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 | Call 922-4630 to make an appointment. Our clinic is staffed by a female Nurse Practitioner. Clinics are generally held two days a week on Monday and Wednesday 8:00 to 4:30. Twice a month (1st and 3rd Wednesday) evening appointments are available. We can usually can see you within a 1-3 days of your call. Our clinic is located 2325 Garfield Rd., Traverse City. It is between Airport and Hammond on the West side of Garfield. Park in the 2nd parking lot (in the back of the building). |  |
After Hours Care:
If you are having symptoms of a Medical Emergency (loss of vision, numbness, slurred speech, etc...) seek medical attention at your Private Medical Provider Emergency Room, or the Urgent Care Walk-in Clinic.
I had my exam at my doctor. Can I get birth control here?
We welcome transfer clients into our clinic. Many prescription health insurance plans do not cover birth control. You must have the following to be considered a transfer client:
1) A pelvic exam within the last year
2) A prescription from your physician for your method of birth control
3) A copy of your most recent pap smear and a summary of your exam
4) A medical history form (to be completed here)
5) An appointment - please call 922-4630
I am worried about confidentiality?
All clients, including adolescents, have a right to full confidentiality. Staff will not acknowledge any clients participation in the reproductive health clinic without the clear verbal or written consent of the client. Sign in sheets will be designed and maintained in such a way as to assure client confidentiality. No invoices or statements of services will be sent to the client's home that could jeopardize confidentiality.
Confidentiality will be broken as required by law. Such examples would be to report child abuse as required under the Child Protection Law and the reporting of communicable diseases as required under The Michigan Public Health Code, Communicable Disease Law.
Teens have the same rights of confidentiality as adults do. Parents permission is not needed to obtain an appointment with our clinic. The teens income will be used to determine the fee for service with most teens on a "donation" basis. Invoices, bills or statements of service will not be sent to the teen's home that could jeopardize confidentiality.
The Pill
There are many types of birth control pills. The practitioner will help decide which one is best for you. Most pills have a combination of estrogen and progesterone. All have three weeks of birth control pills followed by one week of reminder pills (sugar pills). During the week of reminder pills you generally can expect your period.
Reproductive Health
The Reproductive Health Clinic serves males and females of reproductive age. Services include initial and annual exams, Pap smears, pregnancy tests, tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and HIV testing. All methods of birth control (pill, condoms, diaphragm, IUD, Depo, patch, ring, etc.) are available. Medicaid and Plan First! are accepted and charges for others are on a sliding scale. No one will be denied services because of inability to pay.
Plan First!
Coverage for Family Planning Services. For more information please visit the following web site: Plan FIRST!
STD/HIV Testing
Confidential services are available for males and females. Testing and treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and syphilis is available. Testing is also available for Hepatitis B and C, and HIV in conjunction with STD screening. Testing and medications are free, and office visits are charged on a sliding scale. Medicaid is accepted.
Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening (BCCCP/WomanCare)
Breast exam, Pap tests and mammograms are offered at clinics throughout the month to qualifying women (women with limited income who do not have HMO insurance or Medicare coverage) who are 40 to 64 years old. Some follow-up procedures are covered if required.
Family Planning Advisory Committee
Let your voice be heard. Consider joining the Family Planning Advisory Committee. The committee meets three times a year; February, May, and September. Gas cards are available for community members that would like to attend.
The Grand Traverse County Family Planning Advisory Committee will be charged with advising on program development for the purpose of shaping, guiding, and supporting the Grand Traverse County Reproductive Health Program.
The Grand Traverse County Family Planning Advisory Committee will offer guidance on:
- Program goals and objectives
- Program operations and activities
- Program budget and prioritization of services offered
- Educational materials utilized
- Marketing, advertising, and outreach activities
Please call 922-2743 for more information including meeting times and location.