STD Testing in Brentwood, Tennessee (Williamson County)

Brentwood, like many cities or towns in Tennessee, is monitoring a significant but often overlooked public health issue—sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Just like in other parts of Tennessee, the rates of infections of syphilis, gonorrhea, HIV, and chlamydia in Brentwood need to be watched. According to the CDC’s most recent STD Surveillance Report in 2022, individuals aged 20-24 remain the most affected group across the country. Brentwood, with its young population and proximity to schools such as Vanderbilt University, with over 13,000 students, and Middle Tennessee State University, with over 20,000 students, is not immune to these infections.

In 2022 alone, Williamson County, Tennessee’s population of approximately 260,000, reported 138 cases of gonorrhea and 454 cases of chlamydia. This reflects a growing need for prevention, education, and accessible testing.  Williamson County also reported 7 new cases of HIV in 2022, with a rate of 3.2 per 100,000.

Fortunately, residents of Brentwood have access to a variety of low-cost or affordable STD testing options and information provided by local clinics and the Tennessee Department of Health. You can reach out to the Williamson Department of Health at 1324 Main Street or Vanderbilt Health at 2105 Edward Curd Ln, and learn more about their testing capabilities and costs. Early detection through regular testing is key to managing and preventing the spread of these infections.

For those who test positive, timely treatment can often cure infections like syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. For others, like herpes or HIV, effective treatments can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Addressing this issue through awareness and healthcare access remains essential for safeguarding the health of Brentwood’s residents.