FAMILY PLANNING:
Promotes...
-the well-being of families
-responsible behavior
-healthy babies
Prevents...
unintended pregnancies through education including abstinence and contraceptive services
Allows...
planning and timing of pregnancies
What services are provided?
Medical Services
-physical exams
-cervical cancer screening
-breast cancer screening
-sexually transmitted disease (STD) teasting and treatment
-pregnancy testing
-dispensing of contraceptives
-emergency contraception
Education and Counseling
-reproductive and preventive health
-self breast/testicular examination
-postponing sexual involvement/ abstinence
-counseling on all contraceptive methods
Referral and Linkages with Community Resources
Community Education Presentations
Who is Elgible?
Family Planning is available to anyone requesting our services. NO ONE IS REFUSED SERVICES BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO PAY.
What is the cost?
-Cost is based on income and the number of people supported by that income.
-The charges are applied to federal guidelines and may range from full charge to free.
-Minors are charged based on a family support amount plus the minor's income.
-Payment plans can be arranged if needed.
-NO PERSON WILL BE REFUSED SERVICES BECAUSE OF INABILITY TO PAY
-Medicaid, Insurance and Every Woman Matters are accepted.
How can I receive services?
-Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also served. Patients may schedule appointments by telephone or in person.
-Nurses are available in each clinic during regular business hours and physicians/physician assistants are available at clinic sessions for exams and treatments.
Referrals for Other Services
Clinics are designed to meet a very specific health care need. It is important to understand that Family Planning clinics are not able to meet all of your health needs and are not intended to replace the care given by private physicians. Medical problems may be brought to your attention at Family Planning visits, however, diagnosis and treatment will be deferred to your private physician by referral.