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SELECT PROGRAM FOR WOMEN
Family planning services available to both uninsured and underinsured women who are:
- Between the ages of 18-44
- Not pregnant or sterilized
- Income eligible ($20,036/yr for individual, add $6,919 for each additional person).
- A United States citizen or individual with satisfactory immigration status, and able to present identification.
- With no, or limited, health insurance
SelectPlan for Women:
- Provides family planning and related reproductive health care services, including birth control
- Participation is free – there is no cost for the services
- Participation is voluntary
- Services are confidential
SelectPlan for Women covers family planning services including:
- All forms of birth control (pills, condoms, diaphragms, the patch, etc.)
- Information about family planning and choices for birth control
- Emergency contraceptives
- Check-ups and pap smears
- Limited laboratory testing
- HIV testing and counseling
- Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
It is easy to apply for SelectPlan for Women online using COMPASS at https://www.humanservices.state.pa.us/compass/CMHOM.aspx
You can also fill out an application at your local County Assistance Office or download an application form at the Select Plan site, www.selectplanforwomen.state.pa.us.
You can also apply in person at any COMPASS Community Partner, including a family planning clinic.
For more information, call (800) 842-2020 or (800) 451-5886 (TDD). The phone call is free.
CENTER FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES
Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket Street
Suite 5600
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-641-4030
http://www.upmc.com/HospitalsFacilities/Hospitals/Magee/SpecialtyServicesWomen/womenwithdisabilities/Pages/default.aspx
Thursday, Friday 12:30pm-4:30pm
SERVICES OFFERED: pelvic exam,pap testing,mammogram,women’s wellness exam,clinical breast exam,birth control, referrals
FEES/DISCOUNTS FOR UNINSURED PATIENTS: Sliding fee scale/ eligibility for services based on family size and income
ACCESSIBILITY INFO: Yes, universally accessible tables, wheelchair scale, hoyer lift, padded hydraulic stirrups for comfort
OTHER SITES WITH ACCESSIBLE GYNECOLOGICAL EXAM TABLES
Adagio Health East Liberty; Adagio Health Downtown Location; Squirrel Hill Health Center and Catholic Charities have accessible gynecological exam tables.
THE MIDWIFE CENTER
For Birth and Women’s Health
2825 Penn Avenue
(Strip District)
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412.321.6880
The Midwife Center for Birth & Women’s Health is southwestern Pennsylvania’s only licensed and accredited freestanding birth center offering well woman gynecological care, prenatal care and childbirth in a warm and supportive birth center. Our goal is to provide safe and satisfying care that is personalized to meet the need of the woman and her family. Our staff is guided by the philosophy that a woman should be in control of her own health care, including her birth experience.
Full gynecological care as well as prenatal care and natural childbirth options.
With Woman Everyday program offers a sliding scale fee based on gross monthly income. With Woman Friday Walk-in clinic every Friday from 1-4:30pm.
Only first floor is wheelchair-accessible. Birth suite restrooms have handrails, other bathrooms do not.
ALLEGHENY REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CENTER
200 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15206
1.800.221.3988 or 412.661.8811
www.alleghenyreproductive.com
Allegheny Reproductive Health Center was established in 1975 to provide quality health care in a warm, supportive atmosphere. Our services include birth control, abortion, well woman care, treatment of sexually transmitted infections for women and men, emergency contraception, and free pregnancy testing. We also offer confidential counseling by a friendly, non-judgmental staff to help women and men handle their decisions and feelings on all aspects of reproductive health.
Inexpensive routine gynecological exams, pap tests, STI screening, colposcopy and treatment on Wednesdays. Abortion services three days a week, generally Tues/Thurs/Sat.
Reduced cost abortion services for women with state medical assistance. Payment plans can be arranged with a third party organization (CareCredit: www.carecredit.com). Financial assistance for abortions may be available in certain circumstances.
Our building is not wheelchair accessible; there is no elevator and we are on the second floor.
ADAGIO HEALTH (FORMERLY FAMILY HEALTH COUNCIL)
412-288-2130
http://www.fhcinc.org
Adagio Health’s family planning services include complete physical examination, free walk-in pregnancy testing, birth control, emergency contraception, breast and cervical cancer screening, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, and comprehensive gynecological care. Women are charged on a sliding fee scale based upon income and family size. All our family planning offices accept Medical Assistance, all Medical Assistance managed care plans, and most commercial insurance plans.
Adagio Health locations in Allegheny County:
Adagio Health East Liberty
211 North Whitfield Street, Suite 850
Pittsburgh PA 15206
412-661-2900
Adagio Health McKees Rocks
607 Chartiers Avenue
McKees Rocks PA 15136
412-771-8794
Adagio Health Natrona Heights
WIC Administrative Office
2418 Freeport Road
Natrona Heights PA 15065
724-224-1530, 724-224-1538 or
1-800-WIC-WINS (1-800-942-9467)
Adagio Health Pittsburgh (Downtown)
Suite 1000 Kossman Building
Forbes and Stanwix
Pittsburgh PA 15222
412-288-2140
Healthy Start House
400 West Grant Street
Duquesne PA 15110
412-466-1191
Allegheny General Hospital
320 East North Avenue
6th Floor, South Tower
Pittsburgh PA 15212
412-359-3051
Alma Illery Medical Center
Primary Care Health Services
7227 Hamilton Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15208
412-244-4700
Bloomfield-Garfield Family Health Center
UPMC St. Margaret’s
5321 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15224
412-361-7562
Braddock Family Health Center
Primary Care Health Services
404 Braddock Avenue
Braddock PA 15104
412-351-6300
Children’s Hospital Adolescent Clinic
One Children’s Place
Pittsburgh PA 15213
412-692-6677
Children’s Hospital, Braddock
400 Holland Avenue
Braddock PA 15104
412-351-0194
Duquesne Family Health Center
Primary Care Health Services
2 Duquesne Plaza
Duquesne PA 15110
412-466-6300
East End Community Health Center
Primary Care Health Services
117 North Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15206
412-404-4000
Hazelwood Family Health Center
Primary Care Health Services
4918 Second Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15207
412-422-9520
Latterman Clinic
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2347 Fifth Avenue
McKeesport PA 15132
412-673-5504
Lawrenceville Family Health Center
UPMC St. Margaret’s
3937 Butler Street
Pittsburgh PA 15201
412-622-7343
Magee, Bethlehem Haven
905 Watson Street
Pittsburgh PA 15219
412-391-1348
Magee, Clairton
559 Miller Avenue
Clairton PA 15025
412-233-7021
Magee, Mt. Oliver
Roesch-Taylor Building, 7th Floor
2100 Jane Street
Pittsburgh PA 15203
412-488-2690
Magee, Wilkinsburg
720 Penn Avenue
Wilkinsburg PA 15221
412-731-3091
Magee Womancare, Monroeville
Corp. 1 Office Park, Building 2, Suite 220
4075 Monroeville Boulevard
Monroeville PA 15146
412-641-6722
Magee-Women’s Hospital
300 Halket Street
Pittsburgh PA 15213
412-641-4455
Matilda Theiss Health Center
373 Burrows Street
Pittsburgh PA 15213
412-383-1550
Metro Family Practice
901-B West Street
Pittsburgh PA 15221
412-247-2310
Midwife Center for Birth and Women’s Health
(see listing above)
2825 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15222
412-321-6880
www.midwifecenter.org
Planned Parenthood, Bridgeville
533 Washington Avenue, Suite 203
Bridgeville PA 15017
412-257-9880
Planned Parenthood, Moon
927 Brodhead Road
Moon Township PA 15108
412-264-7205
Planned Parenthood, Pittsburgh
933 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15222
Family Planning: (412) 434-8971
Abortion Services: (412) 562-1900
Steel Valley Health Center
Primary Care Health Services
208 East 8th Avenue
Homestead PA 15120
412-461-3863
West Penn Hospital
4815 Liberty Avenue
Mellon Pavilion #315
Pittsburgh PA 15224
412-578-5840
Women’s Health Options Network
Patrick Thornton, Certified Nurse Midwife
1201 South Braddock Avenue, Suite 3
Pittsburgh PA 15218
412-247-5717
www.MrMidwife.org
ADAGIO HEALTH CANCER SCREENING FOR WOMEN
Toll Free: 1-800-215-7494
Adagio Health Locations (see above)
Adagio Health has always been involved in breast and cervical cancer screening as part of its women’s health care services. Breast Self Examination (BSE) instruction, Clinical Breast Exams (CBE), pelvic exams and Pap tests are provided at offices throughout western Pennsylvania. Mammography is provided at FDA-certified facilities in each county.
In 1990, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiated the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Education and Detection Project (NBCCEDP). This nationwide program aims at reducing deaths from breast and cervical cancers through education, outreach, and screening. In Pennsylvania, the state Department of Health received funding for this initiative and developed a project known as “HealthyWoman.”
Adagio Health is the sole provider of HealthyWoman programs for more than twenty counties of western Pennsylvania. Through HealthyWoman, eligible women can receive free breast and cervical cancer screening.
In order to provide screening services to a broader range of women, Adagio Health sought additional funding. The Komen Pittsburgh RACE FOR THE CURE ® Mammogram Voucher Program (MVP) became a partner, providing additional resources for:
* Screening mammograms for all women 40 and over who cannot afford them
* Diagnostic services for all women in the program identified with breast abnormalities
* Educational forums about breast health to be provided throughout the region
* Access to the Internet through the Breast Cancer Information Service (BCIS)
* Opportunity to participate in Pennsylvania’s largest foot race – the Mother’s Day 5K in Pittsburgh
In addition to cancer screening, Adagio Health sites provide follow-up and referral.
PA BREAST CANCER COALITION
344 North Reading Road
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone 1-717-721-2580
Toll Free 1-800-377-8828
Fax 717-721-2585
E-mail info@pabreastcancer.org
http://www.pabreastcancer.org/
Support and advocacy organization. Lots of helpful information on the website.
PA DEPT OF HEALTH’S HEALTHYWOMAN PROGRAM
1-800-215-7494
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/healthy_women/14172/healthywoman_program_home/557855
What is the HealthyWoman Program?
The HealthyWoman Program (HWP) is a free breast and cervical cancer early detection program of the Pennsylvania Department of Health. It is funded by the Department of Health and through a grant the Department receives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What services can I receive through the HWP?
Free services for those meeting the eligibility standards include:
* Clinical breast examination
* Mammogram
* Pelvic examination and Pap smear
* Education on breast self-exam
* Follow-up diagnostic care for an abnormal result
How do I know if I’m eligible?
To view a chart of Eligibility at a Glance click here.
How do I apply for the HWP?
Call 1-800-215-7494. In a matter of minutes you will know if you are eligible.
What happens if cancer is detected?
If breast or cervical cancer is detected through the HWP, you will be able to receive free treatment through the Department of Public Welfare’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Program.
THE BIRTH CIRCLE
The Birth Circle is a community-based doula program providing pregnancy support and doula services to underserved women. Doulas visit women at their homes, meet with them at their medical appointments, and provide continous support during labor and delivery. Services are offered free-of-charge to eligible women, including teens, first-time-mothers receiving their prenatal care at selected health care sites, and UPMC for You members.
Working with our community to build an integrated circle of care that addresses the needs of the childbearing family.
EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION
www.not-2-late.com
From Princeton University:
Information on EC. EC is now available in Pennsylvania over the counter to women and men over 18 years of age. Just ask your pharmacist for Plan B.
FREE MAMMOGRAM VOUCHER PROGRAM
You should call 1-888-687-0505 right now to see if you qualify for a FREE mammogram, through the Mammogram Voucher Program (MVP). The Mammogram Voucher Program Coordinator will answer your questions and tell you how to schedule your appointment at one of our many health provider partners in 30 counties.
Q: What exactly does the MVP do?
A: The MVP ensures that woman of all ages, backgrounds and economic circumstances have access to quality diagnostic services. Approximately 5,000 vouchers are given out each year to Pennsylvania women who have neither private nor public funds to pay. The MVP provides a woman with repeated and unlimited diagnostic screening and includes not only mammography, but also more extensive procedures such as sonography, biopsy and surgical consultations when medically indicated. It reimburses FDA accredited facilities for the various procedures, as well as providing reimbursement for consultation, surgery, pathology, anesthesiology, hospital and primary care services
Q: Since the Mammogram Voucher Program (MVP) is free, will the care I receive be as good as a “paying customer”?
A: Absolutely. The care you receive will be of the same high quality as anyone else; same doctors, same equipment, same peace of mind.
HEALTHY START
400 North Lexington Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Phone: (412) 247-1000
Healthy Start is a community-based effort to prevent infant mortality and low-weight births. Eligible women and their infants receive services such as family planning, prenatal, obstetric, pediatric and postpartum care. The program is dedicated to overcoming barriers to health care, coordinating the services of various agencies, and building partnerships.
WIC
Program Investment Building
239 Fourth Avenue, 21st Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 350-5801
www.achd.net
WIC serves income-eligible and medically or nutritionally at-risk pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants and children under age five. WIC offers nutrition counseling and food vouchers redeemable at participating grocery stores for infant formula, milk, eggs, cheese, cereal, juices and other nutritious foods. The WIC Program is a health and supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women; breastfeeding women up to 12 months postpartum; non-breastfeeding women up to 6 months post-partum; infants and children up to 5 years of age who have a medical/nutritional risk and meet financial eligibility criteria.
Call for enrollment info.
WEBSITE – GO ASK ALICE!
www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
Go Ask Alice! is the health question and answer Internet service produced by Alice!, Columbia University’s Health Promotion Program — a division of Health Services at Columbia. “Alice!” answers questions about relationships; sexuality; sexual health; emotional health; fitness; nutrition; alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs; and, general health.
WEBSITE – OUR BODIES OURSELVES
www.ourbodiesourselves.org
Companion website to the books. Information on women’s health including menopause, pregnancy and birth, birth control,… from a feminist, consumer-oriented perspective.
