Northeast Egypt Center – Washington, DC
3937A Minnesota Avenue NE
Washington,
DC
20019
P: 202.388.4770 | F: 202.388.4777
Operated by: Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Get Directions From:
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.
Hours of Operation
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00am | 10:00am | 10:00am | 10:00am | -- | -- | -- |
| Close | 6:00pm | 6:00pm | 6:00pm | 6:00pm | -- | -- | -- |
Note: Please note our new clinic hours listed above as of July 31, 2012.
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.
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 Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines in Washington, DC
Northeast Egypt 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
- HPV vaccine (Gardasil)
- STD/safer sex education
STD testing and treatment services are available:
- during all business hours by appointment
Walk-ins are accepted based on patient volume.
Vaccines are available:
- on a walk-in basis: Vaccine services are available on a walk-in basis during regular business hours based on patient volume.
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about STD testing and treatment at this health center:
We can test for gonorrhea and chlamydia using a urine sample. If this test shows an infection, then we will provide you with treatment and explain how your partner(s) can be treated.
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
Price ranges for our STD testing and treatment services and safer sex products are:
- condoms - Free
- female condoms - Free
- bacterial vaginosis testing and treatment - $0-175
- chlamydia testing and treatment - $0-180
- gonorrhea testing and treatment - $0-180
- HIV Testing
- HPV vaccine (Gardasil) for an individual injection - $0-285
- comprehensive STD testing, including - $0-180
- chlamydia
- gonorrhea
- HIV
- syphilis
- Depending on the patient's age and STI exposure risk, the patient may qualify for free chlamydia testing.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
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.
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 Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
