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

In Polk County, reported gonorrhea runs about 94% lower than the US average. Whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind in Grannis, Arkansas, there are trade-offs considering community and public clinics are often low-cost or free, while private labs tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Here are some options.

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STD testing near Grannis, AR

6 testing options are listed for Grannis, AR. The nearest, Healthy Connections, is about 13.4 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 13.4 miles

Healthy Connections

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 107 reviews

Healthy Connections in De Queen tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, HIV, and TB, bacterial infections treated the same visit, on a sliding-scale fee open to all, by appointment.

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PrEP and PEP Available Without a Specialist

For anyone without a regular provider, or paying cash, Healthy Connections prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP on-site, with uninsured-specific PrEP coverage available. No separate infectious-disease referral is needed to start or maintain either medication.

Hepatitis C Treatment Runs Start to Finish Here

After a confirmed hepatitis C diagnosis, Healthy Connections prescribes direct-acting antivirals and monitors viral load through the full treatment course in De Queen. The prescribing and follow-up happen within the same clinic, so care isn't split across separate facilities.

Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Alongside the Core Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Healthy Connections runs serology for herpes simplex, hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody, hepatitis C antibody with confirmation, and a TB test. All ordered and processed through the clinic's own clinical workflow at a single appointment.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1206 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen, AR 71832
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Best for free testing 13.9 miles

Arkansas Department of Health

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Arkansas Department of Health in DeQueen runs appointments for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B, and rapid or conventional HIV testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs: all on a sliding scale, and all services provided at no fee.

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No Fee Applies Across Every Service Here

The no-fee structure at Arkansas Department of Health in DeQueen is applied uniformly across the full service list (testing, treatment, vaccines, and counseling) because the clinic is staffed and funded to absorb those costs directly, not to bill selectively based on what you choose.

Spanish Is a Full-Service Clinical Language

Spanish functions as a working clinical language at Arkansas Department of Health in DeQueen, not a supplemental accommodation, meaning counseling, prevention education, and treatment conversations are conducted in Spanish, keeping clinical accuracy intact across the entire appointment.

Herpes and Hepatitis B Testing Extend the Panel

Beyond the standard bacterial quartet, Arkansas Department of Health in DeQueen tests for herpes and hepatitis B, infections that require distinct clinical pathways, which means findings that would otherwise go undetected are identified and addressed within the same appointment structure.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
304 North 4th Street, Dequeen, AR 71832
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 6:00 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 Grannis, 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.

At-home STD testing in Grannis, AR

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

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

  • Healthy Connections

    136 Health Park Drive, Mena, AR 71953

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Mena Regional Health System Respiratory Care

    311 North Morrow, Mena, AR 71953

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Cavhs Mena Cboc

    300 South Morrow Road, Mena, AR 71953

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 30 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Grannis. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 6 offer telehealth.

  • James Mitchell, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 155 Hwy 71 North, De Queen

  • William Kelley, NP Telehealth

    Family medicine · 500 East Collin Raye Drive, De Queen

  • Randy Walker, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · Post Office Box, Dequeen

  • Absalom Tilley, MD

    Internal medicine · 1206 West Collin Raye Drive, De Queen

  • Remel Buslig, MD

    Family medicine · 960 Hwy 71 North, De Queen

  • Omar Gutierrez, MD

    Family medicine · 960 Hwy 71 North, De Queen

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 Grannis, AR

No pharmacy near Grannis, 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 13 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Pruetts Food-Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • De Queen Health and Wellness Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Harris Drug

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Dierks Pharmacy

    19 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Grannis, AR.

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 Grannis, 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 Polk County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Polk County, the county that includes Grannis, compare with Arkansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~28% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#63 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 16% of the state

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

Polk County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = Polk County vs the state average
Infection Polk County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
200.7 39 cases ▼ 65%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
10.3 2 cases ▼ 95%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5.1 1 cases ▼ 83%
29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early)
10.3 2 cases ▼ 40%
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 Polk County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 17% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Polk County, chlamydia has fallen from 280.9 to 200.7 per 100,000 (29%), gonorrhea has fallen from 46.8 to 10.3 per 100,000 (78%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 15.5 to 5.1 per 100,000 (67%).

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 Grannis, AR

Adults uninsured
18.1%
No routine checkup
22.1%
No transportation
13.7%
Binge drinking
13.9%
Frequent mental distress
21.1%
Depression
26.3%
Below poverty line
14.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,290 : 1
Polk County
  • Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 69th 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 Polk County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Polk 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.

People living with HIV
30 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
91

Polk County HIV care continuum (2023)

Polk County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Polk County residents living with HIV, 40% are in care · 40% 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 Polk County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Grannis, AR

Along the roads leading into Grannis, most households are owned rather than rented. A stability that can make this feel like a settled, rooted community. Yet beneath that, unemployment runs notably high, and typical rents remain among the lowest you'll find anywhere in Arkansas, which signals real economic pressure on younger adults navigating early careers and new relationships. People in their late teens and twenties, a sizable share of Grannis, are often balancing irregular work schedules, stretched budgets, and the kind of life transitions that make routine health care easy to postpone.

With fewer than one in twenty households reaching higher income thresholds, out-of-pocket costs for anything medical get weighed carefully. Polk County's STI rates reflect broader rural Arkansas patterns, and the options listed on this page serve residents across that wider region. Not even close. There are no sidewalks to a clinic, no bus to catch.

That driving reality is the central fact about getting tested here. Every option listed on this page requires planning a trip, arranging a vehicle, and carving time from a work week where labor-force participation is already lower than average. Meaning the logistics of getting screened are the barrier, not the willingness.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Grannis, AR

Walkability 4.92 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.92/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Grannis 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 Grannis, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 71944 snapshot

Residents
924
Median age
32.8
Median income
$73,750

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 71944 area around Grannis: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Grannis alone.

Grannis sits in Polk County, ZIP 71944. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • City Park
  • Wicks City Park

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

Everything to know before you test in Polk 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 Grannis-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 Grannis 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.

STD testing FAQs for Grannis, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Grannis, AR?

The closest is Healthy Connections (13.4 mi); 2 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Grannis, AR?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Is there free STD testing near Grannis, AR?

Yes, Arkansas Department of Health (13.9 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Grannis, AR?

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 Polk County?

About 201 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 Grannis, AR?

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

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

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