Albany Health Center – Albany, NY
855 Central Ave.
Albany,
NY
12206
P: 518.434.5678 | F: 518.434.0732
Operated by: Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, Inc.
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Hours of Operation
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30am | 8:30am | 8:30am | 8:30am | 8:00am | 9:00am | -- |
| Close | 8:00pm | 8:00pm | 8:00pm | 8:00pm | 5:00pm | 3:00pm | -- |
Languages
English; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.
Health Center Services and Information
Walk-in Services
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30a.m.-1:00p.m.: Pregnancy testing and options counseling, HOPE (hormonal options without a pelvic exam) visits, problem visits, infection checks, STI testing and treatment, three month hormonal checks, Emergency Contraception, Depo, Gardasil, and HIV testing.
Teen Clinic (only for teens 19 and under) Thursdays 2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m: Initial and annual exams, HOPE (hormonal options without a pelvic exam) visits, Emergency Contraception, Depo, pregnancy testing and options counseling, problem visits, infection checks, STI testing and treatment, three month hormonal checks, HIV testing, and HPV vaccination.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Pregnancy testing and options counseling only.
Please remember walk-in's are on a first-come first-serve basis.
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
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Appointment Information
Teen clinic is available: Every Thursday 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. for teens 19 and under.
Birth control refill pick ups are available all hours clinic is open.
At this health center you can come in for appointments that do not require a medical exam.
We do not provide childcare services. We request that you please make childcare arrangements.
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.
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 Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, Inc.
STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines in Albany, NY
Albany 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 prevention, including:
- condoms
- female condoms
- dental dams
- HPV vaccine (Gardasil)
- STD/safer sex education
Most of these services are available during our walk-ins and by appointment. Call (518) 434-5678 for more information.
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. The results are available in 20-40 minutes.
Counseling and confidential (private) testing for STDs are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.
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.
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 Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, Inc.
