The goal of the Family Planning program is to prevent unwanted or poorly timed pregnancies, stop sexual disease transmission and improve the long-term health and well-being of families.
Services offered through Women’s Health include
- Physical exam (including pelvic exams)
- Education & counseling on birth control methods
- Education on breast exams and breast self-exam techniques
- Education & counseling to help adopt healthier lifestyles through regular gynecological care, good nutrition and reduction of risk behaviors that cause susceptibility to cancer and other sexually transmitted infections
- HIV counseling
- Variety of Lab tests
Services offered through Men’s Health include
- Physical exam
- Education & counseling on birth control methods
- Education & counseling to help adopt healthier lifestyles through regular health care, good nutrition and reduction of risk behaviors that cause susceptibility to cancer and other sexually transmitted infections
- HIV counseling
- Variety of Lab tests
Birth Control Methods
- Abstinence
- Birth Control Pills
- Condoms (“Rubbers”)
- Depo-Provera (injection)
- Contraceptive Film (spermicide) – counseling only
- IUD (intra-uterine device)
- Diaphragm – counseling/prescription only
- Emergency Contraception (EC)
- Natural Family Planning
Eligibility
- Must be able to bear or father children
- Medicaid is accepted. For uninsured and self-pay patients, these services will be provided on a sliding fee scale. Income and family size will determine fee.
- Must bring proof of income (paycheck stub)
Clinic Times
- Call for appointment
By ruling of the NC Legislature, teenagers may be seen in clinic without parental consent.