Durham Health Center – Durham, NC
105 Newsom Street, Ste. 101
Durham,
NC
27704
P: 919.286.2872 | F: 919.433.0360
Operated by: Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina
Get Directions From:
Located just north of Durham Regional hospital on the corner of Roxboro and Newsom Streets.
Online Services
Hours of Operation
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00am | 12:00pm | 12:00pm | 12:00pm | 9:00am | 9:00am | -- |
| Close | 5:00pm | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 5:00pm | 3:00pm | -- |
Note:
We are very happy to offer the convenience of walk-in care, please take special note that Walk-in Hours END one hour before closing time. For example, 4 pm is the latest time to arrive for care on a Monday.
Please note, effective November 1, 2009:
In accordance with new federal regulations designed to protect you from identity theft, we need to verify your identity when you come in for your appointment by asking you to bring in one of the following:
- Drivers' license or photo ID
- Insurance card if applicable
- If you don't have a photo ID with your current address, please bring something that does - like a utility bill or other correspondence showing current residence
Driver's license numbers and social security numbers will not be recorded and photo IDs will not be copied or scanned.
Planned Parenthood cares about your privacy and will protect your identity.
Languages
English; Spanish; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.
Health Center Services and Information
Walk-in Services
All services at this health center are available on a walk-in basis. Scheduled appointments are also available.
If you need emergency contraception (morning after pill), you can walk in any time the health center is open.
Holidays
Our health center is closed for the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Appointment Information
Birth control refill pick ups are available during our business hours.
We advise calling ahead to minimize your wait time.
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.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to check in and complete paperwork.
Located just north of Durham Regional hospital on the corner of Roxboro and Newsom Streets.
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
Medicaid accepted.
You may fill out an application for a Medicaid Family Planning Waiver at the time of your visit. accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:
- pay stub
- or a letter from your employer if possible
Fees for services are based on your household income.
Please bring proof of income when you arrive for your visit.
You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay.
We accept the following forms of payment:
- cash
- checks
- major credit/debit cards
- money orders
Payment is expected at time of service.
Payment plans are available for many services.
If you plan to pay for your visit with a credit card that is not your own, you must bring a letter from the cardholder with you.
** Discounts are available for teens. Those under 18 receive 50% off all services and supplies, except for the HPV vaccine and abortion services.
Insurance Information
If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
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.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina
Abortion Referral
This health center doesn’t provide abortion services — but we can help you. We can give you a referral list of health care providers in your area that offer abortion services.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina
Birth Control Services
Durham Health Center offers the following birth control methods:
- birth control implant (Implanon)
- birth control patch (Ortho Evra)
- birth control pill
- birth control shot
- birth control sponge (Today Sponge)
- birth control vaginal ring (NuvaRing)
- cervical cap (FemCap)
- diaphragm
- condom
- female condom
- emergency contraception (morning after pill)
- fertility awareness method
- IUD (Mirena)
- IUD (ParaGard)
- spermicide
Birth control services are available:
- on a walk-in basis: Monday 9-4/ Tuesday 12-6/ Wednesday 12-6/ Thursday 12-6/ Friday 9-4/ Saturday 9-2
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about birth control at this health center:
Some of the birth control pills that we offer are OCY / TRI / Tri lo / Mircette / Lutera / Levora / Yasmin / Desogen / Trivora
If you qualify, you may be able to receive certain birth control services without a pelvic exam.
If required, you may have to schedule a Pap test or a breast exam before getting a hormonal birth control method.
Proper Attire™, Planned Parenthood’s exclusive line of condoms, is available at this health center.
*** Discounts are available for teens. Patients under 18 receive a 50% discount on all birth control methods.
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.
Prices and Payment Information
Price ranges for our birth control methods are:
- birth control implant (Implanon) - $385-$775
- birth control patch (Ortho Evra) - $40
- birth control pill - Please contact this health center for birth control pill pricing information.
- birth control shot - $88-$100
- birth control sponge - $6
- birth control vaginal ring (NuvaRing) - $30
- cervical cap (FemCap) - $160-$170
- diaphragm - $70-$100
- condom - $1-$5
- female condom - $2
- emergency contraception (morning after pill) - $25- $51
- fertility awareness methods - information only
- IUD (Mirena) - $620
- IUD (ParaGard) - $606
- birth control methods may require an office visit fee - $46- $170
Some services may have additional charges for lab and blood work.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some birth control services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
You may fill out an application for a Medicaid Family Planning Waiver at the time of your visit. accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:
- pay stub
- or a letter from your employer if possible
©2009 Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina
Emergency Contraception
Durham Health Center offers the following emergency contraception (morning after pill) and related services:
- emergency contraception
- birth control pills as emergency contraception
- pregnancy testing
- rape crisis counseling referrals
Emergency contraception (morning after pill) is available at this location:
- during all business hours on a walk-in basis
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about getting emergency contraception (morning after pill) at this health center:
Emergency contraception is available over the counter for women and men 17 and older. If you can’t make it in to a Planned Parenthood health center, you may be able to get emergency contraception at a nearby pharmacy.
Women under age 17 can get prescription emergency contraception following a visit with a Planned Parenthood health care provider.
Prices and Payment Information
Price ranges for our emergency contraception (morning after pill) services are:
- emergency contraception (morning after pill) - $25- $51
- office visit for emergency contraception - $51
- *** 50% Discount for emergency contraception is available for those under 18.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Services for emergency contraception (morning after pill) may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
You may fill out an application for a Medicaid Family Planning Waiver at the time of your visit. accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:
- pay stub
- or a letter from your employer if possible
©2009 Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina
HIV Testing
Durham Health Center offers the following services:
- HIV testing
- HIV test education
- HIV referrals
HIV testing services are available at this location:
- on a walk-in basis:
Monday 9-4/ Tuesday 12-6/ Wednesday 12-6/ Thursday 12-6/ Friday 9-4/ Saturday 9-2 - during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about HIV testing at this health center:
Rapid HIV testing can be done with a blood sample taken from a finger stick. The results are available in 20-40 minutes.
HIV testing is done by a blood draw. The results are available in 10-14 days.
HIV counseling referral services are available.
Counseling and anonymous (without your name) or confidential (private) testing for HIV are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.
Results must be given in person.
Prices and Payment Information
Price ranges for our HIV services are:
- rapid blood testing - $46-$51
- blood testing - $69-$80
- Those under 18 are eligible for a 50% discount on testing services.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some HIV services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
You may fill out an application for a Medicaid Family Planning Waiver at the time of your visit. accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:
- pay stub
- or a letter from your employer if possible
©2009 Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina
HPV & Hepatitis Vaccines
Durham Health Center offers the following vaccine services:
- HPV vaccine (Gardasil)
- hepatitis A vaccine
- hepatitis B vaccine
Vaccines are available:
- on a walk-in basis:
Monday 9-4/ Tuesday 12-6/ Wednesday 12-6/ Thursday 12-6/ Friday 9-4/ Saturday 9-2 - during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about vaccine services at this health center:
Women ages 19 - 26 who have no health insurance and meet financial criteria may qualify for the Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program to receive the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) at no charge.
Some vaccines are given in a series over the course of several months, which would require you to return to the health center to get the full benefit.
Prices and Payment Information
Price ranges for our vaccine services are:
- HPV vaccine (Gardasil) for an individual injection - $173
- HPV vaccine (Gardasil) for all three injections - $519
- hepatitis A vaccine - $105
- hepatitis B vaccine for an individual injection - $90
- hepatitis B vaccine for an individual injection - $225
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some vaccines may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
You may fill out an application for a Medicaid Family Planning Waiver at the time of your visit. accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:
- pay stub
- or a letter from your employer if possible
©2009 Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina
Men's Health Services
Durham Health Center offers the following men's health services:
- checkups when you have a reproductive/sexual health problem
- jock itch — exam and treatment
- urinary tract infections — testing and treatment
Men's health services are available:
- on a walk-in basis:
Monday 9-4/ Tuesday 12-6/ Wednesday 12-6/ Thursday 12-6/ Friday 9-4/ Saturday 9-2 - during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know in preparation for a men's health visit at this health center:
Checkups when you have a reproductive/sexual health problem may require a genital exam.
50% Discounts are available for those under 18.
Prices and Payment Information
Price ranges for our men's services are:
- checkups - $75-$95
- jock itch - $55-$85
- urinary tract infection - testing and treatment - $55-$85
Some services may have additional charges for lab and blood work.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some men’s health services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
You may fill out an application for a Medicaid Family Planning Waiver at the time of your visit. accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:
- pay stub
- or a letter from your employer if possible
Related Links
The following sexual health services are listed separately:
- Birth Control
- Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)
- HIV Testing
- HPV & Hepatitis Vaccines
- Patient Education
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) — Testing & Treatment
©2009 Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina
Patient Education
Patient education is available as part of many health center appointments. Please ask the health care provider any questions you might have when you come in for your visit.
Durham Health Center offers the following one-on-one patient education services:
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some patient education services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
You may fill out an application for a Medicaid Family Planning Waiver at the time of your visit. accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:
- pay stub
- or a letter from your employer if possible
©2009 Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina
Pregnancy Testing, Options & Services
Durham Health Center offers the following pregnancy related services:
- pregnancy testing
- abortion referrals
- adoption referrals
Pregnancy testing and services are available:
- during all business hours on a walk-in basis
Here’s what you need to know about getting pregnancy testing and services at this health center:
Our pregnancy tests are urine tests. We will only draw blood for a pregnancy test if it’s medically needed or upon patient’s request.
If you choose to continue a pregnancy, we will provide you with a list of resources to help you obtain prenatal care.
** 50% discount available for pregnancy tests for those under 18.
Prices and Payment Information
Price ranges for our pregnancy testing and services are:
- pregnancy testing - $6-$12
Some services may have additional charges for lab and blood work.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some pregnancy testing and services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
You may fill out an application for a Medicaid Family Planning Waiver at the time of your visit. accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:
- pay stub
- or a letter from your employer if possible
©2009 Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina
STD Testing & Treatment
Durham Health Center offers the following services related to the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs):
- STD testing, diagnosis and treatment, including:
- bacterial vaginosis (BV)
- chlamydia
- genital warts
- gonorrhea
- herpes
- HIV (testing and diagnosis only)
- syphilis
- trichomoniasis (trich)
- Other STD testing, diagnosis and treatment services are also available. Please ask our staff for more information.
- STD prevention, including:
- condoms
- female condoms
- dental dams
- hepatitis B vaccine
- HPV vaccine
STD testing and treatment services are available:
- on a walk-in basis:
Monday 9-4/ Tuesday 12-6/ Wednesday 12-6/ Thursday 12-6/ Friday 9-4/ Saturday 9-2 - during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about STD testing and treatment at this health center:
Rapid HIV testing can be done with a blood sample taken from a finger stick. The results are available in 20-40 minutes.
HIV testing is done by a blood draw. The results are available in 10-14 days.
Counseling and anonymous (without your name) or confidential (private) testing for HIV are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.
Counseling and confidential (private) testing for STDs are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.
Prices and Payment Information
Price ranges for our STD testing and treatment services and safer sex products are:
- condoms - $1-$5
- female condoms - $2
- dental dams - $2
- bacterial vaginosis testing and treatment - $86-$125
- chlamydia testing and treatment - $85-$150
- gonorrhea testing and treatment - $85-$150
- herpes testing - $130-$170
- HIV Testing
- HPV vaccine (Gardasil) for an individual injection - $173
- HPV vaccine (Gardasil) for all three injections - $519
- hepatitis A vaccine - $105
- hepatitis B vaccine for an individual injection - $90
- hepatitis B vaccine for an individual injection - $225
- syphilis - $85-$150
- trichomoniasis (trich) - $65-$80
- comprehensive STD testing, including - $115-$170
- chlamydia
- gonorrhea
- herpes
- HIV
- syphilis
- *** 50 % Discount for STD testing and treatment is available for those under 18.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some STD testing and treatment services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
You may fill out an application for a Medicaid Family Planning Waiver at the time of your visit. accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:
- pay stub
- or a letter from your employer if possible
©2009 Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina
Women's Health Services
Durham Health Center offers the following women's health services:
- checkups when you have a reproductive/sexual health problem
- breast exams
- cervical cancer screening
- colposcopy
- mammogram referrals
- menopause and midlife — testing and treatment
- Pap test
- routine physicals for women age 12 and older
- urinary tract infections — testing and treatment
- vaginal infections — testing and treatment
- Other services we may provide include help with irregular periods or no periods, painful periods, painful sex, bleeding between periods, menstrual problems (premenstrual syndrome) or even a lost tampon.
Women's health services are available:
- on a walk-in basis: Tuesday 10-6/ Wednesday 10-6/ Thursday 10-6/ Friday 9-4/ Saturday 9-2
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know in preparation for a women's health visit at this health center:
Do not douche, have sex, or put anything in your vagina 48 hours before your pelvic exam. It is best if you are not having your menstrual period for some types of visits. Contact us if you have questions.
Checkups for gynecological concerns may require a pelvic exam.
For the testing and treatment of urinary tract infections, we will need to collect a urine sample at the time of your visit.
For the testing and treatment of vaginal infections, a pelvic exam may be required.
Referrals for mammograms require a breast exam within the last 3 month(s).
A Pap test is sometimes needed during a routine checkup.
Cervical cancer screening requires a pelvic exam and Pap test.
Prices and Payment Information
- comprehensive (routine) gynecological exam visit - $160-$205
- problem-focused gynecological visit - $80-$160
- cervical cancer screening - $90-$125
- colposcopy - $350-$500
- endometrial biopsies - $150-$350
- menopause and midlife - testing and treatment - $195-$225
Some services may have additional charges for lab and blood work.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some women’s services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
You may fill out an application for a Medicaid Family Planning Waiver at the time of your visit. accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:
- pay stub
- or a letter from your employer if possible
Related Links
The following sexual health services are listed separately:
- Abortion Referral
- Birth Control
- Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)
- HIV Testing
- HPV & Hepatitis Vaccines
- Patient Education
- Pregnancy Testing, Options & Services
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) — Testing & Treatment
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.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of Central North Carolina
