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STD Testing in Forest River, ND: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Walsh County, North Dakota reported gonorrhea cases 84% lower than the US average. Whether you're seeking your first STI test or a routine screening in Forest River, North Dakota, you can choose between community clinics and private labs. Community and public clinics are often low-cost. Labs offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See your options below.

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STD testing near Forest River, ND

5 testing options are listed for Forest River, ND. The nearest, Community Health Service, is about 13.2 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

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Community Health Service

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Community Health Service in Nash charges on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with fees adjusted to income for everyone. Testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. Appointments required.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Tested on the Same Visit

Community Health Service runs herpes serology and hepatitis A, B, and C antibody testing within its standard clinical workflow. Meaning those orders go to the same lab draw, read by the same provider, rather than requiring a separate specialty referral to capture results.

Substance-Use Treatment Shares the Same Address as STI Care

Substance-use treatment is available at Community Health Service alongside STI services, so patients managing both concerns can coordinate care with a single clinical team without splitting their health records across separate providers.

Interpretation Reaches Every Clinical Conversation

Interpretation services for non-English languages are available at Community Health Service in Nash, which means results, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions can be communicated with the same precision for every patient, regardless of their primary language.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1113 West 11th Street, Nash, ND 58237
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 27 reviews
Address
929 Central Avenue Northwest, East Grand Forks, MN 56721 28.5 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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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 41 reviews
Address
1750 47th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201 30.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • 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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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Address
1451 44th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201 30.5 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday Closed
  • 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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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 8 reviews
Address
600 First Street Southeast, Mayville, ND 58257 50.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 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 Forest River, ND

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.

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At-home STD testing in Forest River, ND

The nearest testing center is about 13 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Forest River, 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 Forest River, ND

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

  • First Care Health Center

    115 Vivian Street, Park River, ND 58270

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Life Skills and Transition Center

    Health Service Ctr 1st Floor Room 134, Grafton, ND 58237

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Grafton VA OPC

    1319 West 11th Street, Grafton, ND 58237

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 90 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Forest River. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.

  • Shaylen Young, MD

    Family medicine · 164 West 13th Street, Grafton

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  • Mirza Baig, MD

    Internal medicine · 115 Vivian Street West, Park River

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  • Kristi Midgarden, MD

    Family medicine · 503 Park Street West, Park River

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  • Tyson Holm, MD

    Internal medicine · 725 Hamline Street, Grand Forks

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  • Steven Johnson, MD

    Family medicine · 3035 Demers Avenue, Grand Forks

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  • Christopher Henderson, MD

    Family medicine · 960 South Columbia Road, Grand Forks

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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 Forest River, ND

No pharmacy near Forest River, ND 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 6 closest pharmacies to Forest River, ND.

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 Forest River, 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 Walsh County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Walsh County, the county that includes Forest River, compare with North Dakota 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.

#19 of 53 North Dakota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 64% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Walsh County vs North Dakota vs U.S.

Walsh County North Dakota U.S. ▲▼ = Walsh County vs the state average
Infection Walsh County North Dakota United States
Chlamydia
262 27 cases ▼ 40%
436.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
29.1 3 cases ▼ 80%
147.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 12.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 2.8 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
9.7 1 cases ▼ 19%
12 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 Walsh County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Walsh County, chlamydia has fallen from 321.9 to 262 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has fallen from 56.8 to 29.1 per 100,000 (49%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 9.5 to 9.5 per 100,000.

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 Forest River, ND

Adults uninsured
8.2%
No routine checkup
22.2%
No transportation
5.8%
Binge drinking
18.8%
Frequent mental distress
12.8%
Depression
19.6%
Below poverty line
7.6%
Primary-care ratio
2,617 : 1
Walsh County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 58.7
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 34th 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 Walsh County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Walsh County (2023)

People living with HIV
82 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
105

Walsh County HIV care continuum (2023)

Walsh County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Walsh County residents living with HIV, 85.7% are in care · 71.4% 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 Walsh County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Forest River, ND

Fewer than half of Forest River's adults are in the labor force at any given time (a mix of retirees, caregivers, and those between jobs) which means the town runs on schedules that don't follow a standard nine-to-five rhythm. That reality cuts both ways: some residents have genuine flexibility during the week, while others cobbling together income face unpredictable hours that make any appointment feel like a logistical puzzle. The ownership picture here is notable, three-quarters of households own their homes, which points to an older, more settled population overall. But that still leaves a quarter of residents renting, many of them the younger adults in their late teens and twenties who see the highest rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and other STIs.

With typical rents well under $500 a month, cost isn't usually the barrier to testing. The options listed on this page span a range of hours and fee structures precisely because no single clinic fits every schedule. Walsh County's STI rates give real reason to treat screening as a baseline habit rather than a response to symptoms. For someone who drove out to a clinic once and found it closed, knowing that the options exist changes the math considerably.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Forest River, ND

Walkability 4.21 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.21/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Forest River 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 Forest River, North Dakota, EasySTD

ZIP 58233 snapshot

Residents
289
Median age
50.3
Median income
$93,636

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 58233 area around Forest River: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Forest River alone.

Reference

STD testing in Forest River, ND: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Walsh County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under North Dakota 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 Forest River-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 Forest River 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 North Dakota

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

Two things that actually depend on North Dakota 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 North Dakota, a minor aged 14 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)

North Dakota 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 North Dakota

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 Forest River, ND

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Forest River, ND?

Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

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

Can I get tested in Forest River, ND without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Forest River, ND?

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

How common is chlamydia in Walsh County?

About 262 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the North Dakota average.

How long do results take near Forest River, ND?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can someone under 18 get tested in North Dakota without a parent?

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

Can I test at home near Forest River, ND?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 58233; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Is my health information protected when I test?

Medical records are protected under federal HIPAA law, ask the clinic how it handles your information.

Can rectal pain or discharge be an STD?

Yes, rectal symptoms can come from chlamydia or gonorrhea; ask for a rectal swab if you had anal exposure.

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