Chlamydia cases in Jefferson County are about 50% lower than the US average. If you're in Lake Mills, Wisconsin and targeting testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, you can check local clinics with same-day options, or pick labs and at-home kits to fit your schedule. Read on for more details.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Lake Mills, WI. The nearest, Fort HealthCare, is about 0.8 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Fort HealthCare in Lake Mills accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance for STI testing, with a standard fee structure for those paying out of pocket. The panel covers HIV, both rapid and conventional, gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and herpes, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections. Appointments are required.
For anyone without a regular provider, or whose usual care stops short of a full workup, Fort HealthCare's panel includes herpes testing alongside HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia. That means a single appointment covers the range most people actually want tested, billed through Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance.
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Listing verified Nov 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Rock River Community Clinic serves Watertown with walk-in STI screening under a federally qualified health center's sliding-scale fee structure. No appointment needed to be tested for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, with costs adjusted to income so a single visit stays within reach for nearly any budget.
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Sun Prairie Clinic, serving Sun Prairie, welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment for STI screening. Federally qualified status means fees adjust to income on a sliding scale, and a single visit can cover testing for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.
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New Day Womens Clinic in Whitewater tests for gonorrhea and chlamydia and treats bacterial infections the same visit, so a positive result doesn't stretch into a second appointment. Gonorrhea and chlamydia testing, STI treatment, and family planning are all provided at no charge.
When cost is the reason someone skips treatment, the infection continues, and so does transmission. At New Day Womens Clinic, every service carries no charge, so a gonorrhea or chlamydia diagnosis doesn't stall at the diagnosis itself because treatment became unaffordable.
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Listing verified Apr 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
UnityPoint Health in Stoughton accepts Medicaid and most insurance, with fees for those paying directly, and covers syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB. Walk-ins welcome, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.
UnityPoint Health tests for herpes and hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the core bacterial and viral infections. Meaning a single visit can surface conditions that a narrower panel would leave undetected and unaddressed.
UnityPoint Health carries both PrEP and PEP prescribing as standing services: useful for anyone without a regular primary care provider who needs ongoing HIV prevention medication managed in one place, billed to Medicaid or insurance.
Interpretation services for non-English languages are available at UnityPoint Health in Stoughton, meaning clinical conversations, including medication counseling and adherence education, can proceed with accuracy rather than approximation across language differences.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
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Listing verified Dec 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Lake Mills, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Jefferson 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.
740 Reena Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
CMS-certified lab
611 East Sherman Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
1620 Mehta Lane, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Lake Mills. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 678 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Lake Mills. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 277 offer telehealth.
Shannon Arora, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 901 Mulberry Street, Lake Mills
James Milford, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 5 Hartwig Drive, Johnson Creek
Syed Ghani, MD
Internal medicine · 1130 Collins Road, Jefferson
Whitney Van Reesen, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 540 Village Walk Lane, Johnson Creek
Guillermo Valenzuela Cortez, MD
Internal medicine · 400 Doctors Court, Johnson Creek
David Misorski, MD
Family medicine · 400 Doctors Court, Johnson Creek
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
No pharmacy near Lake Mills, 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.
Waterloo Hometown Pharmacy
9.0 mi
11 mi 
11 mi Forward Pharmacy Cottage Grove
15 miShowing the 4 closest pharmacies to Lake Mills, WI.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Lake Mills, 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.
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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
How reported STI rates in Jefferson County, the county that includes Lake Mills, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~26% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#23 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 68% of the state
| Infection | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 248.4 213 cases ▼ 41% | 422.8 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 21 18 cases ▼ 82% | 118.5 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 5.8 5 cases ▼ 36% | 9.1 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 2.3 2 cases ▼ 63% | 6.2 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 3.5 3 cases ▼ 76% | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Jefferson County, chlamydia has fallen from 248.5 to 248.4 per 100,000 (0%), gonorrhea has fallen from 51.8 to 21 per 100,000 (59%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.4 to 5.8 per 100,000 (142%).
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
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 Jefferson County.
Local HIV snapshot
Jefferson County HIV care continuum (2023)
Among Jefferson County residents living with HIV, 94.6% are in care · 89.2% 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 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.
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 Jefferson County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Lake Mills draws its name from the water-powered mills that once operated along the Crawfish River, a legacy visible in the town's landscape and reflected in its steady, industrious character today. That same practicality shapes how residents approach health, including sexual health. STI testing in and around Lake Mills is available through clinics and providers listed on this page, and the confidentiality that testing offers aligns with how many here value their privacy: as a straightforward necessity, not an exception. The town's population skews toward working families and established households, yet a significant presence of young adults, those in their late teens through their thirties, means routine screening fits naturally into life stages when it matters most.
For this group especially, accessible testing without judgment or delay can mean catching infections early or confirming peace of mind before moving forward with partners or life plans. Faville Park and other local green spaces reflect Lake Mills' comfortable, stable character, but that same stability can sometimes make people hesitant to seek care they assume won't affect them. Testing is straightforward, quick, and remains between you and your provider. A reality that deserves to be as ordinary as the health care itself.
Getting there
At 7.55/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Lake Mills 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.
ZIP 53551 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 53551 area around Lake Mills: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Lake Mills alone.
Lake Mills sits in Jefferson County, ZIP 53551. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Lake Mills? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Jefferson 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.
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
| Group | Tests | How 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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Lake Mills-area provider.
| Infection | Earliest reliable test | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Lake Mills 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.
| Test | Reference price | CPT / 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.
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).
In Wisconsin, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
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 WisconsinSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
There are 8 options within a 30-mile drive.
Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.
Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Jefferson County reported ~248 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Wisconsin average.
In Wisconsin, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.
Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.
No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.
Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.
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