Family Health

Polk County Health Center offers an array of family health services including woman’s health, family planning, birth control, and more. In collaboration with the Ozark Area Community Action Corporation (OACAC) Family Planning, we offer the following services:

Women's Health Services

Services available for all women of child bearing age: Pap Smears (only age 21+), Breast Exams, Birth Control, Prenatal Counseling, Pregnancy Testing, Confidential HIV/STD Testing, Counseling and Treatment

Show-Me Healthy Women

 Free services to women ages 21-64 who are uninsured. Services include: Pap Smears and Mammograms in addition to the services listed in Women’s Health Services. Please visit the Show Me Healthy Women page for more information.

Wise Women

 

Program provides annual health screenings for women ages 35-64 including blood pressure, cholesterol, HDL, and blood glucose. Free gym memberships and Weight Management programs are offered as available.

We also offer Family Planning services which may include:

  • Routine gynecological exams, which include: pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam, weight and blood pressure check, and hemoglobin (test for anemia).
  • Screening and treatment of vaginal infections and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
  • Pregnancy testing, counseling and referral.
  • Training on self breast exams.
  • The Steps of a Breast Self-Exam (breastcancer.org).
  • Education and counseling on birth control options.
  • Prescription and non-prescription birth control supplies.

Birth Control Methods Available Include:

  • Prescription Methods:
    • Oral contraceptives (the pill),
    • Birth Control Patch (Ortho Evra)
    • Birth Control Ring (NuvaRing)
    • Depo-Provera (injection)
    • Implant (Nexplanon), by referral
    • IUD (Intrauterine Device), by referral,
  • Non-prescription methods:
    • Condoms

Fees for medical services and contraceptives are on a sliding scale based on income and ability to pay.

Medicaid is accepted.

No age or marital restrictions for birth control and other services (excluding pap smear, must be 21+).

 

 

ALL FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES ARE COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL.