Westmoreland County's chlamydia rate is 60% lower than the US average. If you're in Seward, Pennsylvania, whether you have symptoms or just want peace of mind, you have options. Some clinics allow walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. We list your options below.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Seward, PA. The nearest, Highlands Health Clinics, is about 8.0 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.
Highlands Health Clinics in Johnstown runs a full STI panel (HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis C) with appointment-based visits, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and every service provided at no fee.
Plenty of clinics discount some services and bill for others, sliding scale for the test, full price for the follow-up, out-of-pocket for the vaccine. Highlands Health Clinics charges nothing for any of it: testing, treatment, and vaccines alike land at zero.
Highlands Health Clinics holds on-site hepatitis C treatment, not a diagnosis followed by a search for someone who prescribes. For anyone without a regular provider or managing costs carefully, that means the medication conversation and the medication access happen in the same place.
Anyone wanting a more complete picture of their sexual health (beyond HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) will find that Highlands tests for herpes and hepatitis C as well, all at the same appointment and at no charge.
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Listing verified Oct 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Hyndman Area Health Center in Johnstown tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee structure open to everyone, with bacterial STIs treated the same visit; an appointment is required.
Walk-in STI clinics routinely hand someone a diagnosis and leave the rest to chance, no pathway to substance-use support, even when the two issues are plainly connected. Hyndman Area Health Center integrates substance-abuse treatment directly into its care model, so both needs can be addressed in one clinical relationship rather than across two separate systems.
Anyone without a regular primary-care provider, or paying out of pocket and wanting a complete picture at one visit, benefits from Hyndman's expanded panel, which adds herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C to the core gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV tests, covering ground that a stripped-down panel simply leaves blank.
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Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania in Johnstown tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee open to all, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections; an appointment is required.
Interpretation services for non-English languages are available at this location, meaning clinical conversations (risk assessment, treatment instructions, medication counseling) are conducted with full linguistic accuracy rather than approximation. That precision directly affects whether a patient follows through on a course of doxycycline or starts PrEP correctly.
As a Title X-designated site, Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania provides legally confidential family planning and STI services to minors. Meaning parental notification is not required by law. Title X status also anchors the sliding-scale structure that makes fees manageable regardless of insurance.
Clinics that prescribe PrEP rarely extend their prevention formulary further, DoxyPEP, the post-exposure doxycycline protocol shown to reduce bacterial STI acquisition, stays off the menu at most. Here, all three (PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP) are prescribed and managed directly, giving patients a complete prevention toolkit rather than a fragmented one.
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Listing verified Oct 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
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 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Seward, 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 range: couples & full panels
$79 & 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 Westmoreland 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.
6321 Route 30, 3rd Floor, Greensburg, PA 15601
CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission
532 West Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
522 West Newton Street Suite 300, Greensburg, PA 15601
CMS-certified lab
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Seward. 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, 318 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Seward. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 82 offer telehealth.
Dennis Eckels, DO
Family medicine · 238 Indiana Street, Seward
Craig Fockler, DO
Family medicine · 321 Main Street, Johnstown
Karthik Kondapally, MD
Family medicine · 1013 Menoher Boulevard, Johnstown
Brian Stratta, MD
Family medicine · 227 Franklin Street, Johnstown
Shriram Sirsikar, MD
Internal medicine · 1 Tech Park Drive, Johnstown
Muhammad Hamza Saad Shaukat, MD
Internal medicine · 1 Tech Park Drive, Johnstown
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 Seward, PA 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.
Roadway Pharmacy
0.4 miGiant Eagle Pharmacy 0019
6.4 miCorner Drug Store
6.5 mi
7.1 mi Westmont Drug Store
7.2 miShowing the 5 closest pharmacies to Seward, PA.
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 Seward, 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.
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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 Westmoreland County, the county that includes Seward, compare with Pennsylvania and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#38 of 67 Pennsylvania counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 43% of the state
| Infection | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 196.2 689 cases ▼ 53% | 421.2 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 45 158 cases ▼ 69% | 144.7 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 3.4 12 cases ▼ 63% | 9.1 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 2 7 cases ▼ 81% | 10.3 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 0.9 3 cases ▼ 92% | 11.4 | 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 Westmoreland County, chlamydia has fallen from 228.7 to 196.2 per 100,000 (14%), gonorrhea has fallen from 50.8 to 45 per 100,000 (11%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.7 to 3.4 per 100,000 (100%).
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 Westmoreland County.
Local HIV snapshot
Westmoreland County HIV care continuum (2021)
Westmoreland County recorded 2.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 8.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Westmoreland County residents living with HIV, 85.6% are in care · 67.1% 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 Westmoreland County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Seward, Pennsylvania, is a community where open conversations about sexual health are essential for well-being. As a place where young adults live and work, easy access to confidential STD testing is important. There is no shame in prioritizing your health, whatever your age or background.
When considering STD testing in and around Seward, it's helpful to know that options are available to fit different needs. Testing is a regular part of healthcare for many people. It's a straightforward way to take care of your sexual health. Some people get tested when they start seeing someone new; others make it a routine part of their healthcare. It's all about what feels right for you.
For young adults in Seward, confidential STD testing is a low-friction, private process. How private? Think of it like any other medical appointment. It's just between you and your healthcare provider. Listings of testing locations, as well as what to expect, are included on this page.
Getting there
At 5.03/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Seward 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 15954 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 15954 area around Seward: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Seward alone.
Seward sits in Westmoreland County, ZIP 15954. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Seward? 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 Westmoreland County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Pennsylvania 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 a Seward-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 Seward 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Pennsylvania 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 PennsylvaniaSource: 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.
Johnstown, PA is a nearby town with options, the listing shows each one's distance so you can pick the closest.
Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.
Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Westmoreland County reported ~196 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Pennsylvania average.
Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.
In Pennsylvania, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Negative is good news, just retest later if the test was soon after a possible exposure.
Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.
Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.
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