binx health and WellStreet Urgent Care Expand Access to Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Testing in Clinics

Program aims to dismantle barriers to STI care by offering convenient and cost-effective in-clinic testing solutions for patients seeking chlamydia and gonorrhea testing and treatment

binx health, a healthcare technology and diagnostics company focused on making routine testing convenient, announced a new partnership with WellStreet Urgent Care, a leading healthcare provider based in Atlanta, Georgia. WellStreet Urgent Care is taking steps to improve the way patients access sexually transmitted infection (“STI”) treatment and care through advanced Point-of-Care (“POC”) technologies throughout WellStreet Urgent Care locations. The program is powered by the binx io, an FDA-cleared, CLIA-waived, molecular PCR chlamydia and gonorrhea ~30-minute test for male and female patients.

Together, WellStreet Urgent Care and binx health are redefining diagnostic access by providing patients and providers an avenue for same day test and treatment all in-clinic. With the launch of this program at 115 locations across WellStreet brands such as Piedmont, Corewell Health Urgent Care, Prisma Health and University Hospitals, WellStreet Urgent Care aims to reduce the barriers and challenges associated with traditional STI testing pathways. Today, patients are waiting on average 24-72 hours for a chlamydia and gonorrhea test result. This time lag can result in delayed or unnecessary treatment and further infection spread while increasing patient anxiety.

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With the binx io, WellStreet Urgent Care will provide patients PCR reference lab-comparable results in the same patient visit, setting a new standard for patient care.

WellStreet’s Chief Operating and Medical Officer, Michael Duchynski, MD, MBA, said, “In urgent care, we often only get one opportunity to diagnose and treat our patients, and providing same-day testing, results, and treatment has a profound impact on patient outcomes. With the ability to test, receive results, and begin treatment all in one visit, we’re not only improving patient satisfaction but also significantly enhancing the speed, quality, and effectiveness of care.”

STIs continue to pose a significant public health challenge, highlighting the need for new technologies geared at prevention and early detection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) chlamydia and gonorrhea prevail as the two most common STIs with over 2 million cases in the U.S annually.³ These infections can be asymptomatic and if left untreated, can lead to long-term complications including infertility, chronic pelvic pain and increased susceptibility to other infections.  POC platforms like the binx io, make routine testing accessible and help to mitigate these negative health outcomes.

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“Partnering with binx health to offer same-day molecular PCR testing and subsequent specific treatment for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea is critical,” said Brian S. Bobb, M.D., Senior Medical Officer, SVP at WellStreet Urgent Care. “By integrating this advanced testing technology into our clinics, we’re not only enhancing operational efficiency, but, more importantly, improving patient care by reducing wait time and anxiety. Diagnoses that used to take days to determine can now be confirmed via this seamless, one-visit approach, allowing us to provide timely, effective care while minimizing the risk of further transmission or complications. It’s a vital step toward delivering higher-quality, more accessible healthcare for our communities.”

Through a same day test and treat model, WellStreet Urgent Care and binx health are empowering individuals to take control of their sexual health in a way that is convenient, discreet, and affordable.

“Binx is incredibly proud to partner with WellStreet to bring POC male and female STI testing to their facilities throughout the US,” added binx Health President, Mike Karsonovich. “Urgent Cares play an integral role in how communities access healthcare and we at binx are very excited to play a part in helping WellStreet to improve patient access to such important sexual health diagnostics and care.”

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Source – businesswire