Health services to assist women in preventing or achieving pregnancy. All medically accepted methods of birth control available.
These methods include:
Birth control pills
Depo-Provera
Male and Female condoms
Diaphragms
Ortho-Evra ("the patch:)
Nuva Ring
Natural Family Planning
IUD/IUS (referral available)
Implanon (referral available)ersonal support
A sliding-fee payment scale is available and is based on family size and income.
Please call to schedule an appointment.
Clinical Services Top Of Page
Services are available to both men and women. Nurse Practioners are available for clinical exams.
Physical Exam
Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV
Screening for Cervical Cancer (pap smear)
Testing for Urinary Tract Infections
A sliding-fee paynment scale is available based on family size and income.
Please call to schedule and appointment.
Wisconsin Well Woman Program Top Of Page
The Wisconsin Well Woman Program (WWWP) is a program that provides screening for breast and cervical cancer. The program will cover a yearly mammogram, pap test, follow-up testing needed for an abnormal pap and/or mammogram. WWWP also provides limited assessment/staging for Multiple Sclerosis. You may be eligible for service at NO COST to you if: you are a Wisconsin resisdent; a femaile age 45-64; you do not have health insurance or your insurance does not cover screening exams OR you cannot pay your deductible. Limited breast services are available for women ages 35-44. Please contact Pierce County Reproductive Health at 715-425-8003 to speak with the local county coordinator.
Please visit the WWWP website for program information and income eligibility at: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/womenshealth/WWWP
Emergency Contraception Top Of Page
Emergency contraception is taken by women within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected intercourse.
Brief medical consultation may be required
A sliding-fee payment scale is available based on family size and income
Pregnancy Testing Top Of Page
Urine pregnancy tests are available as soon as you miss a period.
Same day results
Optional Urine Chlamydia screening available
Counseling and referral regarding pregnancy options
Pre-conception planning education
Referrals to WIC, Badger-Care Plus for Pregnant Women and OB/GYN
Prenatal Care Coordination Top Of Page
Prenatal Care Coordination helps pregnant women in Pierce County get the support and services they need to have a healthy baby.
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Questions that a care coordinator can help you with:
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What will labor and delivery be like? |
Should I breastfeed my baby? |
How does this work if I am in a Medicaid HMO? |
What other community services are available to me? |
Wisconsin Family Planning Only Services Top Of Page
Wisconsin women seeking contraception are now able to ge confidential family planning services through the Wisconsin Family Planning Only Services.
Birth control methods, supplies, routine health exams, STI/HIV testing, Emergency Contraceptons and pregnancy testing are covered if enrolled in FPOS
To apply online, go to : www.access.wi.gov
Clinic staff can help with enrollment
Resource Links Top Of Page
General Contraception Information:
www.wisconsinfamilyplanning.org
For a Birth Control Comparison: www.fwhc.org/birth-control/index.htm
Family Planning Providers in Minnesota:
Minnesota Department of Health - Family Planning www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fh/mch/familyplanning/index.html
Planned Parenthood - www.plannedparenthood.org
General Reproductive Health Information/Women's Health:
Association of Reproductive Health Professionsal: www.arhp.org
World Health Organization: www.who.int/reproductive-health/org
Women's Health: www.WomensHealth.gov
Wisconsin Alliance for Women's Health - www.wiawh.org
Men's Health:
CDC-Men's Health: www.cdc.gov/men
Men's Health Network: www.menshealthnetwork.org
Gay Men's Health Crisis: www.gmhc.org
Email Privacy Agreement
Please be advised that electronic communications with the department are not encrypted and confidentiality cannot be assured. Pierce County Public Health Staff will not discuss your private information through email until we have received a signed Agreement on the Use of Electronic Mail for Client Communications. Upon review, please sign and return to the department via fax or U.S. mail at the address listed on the form. By signing the Agreement we can begin to communicate with you by e-mail. Click on E-mail Agreement to see document.