In McIntosh County, reported syphilis runs about 94% higher than the US average. If you live in Stidham, Oklahoma, and need testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care, both local clinics and private labs are available. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. Options are listed below.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Stidham, OK. The nearest, Oklahoma State Department of Health, is about 7.3 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.
Oklahoma State Department of Health in Eufaula runs STI care through the full infrastructure of a public health department: appointments required, with gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV testing, same-visit bacterial treatment, and sliding-scale access, all provided at no fee.
Every service at this clinic (testing, treatment, vaccines, counseling) is provided at no fee, which means the scope of your visit is determined by what you need clinically, not by what you can absorb financially.
Interpretation services are available for non-English languages, so the clinical conversation (symptoms, history, treatment instructions) can happen with the same precision it would in English.
Herpes testing is included alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, which means a single visit can surface infections that a narrower four-pathogen panel would leave unexamined.
Languages
English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Muscogee Creek Nation Department of Health in Eufaula accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with sliding-scale fees for those paying out of pocket. The clinic tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and TB, and treats bacterial STIs. Appointments required.
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English
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Listing verified Nov 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
HWC - Eufaula gives Eufaula residents who are between providers, paying cash, or working with a tight budget a federally qualified path to sliding-scale STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia) with fees that adjust to income, no appointment required.
Tests offered
Fees & payment
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 7 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Stidham, 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 value: single tests
$49 & 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.
Local clinicians
Beyond dedicated clinics, 33 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Stidham. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 13 offer telehealth.
Schuyler Steelberg, MD
Family medicine · 500 Eunice Burns Road, Eufaula
Glenn Davis, MD Telehealth
Internal medicine · 111 Forest Drive, Eufaula
Eric Mathis, DO
Family medicine · 2401 West Main Street, Henryetta
Audie Swinney, MD Telehealth
Family medicine · 28870 Dewey Bartlett Avenue, Henryetta
Wesley Updike, MD
Family medicine · 1401 Morris Drive, Okmulgee
Kathryn Zackery, DO Telehealth
Family medicine · 1313 East 20th Street, Okmulgee
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 Stidham, OK 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.
Eufaula Pharmacy
8.9 mi
12 mi Nichols Pharmacy
12 miChecotah Pharmacy
13 miHac
17 miHenryetta Drug
17 miShowing the 6 closest pharmacies to Stidham, OK.
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 Stidham, 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
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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
How reported STI rates in McIntosh County, the county that includes Stidham, compare with Oklahoma and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
#30 of 77 Oklahoma counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 61% of the state
| Infection | McIntosh County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 403 79 cases ▼ 14% | 471.3 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 117.3 23 cases ▼ 31% | 170.3 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 30.6 6 cases ▲ 10% | 27.7 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 15.3 3 cases ▼ 11% | 17.1 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 30.6 6 cases ▼ 23% | 39.7 | 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 McIntosh County, chlamydia has fallen from 480.4 to 403 per 100,000 (16%), gonorrhea has fallen from 195.3 to 117.3 per 100,000 (40%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 26.4 to 30.6 per 100,000 (16%).
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 McIntosh County.
Local HIV snapshot
Federal priority area: Oklahoma 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.
McIntosh County HIV care continuum (2023)
McIntosh County recorded 29.8 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 11.4 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among McIntosh County residents living with HIV, 84% are in care · 72% 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 McIntosh County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Along Badger Hill, families and young professionals have made their homes, building a community that's tight-knit and supportive. With most residents owning their homes, there's a sense of stability and permanence that's hard to find elsewhere. Many of these households are large, with three or more people calling one place home.
The area is characterized by a strong workforce, with a high percentage of residents actively employed. Many of these workers are in high-paying jobs, with nearly half of households earning well above the norm. Married couples make up a significant portion of the population, and with a high level of labor-force participation, it's clear that this community values hard work and dedication. Younger adults still forming relationships and building their careers live here too, and for them, having easy access to low-friction screening can make a big difference in maintaining their health and well-being.
Given the layout of the area and the fact that it's not easy to get around without a car, residents have to plan ahead to get to the nearest clinic, a drive from Stidham. For people with busy schedules, like those with long work hours or family commitments, this can be a significant challenge. Being able to fit in a test without having to rearrange their entire day can be a huge relief, and can make all the difference in staying on top of their health.
Getting there
At 5.68/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Stidham 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 74432 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 74432 area around Stidham: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Stidham alone.
Stidham sits in McIntosh County, ZIP 74432. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Stidham? 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 McIntosh County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Oklahoma 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 Stidham-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 Stidham 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is potentially allowable in Oklahoma: it is not expressly authorized, but not prohibited either. Ask your provider whether they will prescribe treatment for a partner without a separate visit.
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 OklahomaSource: 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.
Some clinics and labs take walk-ins for same-day testing; call ahead to confirm hours.
Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.
Yes, Oklahoma State Department of Health (7.3 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 403 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Oklahoma average.
In Oklahoma, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
HPV and hepatitis B vaccines prevent those infections, ask a provider if you're due.
Definitely worth testing; abnormal discharge often points to a treatable STI.
Most STIs have no symptoms, so testing is the only way to know your status, get early treatment, and avoid passing one on.
The sore can disappear on its own even though the infection remains; only testing confirms it's gone.
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