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651 Orchard Street, Suite 100
New Bedford,
MA 02744
508-984-5333
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To promote and ensure reproductive health care and rights based on the unique needs of the individuals and communities we serve. We are committed to providing confidential, affordable and accessible reproductive health services to individuals of all ages.
What
Types of Services are Offered?
- Gynecological
Exams
- Pregnancy
Testing and Options Counseling
- Birth
Control/Contraceptive Information, Counseling, and Supplies
- *Free and anonymous HIV Testing and
Counseling, Risk Assessment, Education, and Referrals
- Testing,
Education, and Treatment for Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Urinary Tract
Infections, and Common GYN problems
- Emergency Contraception "ECP" or "Morning After Pills"
- Breast
Exams and Self-Exam Education
- Pap
Smear and Pap Test Follow-up
- Referrals
for other Health Risks and Concerns
Available
Methods of Birth Control
- Condoms
(Male and Female)
- Oral
Contraceptives ("The Pill")
- Orthro Evra Patch ("The Patch")
- Emergency Contraception (EC)
- Diaphragm
- Intrauterine
Device (IUD)
- Implanon (Single Rod)
- Depo
Provera ("The Shot")
- Sponge
- Vaginal
Contraceptive Film, Foam, and Jelly
- Nuva Ring
- Vasectomies available by referral
- Tubal ligations by referrals
All
services are provided by licensed physicians, nurse practitioners, physician
assistants, nurses, and a professionally trained counseling staff. Bilingual staff provide services in Spanish and Portuguese.
Cost is based on a sliding fee scale according to family size and income. Medicaid/MassHealth, BMC Boston Health Net, Network Health, Tufts, and Children's Medical Insurances are accepted. Health Care's family planning program is supported by Federal and state funds, patient fees, and donations. No one is denied services because of inability to pay.
Community-Based
Services
We
offer education programs for schools, community groups and agencies. Topics include: Pregnancy Prevention, HIV/STD Prevention, Sexuality and other
Reproductive Health Issues.
*Free HIV Testing
Testing is now done by appointment only. Please call the clinic to schedule your appointment. To receive free confidential and/or anonymous HIV testing you must be 13 years of age or older. Results can be given at the time of your visit.
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Gardasil (the HPV Vaccine) is now available... 
