Gonorrhea in Calhoun County runs about 64% lower than the national average. If you've had a recent risk, or simply test on a regular schedule, in Tinsman, Arkansas, some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. We list options below.
Available testing centers
4 testing options are listed for Tinsman, AR. The nearest, Arkansas Department of Health, is about 8.5 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.
Sliding-scale fees and both Medicaid and private insurance are accepted at Arkansas Department of Health in Hampton, where the panel extends beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV to include hepatitis A, B, and C plus TB. Appointment required, with bacterial STIs treated same visit.
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Listing verified Apr 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Cabun Rural Health Services in Hampton tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C on a sliding-scale fee accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance. Bacterial STIs are treated the same visit; appointments are required.
Cabun carries Spanish-language capacity on staff and arranges interpretation for other languages as part of scheduling: meaning clinical conversations, consent, and follow-up instructions happen in the language the appointment is built around, not added on after the fact.
After a hepatitis C antibody test confirms infection, Cabun's clinical team prescribes and monitors antiviral treatment on-site. The full course managed here rather than handed off to a specialist for initiation.
The testing panel at Cabun spans eight infections: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, TB, and hepatitis A, B, and C. Herpes serology and all three hepatitis markers are included by default, conditions that narrower panels routinely omit.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
A safety-net rural health clinic about 13 miles from Tinsman. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Tests offered
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 9 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Tinsman, 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 for simplicity & support
$89 & 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, 26 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Tinsman. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit.
Kaitlin Mcnamara, DO
Family medicine · 201 North Clifton Street, Fordyce
David Foscue, MD
General practice · 110 North Clifton Street, Fordyce
Kerry Pennington, MD
Family medicine · 212 Scoby Drive, Warren
Ladonna George, MD
Family medicine · 302 North Main Street, Warren
Michelle Weaver, MD
Family medicine · 404 South Bradley Street, Warren
Mohamed Elsherief, MD
Family medicine · 404 South Bradley Street, Warren
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 Tinsman, AR 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.
Hampton Pharmacy
9.3 miWatson Pharmacy
13 miThe Prescription Store
13 mi
14 mi 
16 mi Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Tinsman, AR.
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 Tinsman, 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.
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
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
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 Calhoun County, the county that includes Tinsman, compare with Arkansas 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.
#59 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 21% of the state
| Infection | Calhoun County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 237 11 cases ▼ 59% | 579.6 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 64.6 3 cases ▼ 67% | 193.4 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | — no data | 29.2 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 21.5 1 cases ▲ 24% | 17.3 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 21.5 1 cases ▼ 55% | 48 | 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 Calhoun County, chlamydia has fallen from 274.3 to 237 per 100,000 (14%), gonorrhea has fallen from 126.6 to 64.6 per 100,000 (49%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 42.2 to 21.3 per 100,000 (50%).
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 Calhoun County.
Local HIV snapshot
Federal priority area: Arkansas 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.
Calhoun County HIV care continuum (2022)
Calhoun County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Calhoun County residents living with HIV, 42.9% are in care · 14.3% 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 Calhoun County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Local resources & officials
Data & references
Local context
Tinsman's rhythm follows the seasons and the work, timber operations, farming cycles, small trades that anchor the year. People here know what it means to move through their days with purpose, and that same straightforwardness shapes how health care fits in. STI testing isn't separate from that practical mindset; it's part of staying well while you're doing what you do. Young adults in Tinsman (whether they're starting out, building skills, or settling into work) have confidential testing available in and around town, listed on this page.
The clinics and providers here understand that screening happens quietly, on your schedule, without details traveling back through your social circles or workplace. That separation between your test and the rest of your life is built into how these services operate. Getting tested isn't complicated once you decide to do it. You'll find straightforward appointments, clear communication about what to expect, and results that stay yours alone.
The people running these services know Tinsman; they're not strangers, but they're also bound by the same confidentiality rules everywhere else. That combination, local knowledge plus real privacy, is what makes testing here workable for the people who live here.
Getting there
At 4.1/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Tinsman 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 71744 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 71744 area around Tinsman: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Tinsman alone.
Nearby cities & towns
Just outside Tinsman? 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 Calhoun County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Arkansas 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 Tinsman-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 Tinsman 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Arkansas 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 ArkansasSource: 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, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 237 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Arkansas average.
Yes, at-home kits ship to 71744; you collect a sample, mail it back, and get results in about 2–5 days.
In Arkansas, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.
Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.
A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.
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