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Syphilis cases in Kittitas County run about 86% lower than the US average. If you're starting a new relationship in Horlick, Washington, or want regular check-ups, you have several testing options balancing convenience, cost, and speed. Below are some choices.

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STD testing near Horlick, WA

6 testing options are listed for Horlick, WA. The nearest, Kittitas Valley Healthcare, is about 9.0 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 9.0 miles

Kittitas Valley Healthcare

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 611 reviews

Kittitas Valley Healthcare in Cle Elum accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with a sliding-scale fee structure available regardless of coverage status. The clinic tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, offers HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and treats bacterial STIs. Appointments required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
201 Alpha Way, Cle Elum, WA 98922
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
Website
14.4 miles

Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho

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Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 8 reviews

Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho in Ellensburg runs on a sliding-scale fee, accepts Medicaid and most insurance, and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and rapid HIV testing. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and an appointment-based schedule.

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Spanish-Language Care, Spoken Directly Here

Many clinics offer interpretation only through remote relay services, leaving non-English speakers navigating their sexual health through a third voice on a speaker. At Planned Parenthood in Ellensburg, Spanish is spoken on-site, and interpretation is available for other languages. Meaning the conversation between patient and provider stays direct.

Title X Means Minors Don't Pay the Privacy Tax

Without Title X designation, a minor seeking STI care or family planning often faces a hard choice: use a parent's insurance and lose privacy, or pay full price out of pocket. Planned Parenthood in Ellensburg's Title X status makes those services legally confidential for minors, at sliding-scale cost, with no insurance disclosure required.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed at One Clinic

Planned Parenthood in Ellensburg prescribes all three of the current bacterial and viral STI prevention regimens: daily oral PrEP for HIV, PEP for post-exposure HIV prevention, and DoxyPEP: the doxycycline-based protocol taken after sexual exposure to reduce gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis risk. Having all three available through a single prescribing clinic simplifies ongoing prevention management.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
613 North Pine Street, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • 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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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 Horlick, WA

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 Horlick, WA

The nearest testing center is about 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Horlick, 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 Horlick, WA

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

  • KVH Urgent Care Clinic

    214 West 1st Street, Cle Elum, WA 98922

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • Kittitas County Public Hospital District 2

    111 Pine Street, Cle Elum, WA 98922

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 63 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Horlick. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 10 offer telehealth.

  • Ashley Folkers, DO

    Family medicine · 201 Alpha Way, Cle Elum

  • George Lupas, DO

    Family medicine · 100 East Jackson Avenue, Ellensburg

  • Jamin Feng, MD

    Internal medicine · 700 East Manitoba Avenue, Ellensburg

  • Rhonda Edison, DO

    Family medicine · 521 East Mountain View Avenue, Ellensburg

  • Danish Mirza, DO

    Internal medicine · 603 South Chestnut Street, Ellensburg

  • William Moultray, DO

    Family medicine · 102 East 2nd Street, Naches

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 Horlick, WA

No pharmacy near Horlick, WA 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.

  • Cle Elum Drug

    8.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Cle Elum Pharmacy

    8.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Whole Health Pharmacy Cle Elum

    8.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Easterns Pharmacy

    9.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Albertsons/Safeway 9.1 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Ellensburg Downtown Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Horlick, WA.

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 Horlick, 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 Kittitas County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Kittitas County, the county that includes Horlick, compare with Washington and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~17% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#9 of 39 Washington counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 77% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Kittitas County vs Washington vs U.S.

Kittitas County Washington U.S. ▲▼ = Kittitas County vs the state average
Infection Kittitas County Washington United States
Chlamydia
432.9 197 cases ▲ 22%
354.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
46.1 21 cases ▼ 64%
129.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.2 1 cases ▼ 90%
21.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.6 3 cases ▼ 47%
12.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
11 5 cases ▼ 52%
22.9 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 Kittitas County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 11% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Kittitas County, chlamydia has fallen from 451.1 to 432.9 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has risen from 40.6 to 46.1 per 100,000 (14%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 2.3 to 2.2 per 100,000 (4%).

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 Horlick, WA

Adults uninsured
7.7%
No routine checkup
26.5%
Binge drinking
15.4%
Frequent mental distress
16.5%
Depression
25.3%
Below poverty line
9%
Primary-care ratio
1,978 : 1
Kittitas County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 59.5
  • 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 Kittitas County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Kittitas County (2023)

People living with HIV
90 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
93

Kittitas County HIV care continuum (2021)

Kittitas County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 6.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Kittitas County residents living with HIV, 82.9% are in care · 77.1% 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 Kittitas County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Horlick, WA

Horlick's households lean toward the settled and rooted: most adults here are married, most own their homes, and health decisions often get made as a shared conversation rather than an individual one. That dynamic has real weight when it comes to sexual health: partners talking, or not talking, and one person's hesitation quietly shaping whether either of them gets screened. With home values well into the six figures and a meaningful share of households clearing six-figure incomes, Horlick projects a certain financial stability, yet labor-force participation here tells a quieter story about time and availability.

When fewer than six in ten adults are actively working, schedules don't necessarily run on a nine-to-five rhythm, which can mean erratic availability for appointments or, alternatively, more flexibility mid-week when clinics are less crowded. For younger adults in their late teens and twenties, the years when new partnerships and shifting circumstances put STI exposure at its peak, that scheduling reality is worth thinking through before assuming any clinic on this page is easy to reach. The options listed here span a wide enough range that finding one matching your schedule and distance is genuinely possible, the map matters, so use it.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Horlick, WA

Walkability 5.22 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.22/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Horlick 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 Horlick, Washington, EasySTD

ZIP 98922 snapshot

Residents
7,915
Median age
51.2
Median income
$72,962

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 98922 area around Horlick: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Horlick alone.

Horlick sits in Kittitas County, ZIP 98922. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Ponderosa Campground
  • Tunnel 47 Picnic Area
  • Lookout Mountain
  • Turkey Gulch Picnic Area
  • Indian John Hill

STD testing in Horlick, WA: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Washington 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 Washington, 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)

Washington 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 Washington

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

STD testing FAQs for Horlick, WA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get same-day or walk-in testing near Horlick, WA?

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

What does STD testing cost around Horlick, WA?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Horlick, WA without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Horlick, WA?

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 Kittitas County?

About 433 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Washington average.

Can I test at home near Horlick, WA?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 98922; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

How long do results take near Horlick, WA?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

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

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

Where do I get PrEP around Horlick, WA?

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

Should both partners test for chlamydia?

Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.

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