Family Planning/Women’s Health clinics are being offered on January 7, 9th, 21st and 23rd. Appointments are required. Services include a clinical breast exam, pelvic exam, Pap test, contraceptives and other lab testing as needed. Services are confidential and provided on a sliding fee scale based on client income. Appointments can be scheduled by calling Jennifer or Sharon at extension 13.
Belmont County Women’s Health Services is funded by the Ohio Department of
Health to improve the health and well-being of women, infants, children and
families by assuring health care access for a vulnerable population of
low-income women. Significant health disparities occur across segments of the
population including differences by race/ethnicity, gender, education or income,
disability, geographic location and special population groups, such as residents
of the Appalachian region, which includes Belmont County.
Many of the diseases or conditions accounting for the gaps in health status are
preventable. Clients within this population often have no health insurance,
insurance that does not cover needed services, insurance premiums that are
cost-prohibitive or have a high deductible. All of these factors create barriers
to care.
Women’s Health Services are available on a sliding-fee scale based on the
federal poverty level; expand on Title X Family Planning services to achieve a
comprehensive balance of services, and address health disparities for the
residents of Appalachia. Services include and are limited to the following:
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Pelvic exams and lab testing,
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Breast exams and patient education on breast cancer,
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Screening for cervical cancer; screening and treatment for STD’s and HIV
screening; voluntary choice of contraception, including abstinence and natural
family planning,
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Patient education and pre-pregnancy counseling on the dangers of smoking,
alcohol and drug use during pregnancy,
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Education on sexual coercion and violence in relationships and
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Referral for prenatal care.
Clinical services are provided by a licensed physician or certified registered
nurse practitioner. Education and counseling is provided by registered nurses
and licensed practical nurse. For more information on the
Women’s Health
Services Program, call (740) 695-1202 extension 11 or 13.
