REGION– The Family Planning Program at Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) provides birth control services to individuals of reproductive age who want to prevent unwanted pregnancies. We have three certified Nurse Practitioners who see clients in our offices. This federally funded program provides many positive health benefits for individuals who are seen in our clinics.
For those who are underinsured, family planning fees are charged on a sliding fee scale based on their income level. We also accept donations to help support these important services. With teen pregnancy rates on the rise, it is time to focus even more on education and prevention. Even though parental involvement is not required, CMDHD encourages teens to talk to their parents or an adult they trust about the consequences that follow risky behaviors.
The Family Planning Program at CMDHD has caring Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses working in our offices.
Services include:
• Annual (physical) exams, including screenings for sexually transmitted infections.
• A full range of birth control information, including abstinence education.
• A variety of birth control methods, including birth control pills, injections, rings, IUDs, implants, condoms,
natural family planning, and emergency contraception.
• Pregnancy testing, counseling, and referrals.
• Screening for referrals for breast and cervical cancer, as well as other health issues.
• Client education and counseling, as well as community education.
• Follow-up visits and referrals for social and medical issues.
• Sending prescriptions to your local pharmacy, if desired.
• PREP assessment and prescriptions.
Parents and other trusted adults are encouraged to call or visit our clinic for a tour. This is available even if your teen is not using the health department’s family planning services. We encourage community members, parents, clergy, teachers, and teens to join our Family Planning Advisory Board, which meets twice a year to discuss the family planning needs in our communities.
Please contact Community Health at 989-314-7570 for more information about Family Planning Services. Information can also be found on our website athttps://www.cmdhd.org/reproductivehealth.
This article has been brought to you by Central Michigan District Health Department, which serves the counties of Arenac, Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Osceola, and Roscommon. Visit our website at www.cmdhd.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
