About 486 cases of chlamydia per 100,000 residents arise in Butte County, which is near the US average. If you want to test for STIs in Oroville East, California, consider whether you prefer lower costs, quicker results, or the convenience of testing at home. See the local options below.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Oroville East, CA. The nearest, Oroville Hospital, is about 3.0 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.
A public safety-net rural health clinic about 3 miles from Oroville East. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
A safety-net rural health clinic about 3 miles from Oroville East. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
Ampla Health in Oroville is a community health center where STI care (rapid and conventional HIV testing, hepatitis B and C, herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and TB) runs on a sliding-scale fee with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, by appointment, with Spanish-language services available.
For a Spanish-speaking patient managing care without a regular English-speaking advocate (navigating a prescription, asking about a side effect, weighing treatment options) Ampla Health in Oroville conducts that entire conversation in Spanish, so nothing critical gets simplified or deferred.
Ryan White Program funding at Ampla Health supports not just the initial HIV test but the clinical infrastructure for ongoing HIV/AIDS medical treatment (antiretroviral prescribing, medication adherence counseling, and continued monitoring) so a person diagnosed here doesn't need to reassemble care somewhere else to sustain it.
Ampla Health prescribes PrEP, Truvada or Descovy, and carries dedicated funding to cover it for uninsured patients, meaning the medication itself doesn't become the barrier after the clinical decision is made. PEP is also available for post-exposure prevention.
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English, Spanish
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Listing verified Oct 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Butte County Public Health Department in Oroville requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, herpes, and rapid or conventional HIV in one visit, with same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV and hepatitis vaccines, and sliding-scale fees for everyone.
Plenty of clinics manage a non-English conversation through an ad-hoc workaround that keeps a provider at arm's length from the person they're treating. Butte County Public Health Department in Oroville offers direct Spanish-language care and interpretation services for other languages, so the clinical conversation happens fully. Not around a gap.
Without Title X, a minor seeking STI or family planning care often faces disclosure to a parent or guardian as the price of access, which is itself a reason care gets delayed or skipped. Butte County Public Health Department holds Title X designation, meaning services for minors are legally confidential, not contingent on a family member's involvement.
For someone without a regular provider who needs hepatitis C medication, not just confirmation of infection, Butte County Public Health Department in Oroville is equipped to treat on-site, not only to test. A positive result opens into treatment at the same clinic, on a sliding-scale fee, without an outside specialist as the next required step.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
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Listing verified Feb 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
A public safety-net rural health clinic about 14 miles from Oroville East. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
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 about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Oroville East, 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 value: single tests
$49 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & 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 Butte 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.
2767 Olive Highway, Oroville, CA 95966
CMS-certified lab
2767 Olive Highway, Oroville, CA 95966
CMS-certified lab
888 Lakeside Village Commons, Chico, CA 95928
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Oroville East. 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, 218 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Oroville East. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 81 offer telehealth.
Charles Garretson, MD
Internal medicine · 50 Concordia Lane, Oroville
Vaughn Smith, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 2981 Olive Highway, Oroville
Elizabeth Denisova, DO
OB-GYN · 2809 Olive Hwy 310, Oroville
Mark Heinrich, DO Telehealth
Family medicine · 2809 Olive Highway, Oroville
Sultan Chopan, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 2809 Olive Highway, Oroville
Shereen Beverly, MD
OB-GYN · 2767 Olive Hwy 260, Oroville
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 Oroville East, CA 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.
Oroville Care Pharmacy
3.0 miOlive Pharmacy
3.0 mi
3.3 mi 
3.3 mi Table Mountain Pharmacy
3.3 miDoves Landing Pharmacy
3.3 miShowing the 6 closest pharmacies to Oroville East, CA.
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 Oroville East, 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.
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
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 Butte County, the county that includes Oroville East, compare with California 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.
#13 of 58 California counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 78% of the state
| Infection | Butte County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 485.6 1,006 cases ▼ 1% | 491.1 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 131.8 273 cases ▼ 31% | 190.2 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 33.3 69 cases ▲ 104% | 16.3 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 18.3 38 cases ▼ 4% | 19.1 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 27 56 cases ▼ 42% | 46.7 | 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 Butte County, chlamydia has fallen from 534.9 to 485.6 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has fallen from 209.3 to 131.8 per 100,000 (37%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 44.9 to 33.3 per 100,000 (26%).
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 Butte County.
Local HIV snapshot
Butte County HIV care continuum (2023)
Butte County recorded 8.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 14.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Butte County residents living with HIV, 83.4% are in care · 20.4% 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.
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 Butte County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
In the heart of Oroville, near the historic Oroville Chinese Temple, daily life unfolds with a strong sense of community. Many residents live in homes they own, with family members of all ages contributing to the local workforce. With a significant number of households earning higher incomes and a relatively low unemployment rate, there's a foundation for stability and security.
The neighborhoods of Sycamore Hill and Hewitt Park are home to many families and individuals who value their time and schedules. With a large share of married adults and a typical household size that reflects a close-knit community, Oroville East residents prioritize their personal and professional lives. For those with jobs that keep them busy, finding time for health screenings can be a challenge. Given the local workforce's participation and schedule demands, convenient access to testing can make all the difference in maintaining one's well-being.
As residents go about their day, perhaps strolling through Rotary Park or running errands, they can appreciate the importance of easily accessible health services. For younger adults still forming relationships and building their careers, having a straightforward way to get tested can be especially valuable. In Oroville East, where many residents balance work and family life, the listed testing options can provide a practical solution that fits into their busy schedules, right in and around town.
Getting there
At 5.58/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Oroville East 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 95966 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 95966 area around Oroville East: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Oroville East alone.
Oroville East sits in Butte County, ZIP 95966. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Neighborhoods & communities
Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Oroville East? 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 Butte County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under California 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 an Oroville East-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 Oroville East 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 California 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 California, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
California 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 CaliforniaSource: 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.
Possibly, Oroville, CA is close; compare it by distance against Oroville Hospital.
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 486 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the California average.
Yes, at-home kits ship to 95966; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.
PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.
In California, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Yes, partners should test and be treated together to avoid passing it back and forth.
Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.
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