avenue, Geneseo, IL 61254

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Cleveland. 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 Cleveland, IL who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 496 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Cleveland. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 96 offer telehealth.

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 Cleveland, IL

No pharmacy near Cleveland, IL 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.

  • Green Park Pharmacy

    2.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 4.5 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Osco Drug

    4.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Cosgrave Pharmacy

    5.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy (1600)

    5.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Trinity Retail Pharmacy

    5.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Cleveland, IL.

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 Cleveland, 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 Henry County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Henry County, the county that includes Cleveland, compare with Illinois and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~14% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#78 of 102 Illinois counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 24% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Henry County vs Illinois vs U.S.

Henry County Illinois U.S. ▲▼ = Henry County vs the state average
Infection Henry County Illinois United States
Chlamydia
187.8 91 cases ▼ 66%
557.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
33 16 cases ▼ 84%
202.3 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.1 1 cases ▼ 82%
11.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
2.1 1 cases ▼ 81%
10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
4.1 2 cases ▼ 84%
26 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 Henry County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 30% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Henry County, chlamydia has fallen from 251.6 to 187.8 per 100,000 (25%), gonorrhea has fallen from 42.6 to 33 per 100,000 (23%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2 to 2.1 per 100,000 (5%).

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 Cleveland, IL

Adults uninsured
7.5%
No routine checkup
22.7%
No transportation
6%
Binge drinking
19.7%
Frequent mental distress
16.4%
Depression
22.1%
Below poverty line
3.5%
Primary-care ratio
4,446 : 1
Henry County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 13th 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 Henry County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Henry County (2023)

People living with HIV
58 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
80

Henry County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Henry County residents living with HIV, 82.6% are in care · 78.3% 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 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 Henry County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Cleveland, IL

Old Colona Park sits at the kind of unhurried edge of town where Saturday mornings feel borrowed from another decade, yet the practical geography of getting tested here is less leisurely. That schedule flexibility isn't guaranteed. With more than a tenth of the labor force currently without work and just under two-thirds of residents participating in the workforce at all, a weekday clinic appointment can mean weighing an unpaid hour against an already stretched household budget. The typical rent here, just under a thousand dollars a month, doesn't leave a lot of margin, and for the roughly one-in-five households that rents rather than owns, that calculus is sharper still.

Larger average households add another layer: coordinating childcare or a second vehicle when multiple adults share one home can quietly turn a planned appointment into a postponed one. Young adults in their late teens and twenties make up a modest share of Cleveland overall, but they're the group for whom a same-week slot and a sliding-scale fee most directly determine whether screening actually happens. For a renter on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway corridor without employer coverage, the $0-or-low-cost options flagged among the listings here aren't a convenience. They're the deciding factor.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Cleveland, IL

Walkability 6.02 / 20 · Below average

At 6.02/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Cleveland 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Cleveland, Illinois, EasySTD

ZIP 61241 snapshot

Residents
6,637
Median age
42.5
Median income
$78,611

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 61241 area around Cleveland: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Cleveland alone.

Cleveland sits in Henry County, ZIP 61241. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Old Colona Park
  • Sullivan Park
  • Gailliaert's Park
  • Colona Memorial Park
  • Greenwood Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Colona

Major routes

  • Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
  • Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
  • IL 84 (1st Street)

STD testing in Cleveland, IL: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Illinois 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 Illinois, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Illinois 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 Illinois

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

STD testing FAQs for Cleveland, IL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Cleveland, IL?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

How much does STD testing cost near Cleveland, IL?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Is there free HIV testing near Cleveland, IL?

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

What's included in a full panel near Cleveland, IL?

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

How common is chlamydia in Henry County?

Henry County reported ~188 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Illinois average.

Can I get PrEP near Cleveland, IL?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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

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

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

How do at-home STD kits work near Cleveland, IL?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

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

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