Elmira Health Center – Elmira, NY
755 E. Church Street
Elmira,
NY
14901
P: 607.734.3313 | F: 607.734.3392
Operated by: Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes
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Hours of Operation
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00am | 10:00am | 12:30pm | 9:00am | 9:00am | -- | -- |
| Close | 5:00pm | 7:00pm | 7:00pm | 5:00pm | 5:00pm | -- | -- |
Languages
English; English is the only language spoken by staff but an interpretating service is available via telephone for many other languages including but not limited to Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish;
Health Center Services and Information
Walk-in Services
Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Annual Exam
- Birth Control
- Breast Checks
- Depo
- Emergency Contraceptive
- Infection Testing & Treatment
- IUD Removals
- Pregnancy Testing
- STI Testing & Treatment
All other services require an appointment.
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
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Appointment Information
Teen clinic is available: Wed. 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Birth control refill pick ups are available During 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.
Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to wait unsupervised in the waiting area.
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.
Payment Information
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:
- birth certificate
- pay stub
- photo ID
- proof of residence
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
- Personal Checks are not accepted for Abortion Services
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.
Family Planning (FPBP)
Clients with an income that is less than 200% of the federal poverty level may qualify for the state's funding program, the Family Planning Benefit Program (FPBP). Applications are available in our clinics and we will assist you in completing them. Eligible women may receive a birth control method plus routine annual exams and Pap tests. Men can receive condoms and birth control counseling. Both tubal ligation and vasectomy are also covered for those seeking permanent sterilization.
Private Insurance Payments
We accept almost all insurance plans and will typically bill your insurance company directly for services.
For Colposcopy and Abortion Services:
We require preauthorization from your insurance company to make sure the service is covered. Please discuss this with a staff member before your visit and be sure to bring your insurance card with you. Personal checks are not accepted for abortion services.
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 the Southern Finger Lakes
STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines in Elmira, NY
Elmira 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/safer sex education
STD testing and treatment services are available:
- during all business hours by appointment
Vaccines are available:
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about STD testing and treatment at this health center:
For testing involving urine samples, including chlamydia and gonorrhea, do not urinate or engage in sexual intercourse for one hour before testing.
Many STD tests require a genital exam.
Rapid HIV testing can be done by swabbing the inside of your mouth or with a blood sample taken from a finger stick. The results are available in 10-40 minutes.
Counseling and confidential (private) testing for STDs are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.
Children and adolescents younger than age 19 may qualify for the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program, which provides free vaccines. Other fees may apply.
Individuals 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. Other fees may apply.
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
Please contact this health center for STD services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:
- birth certificate
- pay stub
- photo ID
- proof of residence
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 the Southern Finger Lakes
