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STD Testing in Pennock, MN: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia reports in Kandiyohi County run about 44% lower than the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Pennock, Minnesota, you can weigh options between clinics that may bill insurance and private labs with flat self-pay pricing. See the list for your options.

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STD testing near Pennock, MN

3 testing options are listed for Pennock, MN. The nearest, Community Health Service, is about 5.6 miles away. Compare 2 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 5.6 miles

Community Health Service

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Community Health Service, Willmar's community health center, folds STI testing into full primary care: covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee with same-visit bacterial treatment; appointments are required, and interpretation services are available for non-English languages.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Are on the Panel

Community Health Service runs eight distinct tests (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB) meaning a single appointment captures infections that a narrower panel would leave undetected and unmanaged.

Substance-Use Treatment Runs Alongside STI Care

Substance-use treatment is available at Community Health Service alongside STI services, which means a patient managing both doesn't need a separate provider relationship to address conditions that frequently intersect clinically.

Staffed Interpretation, Not a Scheduling Afterthought

Community Health Service maintains interpretation services for non-English languages as a standing operational resource: meaning clinical conversations about test results, treatment plans, and follow-up are conducted directly, with consistent access regardless of which language the appointment is held in.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1804 Southwest Trott Avenue, Willmar, MN 56201
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 6.6 miles

CentraCare

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 44 reviews

CentraCare in Willmar tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and all three hepatitis strains on a sliding-scale fee, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections: all services carry no fee, and appointments are required.

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Zero-Cost Care Across Every Service Line

CentraCare charges no fee for any service it provides: testing, treatment, PrEP, vaccines, and counseling all fall under the same zero-cost structure. That means the Mpox vaccine, the hepatitis B vaccine, and TB treatment sit on the same financial footing as a rapid HIV test: free, without exception.

Spanish and Interpreter-Supported Care, On-Site

CentraCare offers care in Spanish and carries interpretation services for additional languages: meaning counseling, medication adherence education, and PrEP discussions all happen in the language the appointment is actually booked in, not relayed through an outside service afterward.

PrEP Managed Here, No Outside Referral Chain

Without a clinic that manages PrEP internally, a patient faces a gap between the initial test and the prescribing provider. Sometimes weeks wide. CentraCare in Willmar closes that gap by handling PrEP initiation and ongoing care directly, so prevention isn't stalled by hand-offs between separate practices.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
502 2nd Street Southwest, Willmar, MN 56201
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
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Sanford Health Laboratories

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 74 reviews
Address
1527 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN 56308 51.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • 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 Pennock, MN

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 Pennock, MN

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Pennock, 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.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Pennock, MN

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

  • Centracare-New London Clinic

    600 Peterson Parkway, New London, MN 56273

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
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  • Carris Health

    301 Becker Avenue Southwest, Willmar, MN 56201

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Centracare-Willmar Clinic

    101 Willmar Avenue Southwest, Willmar, MN 56201

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Pennock. 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

Clinicians near Pennock, MN who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 110 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Pennock. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 61 offer telehealth.

  • John Tate, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 301 Becker Avenue Southwest, Willmar

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  • Seth Nelson, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 502 2nd Street Southwest, Willmar

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  • Lucio Minces, MD Telehealth

    Infectious disease · 101 Willmar Avenue Southwest, Willmar

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  • Mary Amon, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1604 1st Street South, Willmar

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  • Kiran Lingala, MD

    Internal medicine · 600 Peterson Parkway, New London

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  • Jeffrey Heller, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 100 Healthy Way, Olivia

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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 Pennock, MN

No pharmacy near Pennock, MN 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.

  • Medical Supplies

    6.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Cederstrom Pharmacy

    6.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • McPark

    6.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • Coborns

    6.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 6.9 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Pennock, MN.

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 Pennock, 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 Kandiyohi County: the local picture

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

#22 of 87 Minnesota counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 75% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Kandiyohi County vs Minnesota vs U.S.

Kandiyohi County Minnesota U.S. ▲▼ = Kandiyohi County vs the state average
Infection Kandiyohi County Minnesota United States
Chlamydia
276.2 121 cases ▼ 27%
379.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
29.7 13 cases ▼ 78%
134.5 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
11.4 5 cases ▲ 31%
8.7 15.8
Syphilis (early)
4.6 2 cases ▼ 31%
6.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
4.6 2 cases ▼ 69%
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 Kandiyohi County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 20% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Kandiyohi County, chlamydia has fallen from 340.7 to 276.2 per 100,000 (19%), gonorrhea has fallen from 98.3 to 29.7 per 100,000 (70%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 2.3 to 11.4 per 100,000 (396%).

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 Pennock, MN

Adults uninsured
7.8%
No routine checkup
25.6%
No transportation
6.3%
Binge drinking
20%
Frequent mental distress
14.5%
Depression
23.8%
Below poverty line
6.9%
Primary-care ratio
1,183 : 1
Kandiyohi County
  • Primary-care shortage score 9 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 54th 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 Kandiyohi County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Kandiyohi County (2023)

People living with HIV
82 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
36

Kandiyohi County HIV care continuum (2020)

Kandiyohi County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2020), against 6.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Kandiyohi County residents living with HIV, 89.3% are in care · 67.9% 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 Kandiyohi County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Pennock, MN

The Navy F-14 Tomcat parked along US 12 is one of those landmarks that quietly anchors a town's sense of itself, and Pennock is, at its core, a place built around households rather than foot traffic. With more than half of adults married and average households running well above two people, health decisions here tend to get made in the context of a family, not just an individual. That household character matters for screening. A workforce participation rate well into the seventies coexists with unemployment that's meaningfully higher than you'd see in a metro area, which means scheduling and cost both press on people in real ways.

The options listed on this page serve people in and around Pennock, and nearly all of them require driving US 12 or MN 40 to reach, which puts the scheduling question front and center. Young adults in their late teens and twenties, the years when new relationships overlap with the least-consistent healthcare habits, benefit most when that drive doesn't have to be a separate project. Kandiyohi County's STI figures reflect what happens across communities where routine testing stays low on everyone's practical calendar, and staying current is simply what keeps those county numbers from becoming a personal one.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Pennock, MN

Walkability 4.76 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.76/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Pennock 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Pennock, Minnesota, EasySTD

ZIP 56279 snapshot

Residents
1,122
Median age
36.3
Median income
$78,750

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 56279 area around Pennock: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Pennock alone.

Pennock sits in Kandiyohi County, ZIP 56279. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Vos Park
  • Horizon Hills Park

Major routes

  • US 12 (Pacific Avenue Southeast)
  • MN 40

Reference

STD testing in Pennock, MN: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 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)

Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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 Pennock, MN

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Pennock, MN?

The closest is Community Health Service (5.6 mi); 2 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Pennock, MN?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free HIV testing near Pennock, MN?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Pennock, MN?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Herpes, Trichomoniasis, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Kandiyohi County?

About 276 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Minnesota average.

Can I test at home near Pennock, MN?

Yes, at-home kits ship to 56279; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.

Can I get PrEP near Pennock, MN?

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

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

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

How long do results take near Pennock, MN?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Should I get tested for herpes near Pennock, MN?

The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.

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