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STD Testing in Philadelphia, MS: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Neshoba County runs about 41% higher than the US average. Whether it's your first test or a routine screening in Philadelphia, Mississippi, you have options: clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. See the list below.

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STD testing near Philadelphia, MS

8 testing options are listed for Philadelphia, MS. The nearest, East Central Mississippi Health Care, is about 0.4 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 0.4 miles

East Central Mississippi Health Care

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East Central Mississippi Health Care in Philadelphia tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV, treating confirmed bacterial STIs in the same appointment. No second visit required. Fees run on a sliding scale, and Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are all accepted. An appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
10330 Rd 375, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.3 miles

Philadelphia Health Center

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews

Philadelphia Health Center, in Philadelphia, earned its federally qualified designation by committing to serve patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Sliding-scale fees make that real. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, with costs tied to income.

Sliding-scale
Address
10330 Road 375, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Website
Community health center 1.3 miles

Neshoba County General Hospital

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Rated 3.1 out of 5 from 63 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 1 mile from Philadelphia. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
213 Hospital Road West, Philadelphia, MS 39350
Website
Best for free testing 1.7 miles

Mississippi State Department of Health

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Mississippi State Department of Health in Philadelphia tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee, with HIV and STI testing available at no charge, alongside STI treatment, TB testing and treatment, and HPV and hepatitis vaccines; an appointment is required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1014 Holland Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350
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 Closed
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.9 miles

Laird Hospital

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A public safety-net rural health clinic about 2 miles from Philadelphia. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1106 Central Drive, Philadelphia, MS 39350
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 Philadelphia, MS

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 Philadelphia, MS

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia, MS

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

  • Neshoba County General Hospital

    1001 Holland Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Neshoba Medical Associates

    213 East Hospital Road, Philadelphia, MS 39350

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Neshoba Urgent Care RHC

    1120 East Main Street Suite 1, Philadelphia, MS 39350

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Memphis Pathology Laboratory

    210 Hospital Circle, Philadelphia, MS 39350

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia, MS who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 37 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Philadelphia. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 offer telehealth.

  • Walter Willis, MD

    Family medicine · 210 Hospital Circle, Choctaw

  • Matthew Ward, DO

    Family medicine · 210 Hospital Circle, Choctaw

  • Dwight Keady Jr, MD

    Internal medicine · 1001 Holland Avenue, Philadelphia

  • Shelby Phung, MD

    Family medicine · 1001 Holland Avenue, Philadelphia

  • Stefani Beale, MD

    Internal medicine · 406 Stribling Street, Philadelphia

  • Patrick Eakes, MD

    Internal medicine · 1106 Central Drive, Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia, MS

No pharmacy near Philadelphia, MS 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.

  • Walmart Pharmacy 0.6 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 0.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Stribling Drug Store

    0.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Brown's Discount Drugs

    1.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Edinburg Drugs

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Freds Stores of Tennessee

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Philadelphia, MS.

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 Philadelphia, 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 Neshoba County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Neshoba County, the county that includes Philadelphia, compare with Mississippi 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.

#21 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 74% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Neshoba County vs Mississippi vs U.S.

Neshoba County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Neshoba County vs the state average
Infection Neshoba County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
875.3 252 cases ▲ 25%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
253.6 73 cases ▲ 1%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
27.8 8 cases ▼ 8%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
10.4 3 cases ▼ 36%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
111.2 32 cases ▲ 72%
64.8 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 Neshoba County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 450 900 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Neshoba County, chlamydia has risen from 670.4 to 875.3 per 100,000 (31%), gonorrhea has fallen from 429.7 to 253.6 per 100,000 (41%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 37.8 to 27.8 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

What shapes testing access in and around Philadelphia, MS

Adults uninsured
12.7%
No routine checkup
19.1%
No transportation
14.6%
Binge drinking
13.9%
Frequent mental distress
19.1%
Depression
21%
Below poverty line
25.7%
Primary-care ratio
1,812 : 1
Neshoba County
  • Primary-care shortage score 22 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 38.3
  • 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 Neshoba County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Neshoba County (2023)

Federal priority area: Mississippi is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
248 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
60

Neshoba County HIV care continuum (2021)

Neshoba County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 21.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Neshoba County residents living with HIV, 89.1% are in care · 60% 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 Neshoba County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Philadelphia, MS

Philadelphia's history roots deep in Neshoba County, a town where neighbors often know each other and where that closeness can make health decisions feel more complicated than elsewhere. STD testing here carries a particular kind of weight precisely because privacy matters so much in a place where word travels. The clinics and urgent-care facilities listed on this page understand that reality. They're built to handle your visit with genuine discretion, not as a favor but as standard practice.

Young adults make up a significant presence in Philadelphia, and many live independently or in households without family oversight. For that population especially, confidential screening becomes routine. A straightforward health step, not a loaded secret. Testing in and around Philadelphia happens without judgment and without automatic gossip; what you learn stays yours to know and decide about.

The modest cost of living here means that affording care shouldn't be the barrier it becomes elsewhere. Clinics work with real financial situations, offering sliding scales and payment plans so that a test doesn't force an impossible choice. Whether you're newly sexually active, between partners, or simply keeping up with preventive health, the testing available on this page meets you where you are: quietly, affordably, and without the assumption that everyone already knows your business.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Philadelphia, MS

Walkability 5.37 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.37/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39350 snapshot

Residents
23,949
Median age
37.1
Median income
$50,331

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39350 area around Philadelphia: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Philadelphia alone.

Philadelphia sits in Neshoba County, ZIP 39350. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Dewitt-Deweese Memorial Park
  • Old Neshoba County Jail
  • Burnside County Park

Major routes

  • West Beacon Street
  • Main Street
  • MS 21 (Columbus Avenue)

STD testing in Philadelphia, MS: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Mississippi 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 Mississippi, 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)

Mississippi 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 Mississippi

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

STD testing FAQs for Philadelphia, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Philadelphia, MS?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

How much does STD testing cost near Philadelphia, MS?

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

Can I get tested in Philadelphia, MS without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Philadelphia, MS?

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

How common is chlamydia in Neshoba County?

Neshoba County reported ~875 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Mississippi average.

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

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

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

Are at-home STD tests accurate?

Reputable kits use the same lab methods as clinics; any positive should be confirmed and treated by a provider.

What happens after a positive result?

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

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.

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