Northeast Egypt Center – Washington, DC

Languages

English; Spanish; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages. Arrangements for interpretation can be made. Advance notice is requested to ensure availability at time of appointment.

Health Center Services and Information

Walk-in Services

Walk-in services always include: Pregnancy testing, Emergency Contraception, and HIV testing. Depending on patient volume, walk-ins will also be accepted for STD screening, well woman exams and starting birth control with medical history/ screening.

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.

If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:


- Photo ID



- 2 pay stubs from the last 30 days or a bank statement from the last 60 days showing 30 days of activity

OR

- W2 from the previous year or letter (on letterhead) stating your income for a specific time period

OR

- High School ID, report card, or current high school class schedule

Holidays

Our health center is closed for the following holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Inauguration Day
• Presidents Day
• Easter
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve

Appointment Information

Birth control refill pick ups are available Birth control refill pickups can be processed during business hours with current prescription on file. Calling in advance will decrease 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.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to check in and complete paperwork.

By Metro
Orange Lines: Take the Orange Line to the Minnesota Avenue Station. Exit the station on the Minnesota Avenue side. Make a right on Minnesota Avenue and walk one block to the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Benning Road. Diagonally across the street will be a YUM'S carryout. Cross to the carryout. Facing the carryout, go up Benning Road towards the barber shop and the large red brick building. Use the first entrance to East River Shopping center between the red building and the barbershop. The health center is the first door on your right.

By Car
From Baltimore:
Take 295 South (Baltimore/Washington Parkway) into DC. Take the Burroughs Avenue exit. From the right-hand lane, make a left at the first stop sign. Proceed to the second traffic light and make a right on Minnesota Avenue. Pass the Fire Station and the Metro station. Continue on Minnesota Avenue to the third light (Dix Street) and make a left. Make the first left into East River Shopping Center.

From Union Station:
Take H Street eastbound. Bear right onto Benning Road. Continue on Benning Road passing Hechinger Mall, the Langston Golf Course, and the PEPCO power plant. Once past the power plant, cross the bridge and make the first right onto Minnesota Avenue and the first left onto Dix Street. Make the first left into East River Shopping Center.

From Virginia:
Take 395 North to the Southeast/Southwest Freeway. Exit at Pennsylvania Avenue (SE). Proceed to the third traffic light and make a left onto Minnesota Avenue. Continue on Minnesota Avenue across East Capital Street to the Northeast side. Make a right on Dix Street (McDonald's is on the corner). Make the first left into East River Shopping Center.

Parking:
Free parking is available at East River Shopping Center.

Payment Information

Medicaid accepted.

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
• major credit/debit cards
• money orders

Payment is expected at time of service.

Insurance Information

Some charges associated with your 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.

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