If you're a teen with a health concern, just stop by on Tuesday or Thursday and speak to a health care professional. No appointment necessary.
Location: Petersburg Health Dept., 301 Halifax St.
Hours: Noon to 6:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday
Phone: (804) 862-7600
is the birth control [SHOT] free?
ReplyDeleteThe Depo-Provera injection is one of the birth control methods the clinic provides.
ReplyDeleteThe cost is based on your income (a sliding fee scale) unless you have health insurance that covers your services. Your charges for the provided services could be free, a small charge or full fee.
When you visit the clinic for the first time, bring information on your income. If you do not work or are a student indicate this on your first visit. You may bring a paycheck stub or you can tell us what you know to be your income.
Payment for family planning services must be paid at the time of the clinic visit. Payment plans may be available if you need them.
Family planning insurance for men and women is available now. The name of this insurance is called PLAN FIRST. The local health departments are providers for PLAN FIRST family planning insurance. To find out more about PLAN FIRST go to www.PlanFirst.org
What to Expect on your visit
A nurse will review your past and present health history and your family health history.
She and the clinician will assist you in selecting a birth control method and possibly get you started at the time of your clinic visit.
You will get a physical and pelvic examination or testicular exams, as appropriate.
You may be tested for cervical cancer (Pap test) and other lab tests as necessary such as blood iron level or urinalysis.
Your height, weight, blood pressure and BMI (Body Mass Index) will be taken.
You will get a breast exam and learn how to do a self breast examination / self testicular exam.
You will receive education and counseling on how to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections, how to use your selected birth control method, and information on other issues and concerns important to your health.
You can get a pregnancy test, if it is necessary at the time of your clinic visit.
We can provide information and education on pregnancy planning and spacing.
Finally, as one of our clients you can get emergency contraception, and referrals to other health care providers for any health problems discovered during your clinic visit.
What birth control methods do we offer?
Birth control pills
Depo-Provera- 3 month shot
NuvaRing
Intrauterine devices-Mirena and Paragard as available
Implanon-subdermal implant as available
Diaphragm
Condoms/Spermicide/Female Condoms
Sponge
Natural Family Planning-fertility awareness, Cyclebeads
Abstinence education
Referral for tubal ligation (female-tying tubes), or Vasectomy (male sterilization)