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STD Testing in Waldron, AR: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Scott County, the rate of syphilis cases is about 93% higher than the national average. For one-time concerns or regular check-ups in Waldron, Arkansas, public clinics offer affordability, private labs deliver quicker results, and at-home kits provide convenience without a clinic visit. For options, see the list below.

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STD testing near Waldron, AR

7 testing options are listed for Waldron, AR. The nearest, Arkansas Department of Health, is about 0.2 miles away. Compare 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 0.2 miles

Arkansas Department of Health

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Arkansas Department of Health in Waldron runs on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, and hepatitis C. With HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines also on hand. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
10 South Main Street, Waldron, AR 72958
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 0.7 miles

Mercy Hospital Waldron

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 51 reviews

A community safety-net rural health clinic in Waldron. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1341 West 6th Street, Waldron, AR 72958
Website
Community health center 0.8 miles

Mercy

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Rated 3 out of 5 from 51 reviews

Mercy in Waldron tests for gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, HIV, and hepatitis A, B, and C, treating bacterial infections the same visit on a sliding-scale fee that also covers Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance. Appointments required, DoxyPEP available.

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DoxyPEP Prescribing Where Others Send You Elsewhere

DoxyPEP, doxycycline taken after a potential bacterial STI exposure, is still unavailable at the majority of general STI clinics, which lack the prescribing infrastructure or simply haven't adopted the protocol. Mercy in Waldron prescribes it directly, making post-exposure bacterial prevention a standing service rather than a specialty referral.

Seven Pathogens Tested, Including Herpes and All Three Hepatitises

Mercy's panel runs to ten tests covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, rapid and conventional HIV, plus hepatitis A, B, and C. A count that matters because herpes serology and the full hepatitis triad each require separate draws that a compressed four-pathogen panel omits entirely.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale DoxyPEP
Address
1341 West 6th Street, Waldron, AR 72958
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 1.1 miles

River Valley Primary Care Services

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 19 reviews

River Valley Primary Care Services in Waldron tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB, treating bacterial infections the same visit, alongside HPV and hepatitis A vaccination, all on a sliding-scale fee with appointments required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
2074 Rice Road, Waldron, AR 72958
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 18.8 miles

Access Medical Clinic Arkansas

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 126 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 19 miles from Waldron. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
871 West Main Street, Booneville, AR 72927
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 Waldron, AR

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 Waldron, AR

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

Clinicians near Waldron, AR who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 32 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Waldron. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 offer telehealth.

  • Jordyn Temple, MD

    Family medicine · 1341 West 6th Street, Waldron

  • Vaibhav Desai, MD

    Family medicine · 1341 West 6th Street, Waldron

  • Amanda Mcmellon, DO

    Family medicine · 1341 West 6th Street, Waldron

  • Brad Brooks, DO

    Family medicine · 315 East Ctr Street, Mansfield

  • Elizabeth Hutson, MD

    Family medicine · 100 North Walnut Avenue, Mansfield

  • Tabasum Imran, MD

    Family medicine · 880 West Main, Booneville

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 Waldron, AR

No pharmacy near Waldron, 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.

  • Walgreens 0.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Harps Pharmacy

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Health-Wise Pharmacy

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Scott County Drug

    0.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Health-Wise Pharmacy of Mansfield

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Cornerstone Pharmacy Mansfield

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Waldron, AR.

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 Waldron, 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 Scott County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Scott County, the county that includes Waldron, compare with Arkansas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~32% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#70 of 75 Arkansas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 7% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Scott County vs Arkansas vs U.S.

Scott County Arkansas U.S. ▲▼ = Scott County vs the state average
Infection Scott County Arkansas United States
Chlamydia
162.4 16 cases ▼ 72%
579.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
30.5 3 cases ▼ 84%
193.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
30.5 3 cases ▲ 4%
29.2 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 17.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 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.

Reported STD rates in Scott County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 49% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 175 350 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Scott County, chlamydia has fallen from 264.3 to 162.4 per 100,000 (39%), gonorrhea has fallen from 122 to 30.5 per 100,000 (75%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 10.2 to 30.5 per 100,000 (199%).

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 Waldron, AR

Adults uninsured
13.1%
No routine checkup
21.7%
No transportation
10.1%
Binge drinking
14.5%
Frequent mental distress
19.4%
Depression
25.5%
Below poverty line
19.7%
Primary-care ratio
4,911 : 1
Scott County
  • Primary-care shortage score 14 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 53.4
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 75th 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 Scott County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Scott County (2024)

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.

PrEP users / 100k
73

Scott County HIV care continuum (2022)

Scott County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 11.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Scott County residents living with HIV, 100% are in care · 100% 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 Scott County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Waldron, AR

Scott County Memorial Hall anchors the center of Waldron the way the town itself is anchored: by households that run large and close, where a majority of adults are married and decisions about health, including whether to schedule a screening, rarely get made in isolation. With an average household nudging past three people and homeownership split nearly down the middle with renting, this is a community where a partner's schedule, a shared vehicle, or a landlord's lease terms can shape something as personal as a clinic visit. That practical weight compounds here. Unemployment sits well above typical small-town norms, and fewer than half the working-age population is actively in the labor force.

Meaning time may be available but money often isn't. At a typical rent under six hundred dollars, renters aren't splurging on discretionary healthcare; the options listed on this page, many of them low- or no-cost, matter precisely because a co-pay that seems minor elsewhere can feel like a real calculation on North Main Street. Scott County's STI figures carry the kind of weight that doesn't disappear on its own. Young adults in their late teens and twenties represent a substantial slice of Waldron's population, the years when exposure is likeliest and when a current test, rather than an assumed negative, is what actually reflects someone's health status.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Waldron, AR

Walkability 5.4 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.4/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Waldron 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Waldron, Arkansas, EasySTD

ZIP 72958 snapshot

Residents
6,566
Median age
39.6
Median income
$43,655

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 72958 area around Waldron: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Waldron alone.

Waldron sits in Scott County, ZIP 72958. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Scott County Memorial Hall
  • Scott County Museum of History
  • Waldron City Park
  • Forrester House
  • Blythe's Scott County Museum
  • Bohnstein Hill

Major routes

  • US 71B (North Main Street)
  • US 71B (South Main Street)
  • US 71 (North Hwy 71 Bypass)

STD testing in Waldron, AR: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Scott 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.

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 Waldron-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 Waldron 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 Arkansas

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

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).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Arkansas, 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)

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 Arkansas

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

STD testing FAQs for Waldron, AR

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Waldron, AR?

There are 5 options within a 30-mile drive.

How much does STD testing cost near Waldron, AR?

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

Is there free HIV testing near Waldron, AR?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Waldron, AR?

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

How common is chlamydia in Scott County?

Scott County reported ~162 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Arkansas average.

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

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

How long do results take near Waldron, AR?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

Where can LGBTQ+ people get tested near Waldron, AR?

Public and community clinics test everyone; several provide LGBTQ-affirming services.

Can you tell if someone has an STD by looking?

No, most STIs have no visible signs, so the only way to know is to test.

Can young people get tested confidentially?

Teen and campus health clinics and public health departments offer youth-friendly, low-cost testing.

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