Northeast Nebraska Family Health Services

       

Q-Are all of your services free?

A-The sliding fee scale that we use is based on income and the number of people in your household.  Not every patient will be at the same pay level.  You will be asked to bring proof of income for your household, which could include pay stubs, tax returns or other documentation.

Q-Who can come to Family Planning?

Anyone can come to a Family Planning clinic nearest you.  There are NO income guidelines.  You are assured quality and professional reproductive health care regardless of your financial situation. 

Q-What if I don't have ay money the day of my appointment?

A-We can set up a payment arrangement with you.

Q-Do I have to make an appointment or can I just walk in?

A-Appointments are preffered.  However, if you come to our clinic and we have an opening, we may be able to get you in right away.

Q-Do you accept insurance?

A-Yes!  We can fill most private insurances as well as Medicaid and the Every Woman Matters Program.  We are not Medicare providers.

Q-What should I do if I miss a birth control pill?

-If you miss 1 pill, take one the first day you remember and a second pill that night.  No backup methods of birth control are necessary.

• If you miss 2 pills, take two the first day you remember and take two the following day.  You need to use a backup method of birth control for two weeks.

Q-Do antibiotics make “The Pill” less effective?

Some antibiotics do.  Tell your doctor what pill and other meds you are on and ask if the prescription he/she provides you will make your pill less effective.

Certain other medicines, which are not antibiotics, may make the Pill less effective. These include:

• Certain anti-HIV protease inhibitors
• Certain anti-seizure medications
• A particular anti-fungal medication - griseofulvin - which is used to treat severe, often life-threatening fungal infections

Q-What is a cervical pap smear?

A-A smear test is basically an internal examination whereby a nurse/doctor takes cells from a woman’s cervix in order to test they are healthy. Unhealthy cells can turn into cervical cancer. Having regular smears is important because it means any abnormal cells can be found early and easily treated.

Q-Do my parents have to know I'm coming for an appointment?

A-No, parental notification is not necessary.  Everything is confidential so if anyone, parents included, would try to find out if you were a patient, we couldn't give them any information.

Q-Which STDs should I get tested for?

A.-There is no single test for every STD – tests are specific to each infection. And some infections can be found using different kinds of tests. You and your health care provider will decide which STD tests make the most sense for you. But most importantly you need to speak up and ask to get tested. You can’t assume that you have been tested for STDs if you have blood taken, give a urine sample or have a pelvic exam or pap smear. You have to specifically ask to be tested. And, be honest with your healthcare provider. They are there to help you, not to judge you. They need to know about your sexual history – so be open and honest. Your provider/doctor will be helping you make important decisions about test(s) you may need. Certain STDs are so common, your health care provider may suggest routine screening.

Q-What’s involved in testing?

A-The type of test – or tests – you need depends on the STD. Remember, there is no single test that can screen for all STDs. Your test may include:

Physical exam – your health care provider may look at your genital and/or your anus for any signs of an infection, such as a rash, discharge, sores, or warts. For women, this exam can be similar to a pelvic exam.

Urine sample – we can test you for Chlamydia and gonnorhea using a urine sample (for males & females)

Blood sample – your provider may take a blood sample, either with a needle or by pricking the skin to draw drops of blood.  Family Planning does not do blood sample testing.

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Q-I'm moving away, where can I find a new place to get tested?

A-Text your zip code to 49809 and you will get a text with information on the testing center nearest you.