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SELECT PLAN FOR WOMEN
Services include:
- Birth control (pills, condoms, diaphragms, the patch and more).
- Routine check-ups, including breast exams and Pap smears.
- Emergency contraception
- STD testing and treatment. HIV testing and counseling.
- Lab testing related to these services
Free, confidential, no visit limits, no co-pays, select from any participating health care provider, select from any participating pharmacy.
You qualify if you meet income limit and you are:
- A woman
- Between the ages of 18-44
- Not pregnant or sterilized
- Income eligible, at or below 185 percent of the Federal Income Poverty Guidelines (check the chart below)
- A Pennsylvania resident
- A United States citizen or if not a citizen you need satisfactory immigration status and identification
- Have no, or limited, health insurance
- Even when you have other insurance, you may be eligible if:
- Your insurance doesn’t cover all your family planning needs
- Your insurance doesn’t cover prescriptions
- You need confidentiality and are afraid of physical or emotional harm if you use your other coverage
- You’re the parent of a child on Medical Assistance or CHIP
- College students may qualify if you are 18 or older and have parents/guardians living in Pennsylvania. Or, you may qualify if you live independent of your parents/guardians, plan to stay in Pennsylvania indefinitely, and meet income guidelines–say, less than $1,700 a month if you’re single.
| Household Size | Annual Income Limit | Monthly Income Limit |
| 1 | $21,257 | $1,772 |
| 2 | $28,694 | $2,392 |
| 3 | $36,131 | $3,011 |
| 4 | $43,568 | $3,631 |
See how to apply here:
http://www.selectplanforwomen.com/how-do-i-apply/
or call (800) 842-2020 or (800) 451-5886 (TDD). The phone call is free.
THE MIDWIFE CENTER
For Birth and Women’s Health
2825 Penn Avenue
(Strip District)
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412.321.6880
With Woman Fridays provides women with the following:
– Walk-in service Friday from 1pm-4:30pm
– Sliding fee scale. As a member of Adagio Health, we are able to provide care to women for free or on a sliding fee scale which is based on income and family size. Women under age 17 receive free care regardless of income.
– Help with paperwork for medical assistance, food stamps, WIC, and other social services
With Woman Services include:
– Pelvic exams and PAP tests
– Contraceptives
– STD testing and treatment
– Physical Exams
– Mammography referral
– Basic menopausal care
– Health information and education.
The Midwife Center is a family friendly environment. All of our clients are welcome to bring family and friends to their visits. Children are also welcome and can enjoy toys, books and videos while they wait with their adult.
First floor only 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
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.adagiohealth.org
Adagio Health’s family planning services include complete physical examination, pregnancy testing, birth control, emergency contraception, breast and cervical cancer screening, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, and comprehensive gynecological care.
Our Medical Offices participate in Medicare, all Medicaid plans including SelectPlan for Women, and we participate in most commercial insurance plans. For those without insurance, fees for most medical services (excluding prenatal care) are based on income and family size. Most medical services are provided at no cost to those age 17 and under. Breast and cervical cancer screening may also be available at no cost to those who qualify.
Adagio Health locations in Allegheny County:
Adagio Health East Liberty
211 North Whitfield Street, Suite 410
Pittsburgh PA 15206
412-288-2140
GStalma@adagiohealth.org
Adagio Health McKees Rocks
607 Chartiers Avenue
McKees Rocks PA 15136
412-771-8794
GStalma@adagiohealth.org
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 Towne Place
Forbes and Stanwix
Pittsburgh PA 15222
412-288-2140
CAPP 412-288-9960
GStalma@adagiohealth.org
Healthy Start House
400 West Grant Street
Duquesne PA 15110
412-466-1191
LZimmerman@adagiohealth.org
Abraxas Center
306 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15221
412-244-3710
Children’s Hospital Adolescent Clinic
3420 Fifth Avenue, Lower Level
Pittsburgh PA 15213
412-692-6677
Magee, Bethlehem Haven
5th Avenue Commons
905 Watson Street
Pittsburgh PA 15219
412-391-1348
Magee, Clairton
559 Miller Avenue
Clairton PA 15025
412-233-7021
Magee, Monroeville
Corp. 1 Office Park, Building 2, Suite 330
4075 Monroeville Boulevard
Monroeville PA 15146
412-641-6722
Magee, Mt. Oliver
1630 Arlington Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15210
412-488-2690
Magee, Wilkinsburg
720 Penn Avenue
Wilkinsburg PA 15221
412-731-3091
Magee-Women’s Hospital
Outpatient Clinic
300 Halket Street
Pittsburgh PA 15213
412-641-4455
Matilda Theiss Health Center
373 Burrows Street
Pittsburgh PA 15213
412-383-1550
Primary Care Health Services – Alma Illery
Family Planning
7227 Hamilton Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15208
412-244-4700
Primary Care Health Services – Braddock
404 Braddock Avenue
Braddock PA 15104
412-351-6300
Primary Care Health Services – Duquesne
2 Duquesne Plaza
Duquesne PA 15110
412-466-6300
Primary Care Health Services – East End
117 North Negley Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15206
412-404-4000
Primary Care Health Services – Hazelwood
4918 Second Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15207
412-422-9520
Primary Care Health Services – Steel Valley
1800 West Street, Suite 110
Homestead PA 15120
412-461-3863
Planned Parenthood, Bridgeville
533 Washington Avenue, Suite 203
Bridgeville PA 15017
412-257-9880
Planned Parenthood, Moon
935 Beaver Grade Road, Suite 12
Moon Township PA 15108
412-264-7205
Planned Parenthood, Pittsburgh
933 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15222
412-434-8976
The Midwife Center for Birth and Women’s Health
2825 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15222
412-321-6880
www.midwifecenter.org
UPMC McKeesport Latterman Family Health Center
2347 Fifth Avenue
McKeesport PA 15132
412-673-5504
UPMC St. Margaret Bloomfield-Garfield Family Health
5475 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15206
412-361-7562
UPMC St. Margaret Lawrenceville Family Health
3937 Butler Street
Pittsburgh PA 15201
412-622-7343
EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION
www.not-2-late.com
From Princeton University
HEALTHY WOMAN PROGRAM
Program from the PA Dept of Health. 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
Call 1-800-215-7494. In a matter of minutes you will know if you are eligible.
HEALTHY START
400 North Lexington Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Phone: (412) 247-1000
Pittsburgh/Allegheny County and Fayette/Westmoreland County Healthy Start programs are FREE for women who are pregnant, new parents or families who have children up to the age of 2 years old.
Healthy Start offers the following FREE services:
Home visiting that includes:
- Case management services by nurses and outreach workers
- Help in identifying and connecting families with other health and social services
- Help families with children stay up-to-date on shots, well baby visits and other medical services
- Postpartum depression screening and referral
- General health and prevention education on:
- Prenatal/Postpartum Care
- Childbirth Education
- Diet
- Excercise & Nutrition
- HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s)
- Smoking Cessation
- Substance Abuse
- Spouse/significant other support
- Breastfeeding support
THE BIRTH CIRCLE DOULA PROGRAM
UPMC Dept. of Family Medicine
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.
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.
