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STD Testing in Indian River, MI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Cheboygan reported chlamydia rates run about 65% lower than the US average. If you live in Indian River, Michigan and want to get tested for STIs, whether you're experiencing symptoms or just seeking peace of mind, you might be deciding between the convenience of same-day testing at some local clinics and the flexibility of scheduling with labs or at-home kits. See your options below.

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STD testing near Indian River, MI

6 testing options are listed for Indian River, MI. The nearest, Alcona Health Center, is about 1.3 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 1.3 miles

Alcona Health Center

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 115 reviews

Alcano Health Center in Indian River is a community health center where STI care (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and conventional HIV testing) runs on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and no appointment required, alongside substance-use treatment for patients who need both.

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Substance-Use Treatment Shares Space With STI Care

Standalone STI clinics handle the test and the treatment, then leave patients to navigate addiction care entirely on their own. Alcona Health Center in Indian River holds both in the same practice: substance-use treatment is a direct clinical service here, not a separate system patients have to find and re-enter from scratch.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Testing Beyond the Basic Panel

For anyone without a regular primary-care provider, or paying out of pocket and consolidating appointments, Alcona Health Center's panel covers hepatitis A, B, and C testing alongside the standard four, plus hepatitis A and adult hepatitis B vaccines, so a single visit addresses viral liver disease exposure alongside bacterial and HIV screening.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
6135 Cressy Street, Indian River, MI 49749
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.3 miles

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital

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A safety-net rural health clinic about 1 mile from Indian River. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
3860 South Straits Highway, Indian River, MI 49749
Website
Community health center 13.6 miles

Alcona Health Center Emmet County Site

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Alcona Health Center Emmet County Site in Harbor Springs welcomes patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, federally qualified standing means fees slide with income. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening is available without an appointment, making it a practical option for anyone navigating coverage gaps or paying out of pocket.

Sliding-scale
Address
3434 M 119, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Website
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
4290 Copper Ridge Drive, Traverse City, MI 70.0 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 – 4:00 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

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
520 Cobb Street, Cadillac, MI 89.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 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

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
555 West Wackerly Street, Midland, MI 123.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 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 Indian River, MI

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 Indian River, MI

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Indian 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 Indian River, MI

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

  • Indian River VA Clinic

    5739 Hwy M-68, Indian River, MI 49749

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • McLaren Northern Michigan Cheboygan

    748 South Main Street, Cheboygan, MI 49721

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 248 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Indian River. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 59 offer telehealth.

  • Michael Katona, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 3860 South Straits Highway, Indian River

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  • Kyle Taylor, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 6135 Cressy Street, Indian River

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  • Felicia Walker, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 740 South Main Street, Cheboygan

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  • Jillian Salo

    Nurse practitioner · 740 South Main St Floor, Cheboygan

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  • Michael Hughes, NP Telehealth

    Nurse practitioner · 748 South Main Street, Cheboygan

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  • Laura Bottomley-Brown, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 810 South Main Street, Cheboygan

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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 Indian River, MI

No pharmacy near Indian River, MI 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.

  • Indian River Village Pharmacy

    1.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Modern RX

    3.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 14 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Liznwes

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 16 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Indian River, MI.

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 Indian 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 Cheboygan County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Cheboygan County, the county that includes Indian River, compare with Michigan 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.

#51 of 83 Michigan counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 39% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Cheboygan County vs Michigan vs U.S.

Cheboygan County Michigan U.S. ▲▼ = Cheboygan County vs the state average
Infection Cheboygan County Michigan United States
Chlamydia
172.8 45 cases ▼ 60%
429.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
7.7 2 cases ▼ 95%
152.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 8.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 8.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 13 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 Cheboygan County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 32% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Cheboygan County, chlamydia has risen from 117.3 to 172.8 per 100,000 (47%), gonorrhea has fallen from 31.3 to 7.7 per 100,000 (75%), 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 Indian River, MI

Adults uninsured
6.5%
No routine checkup
17.5%
No transportation
7.3%
Binge drinking
14.3%
Frequent mental distress
16.7%
Depression
26.6%
Below poverty line
14%
Primary-care ratio
1,839 : 1
Cheboygan County
  • Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60.6
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 26th 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 Cheboygan County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Cheboygan County (2023)

People living with HIV
99 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
47

Cheboygan County HIV care continuum (2023)

Cheboygan County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Cheboygan County residents living with HIV, 72.7% are in care · 68.2% 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 Cheboygan County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Indian River, MI

Burt Lake State Park anchors the eastern edge of this small northern Michigan community, and the household character here shapes how health decisions get made: most adults own their homes, more than half are married, and the average household runs just over two people. A profile that tends to fold medical appointments into shared routines rather than solo ones. " carries real weight in a community built around long-term residency. The economic picture adds texture. Nearly one in nine households is out of work, labor-force participation runs well below national norms, and typical rent sits low enough that cost isn't the dominant barrier.

Time and distance are. For younger adults still establishing themselves here, that distance calculus is real. Cheboygan County's STI figures reflect what happens in communities where the share of people in their late teens and twenties is relatively small but the infrastructure for routine screening is thin. Staying current with testing is less about crisis response and more about keeping pace with a county picture that, without consistent habits, can shift faster than the seasonal population along DeVoe Beach might expect.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Indian River, MI

Walkability 5.21 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.21/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Indian 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Indian River, Michigan, EasySTD

ZIP 49749 snapshot

Residents
4,860
Median age
56.6
Median income
$66,604

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 49749 area around Indian River: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Indian River alone.

Indian River sits in Cheboygan County, ZIP 49749. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Burt Lake State Park
  • Griswold Mountain
  • DeVoe Beach
  • Marina Park
  • Cooperation Park
  • Gete Mino Mshkiigan State Park

Major routes

  • M 68 (South Straits Highway)
  • M 68 (M-68)
  • M 27 (South Straits Highway)
  • M 27 (North Straits Highway)

Reference

STD testing in Indian River, MI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Michigan 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 Michigan, 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)

Michigan 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 Michigan

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 Indian River, MI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Petoskey, MI instead?

Possibly, Petoskey, MI is close; compare it by distance against Alcona Health Center.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing.

Can I get tested in Indian River, MI without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Indian River, MI?

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 Cheboygan County?

About 173 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Michigan average.

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

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

How long do results take near Indian River, MI?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

What HIV tests can I get?

Rapid antibody tests, 4th-generation antigen/antibody lab tests, and NAT, which detects HIV soonest after exposure.

How is HPV tested near Indian River, MI?

HPV is checked through cervical screening (often with a Pap test); there's no routine HPV test for men.

Where can teens get STD testing near Indian River, MI?

Public health clinics, family-planning clinics, and many school or campus health centers test teens and young adults, often free.

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