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STD Testing in Fremont, WI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia reports in Waupaca County run about 74% lower than the U.S. average. If you're getting tested in Fremont, Wisconsin, whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening, you can choose between walk-in clinics for same-day testing or labs and at-home kits that fit your schedule.

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STD testing near Fremont, WI

6 testing options are listed for Fremont, WI. The nearest, ThedaCare, is about 5.2 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.

Community health center 5.2 miles

ThedaCare

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 8 reviews

ThedaCare in Weyauwega runs STI testing alongside same-visit treatment for bacterial infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia, with fees scaled to income and Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted. An appointment is required, so call ahead.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
206 South Mill Street, Weyauwega, WI 54983
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Best for free testing 11.5 miles

Waupaca County Department of Health and Human Services

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Rated 2 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Waupaca County Department of Health and Human Services, Waupaca's public health department clinic, provides all services at no fee while also accepting Medicaid and insurance, and testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV, with STI treatment, family planning, and hepatitis A, B, and HPV vaccines, by appointment.

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Every Service Here Carries Zero Cost

A cost that lingers mid-visit (the copay, the lab fee, the treatment charge) can quietly become a reason someone skips the follow-through. At Waupaca County Department of Health and Human Services, no individual service carries a separate charge: testing, treatment, counseling, and vaccines all land at zero, regardless of the visit's scope.

Interpretation Services Extend Across Every Appointment

For anyone whose primary language isn't English, Waupaca County Department of Health and Human Services builds interpretation into the appointment itself: covering counseling, treatment decisions, and prevention education in the same conversation, without separating the clinical and the communicative.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
811 Harding Street, 2nd Floor Waupaca, WI 54981
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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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 Fremont, WI

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 Fremont, WI

The nearest testing center is about 5 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Fremont, 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 Fremont, WI

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

  • TC FAM MED Clintonville

    370 South Main Street, Clintonville, WI 54929

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Thedacare Medical Center - Waupaca

    800 Riverside Drive, Waupaca, WI 54981

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 310 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Fremont. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 63 offer telehealth.

  • Maath Alani, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 107 East Beckert Road, New London

  • Breana Fellinger, DO

    Family medicine · 1420 Algoma Street, New London

  • Brian Vanhoozen, DO

    Family medicine · 1505 Mill Street, New London

  • Felix Odathil, MD

    Family medicine · 1405 Mill Street, New London

  • Jared Kohlenberg, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1405 Mill Street, New London

  • Suzanne Bloomhuff, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1405 South Mill Street, New London

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 Fremont, WI

No pharmacy near Fremont, WI 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.

  • The Pharmacy of New London

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Thompsons RX Wisconsin

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Shree Laxmi Vinayak

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Pichelmeyers

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 12 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Fremont, WI.

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 Fremont, 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 Waupaca County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Waupaca County, the county that includes Fremont, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#59 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 18% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Waupaca County vs Wisconsin vs U.S.

Waupaca County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Waupaca County vs the state average
Infection Waupaca County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
130.4 67 cases ▼ 69%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
21.4 11 cases ▼ 82%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5.8 3 cases ▼ 61%
14.7 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.

Reported STD rates in Waupaca County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 25% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Waupaca County, chlamydia has fallen from 258.6 to 130.4 per 100,000 (50%), gonorrhea has fallen from 34.7 to 21.4 per 100,000 (38%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 3.9 to 3.9 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 Fremont, WI

Adults uninsured
6.2%
No routine checkup
20.3%
No transportation
5.2%
Binge drinking
20%
Frequent mental distress
14.5%
Depression
22.3%
Below poverty line
4.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,719 : 1
Waupaca County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.9
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 11th 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 Waupaca County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Waupaca County (2023)

People living with HIV
41 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
81

Waupaca County HIV care continuum (2022)

Waupaca County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Waupaca County residents living with HIV, 100% are in care · 88.2% 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 Waupaca County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Fremont, WI

Manufacturing and small-scale forestry operations anchor Fremont's economy, bringing steady work but also the kind of routines that can push health checkups to the margins. Young adults in the area (many in their late teens and twenties, others in their early thirties) often find themselves balancing new jobs, relocations, or relationship changes without a clear sense of where to get tested confidentially. STD testing in and around Fremont serves that need directly, with clinics and urgent care facilities listed on this page offering straightforward screening without the assumption of ongoing local medical records. Privacy matters differently in towns where people recognize faces at the grocery store.

Testing providers here understand that confidentiality isn't casual, it's the baseline expectation that keeps screening from feeling like a public act. Results remain between you and the clinic; no automatic alerts to employers, schools, or family. Whether you're new to the area, between providers, or simply want a single checkup on your terms, the testing sites available in and around Fremont are built for that exact situation. Walk-in appointments and scheduled visits both exist; many facilities handle results by phone or secure portal rather than mail.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Fremont, WI

Walkability 4.32 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.32/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Fremont 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Fremont, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 54940 snapshot

Residents
4,502
Median age
47.1
Median income
$87,900

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54940 area around Fremont: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Fremont alone.

Fremont sits in Waupaca County, ZIP 54940. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Fremont Nature Area
  • American Legion Memorial Park
  • Wolf River Crossing Park
  • Partridge Lake Park
  • Fishermans Park
  • Riverview Park

Major routes

  • WI 110 (State Highway 110)
  • US 10 (US Highway 10)
  • WI 96 (State Highway 110)

STD testing in Fremont, WI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 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)

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

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

STD testing FAQs for Fremont, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Fremont, WI?

There are 4 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Where can I get tested for free near Fremont, WI?

Waupaca County Department of Health and Human Services, about 11.5 mi away, provides free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Fremont, WI?

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

How common is chlamydia in Waupaca County?

Waupaca County reported ~130 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Wisconsin average.

How long do results take near Fremont, WI?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Fremont, WI?

At-home kits mail to 54940: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

How do I prevent STDs?

Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.

Can a sore throat after oral sex be an STD?

Yes, chlamydia and gonorrhea can infect the throat, often with no symptoms, so ask for a throat swab if you had oral exposure.

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