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STD Testing in Myrtle Point, OR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Coos County, Oregon, gonorrhea rates runs about 82% lower than the US average. Whether you need STI testing in Myrtle Point, Oregon after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, you have options from community and public clinics, which are often low-cost or free. Private labs may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See your options below.

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STD testing near Myrtle Point, OR

7 testing options are listed for Myrtle Point, OR. The nearest, Bandon Community Health Center, is about 14.1 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 14.1 miles

Bandon Community Health Center

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Bandon Community Health Center, in Bandon, carries federal qualification that anchors its sliding-scale fee structure: meaning charges for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening adjust to each patient's income. No appointment is needed to access that income-based pricing, and walk-ins are welcome.

Sliding-scale
Address
1010 1st Street Southeast, Suite 110, Bandon, OR 97411
Website
Community health center 21.3 miles

Starfish Youth Therapy Center

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Starfish Youth Therapy Center in Coos Bay carries federally qualified health center designation, which translates directly into sliding-scale fees tied to household income for STI screening. Walk-ins are welcome, and the standard panel covers syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Sliding-scale
Address
465 Elrod Avenue, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Website
Community health center 22.1 miles

Ko-Kwel Wellness Center

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 21 reviews

Ko-Kwel Wellness Center in Coos Bay tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee that adjusts to income, with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted. Bacterial infections are treated the same visit, and hepatitis A and B vaccines are available. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
630 Miluk Drive, Coos Bay, OR 97420
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
Community health center 22.2 miles

Waterfall Behavior Health Center

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 18 reviews

Waterfall Behavior Health Center in Coos Bay welcomes walk-in patients for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status backs its sliding-scale fee structure, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing available to anyone regardless of income. All addressed in a single visit.

Sliding-scale
Address
1300 North Bayshore Drive, Apartment 202, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Website
Community health center 23.2 miles

Waterfall Clinic

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 147 reviews

Waterfall Clinic in North Bend carries federally qualified health center designation, which ties STI screening costs directly to each patient's income through a mandated sliding-scale structure. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing. No appointment needed, no fixed price.

Sliding-scale
Address
1890 Waite Street, Suite 1, North Bend, OR 97459
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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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 Myrtle Point, OR

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 Myrtle Point, OR

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Myrtle Point, 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 Myrtle Point, OR

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

  • Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center

    Attn Cynthia Kessler-Lab Mgr, Bandon, OR 97411

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • North Bend Medical Center

    1900 Woodland Drive, Coos Bay, OR 97420

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • North Bend Cboc

    2191 Marion Avenue, North Bend, OR 97459

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Myrtle Point. 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 Myrtle Point, OR 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 Myrtle Point. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 7 offer telehealth.

  • Heidi Hanst, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 345 8th Street, Myrtle Point

  • Christopher Ingram, DO

    Family medicine · 940 East 5th Street, Coquille

  • German Ferrer, MD

    Family medicine · 790 East 5th Street, Coquille

  • Jenna Diggs, MD

    Family medicine · 900 11th Street Southeast, Bandon

  • Monika Mehrens, DO

    Family medicine · 900 11th Street Southeast, Bandon

  • Elizabeth Neeley, MD

    Internal medicine · 1010 1st Street Southeast, Bandon

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 Myrtle Point, OR

No pharmacy near Myrtle Point, OR 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.

  • Semperts Rexall Drug Store

    0.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVH Community Pharmacy

    8.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Albertsons/Safeway 8.3 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Fred Meyer Stores

    21 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Myrtle Point, OR.

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 Myrtle Point, 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 Coos County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Coos County, the county that includes Myrtle Point, compare with Oregon and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#27 of 36 Oregon counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 25% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Coos County vs Oregon vs U.S.

Coos County Oregon U.S. ▲▼ = Coos County vs the state average
Infection Coos County Oregon United States
Chlamydia
160.4 103 cases ▼ 56%
362.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
32.7 21 cases ▼ 72%
117.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
74.8 48 cases ▲ 290%
19.2 15.8
Syphilis (early)
6.2 4 cases ▼ 35%
9.6 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
24.9 16 cases ▲ 26%
19.7 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 Coos County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 2% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Coos County, chlamydia has fallen from 237.2 to 160.4 per 100,000 (32%), gonorrhea has fallen from 70.8 to 32.7 per 100,000 (54%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.1 to 74.8 per 100,000 (2313%).

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 Myrtle Point, OR

Adults uninsured
9.8%
No routine checkup
23.8%
Binge drinking
13.2%
Frequent mental distress
19%
Depression
27.6%
Below poverty line
25.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,204 : 1
Coos County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 60
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 77th 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 Coos County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Coos County (2023)

People living with HIV
143 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
154

Coos County HIV care continuum (2021)

Coos County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 6.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Coos County residents living with HIV, 89.7% are in care · 83.3% 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 Coos County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Myrtle Point, OR

Rotary Park sits easy along the Coquille River, the kind of place that makes Myrtle Point feel genuinely settled, but OR 42 out toward Coos Bay is a real commitment for anyone trying to reach a clinic on a weekday. That access gap carries weight here, where more than a third of adults rent at rents low enough to suggest tight monthly budgets, and where unemployment runs well above state norms. For young adults in their late teens and twenties, the years when STI rates climb sharpest, a long drive on a weekday often isn't a minor inconvenience; it's the thing that doesn't happen. The town's household profile adds texture.

Nearly two-thirds of residents own their homes, and average households run close to three people. A community built more around stability and shared living than rapid turnover. That doesn't insulate anyone from the need for regular screening; it just means the population that does need it most may be juggling family schedules alongside an already limited labor market. Of the options listed on this page, several offer sliding-scale or low-cost visits.

Worth noting when fewer than one in nine households clears six figures annually. For a renter on $549 a month, knowing the fee structure before booking OR 42 isn't a small detail; it's the deciding one.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Myrtle Point, OR

Walkability 2.9 / 20 · Least walkable

At 2.9/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Myrtle Point 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Myrtle Point, Oregon, EasySTD

ZIP 97458 snapshot

Residents
4,790
Median age
49.7
Median income
$51,703

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 97458 area around Myrtle Point: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Myrtle Point alone.

Myrtle Point sits in Coos County, ZIP 97458. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Logging Museum
  • Rotary Park
  • Lyons Park
  • Sunset Park
  • Myrtle Point Fairgrounds
  • Veterans Memorial

Major routes

  • OR 42 (Coos Bay-Roseburg Highway)

STD testing in Myrtle Point, OR: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Oregon 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 Oregon, 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)

Oregon 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 Oregon

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

STD testing FAQs for Myrtle Point, OR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Myrtle Point, OR?

Bandon Community Health Center, about 14.1 mi away, with 5 options within 30 miles.

How much does STD testing cost near Myrtle Point, OR?

Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Myrtle Point, OR without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Myrtle Point, OR?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Coos County?

Coos County reported ~160 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Oregon average.

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

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

How long do results take near Myrtle Point, OR?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

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