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STD Testing in Flatwoods, AR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia is reported in Newton County at a rate about 51% lower than the US average. Whether you are testing in Flatwoods, Arkansas, before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, you can choose between visiting a clinic for direct support or using an at-home kit for convenience.

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STD testing near Flatwoods, AR

7 testing options are listed for Flatwoods, AR. The nearest, Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, is about 3.2 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.

Community health center 3.2 miles

Boston Mountain Rural Health Center

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Boston Mountain Rural Health Center in Jasper runs by appointment, so each visit is structured: testing for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and hepatitis C, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, HPV vaccination, and PrEP, all covered on a sliding scale with no cost at the floor.

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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost

When cost stops someone from following through (skipping the follow-up, leaving treatment unfinished, delaying a prescription) the gap compounds. Boston Mountain Rural Health Center eliminates that stop entirely: every service, from the initial panel to treatment to PrEP, is provided at no fee.

Spanish-Language Care Runs the Full Visit

Care that stalls at the language barrier means questions go unasked, dosing instructions go misunderstood, and treatment breaks down. Boston Mountain Rural Health Center delivers services directly in Spanish: not as an add-on, but as a full-visit capability covering counseling, testing, and treatment.

PrEP and PEP Are Prescribed On-Site

Boston Mountain carries both PrEP, the daily antiretroviral regimen that blocks HIV acquisition, and PEP for post-exposure prevention, with uninsured patients covered for PrEP costs. Keeping both options in-house means prevention is managed and adjusted at the same clinic handling your broader sexual health care.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
609 West Clark Street, Jasper, AR 72641
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:45 AM – 5:15 PM
  • Tuesday 7:45 AM – 5:15 PM
  • Wednesday 7:45 AM – 5:15 PM
  • Thursday 7:45 AM – 5:15 PM
  • Friday 7:45 AM – 11:45 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 3.2 miles

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 237 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic about 3 miles from Flatwoods. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
502 West Court Street, Jasper, AR 72641
Website
3.3 miles

Arkansas Department of Health

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Arkansas Department of Health in Jasper tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV with same-visit treatment available for bacterial infections: appointments are required, and fees follow a sliding scale accepted alongside Medicaid.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
506 West Court Street, Jasper, AR 72641
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 9:30 AM – 6:00 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
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 143 reviews
Address
800 State Highway 248, Branson, MO 65616 45.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 107 reviews
Address
509 East Millsap Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 57.2 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 3.8 out of 5 from 227 reviews
Address
7 East Appleby Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703 57.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
3396 North Futrall Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72703 57.5 miles away
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
  • 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 Flatwoods, AR

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 Flatwoods, AR

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

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Flatwoods, AR who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 37 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Flatwoods. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 5 offer telehealth.

  • Geoffrey Dunaway, MD

    Family medicine · 406 North Willow Street, Harrison

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  • Jacob Mcclintock, MD

    Family medicine · 306 North Chestnut Street, Harrison

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  • Brian Linn, MD

    Family medicine · 224 West Erie Avenue, Harrison

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  • Kenneth Collins, MD

    Family medicine · 520 North Spring Street, Harrison

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  • Griffin Arnold, MD

    Internal medicine · 519 North Willow Street, Harrison

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  • Richard Chitsey, MD

    Internal medicine · 620 North Main, Harrison

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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 Flatwoods, AR

No pharmacy near Flatwoods, AR 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.

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Flatwoods, AR.

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 Flatwoods, 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 Newton County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Newton County, the county that includes Flatwoods, compare with Arkansas 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.

#58 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 23% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Newton County vs Arkansas vs U.S.

Newton County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = Newton County vs the state average
Infection Newton County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
240.4 17 cases ▼ 59%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early)
14.1 1 cases ▼ 18%
17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 48 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 Newton County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 70% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Newton County, chlamydia has risen from 96.9 to 240.4 per 100,000 (148%), and gonorrhea has risen from 13.8 to 13.9 per 100,000 (1%).

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 Flatwoods, AR

Adults uninsured
9.6%
No routine checkup
18.1%
No transportation
8.1%
Binge drinking
12.5%
Frequent mental distress
17.6%
Depression
24.9%
Below poverty line
22%
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 45.5
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 20th 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 Newton County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Newton County (2023)

Federal priority area: Arkansas 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.

New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
65

Newton County HIV care continuum (2023)

Newton County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Newton County residents living with HIV, 66.7% are in care · 66.7% 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 Newton County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Flatwoods, AR

Lost Hill sits quiet above the valley, the kind of place where neighbors know each other's trucks, but AR 7 through town tells a different story about how far daily life actually stretches. That planning lands unevenly across households. More than four in ten residents rent, and at a typical monthly rent that leaves little slack, an unexpected medical bill can quietly reshape whether screening feels worth scheduling.

The cost picture adds another layer. Despite a notable share of households in higher income brackets, that prosperity isn't evenly distributed, and residents without employer-sponsored coverage, renters especially, benefit most from knowing upfront what each listed option charges and whether sliding-scale fees apply before making the drive.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Flatwoods, AR

Walkability 4.94 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.94/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Flatwoods 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 Flatwoods, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 72641 snapshot

Residents
2,063
Median age
48.2
Median income
$39,344

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 72641 area around Flatwoods: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Flatwoods alone.

Flatwoods sits in Newton County, ZIP 72641. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Lost Hill
  • AGFC Hillary Jones Wildlife Museum
  • North Scenic Point
  • Plane Crash Memorial Plaque
  • Round Mountain
  • Bradley House Museum

Major routes

  • AR 7 (Stone Street)

Reference

STD testing in Flatwoods, AR: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Arkansas 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 Arkansas, 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)

Arkansas 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 Arkansas

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 Flatwoods, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Jasper, AR instead?

Possibly, Jasper, AR is close; compare it by distance against North Arkansas Regional Medical Center.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Where's free HIV testing around Flatwoods, AR?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Flatwoods, AR?

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

How common is chlamydia in Newton County?

About 240 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Arkansas average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Flatwoods, AR?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

When is a gonorrhea test accurate?

Roughly 1–2 weeks after exposure gives a dependable gonorrhea result.

I had unprotected sex, should I get tested?

Yes, test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.

What samples are used for STD testing near Flatwoods, AR?

It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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