Reproductive Health Services

Our Reproductive Health Services are designed to prevent unintended pregnancies by offering affordable methods of birth control accompanied by education and counseling. Our reproductive health services constitute primary care for many of the clients served. A complete health history is taken on each client followed by a physical assessment, including Pap smear, urinalysis, screening for anemia, hypertension, and abnormal conditions of the breast and cervix as indicated.

Pregnancy testing and appropriate counseling is available. Information regarding early and continuous prenatal care is provided if the pregnancy test and/or exam findings are positive for pregnancy. Reproductive health clinics offer a variety of contraceptive methods including abstinence.

Instructions concerning effectiveness, proper use, indications/precautions, risks, benefits, possible minor side effects, and potential life-threatening complications of contraceptive methods is provided. Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases are a part of the initial and annual visits. Immunization status is routinely addressed.

Services are provided by a physician or mid-level practitioner with assistance from public health nurses. Health educators and nutritionists are available for consultation. If problems are discovered during the course of the assessments which are beyond the scope of the clinics, appropriate referrals will be made by the health care provider. Clients are seen on an appointment basis to minimize waiting periods.

Our pregnancy prevention methods offered include:

Birth Control Pills – We offer multiple options when in comes to birth control pills.  Our nurses will work with you to decide which formulation is best for you.

Condoms – This is an easy and convenient method of birth control which also helps prevent sexually transmitted infects.  These are available to both our male and female clients.

Nuvaring – An effective method for pregnancy prevention that you don’t have to think about daily.

Depo Provera – A hormone birth control method given by injection every 3 months.

Kyleena – A long lasting (up to 5 years) IUD (intrauterine device) that is highly effective in preventing pregnancy.

We can also remove your Nexplanon implant, though we do not insert them.

For more information about the contraceptive choices offered by the Health Department and their efficacy, please click HERE

A sliding scale fee is used in conjunction with most insurance plans to determine costs. Payment plans are available to suit your needs. For the 2022 schedule of fees, please click HERE

Confidentiality Notice

Confidentiality of our Reproductive Health Services prevents anyone from scheduling an appointment unless they are the patient or have been authorized to do so by the patient.
 
Authorization must be provided in writing to the City-Cowley County Health Department prior to the scheduling of an appointment.
 
Contact the Health Department for more information.
 
Arkansas City: (620) 442-3260
Winfield: (620) 221-1430