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Sarasota Health Center

Sarasota Health Center – Sarasota, FL

736 Central Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236

P: 941.953.4060 | F: 941.366.1899

Operated by: Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida

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Hours of Operation

  Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Open 9:00am 11:00am -- 11:00am 9:00am 9:00am --
Close 5:00pm 7:00pm -- 6:00pm 3:00pm 2:00pm --

Languages

English; Spanish;

Health Center Services and Information

Holidays

Our health center is closed for the following holidays:

  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

Appointment Information

Birth control refill pick ups are available Supply visits are available during all business hours.

At this health center you can come in for appointments that do not require a medical exam. For example, birth control education and supplies; emergency contraception (morning after pill); pregnancy testing and counseling; STD testing; testing and treatment for urinary tract infections

We do not provide childcare services. We request that you please make childcare arrangements.

Only infants and toddlers in a car seat or stroller are allowed into the exam room. We request that you please make arrangements for childcare for any other children.

Specialty Services

Pills by Mail is available at this health center — a service that delivers birth control pills to your home each month. Patients with a current prescription for some of the birth control pills that we offer at our health center can order Pills by Mail.

Payment Information

We accept the following forms of payment:

  • cash
  • major credit/debit cards
  • money orders
  • We do NOT accept personal checks. Accepted credit cards are VISA and MASTERCARD. We do NOT accept Discover and American Express.

Payment is expected at time of service.


Donations are welcome at the time of your visit to help support our mission and continue the important work we do.

All information presented, including pricing and/or insurance information, is subject to change at any time. This information is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute medical or legal advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

©2013 Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida

Note: The following info is specific to this Health Center.

Abortion Services in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Health Center offers the following services:

  • abortion pill (medication abortion)
  • in-clinic abortion
  • sedation options (medication to make the abortion more comfortable)
  • pre- and post-abortion patient education
  • post-abortion follow-up exams
  • referrals for other abortion services, as needed
  • We now offer IV sedation!

    Our prices include abortion by a Board Certified Gynecologist, ultrasound, lab work, RH shot if necessary, education session, sedation if an in-clinic abortion, a hormonal birth control method including a prescription for one year, and a follow up appointment.

Here’s what you need to know about abortion services at this health center:

Abortion Pill (Medication Abortion)

Abortion pill (medication abortion) is offered up to 9 weeks after the start of your last menstrual period. If your last period was more than 9 weeks ago, read about our in-clinic abortion services below.

Abortion pill (medication abortion) services are available by appointment only.

During the abortion pill (medication abortion) visit, you must agree — before you start — that you will have an in-clinic abortion if the abortion pill does not work.

After your abortion pill visit, you will need access to a telephone, transportation, and backup medical care available to you once you are home.

In-Clinic Abortion

In-clinic abortion is offered up to 15 weeks and 6 days after the start of your last menstrual period. If your last period was after 15 weeks and 6 days, we can still help. Call us for a referral list of health care providers in your area that offer other abortion services.

In-clinic abortions are available by appointment only.

If you desire medication to help make your in-clinic abortion more comfortable, you must have a responsible companion with you to help you get home safely.

If you have asthma, bring an inhaler if you have one.

Other Abortion Services Information

Please do not bring children with you to the health center.

If you take any medications, please continue to take these medications normally before your appointment.

During your visit, you may be given the following:

  • a pregnancy test
  • a chance to speak with a trained staff person about all of your choices: abortion, adoption, and parenting
  • a conversation with the health care provider about your health history
  • lab tests/blood work
  • a pelvic exam
  • an ultrasound
  • medications to make the abortion more comfortable
  • medication if you are Rh negative
  • antibiotics or other medications
  • birth control information
  • a birth control method

At times there may be protesters outside of the health center. We suggest you avoid interaction with them. This health center offers escorts to walk you inside to your appointment.

For Patients Under 18

If you are a minor considering an abortion, please read about parental consent and notification laws that might apply in your state.

Prices and Payment Information

Please contact this health center for abortion services pricing information.

Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.

If you are uninsured, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance for your procedure. You can confidentially find out if you qualify by calling us at 941.953.4060. If you are eligible for financial assistance, you may be asked to bring documentation with you to the health center.


Donations are welcome at the time of your visit to help support our mission and continue the important work we do.

All information presented, including pricing and/or insurance information, is subject to change at any time. This information is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute medical or legal advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

Our health center supports and welcomes clients regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or biological sex, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex clients. All services are provided in a respectful and professional manner.

©2013 Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida

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