Family Planning and STD

Board of Health

Family planning and STDs

Family Planning and STD

Fulton County Board of Health’s Family Planning Program provides confidential contraceptive services, preventive health screenings and educational counseling to women and men desiring to plan and space their family’s pregnancies. Family Planning offers disease prevention education, oral contraceptives, and gynecological services to families who are considering having children.

Services Provided

Variety of contraceptive methods: oral contraceptives, Depo Provera, condoms, long Acting Reversible Contraceptive Methods (LARC): Nexplanon and IUD insertions
Reproductive examinations
Immunizations
Pregnancy testing
Clinical breast examinations
HIV counseling and testing
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings
Assistance with Presumptive Eligibility Medicaid Application

Fees:

Fees are based on income and family size utilizing the current Family Planning income guidelines. Medicaid and some private health insurances including Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield are accepted for services.

Teen Health Clinic

The Teen Clinic is dedicated to serving adolescents from 12 to 21 years of age.

Services Provided:

Abstinence counseling
Reproductive examinations
Sexually transmitted infections (STI/STD) examinations
College physicals
Sports physicals
HIV counseling and testing
Referrals for eye, ear, and dental screenings
Immunizations

Fees and Insurance:

Fees are based on income and family size using the current Family Planning income guidelines. Medicaid and some private health insurances including Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield are accepted for services. No teen is turned away for their inability to pay.

Sexual Health Services

The Fulton County Board of Health’s Sexual Health Clinics serve Fulton County residents- male and female - ages 14 and up. Services may be available on a walk-in basis or by appointment only. Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and HIV are available.

Services Provided:

Physical assessments: testing, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections – STI/STD
Syphilis case management and partner notification
Pregnancy testing
HIV testing, counseling and linkage to care for HIV-positive clients
HIV testing, counseling and linkage to PrEP for HIV-negative clients who are at risk
Medical referrals
Educational materials and condoms

Fees:

Fees charged for health services depend on the health services that are provided. We accept cash, check and several types of insurance. Please contact the health center where you wish to receive your health services to confirm fees and insurance. If you do not have insurance, fees for services can also be charged based on a sliding scale according to income and family size. To qualify, please bring the following documents to the health center at the time of your appointment:·