Ames Center – Ames, IA

Languages

English; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.

Health Center Services and Information

Walk-in Services

Most, but not all, services are available on a walk-in basis. Please call for additional information.

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
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Appointment Information

Birth control refill pick ups are available Anytime 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 provide educational materials specifically for people with developmental disabilities.

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

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

We accept the following forms of payment:

• cash
• checks
• major credit/debit cards
• money orders

Payment is expected at time of service.

Checks are not accepted for abortion services.

Insurance Information

Some charges associated with your services may be covered by your insurance or a state- funded program. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.

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