STD Testing in Oscarville, AK: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
In Bethel Census Area, there are about 2392 chlamydia cases per 100000 residents, well above the US average. When needing an STI test in Oscarville, Alaska for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, visitors can weigh visiting a clinic for immediate support or using an at-home kit for convenience.
3 testing options are listed for Oscarville, AK. The nearest, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health, is about 4.2 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.
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Community health center 4.2 miles
Yukon-Kuskokwim Health
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Yukon-Kuskokwim Health in Bethel reaches patients across one of the most remote regions in the country (those paying out of pocket, between providers, or without coverage) through federally qualified standing that ties fees to income. STI screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia is available without an appointment.
Alaska Department of Health in Bethel operates through the public health department infrastructure, pairing gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and herpes testing with family planning, STI treatment, and hepatitis and HPV vaccines, appointments required, with all services provided at no fee.
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Every Service Runs at Zero Cost
Every test, treatment, and vaccine at Alaska Department of Health in Bethel carries no charge. That means the sliding scale bottoms out at nothing, the same rate applies regardless of coverage, so the cost of a full visit never enters the decision.
Herpes Testing Included in the Standard Panel
The clinic runs herpes testing alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. A serological antibody test drawn at the same appointment. That means a clinician can order and review all five results together rather than routing herpes separately through another encounter.
A community safety-net federally qualified health center about 5 miles from Oscarville. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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.
The nearest testing center is about 4 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Oscarville, 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
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
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 Oscarville, AK
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Bethel Census Area, 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.
Yukon Kuskokwim Delta REG Hospital
Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel, AK 99559
CMS-certified labAccredited · College of American Pathologists
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Oscarville. 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.
Nearby pharmacies
Pharmacies near Oscarville, AK
No pharmacy near Oscarville, AK 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 4 closest pharmacies to Oscarville, AK.
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 Oscarville, 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.
PrEP & DoxyPEP
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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 Bethel Census Area: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Bethel Census Area, the census area that includes Oscarville, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~36% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#3
#3 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Bethel Census Area vs Alaska vs U.S.
Bethel Census AreaAlaskaU.S.▲▼ = Bethel Census Area vs the state average
Infection
Bethel Census Area
Alaska
United States
Chlamydia
2392.4436 cases▲ 243%
697.7
492.2
Gonorrhea
532.397 cases▲ 71%
310.9
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
112 cases▼ 51%
22.5
15.8
Syphilis (early)
— no data
10.9
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
21.94 cases▲ 9%
20
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 Bethel Census Area over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 17% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Bethel Census Area, chlamydia has risen from 2346.5 to 2392.4 per 100,000 (2%), gonorrhea has risen from 273.2 to 532.3 per 100,000 (95%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 16.2 to 11 per 100,000 (32%).
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 Oscarville, AK
Adults uninsured
13.1%
No routine checkup
36.9%
No transportation
17.3%
Binge drinking
18%
Frequent mental distress
19.9%
Depression
20.3%
Below poverty line
15%
Primary-care ratio
1,160 : 1
Bethel Census Area
Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 47.7
Social Vulnerability Index · 94th 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 Bethel Census Area.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Bethel Census Area (2024)
PrEP users / 100k
119
Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD. 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 Bethel Census Area tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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In the quiet neighborhood of homes surrounding Lomack Beach, daily life unfolds with the rhythms of family and work. Many residents here live in rented homes, with monthly expenses carefully managed, and large families are a common sight, with an average of more than five people calling one household home.
The community is a mix of married couples and individuals, with many adults balancing work and family life; about half of all adults are married, and a significant portion of households earn a higher income. However, with a substantial portion of the workforce currently unemployed, making ends meet can be a challenge. For young adults still forming relationships and building their lives, accessing essential health services can be part of that challenge.
For those living in Oscarville, especially young adults in their late teens and twenties, having easy access to health services is crucial. Residents can start by heading to Pinky’s Park, a local spot that may be a familiar stop on their daily routine, and from there, take the practical next step of exploring options for their health and well-being; with a significant number of households relying on rental income, and many families with children, making time for health checks is an important part of life in Oscarville.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Oscarville, AK
Walkability4 / 20 · Least walkable
At 4/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Oscarville 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 99559 snapshot
Residents
7,272
Median age
30
Median income
$103,676
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99559 area around Oscarville: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Oscarville alone.
Oscarville sits in Bethel Census Area, ZIP 99559. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Lomack Beach
Pinky’s Park
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Oscarville, AK
Just outside Oscarville? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Oscarville, AK: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Bethel Census Area: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Alaska 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.
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
When to test: STD detection windows
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with an Oscarville-area provider.
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 Oscarville 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.
Confidentiality & consent in Alaska
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Alaska 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 Alaska, 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)
Alaska 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.
