Family Planning

Purpose

Family planning is a key factor in preventing unintended pregnancy, including adolescent pregnancy. By preventing unintended pregnancy, family planning also reduces the incidence of abortion, as well as improving birth outcomes. Reproductive Health Services reduce both the incidence and impact of sexually transmitted disease infection through screening and treatment.

OSDH Reproductive Health:  Perinatal and Reproductive Health Division

The primary areas within the Perinatal and Reproductive Health Division include: the Family Planning Program (pregnancy planning, birth control), the Maternity Program (prenatal care, nutrition counseling, referrals), Preventive Health Education for men and women, Fetal and Infant Mortality Review and Maternal Mortality Review.

National web information-Office of Population Affairs:  http://www.hhs.gov/opa/

Services provided

A physical exam and the following laboratory tests and screenings are provided if indicated: 

• Pregnancy test
• Pap smear
• Breast check and counseling on self-breast exam
• STD testing
• Anemia testing
• Diabetes screening
• Blood pressure
• Height
• Weight

Counseling regarding various methods of birth control.  All of the following methods may not be available through the health department:

• Abstinence
• Natural family planning
• Latex condoms
• Nuva ring
• Depo-Provera injections
• Birth control pills
• Birth control patch
• IUDs

Counseling is available for infertility problems, nutrition, and hygiene.

Information is also available on vasectomy and tubal ligation.

Enrollment Criteria

We provide family planning services to males and females of reproductive age and capability. There is a focus for those who are uninsured and do not qualify for Medicaid (Sooner Care).

Fees

A sliding scale is used.  Fees are based on income.  No one is refused services based on inability to pay. 

Hours

Family Planning:
Monday through Friday
8:00 to 4:00

Pregnancy Testing:
Walk-ins welcome Monday through Friday

Services are unavailable during staff meetings.  Currently those meetings are held on the second and fourth Friday morning of each month.

How to make an appointment

Family Planning exams by appointment only.  Call (580) 585-6701 to schedule your appointment.

Other services including pill pick-up, method changes, and Depo-Provera injections are available on a walk-in basis. 

Important information

If you are a Sooner Care participant, please try to make an appointment with your provider for this service.

Parental consent is not necessary but highly recommended.

Providers

Services provided by various members of the Health Department team (Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Patient Care Assistants, Social Workers, Nutritionists, and Clerical)

Contact person for questions

For questions please contact Keith Gladden, KeithGl@health.ok.gov or Kay Ray, KRay@health.ok.gov (580) 248-5890.