Services  Pregnancy Testing

Free Pregnancy Testing is available on a walk-in basis. No appointment is necessary for this urine-sensitive test. The recommended time to take a pregnancy test is when your period is at least one week late. The urine-sensitive test is very accurate with quick results. Blood pregnancy tests are also available for a minimal charge by appointment. You will meet with a Counselor to discuss your results and pregnancy options. One-on-One Health Education Counselors are available at your convenience to discuss concerns or questions that you may have regarding your health care needs. Our Health Educators are experienced in pregnancy options counseling, including parenting, adoption, and abortion. We can also provide you with information on birth control options, sexually transmitted disease prevention and treatment, routine gynecological care, healthy lifestyle planning (diet, exercise, smoking cessation, etc.), or any other health care concern. All patients having a Surgical Abortion meet with a Health Educator or Nurse to complete paperwork, verify personal medical history, and discuss any questions or concerns before surgery. Gynecology We provide a wide range of Gynecological Services including: Annual pelvic exams Pap smears/Cervical cancer screening Abortion follow-up exams Sexually Transmitted Disease testing, diagnosis and treatment Routine breast exams Birth control including: oral contraceptives and Depo Provera injections, diaphragm, cervical cap, and condoms HPV screening (genital warts) and Laser Surgery treatment Vaginal infection checks IUD insertion and removal Emergency contraception ("morning after pill") With same-day appointments often available, including Saturdays, we are your Gynecology experts! STD Testing We offer a full range of Sexually Transmitted Disease testing for reasonable fees. The following tests can be performed in our center with most results in 2-3 days. Chlamydia Gonorrhea HPV (Genital Warts) Herpes Syphilis Hepatitis B Trichomoniasis HIV (confidential and anonymous testing) We are your personal resource for practical, non-judgmental diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases.   Ultrasound   Our technicians perform Ultrasounds by appointment to determine the pregnancy gestation. While this is not a diagnostic tests, patients who are uncertain of their last menstrual period often find this service invaluable when making a decision about their pregnancy. After the Ultrasound, you will meet with a Health Educator to discuss your pregnancy gestation and options. Surgical Abortion We provide Surgical Abortion with twilight anesthesia up to 17 1/2 weeks by Ultrasound using the Vacuum Aspiration method. If you are in the second trimester of your pregnancy (12 to 17 1/2 weeks), you may need to have a two-day procedure. For your comfort and safety this process includes insertion of Laminaria into the entrance of your cervix on the first day. The Laminaria slowly and gently begin opening your cervix overnight in preparation for Vacuum Aspiration on the second day.  On the day of your abortion appointment, you will have an Ultrasound to measure the actual size of your pregnancy. You will have pre-operative blood work and urine testing, a private counseling session with a Health Educator, and a relaxed recovery period with our professional Nursing staff after surgery. You should expect to spend between four and six hours in the center for this entire process. We accept most insurance plans and our highly trained and experience insurance department would be pleased to assist you with your insurance coverage questions. Medical (Non-Surgical) Abortion Non-surgical abortions, sometimes called “medical abortions,” are used to end an early pregnancy. Early pregnancy means that your pregnancy began 49 days or less from the beginning of your last menstrual period. An ultrasound is used to confirm the actual pregnancy measurement. Non-surgical abortion uses two medications; Mifepristone blocks a hormone needed for your pregnancy to continue. When used together with another medicine called Misoprostol (which causes the uterus to contract), the pregnancy is usually ended. Since there is always a statistically small chance of failure with this method, you must be willing to have a surgical abortion if the non-surgical abortion fails. In addition, you must be willing to commit to at least two visits to the center, be in good health, and have immediate, reliable transportation in the event of an emergency.

HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) and Cancer Prevention/Treatment

A Colposcopy is a special method (using an instrument called a colposcope) to magnify the cervix approximately 15 times, allowing the doctor to see more than during a routine pelvic exam. This method is recommended for a variety of reasons: an abnormal Pap smear, cervical abnormalities, or a history of HPV (Human Papilloma Virus - the virus that causes genital warts). A Biopsy is when the doctor takes small pinches of tissue from the cervix to be examined by a pathologist. The pathologist will report back to the doctor with her/his findings of any abnormal cells. Laser surgery may be needed to remove abnormal cells, tissue or lesions. A Health Educator will notify you if you need any of these services. If you are new to our center, a Health Educator can answer your questions and schedule an exam or Colposcopy/Biopsy.

 

Laser Surgery

During a Colposcopy, a laser beam viewed through an operating microscope (colposcope) may be used to destroy abnormal cells, tissue or lesions. The energy of the laser beam, which is actually the most intense form of light known, causes the diseased cells to be instantly evaporated like water becoming steam. Laser surgery is recommended for patients with abnormal cells identified by a Pap smear or biopsy, cervical abnormalities, or HPV (Human Papilloma Virus - the virus that causes genital warts). Our Health Educators can answer questions about Laser Surgery and schedule your appointment. Family Practice and Internal Medicine  We provide a full range of Family Practice and Internal Medicine services including: Same-day appointments High Blood Pressure monitoring and treatment Allergies Thyroid problems Stomach and Colon disorders Diabetes testing and treatment Cardiovascular problems School and work physicals Our clinicians provide comprehensive medical care from children to adults. Immediate appointments are often available. Call today to schedule important wellness visits! Urology Our qualified Urologists provide services for male and female patients including: STD testing Urinary tract infections (UTI) Laser Surgery for genital warts Erectile dysfunction / Impotence Prostate problems Male infertility Vasectomy consultations and follow-up exams Vasectomy procedures (under twilight anesthesia) These highly specialized services are available by appointment only. Our Health Educators can answer questions and set an appointment that fits your schedule and your health care needs.