The Bronx Center – Bronx, NY
349 E 149th Street, 2nd Floor
Bronx,
NY
10451
P: 212.965.7000 | F: 718.585.8275
Operated by: Planned Parenthood of New York City, Inc.
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Hours of Operation
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30am | 8:00am | 8:00am | 8:00am | 8:00am | 8:30am | -- |
| Close | 4:30pm | 5:00pm | 5:00pm | 7:00pm | 5:00pm | 4:30pm | -- |
Note: Closed on the following Tuesdays in 2013: February 12, April 9, June 11, August 13, October 8, and December 10. Closed on these Saturdays: January 19, February 16, May 25, August 31, and November 30. Please also see "Holidays" farther down this page for additional days when we will be closed.
Not all services are available right up to closing time. Please read carefully the times for "Walk-in Services" below."
Languages
English; Spanish; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.
Health Center Services and Information
Walk-in Services
Free pregnancy tests by walk-in or appointment on Wednesday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm; Thursday, 12:30 - 3:30 pm; & Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Emergency contraception for sale if aged 17 or over. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm, Thursday 10:00am - 6:30pm. Under 17, by appointment.
Birth control refill pick-ups (for PPNYC patients only) available Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; Thursday, 8:00am -6:30pm; Saturday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.
All other services require an appointment. Although you need an appointment, you can get birth control, STD testing, and testing/treatment for urinary tract infections without having a medical exam.
If you have an appointment at a PPNYC health center for an IUD insertion, please read "What To Do Before Your IUD Insertion Appointment" and follow those instructions before you come in for your appointment.
Holidays
Our health center is closed for the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Appointment Information
We do not provide childcare services. We request that you please make childcare arrangements.
Payment Information
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
We accept the following forms of payment:
- As payment, we accept cash, checks, money orders, major credit cards, and most health insurance plans, including Medicaid. For those who do not have insurance, on-site screening is available for health insurance (including the Medicaid Family Planning Benefit Program) and sliding-scale fees.
Affordable services - we'll work with you!
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.
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 New York City, Inc.
STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines in Bronx, NY
The Bronx 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
- HPV vaccine (Gardasil)
- STD/safer sex education
STD testing and treatment services are available:
- during all business hours by appointment
Public and private insurance plans generally cover the HPV vaccine for females and males aged 9-26. If you are outside these ages and interested in the vaccine, please speak with a PPNYC clinician.
Minors under the age of 18 who wish to get the HPV vaccine must be accompanied by a parent who will sign a consent form. HPV vaccination is the only health care service provided by PPNYC for which a minor needs a parent's consent.
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:
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.
HIV testing is done by a blood draw. The results are available in 14 days.
Counseling and confidential (private) testing for STDs are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for STD services pricing information.
Abortion 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.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
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 New York City, Inc.
