Prevention



Family Planning

 

Telehealth

Telehealth visits are now available at UMDHU for many Family Planning services. Telehealth is a secure, remote way for a client to see a medical provider when a physical exam is not needed. An in-person visit may be recommended as a follow-up to your telehealth appointment. Telehealth visits are confidential and affordable at each of our county offices. Appointments are simple to make, call and request a telehealth appointment at 701-774-6410 or 1-877-572-3763.

What is Family Planning?

Family Planning promotes healthy lifestyles and planning of pregnancy to improve the health of men, women, and infants. Family Planning promotes empowerment through knowledge and skills to promote reproductive health.  
 
The following services are available:
  • Emergency Contraception
  • Pregnancy Testing
  • STD testing
  • STD treatment
  • HIV testing
  • Birth Control
  • HPV vaccination
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Pap Smears
  • Annual Female Exams
  • PrEP
 

Who can come to Family Planning?

Men, women and teens of reproductive years are encouraged to come to Family Planning.  Persons of any income, with or without insurance are welcome. Services are provided solely on a voluntary basis. Individuals are not subjected to coercion or discrimination in the delivery of services.
 

Who will know if I come to Family Planning?

All services are confidential (private).  Family Planning encourages parents or an adult to be involved in adolescents' reproductive decisions.  Parental consent is not required for adolescents to receive services.

Women's and men's reproductive health

UMDHU helps women and men to understand and take responsibility for their reproductive health. Client may receive:
  • An annual physical exam that may include:
    • Blood pressure.
    • Height and weight.
    • Urinalysis.
    • Sexually-transmitted disease (STD) testing and treatment.
    • HIV/AIDS testing.
    • Pap smear.
    • Physical examination.
    • Lab work.
    • Breast exam.
  • A birth control method that best meets their needs.
  • Basic fertility services, along with appropriate referrals.
  • Pregnancy testing.
  • Basic genetic counseling and referral for genetic evaluation.
  • Emergency contraception.
  • Clients are charged for services according to their household income and family size.
  • Private pay, insurance, Medicaid, Medicare (for STD testing) and donations are accepted.
  • A trained and caring staff of health-care professionals provide these services.

STD/HIV Testing

Upper Missouri District Health Unit (UMDHU) promotes the early detection and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV.  UMDHU offers confidential, reduced cost or free testing for several STDs including HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis. Educational programs that include abstinence are available.

Call your local public health unit to make an appointment.