STD Testing in Union Center, WI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
Juneau County's gonorrhea cases run about 77% lower than the US average. If you're testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care in Union Center, Wisconsin, consider that visiting a clinic lets a provider answer questions and start treatment, while an at-home kit lets you collect a sample on your own schedule and mail it in. Options can be found below.
6 testing options are listed for Union Center, WI. The nearest, ThedaCare, is about 2.9 miles away. Compare 3 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.
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Closest to you 2.9 miles
ThedaCare
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ThedaCare in Wonewoc schedules appointments for STI care that spans HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB: with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines, and fees billed to Medicaid, Medicare, or insurance.
Healthfirst Network in Mauston works on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid and private insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, rapid and conventional HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and appointments required.
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Interpretation Services Staffed Into Every Appointment
Healthfirst Network has interpretation services available for non-English languages built directly into its appointment structure, not arranged on request after the fact. That operational staffing means clinical conversations about medication adherence, PrEP counseling, and STI education happen with language support present, not summarized through it afterward.
PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP Prescribed Under One Clinical Roof
Healthfirst Network carries standing prescribing capability for PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP. All three prevention medications, from daily HIV prophylaxis to post-exposure doxycycline for bacterial STIs. For someone without a regular provider or managing prevention on a sliding-scale budget, having all three available at one clinic eliminates the need to source each prescription separately.
Herpes and Hepatitis Expand the Standard Panel to Eight
Beyond the core four, Healthfirst Network tests for herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Bringing the panel to eight infections. Hepatitis C, in particular, is tested on-site and, when reactive, can be managed through the clinic's treatment services rather than deferred elsewhere.
English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
Tests offered
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
American Indian or Alaska Native persons
Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Black or African American persons
Gay Men
Hispanic or Latino persons
LGBTQ
Low Income Persons
Care services
Family Planning
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Listing verified Aug 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Community health center 13.1 miles
Noble Community Clinics - Mauston
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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 98 reviews
Noble Community Clinics - Mauston meets patients in Mauston where they are (between providers, paying out of pocket, or working without insurance) through federally qualified status that ties fees to income. Walk-ins are welcome for sliding-scale syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening, with no appointment needed.
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.
The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Union Center, 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
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
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 Union Center, WI
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Juneau 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.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Union Center. 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 Union Center, WI who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 122 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Union Center. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 43 offer telehealth.
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 Union Center, WI
No pharmacy near Union Center, WI 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.
Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Union Center, WI.
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 Union Center, 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.
Online treatment
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
STDs & HIV in Juneau County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Juneau County, the county that includes Union Center, compare with Wisconsin and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~17% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
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#27 of 72 Wisconsin counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 63% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Juneau County vs Wisconsin vs U.S.
Juneau CountyWisconsinU.S.▲▼ = Juneau County vs the state average
Infection
Juneau County
Wisconsin
United States
Chlamydia
233.162 cases▼ 45%
422.8
492.2
Gonorrhea
41.411 cases▼ 65%
118.5
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
7.52 cases▼ 18%
9.1
15.8
Syphilis (early)
7.52 cases▲ 21%
6.2
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
— no data
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 Juneau County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 25% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Juneau County, chlamydia has fallen from 351.8 to 233.1 per 100,000 (34%), gonorrhea has risen from 37.4 to 41.4 per 100,000 (11%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.7 to 7.5 per 100,000 (103%).
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 Union Center, WI
Adults uninsured
8.6%
No routine checkup
21.8%
No transportation
7.3%
Binge drinking
17.8%
Frequent mental distress
16.4%
Depression
24.7%
Below poverty line
10.4%
Primary-care ratio
1,340 : 1
Juneau County
Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 56.45
Social Vulnerability Index · 43rd 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 Juneau County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Juneau County (2023)
People living with HIV
91 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
48
Juneau County HIV care continuum (2023)
Juneau County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 5.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Juneau County residents living with HIV, 90% are in care · 85% 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 Juneau County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines → (opens in a new tab)
Getting tested in Union Center means working with distance. The nearest clinic offering STI screening is not in town itself: it's a drive to the surrounding area, which shapes how and when people schedule care. That reality matters: it pushes folks to plan ahead, to bundle appointments, to think through what they're willing to travel for. For residents in their late teens through their thirties, when regular testing fits naturally into health maintenance, that geography can feel either like a minor inconvenience or a genuine barrier, depending on work schedules and whether someone has reliable transportation.
What testing is available in and around Union Center, listed on this page, reflects the medical landscape of a smaller Wisconsin community. Confidentiality isn't automatically compromised by town size, clinics honor the same privacy standards everywhere, but the psychological weight of seeking care can feel different when you know your neighbors. That's not unique to Union Center, but it's real here, and it's worth naming honestly. The young adults living here have the same health needs as their peers anywhere.
Routine screening catches infections early, stops transmission, and costs far less than treating complications. The clinics and providers within reach of Union Center take that seriously, even if getting there requires intention.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Union Center, WI
Walkability5.41 / 20 · Least walkable
At 5.41/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Union Center 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 53968 snapshot
Residents
2,444
Median age
39.3
Median income
$71,786
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 53968 area around Union Center: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Union Center alone.
Union Center sits in Juneau County, ZIP 53968. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Castle Rocks
Baker's Field
Canoe Landing
Legion Park
The Pinnacle
E.O. Schultz Park
Major routes
WI 33 (Bridge Street)
Madison Street
State Highway 33
State Highway 80
Nearby cities & towns
Nearby cities and towns near Union Center, WI
Just outside Union Center? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Union Center, WI: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Juneau County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Wisconsin 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.
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
When to test: STD detection windows
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Union Center-area provider.
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 Union Center 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.
Confidentiality & consent in Wisconsin
Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately
Two things that actually depend on Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, 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)
Wisconsin 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.
