Gonorrhea rates in Kalamazoo County run about 51% higher than the U.S. average. Whether you're starting a new relationship or maintaining your health, there are options in Portage, Michigan. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. Browse choices below.
11 testing centers serve Portage, MI — the nearest, Beacon Health System, about 2.7 miles away. Compare 8 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.
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Beacon Health System
★★★★★4.5(198 reviews)?
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 198 reviews
About 3 miles west of Portage in Portage: Beacon Health System screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and TB—and treats bacterial infections on the spot. It's built for anyone seeking thorough testing plus prevention tools like PrEP and HPV vaccination.
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Testing covers the major infections
Beacon Health System tests for HIV (rapid and conventional), hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and TB. Bacterial STIs—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are treated the same visit, so you walk out with a plan. If you're exposed or at ongoing risk, the clinic also offers PrEP to prevent HIV.
Prevention built into the visit
Beyond testing and treatment, Beacon offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, plus education on HIV, hepatitis, TB, and STI prevention. Family planning is available too, so a single appointment can address multiple health needs.
Cost and insurance
Beacon charges a standard visit fee and accepts insurance. If you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, expect a typical clinic fee—higher than a public health department but part of a larger health system.
Appointment required
You'll need to book ahead; walk-ins aren't available. This works well if you can plan your visit and want a dedicated time slot.
About 5 miles north of Portage in Kalamazoo: Family Health Center Incorporated is a primary-care clinic offering STI testing, same-visit treatment, and prevention services on a sliding-scale fee. It's best for anyone seeking affordable, appointment-based care that bundles sexual health with family planning and vaccines.
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A primary-care clinic with sexual health built in
Family Health Center Incorporated treats STI testing and prevention as part of routine family care. You'll come for gonorrhea, chlamydia, or HIV testing and walk out with treatment the same day if needed, plus access to HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, PrEP, and family planning services—all in one visit if that's what you need.
Testing, treatment, and prevention together
The clinic screens for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV; bacterial infections are treated on-site immediately. Beyond testing, you can start PrEP, get vaccinated against HPV or hepatitis A, and receive STI and HIV prevention education, making it easy to address multiple aspects of sexual health at once.
Sliding-scale fees with insurance and Medicaid
There is a fee for visits, but it slides based on income; Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted. If you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, the sliding scale keeps costs manageable without requiring you to guess your price in advance.
Appointments required; Spanish and interpretation available
You'll need to schedule ahead rather than walk in. Spanish-language services and interpretation for other languages are available, so language won't block access to care.
Listing verified Nov 2025 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Conventional HIV
Serves
Low Income Persons
Care services
Family Planning
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
Sliding Scale
Medicare Accepted
Fee
Insurance Accepted
5.0 miles
Kalamazoo County Health And Community Services
★★★★★4.5(72 reviews)?
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 72 reviews
About 5 miles north of Portage in Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services tests for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and TB—treating bacterial infections on-site and offering PrEP, doxy-PEP, and vaccines to prevent future infection. It's ideal for anyone seeking thorough screening with prevention options built in.
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Testing and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis with treatment available the same day, plus rapid and conventional HIV testing, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and TB. If you're exposed to an STI or concerned about HIV risk, you can walk out with antibiotics for bacterial infections or a plan to start PrEP or doxy-PEP to prevent infection after exposure.
Prevention built into every visit
Beyond testing, the clinic distributes condoms and offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, along with PrEP for ongoing HIV prevention and doxy-PEP for STI prevention after exposure. Counseling on HIV, hepatitis, TB, and STI prevention is part of the visit, and the clinic will notify partners if you test positive.
Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid coverage
Testing and treatment operate on a sliding scale; Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are accepted, and donations are welcome. You'll need an appointment, and Spanish interpretation is available.
Best for thorough screening with prevention options
This is the right choice if you want one visit to cover testing, treatment, and a full prevention plan—whether you're seeking routine screening, managing an exposure, or starting PrEP.
About 5 miles north of Portage in Kalamazoo: Cares Sexual Wellness Services is a private clinic built around prevention and treatment—a place to get tested, treated same-visit if you have a bacterial infection, and started on PrEP or PEP if that's your next step. It's free, appointment-based, and best for anyone wanting a streamlined visit that covers testing, care, and prevention in one conversation.
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A clinic built around prevention and treatment together
Cares Sexual Wellness Services treats testing and prevention as part of the same conversation. You come in for a rapid HIV test, screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, and counseling on what those results mean—and if prevention is your goal, the same visit can get you started on PrEP or doxy-PEP, an antibiotic that prevents bacterial STIs after potential exposure.
Same-visit treatment for bacterial infections
If you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment happens on site. HIV and hepatitis B or C require confirmatory testing and ongoing specialist care, but the clinic manages that pathway and offers HIV/AIDS medical treatment for those already diagnosed.
Completely free, by appointment
All testing—HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—is free. You'll need to call ahead for an appointment. Spanish-language interpretation is available, and condoms are distributed on-site.
Best for people ready to plan ahead
This clinic works best if you can schedule in advance and want prevention woven into the same visit as testing. It's ideal for anyone considering PrEP, anyone who's had a potential exposure and wants doxy-PEP or PEP, and anyone who wants treatment without the wait of a public health clinic.
About 6 miles north of Portage in Kalamazoo: Western Michigan University School of Medicine requires an appointment but offers testing and treatment for HIV, hepatitis, TB, and bacterial STIs all in one visit, plus PrEP and vaccines—best for anyone with insurance or Medicaid who wants medical-grade care alongside prevention.
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Appointment-based testing and same-visit treatment
You'll need to schedule ahead at Western Michigan University School of Medicine, but that structure means you're seen by medical staff trained to handle complex cases. A single visit covers testing for HIV (rapid or conventional), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, and TB, with same-visit treatment available for bacterial STIs and hepatitis C, plus counseling on results and next steps.
HIV care, PrEP, and prevention education built in
If you test positive for HIV or hepatitis B, treatment is managed on-site rather than referred elsewhere. The clinic also prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention and distributes condoms; staff provide education on TB, STI, HIV, and hepatitis prevention tailored to your situation. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are available.
Insurance and Medicaid cover most costs
Medicaid and insurance are accepted, which typically covers testing and treatment. If you're uninsured, expect a standard visit fee—higher than a public health clinic, but you're paying for a university medical school's diagnostic depth and specialist oversight.
Interpretation in nine languages
Interpretation services are available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and American Sign Language, so language won't block access to care.
About 6 miles northwest of Portage in Kalamazoo: Planned Parenthood of Michigan is a full-service sexual health clinic offering testing, treatment, and prevention all in one visit—ideal for anyone seeking affordable care on a sliding scale, whether insured, on Medicaid, or paying out of pocket.
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A clinic built for sexual health, not just testing
Planned Parenthood of Michigan in Kalamazoo treats STI testing and prevention as part of a single conversation. You'll screen for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and HIV, and if you test positive for a bacterial infection, treatment happens the same visit. Beyond testing, the clinic prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention and offers HPV vaccination, condom distribution, and counseling on prevention—all designed to fit into one appointment.
Testing and treatment without delay
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be treated on site the day you test positive. HIV testing includes counseling to help you understand your results and next steps. If you're at risk for HIV exposure, PrEP is available to take preventively; post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is also offered for urgent situations. HPV vaccination rounds out your prevention toolkit.
Sliding-scale fees that match your situation
There is a fee for visits, but it slides based on income—Medicaid and insurance are accepted, and uninsured patients pay on a scale that reflects what they can afford. Title X funding keeps costs low across the board, so cost alone shouldn't keep you away.
Appointment-based, with language access built in
You'll need to book an appointment ahead of time. Interpretation services are available for non-English languages, and American Sign Language interpretation is offered, so language isn't a barrier to care.
About 6 miles northwest of Portage in Kalamazoo: Planned Parenthood of Michigan is a full-service sexual health clinic offering testing, treatment, and prevention all in one visit—ideal for anyone seeking affordable care on a sliding scale, whether insured, on Medicaid, or paying out of pocket.
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A clinic built for sexual health, not just testing
Planned Parenthood of Michigan in Kalamazoo treats STI testing and prevention as part of a single conversation. You'll screen for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and HIV, and if you test positive for a bacterial infection, treatment happens the same visit. Beyond testing, the clinic prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention and offers HPV vaccination, condom distribution, and counseling on prevention—all designed to fit into one appointment.
Testing and treatment without delay
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be treated on site the day you test positive. HIV testing includes counseling to help you understand your results and next steps. If you're at risk for HIV exposure, PrEP is available to take preventively; post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is also offered for urgent situations. HPV vaccination rounds out your prevention toolkit.
Sliding-scale fees that match your situation
There is a fee for visits, but it slides based on income—Medicaid and insurance are accepted, and uninsured patients pay on a scale that reflects what they can afford. Title X funding keeps costs low across the board, so cost alone shouldn't keep you away.
Appointment-based, with language access built in
You'll need to book an appointment ahead of time. Interpretation services are available for non-English languages, and American Sign Language interpretation is offered, so language isn't a barrier to care.
A safety-net rural health clinic about 16 miles from Portage. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Portage, MI (Kalamazoo County) STD testing locations
11 testing centers serving Portage and Kalamazoo County — screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, Conventional HIV, TB, HIV.
Community health center
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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★★★★★4.8(194 reviews)?
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 194 reviews
5555 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048
9.3 miles away
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.
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Conclusive after
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Beacon Health System
Closest to you
★★★★★4.5(198 reviews)?
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 198 reviews
About 3 miles west of Portage in Portage: Beacon Health System screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and TB—and treats bacterial infections on the spot. It's built for anyone seeking thorough testing plus prevention tools like PrEP and HPV vaccination.
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Testing covers the major infections
Beacon Health System tests for HIV (rapid and conventional), hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and TB. Bacterial STIs—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are treated the same visit, so you walk out with a plan. If you're exposed or at ongoing risk, the clinic also offers PrEP to prevent HIV.
Prevention built into the visit
Beyond testing and treatment, Beacon offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, plus education on HIV, hepatitis, TB, and STI prevention. Family planning is available too, so a single appointment can address multiple health needs.
Cost and insurance
Beacon charges a standard visit fee and accepts insurance. If you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, expect a typical clinic fee—higher than a public health department but part of a larger health system.
Appointment required
You'll need to book ahead; walk-ins aren't available. This works well if you can plan your visit and want a dedicated time slot.
PrEP
7901 Angling Road, Portage, MI 49024
2.7 miles away
Family Planning · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
About 5 miles north of Portage in Kalamazoo: Family Health Center Incorporated is a primary-care clinic offering STI testing, same-visit treatment, and prevention services on a sliding-scale fee. It's best for anyone seeking affordable, appointment-based care that bundles sexual health with family planning and vaccines.
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A primary-care clinic with sexual health built in
Family Health Center Incorporated treats STI testing and prevention as part of routine family care. You'll come for gonorrhea, chlamydia, or HIV testing and walk out with treatment the same day if needed, plus access to HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, PrEP, and family planning services—all in one visit if that's what you need.
Testing, treatment, and prevention together
The clinic screens for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV; bacterial infections are treated on-site immediately. Beyond testing, you can start PrEP, get vaccinated against HPV or hepatitis A, and receive STI and HIV prevention education, making it easy to address multiple aspects of sexual health at once.
Sliding-scale fees with insurance and Medicaid
There is a fee for visits, but it slides based on income; Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance are accepted. If you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, the sliding scale keeps costs manageable without requiring you to guess your price in advance.
Appointments required; Spanish and interpretation available
You'll need to schedule ahead rather than walk in. Spanish-language services and interpretation for other languages are available, so language won't block access to care.
Sliding-scalePrEP
505 East Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
5.0 miles away
Family Planning · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
About 5 miles north of Portage in Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services tests for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and TB—treating bacterial infections on-site and offering PrEP, doxy-PEP, and vaccines to prevent future infection. It's ideal for anyone seeking thorough screening with prevention options built in.
Read full overviewShow less
Testing and same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis with treatment available the same day, plus rapid and conventional HIV testing, hepatitis B and C, herpes, and TB. If you're exposed to an STI or concerned about HIV risk, you can walk out with antibiotics for bacterial infections or a plan to start PrEP or doxy-PEP to prevent infection after exposure.
Prevention built into every visit
Beyond testing, the clinic distributes condoms and offers HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, along with PrEP for ongoing HIV prevention and doxy-PEP for STI prevention after exposure. Counseling on HIV, hepatitis, TB, and STI prevention is part of the visit, and the clinic will notify partners if you test positive.
Sliding-scale fees and Medicaid coverage
Testing and treatment operate on a sliding scale; Medicaid, Medicare, and insurance are accepted, and donations are welcome. You'll need an appointment, and Spanish interpretation is available.
Best for thorough screening with prevention options
This is the right choice if you want one visit to cover testing, treatment, and a full prevention plan—whether you're seeking routine screening, managing an exposure, or starting PrEP.
Title XPrEPDoxyPEP
311 East Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
5.0 miles away
Doxy PEP · Family Planning · TB Treatment · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · Partner Notification · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
About 5 miles north of Portage in Kalamazoo: Cares Sexual Wellness Services is a private clinic built around prevention and treatment—a place to get tested, treated same-visit if you have a bacterial infection, and started on PrEP or PEP if that's your next step. It's free, appointment-based, and best for anyone wanting a streamlined visit that covers testing, care, and prevention in one conversation.
Read full overviewShow less
A clinic built around prevention and treatment together
Cares Sexual Wellness Services treats testing and prevention as part of the same conversation. You come in for a rapid HIV test, screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, and counseling on what those results mean—and if prevention is your goal, the same visit can get you started on PrEP or doxy-PEP, an antibiotic that prevents bacterial STIs after potential exposure.
Same-visit treatment for bacterial infections
If you test positive for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis, treatment happens on site. HIV and hepatitis B or C require confirmatory testing and ongoing specialist care, but the clinic manages that pathway and offers HIV/AIDS medical treatment for those already diagnosed.
Completely free, by appointment
All testing—HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—is free. You'll need to call ahead for an appointment. Spanish-language interpretation is available, and condoms are distributed on-site.
Best for people ready to plan ahead
This clinic works best if you can schedule in advance and want prevention woven into the same visit as testing. It's ideal for anyone considering PrEP, anyone who's had a potential exposure and wants doxy-PEP or PEP, and anyone who wants treatment without the wait of a public health clinic.
PrEPDoxyPEP
629 Pioneer Street, Suite 200 Kalamazoo, MI 49008
5.3 miles away
About 6 miles north of Portage in Kalamazoo: Western Michigan University School of Medicine requires an appointment but offers testing and treatment for HIV, hepatitis, TB, and bacterial STIs all in one visit, plus PrEP and vaccines—best for anyone with insurance or Medicaid who wants medical-grade care alongside prevention.
Read full overviewShow less
Appointment-based testing and same-visit treatment
You'll need to schedule ahead at Western Michigan University School of Medicine, but that structure means you're seen by medical staff trained to handle complex cases. A single visit covers testing for HIV (rapid or conventional), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, and TB, with same-visit treatment available for bacterial STIs and hepatitis C, plus counseling on results and next steps.
HIV care, PrEP, and prevention education built in
If you test positive for HIV or hepatitis B, treatment is managed on-site rather than referred elsewhere. The clinic also prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention and distributes condoms; staff provide education on TB, STI, HIV, and hepatitis prevention tailored to your situation. HPV and hepatitis A vaccines are available.
Insurance and Medicaid cover most costs
Medicaid and insurance are accepted, which typically covers testing and treatment. If you're uninsured, expect a standard visit fee—higher than a public health clinic, but you're paying for a university medical school's diagnostic depth and specialist oversight.
Interpretation in nine languages
Interpretation services are available in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and American Sign Language, so language won't block access to care.
PrEP
1000 Oakland Drive, 2nd FL Kalamazoo, MI 49008
5.7 miles away
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · TB Treatment · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) · Hepatitis C Treatment · Hepatitis B Treatment · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted · Fee · Insurance Accepted
LanguagesAmerican Sign Language, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese
About 6 miles northwest of Portage in Kalamazoo: Planned Parenthood of Michigan is a full-service sexual health clinic offering testing, treatment, and prevention all in one visit—ideal for anyone seeking affordable care on a sliding scale, whether insured, on Medicaid, or paying out of pocket.
Read full overviewShow less
A clinic built for sexual health, not just testing
Planned Parenthood of Michigan in Kalamazoo treats STI testing and prevention as part of a single conversation. You'll screen for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and HIV, and if you test positive for a bacterial infection, treatment happens the same visit. Beyond testing, the clinic prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention and offers HPV vaccination, condom distribution, and counseling on prevention—all designed to fit into one appointment.
Testing and treatment without delay
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be treated on site the day you test positive. HIV testing includes counseling to help you understand your results and next steps. If you're at risk for HIV exposure, PrEP is available to take preventively; post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is also offered for urgent situations. HPV vaccination rounds out your prevention toolkit.
Sliding-scale fees that match your situation
There is a fee for visits, but it slides based on income—Medicaid and insurance are accepted, and uninsured patients pay on a scale that reflects what they can afford. Title X funding keeps costs low across the board, so cost alone shouldn't keep you away.
Appointment-based, with language access built in
You'll need to book an appointment ahead of time. Interpretation services are available for non-English languages, and American Sign Language interpretation is offered, so language isn't a barrier to care.
4200 West Michigan, Suite 100 Kalamazoo, MI 49006
5.9 miles away
About 6 miles northwest of Portage in Kalamazoo: Planned Parenthood of Michigan is a full-service sexual health clinic offering testing, treatment, and prevention all in one visit—ideal for anyone seeking affordable care on a sliding scale, whether insured, on Medicaid, or paying out of pocket.
Read full overviewShow less
A clinic built for sexual health, not just testing
Planned Parenthood of Michigan in Kalamazoo treats STI testing and prevention as part of a single conversation. You'll screen for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and HIV, and if you test positive for a bacterial infection, treatment happens the same visit. Beyond testing, the clinic prescribes PrEP for HIV prevention and offers HPV vaccination, condom distribution, and counseling on prevention—all designed to fit into one appointment.
Testing and treatment without delay
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can be treated on site the day you test positive. HIV testing includes counseling to help you understand your results and next steps. If you're at risk for HIV exposure, PrEP is available to take preventively; post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is also offered for urgent situations. HPV vaccination rounds out your prevention toolkit.
Sliding-scale fees that match your situation
There is a fee for visits, but it slides based on income—Medicaid and insurance are accepted, and uninsured patients pay on a scale that reflects what they can afford. Title X funding keeps costs low across the board, so cost alone shouldn't keep you away.
Appointment-based, with language access built in
You'll need to book an appointment ahead of time. Interpretation services are available for non-English languages, and American Sign Language interpretation is offered, so language isn't a barrier to care.
Title XPrEP
4201 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
5.9 miles away
A safety-net rural health clinic about 16 miles from Portage. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here — call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Kalamazoo 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, filtered to active labs
certified for moderate-to-high-complexity testing — the level chlamydia/gonorrhea NAAT and syphilis serology
require — near Portage. Any star rating is the CMS Hospital Compare overall rating where the lab is a rated
hospital. Inclusion is not an endorsement and doesn't confirm a facility offers STD testing — always call to verify.
Test from home
At-home STD testing in Portage, MI
The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away — if you'd rather skip the
trip, an at-home kit ships to Portage, 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
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.
Best range — couples & full panels
myLAB Box
$79 & up
Screens for:
Up to 14 infections — incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
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
Doctors near Portage who can order STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 1,190 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease
and other clinicians practice within 30 miles of Portage — any of them can order a confidential STD panel as
part of a regular visit, and 271 offer telehealth.
These are licensed clinicians who can order STD testing during a visit — not dedicated STD-testing clinics.
Confirm services and availability before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians (Medicare-enrolled providers).
Local context
About Portage, MI
Portage sits in Kalamazoo, Michigan — a larger, suburban community, where it's a short drive from Kalamazoo, and the jobless rate sits near 5.7%. College degrees are common, around 45.5% of adults. With appointments in demand, mail-in kits and telehealth offer a quicker, private route.
ZIP 49002 snapshot
Inside Portage's ZIP code
These ZIP-level Census figures show the demographics that shape testing demand in Portage.
Residents
19,444
Median age
38.6
Median income
$71,621
Getting there
How residents reach testing in Portage
Walkability6.91 / 20 · Below average
At 6.91/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Portage 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.
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Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Portage in Kalamazoo County
Just outside Portage? These nearby Kalamazoo County communities have their own testing guides — clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Here's how reported STI rates in Kalamazoo County — the county that includes Portage — compare with Michigan and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
An estimated ~29% of Kalamazoo County residents are aged 15–34 (ACS) — the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally, which is why local screening access matters here.
Lower chlamydia rate than 2% of the state's 83 counties (ranked #3)
Reported STD rates per 100,000 — Kalamazoo County vs Michigan vs U.S.
Kalamazoo CountyMichiganU.S.
Infection
Kalamazoo County
Michigan
United States
Chlamydia
672.31,763 cases▲ 57%
429.5
492.2
Gonorrhea
270.4709 cases▲ 78%
152.2
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
27.572 cases▲ 227%
8.4
15.8
Syphilis (early)
1642 cases▲ 84%
8.7
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
15.641 cases▲ 20%
13
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. County 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 Kalamazoo County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Kalamazoo County, chlamydia has fallen from 738.3 to 672.3 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has fallen from 468.9 to 270.4 per 100,000 (42%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 11.1 to 27.5 per 100,000 (148%).
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 Portage
Adults uninsured
5.5%
No routine checkup
19.8%
No transportation
6.3%
Binge drinking
17.5%
Frequent mental distress
16.7%
Depression
27.8%
Below poverty line
8.2%
Primary-care ratio
1,012 : 1
Kalamazoo County
Primary-care shortage score 19 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 46.1
Social Vulnerability Index · 43th 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 Kalamazoo County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Kalamazoo County (2023)
People living with HIV
188 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
25
On PrEP (coverage)
19.2%
Kalamazoo County HIV care continuum (2023)
Kalamazoo County recorded 11.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 8.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally.
Among Kalamazoo County residents living with HIV, 75.8% are in care · 68.8% 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 the county health department.
Pregnant or planning to be?
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 Kalamazoo County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Two quick references for getting tested in Kalamazoo County: the CDC's screening schedule (who should test, and how often) and the detection "window" for each infection (the earliest a test can reliably detect it). Select any infection to open its in-depth testing guide — every clinic and lab listed above for Portage screens for them.
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 Portage-area provider.
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the
community health centers serving Portage 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
$79.20
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.
Prevention & treatment
PrEP, prevention & online treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Portage, telehealth covers the rest of the picture — 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.
Prevent (PrEP & DoxyPEP)
Daily or on-demand medication that prevents HIV — and DoxyPEP, which lowers the risk of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Mistr
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.
Privacy
Confidentiality & consent in Michigan
The questions Portage residents ask most before testing, answered under Michigan law — which sets confidentiality and consent the same way statewide. Prefer to keep your name off the record? See our guide to anonymous STD testing.
Can a minor consent?
In Michigan, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own — no parental permission is required. A physician is permitted (but not required) to inform a parent.
Will it show on my insurance?
If you use health insurance, an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) may be mailed to the policyholder. Under HIPAA you can ask your insurer in writing to send communications confidentially. To keep a test fully private, choose a self-pay private lab, an at-home kit, or a public health clinic — none of these bill your insurance.
Anonymous & no-insurance options
Public health clinics and at-home kits let you test without involving insurance or your regular doctor. Many Michigan health departments offer free or low-cost STI testing, and several sites provide anonymous HIV testing.
Can my partner be treated too?
Yes. Michigan permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication to pass to your partner — no separate exam or appointment needed for them.
Source: Michigan Compiled Laws 333.5127; Guttmacher Institute — Minors' Access to STI Services; HIPAA 45 CFR 164.522; CDC — Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (last updated Jul 2025). General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
STD testing FAQs for Portage, MI
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
How many places can I test near Portage?
There are 9 options within a 30-mile drive.
Will my insurance pay for an STD test?
Usually yes — it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.
Can I get tested in Portage without insurance?
Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.
What does a full STD panel cover?
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
What's the local chlamydia rate?
Kalamazoo County reported ~672 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Michigan average.
Am I clear if I tested negative?
Negative is good news — just retest later if the test was soon after a possible exposure.
Is my STD test private?
Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.
Should a rash after sex lead to testing?
Yes — a body or genital rash can be a sign of syphilis or HIV, so get tested and evaluated.
How do I prevent STDs?
Use condoms, test regularly, get the HPV and hep B vaccines, and ask about PrEP for HIV.
Can STDs be treated near Portage?
Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.
