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Rice must at least make STI testing less expensive

(11/02/16 1:00pm)

Dialogues regarding sexual health and well-being at Rice and at college campuses across the U.S. often neglect one important issue: STI testing and accessibility. STI testing should be a routine part of any sexually active college student’s life, and the sexual health resources available to Rice students should reflect this need. While Rice Student Health Services offer STI testing, these screenings are expensive. A Rice student can expect to pay $99 to get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS and syphilis at the Health Center, which poses a significant financial barrier for some students and discourages routine testing.