Family Planning Services' main purpose is to
provide reproductive health care to its
patients. All Family Planning patients will
receive exams which include pap smears,
instruction on breast self examination, STD
screening and laboratory tests, as well as
information on all methods of contraception.
Our staff is committed to helping
individuals plan children when they want
them...are best able to afford them...and
can love them most.
Who can
come to Family Planning?
The services are available to anyone
regardless of age, sex, race, marital
status, income, legal residence or national
origins.
How much
will it cost?
Patients are charged for the services at the
time of their visit with a sliding fee scale
being used. You may be eligible for reduced
fees or free care, depending upon your age,
family income, and family size.
How do I
make an appointment?
Appointments may be scheduled during office
hours which are 8-5 daily by calling
814-333-7088. Limited evening appointments
are available on a regular basis.
What if I
am not ready to have children?
Contraceptive methods can be provided
on-site after you have made an informed
choice about the method which you prefer. A
physical examination and lab tests are done
to help the medical practitioner determine
the safest method for you and your partner.
What if I
have all the children I want?
Our staff is available to explain permanent
methods of birth control to you and your
partner. We can assist in making arrangement
for you to have a vasectomy (male), or to
have your tubes tied (female).
What if I
think I'm pregnant?
An appointment can be made at Family
Planning for pregnancy testing. Results can
be received the same day from a urine
specimen. Counseling will be given to assist
in learning about resources available for
further medical care.
What if
I'm worried about infection or venereal
disease?
"Sexually transmitted diseases" (STD), is a
new term that includes many diseases or
infections that can be passed from one
person to another sexually. If you feel that
you or your partner may have symptoms of
STD, it is very important that you seek
medical attention for diagnosis and
treatment. The Family Planning staff will
provide information, examination, and
treatment if you have an infection or
disease.
Do you
offer other services for women?
For women who are 40 and above with no
insurance, the Healthy Women Project can
offer pelvic exams, pap smears, clinical
breast exams and mammograms at no cost.
There are also funding sources available if
additional testing or procedures are needed.
Community
Awareness
Qualified staff members can provide
educational programming to increase
community awareness on a variety of topics:
women's health care, contraception, and
services of Family Planning. Factual
information for parents who need help in
teaching their children about sexuality is
also available.
Contact
Information
Family Planning Services is located at 747
Terrace Street, Meadville, PA 16335 and can
be contacted by calling 814-333-7088.
This service is sponsored by Community
Health Services, Inc. Family Planning is
supported in part by the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services, the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, and the Family Planning
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Community Health
Services, Inc.
Conneaut Valley Health
Center, Inc.
Early Intervention
Program
Family
Planning Services
Hospice of Crawford
County, Inc.
Medical Assistance
Transp. Program
Valley Dental
Center
Visiting Nurse
Association (VNA)
Women, Infants & Children
Program |
