Family planning services
are provided directly by county health departments utilizing Title X
funds, state and local funds. Services are provided in a private,
customer-friendly atmosphere. Confidentiality of clients is respected
and protected. Medical services covered under the Family Planning
Program include:
- Comprehensive assessment
including history and examination, for males and females
- Funds to pay for male and
female FDA-approved
contraception, including voluntary sterilization, and referral
for those services
- Evaluation and management of
contraceptive-related problems
- Laboratory tests as needed,
such as Pap smear, urinalysis, hemoglobin, gonorrhea and
Chlamydia testing, etc.
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- Level I infertility assessment
and counseling if indicated
- Postpartum evaluation
- Referral for genetic
assessment, testing and counseling, as needed
- Evaluation and management of
sexually transmitted diseases and common gynecological
problems
- Pregnancy testing and
counseling
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In addition to medical
services, the Family Planning Program provides the following
educational and/or counseling services:
-
Abstinence and
pregnancy postponement counseling
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Reproductive and
preventive health education
- Pre-conceptual counseling
- Adoption awareness
- Self breast/testicular examination
- Counseling on risk factors
associated with sexually transmitted diseases and HIV
- Referral for substance abuse
counseling
- Tobacco cessation counseling
and/or referral
- Violence and sexual abuse
counseling and referral
- Counseling on risks and benefits
of contraceptive methods
- Problem-specific counseling and
referral
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Southeast Health District
1101 Church Street
Waycross, GA 31501
P: 912-285-6002
F: 912-284-2980
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