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

Chlamydia in Taylor County runs about 70% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or maintain a regular schedule in Medford, Wisconsin, consider your options: public clinics for affordability, private labs for speedy results, or at-home kits for convenience. Learn about your choices below.

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STD testing near Medford, WI

8 testing options are listed for Medford, WI. The nearest, Healthfirst Network, is about 1.5 miles away. Compare 5 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.

Closest to you 1.5 miles

Healthfirst Network

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Healthfirst Network in Medford pairs STI care with full family planning services, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, herpes, and hepatitis B and C on a sliding-scale fee; bacterial infections are treated same visit, by appointment, with insurance and Medicaid accepted.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Alongside the Core Panel

Healthfirst Network's panel runs to seven distinct tests: adding herpes simplex and both hepatitis B and C to the gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV workup. That breadth means a single appointment can surface infections that narrower panels would miss entirely, without requiring a separate specialist referral.

PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed at One Clinic

Healthfirst Network carries PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP as standing prescribing services: meaning anyone without a regular provider, or anyone paying out of pocket who needs prevention medication managed in one place, can access all three here. No separate infectious-disease referral required to get started or stay on course.

Interpretation Services Staffed Into Every Appointment

Healthfirst Network builds interpretation into its clinical workflow rather than leaving it to chance, interpretation services are available for non-English languages as a scheduled, staffed function of the visit. That means medication adherence counseling, DoxyPEP dosing instructions, and PrEP monitoring conversations all happen with full language support, not approximation.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
1257 North 8th Street, Medford, WI 54451
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 22.8 miles

Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinics

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 16 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 23 miles from Medford. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
320 East Main, Gilman, WI 54433
Website
Community health center 32.0 miles

Bridge Community Health Clinic - Behavioral Health Merrill

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Bridge Community Health Clinic - Behavioral Health Merrill, in Merrill, earned its federal qualification by committing to income-based fees for anyone who walks in: insured or not, paying cash or navigating coverage gaps. Sliding-scale STI screening covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, no appointment needed.

Sliding-scale
Address
726 East 2nd Street, Merrill, WI 54452
Website
32.0 miles

Healthfirst

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Healthfirst in Marshfield tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis B and C on a sliding-scale fee open to all, with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs and appointments required to be seen.

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Healthfirst runs herpes and hepatitis B and C testing alongside the standard bacterial and HIV screens, meaning a single visit can surface infections that a narrower panel would leave undetected and unmanaged.

Chasing down PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP through separate providers means delays that can turn a preventable outcome into an active one. Healthfirst prescribes all three under one appointment, so the prevention gap that opens between referrals never forms.

Interpretation Services Extend Into the Clinical Conversation

Healthfirst makes interpretation services available for non-English languages, which means patients can engage fully with counseling, risk discussion, and treatment instructions. Not just the intake paperwork.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP DoxyPEP
Address
104 Northridge Street, Marshfield, WI 54449
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 32.7 miles

Marshfield Clinic Health System

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Marshfield Clinic Health System in Marshfield runs appointments for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and hepatitis B and C testing, treating bacterial infections the same visit when results warrant; fees follow a sliding scale accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance.

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Spanish-Language Care Staffed, Not Patched Together

Spanish-language care at Marshfield Clinic is a staffing commitment rather than a routed workaround: clinical conversations about symptoms, test results, and treatment plans happen directly in Spanish, without relay through a secondary service. That means medication instructions and follow-up guidance arrive in the same language as the diagnosis.

Hepatitis B and C Tested Alongside the Bacterial Panel

The testing panel at Marshfield Clinic Health System includes hepatitis B and hepatitis C alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. All ordered and processed within a single scheduled appointment. Hepatitis A vaccination is also available on-site, as is hepatitis B vaccination for adults, so viral hepatitis prevention and detection happen through the same clinical visit.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1000 North Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
W3985 County Rd Nn, De Pere, WI 113.5 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
855 North Westhaven Drive, Oshkosh, WI 115.2 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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ACL Laboratories

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
1500 Arbor Way, Kaukauna, WI 116.8 miles away
  • 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 Medford, 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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Medford, WI

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Medford, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Medford, WI who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 35 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Medford. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 19 offer telehealth.

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 Medford, WI

No pharmacy near Medford, 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.

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Medford, WI.

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 Medford, 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 Taylor County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Taylor County, the county that includes Medford, 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.

#53 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 26% of the state

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

Taylor County Wisconsin U.S. ▲▼ = Taylor County vs the state average
Infection Taylor County Wisconsin United States
Chlamydia
149.6 30 cases ▼ 65%
422.8 492.2
Gonorrhea
19.9 4 cases ▼ 83%
118.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
5 1 cases ▼ 45%
9.1 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 6.2 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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 Taylor County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Taylor County, chlamydia has fallen from 155.7 to 149.6 per 100,000 (4%), gonorrhea has fallen from 25.1 to 19.9 per 100,000 (21%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 5 to 5 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 Medford, WI

Adults uninsured
7.9%
No routine checkup
21.2%
No transportation
6.6%
Binge drinking
18%
Frequent mental distress
16.3%
Depression
22%
Below poverty line
8.2%
Primary-care ratio
3,985 : 1
Taylor County
  • Primary-care shortage score 11 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 19th 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 Taylor County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Taylor County (2023)

People living with HIV
35 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
47

Taylor County HIV care continuum (2023)

Taylor County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Taylor County residents living with HIV, 100% are in care · 100% 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 Taylor County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Medford, WI

Getting tested for STIs in Medford means working with what's actually here rather than what you might find in a larger city. The town's modest cost of living extends to health care, testing and treatment won't drain your budget the way they might elsewhere, but the trade-off is that you're not swimming in choices. The clinics and urgent care facilities listed on this page represent what's available in and around Medford, and they're your realistic starting point; anything beyond that requires a drive. Young adults passing through or settling in Medford (whether they're in school, building careers, or just figuring things out) often arrive expecting the privacy and anonymity of a bigger place.

What they find instead is direct, efficient care from staff who treat confidentiality as a baseline, not a selling point. When you walk in for testing, your results don't circulate. That straightforwardness matters more in a town where you might see your dentist at Downtown Mini Park or recognize faces around WI 64. Routine screening makes particular sense for anyone in their late teens through their thirties, the window when undetected infections can silently complicate things.

Medford's testing sites handle that quietly and affordably, and they understand that getting checked isn't dramatic. It's just what responsible people do.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Medford, WI

Walkability 5.77 / 20 · Below average

At 5.77/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Medford 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 8 STD & STI testing locations in Medford, Wisconsin, EasySTD

ZIP 54451 snapshot

Residents
11,051
Median age
45.4
Median income
$63,882

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 54451 area around Medford: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Medford alone.

Medford sits in Taylor County, ZIP 54451. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Huey's Hideaway Children's Museum
  • Downtown Mini Park
  • Rotary Flag Display
  • Perkins Place Art Gallery
  • Veterans' Memorial Park
  • Taylor County Educational Campus

Major routes

  • WI 64 (West Broadway Avenue)
  • WI 13 (South 8th Street)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Taylor 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 Medford-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 Medford 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Medford, WI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Abbotsford, WI instead?

Possibly, Abbotsford, WI is close; compare it by distance against Healthfirst Network.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Where's free HIV testing around Medford, WI?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Medford, WI?

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 Taylor County?

About 150 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Wisconsin average.

Can I get PrEP near Medford, WI?

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

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 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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