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West Hartford Center of West Hartford, CT

Women's Health Clinic

About This Health Center

Operated by: Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Inc.

Care No Matter What

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.

Language & Interpreters

English Spanish
Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter when scheduling your appointment.

Insurance & Payments

Everyone deserves affordable health care. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for health care.

I don’t have insurance or Medicaid

If you don't have insurance, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. If you’re worried about cost, ask us about how you can get health care that fits your budget.

We’ll never turn you away from the care you need because of your inability to pay.

Other Options

If you do not have health insurance, read about health insurance options to find out how to get more affordable coverage and what to consider when choosing a plan.

I have insurance or Medicaid

We take the following insurance:

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Coventry
  • Family Planning Limited Benefit Program
  • Harvard Pilgrim
  • HealthyCT
  • Mashantucket Tribal Nation
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • Oxford
  • TriCare (Champus)
  • Tufts
  • United
  • Yale Health Plan

We accept many private and public insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please call us at 860-953-6201.

Services Coverage

Most health insurance plans now cover prescription birth control, annual wellness exams, and STI/HIV screenings with no copay, and many other services with some copay required. Contact your health insurance company directly to make sure that the services you need are covered and what, if any, out of pocket costs you might have.

Additional Payment Information

Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been made. We accept:

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Major Credit/Debit Cards

Checks are accepted ONLY for gynecological services, and may not be used to pay for abortion services.

Appointments

You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call 860-953-6201 to book your appointment. Health center staff can also answer any questions you may have.

Book Online

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Appointment Policies and Information

From the North:

Take I-91 South to I-84 West. Get off at Exit 45 (Flatbush Avenue), which is a left Exit. Turn right at the end of the Exit, then turn left at the Shell Station onto New Park Avenue. Continue one mile to the end of the street and turn left onto New Britain Avenue. The health center is on the left, just after the railroad overpass, across from Bally Fitness Health center.

From the South:

Take I-91 North to Route 9. Get off at Exit 30, which is the Corbin's Corner Exit and turn right off the ramp. Follow New Britain Avenue through the Elmwood section of West Hartford. The health center is on the left, just after the railroad overpass, across from Bally Fitness Health center.

From the West:

Take I-84 East to Exit 41 (South Main Street Elmwood). Turn right at the end of the Exit, then left at the first intersection. Continue through the Elmwood section of West Hartford. The health center is on the left, just after the railroad overpass, across from Bally Fitness Health center.

From the East:

Take I-84 West to Exit 45 (Flatbush Avenue), which is a left Exit. Turn right at the end of the Exit, then turn left at the Shell Station onto New Park Street. Continue one mile to end of street and turn left onto New Britain Avenue. The health center is on the left, just after the railroad overpass, across from Bally Fitness Health center.

* Free park in own lot.

Getting a physical for school or employment? Please bring all of the required forms with you.

Childcare Policies

We’re unable to provide childcare at our health center. For safety reasons children need to be accompanied by an adult when they’re in the waiting room. Only infants can accompany you to the exam room. Please bring a friend or family member to be with your children if you don’t have childcare at home.

Accessibility Options

We provide educational materials specifically for people with developmental disabilities.

Specially trained staff and medical equipment are available for people with physical disabilities.

Services Offered

You can fill your birth control prescriptions at our health center instead of the pharmacy. during business hours

You can come to us for services that don’t require a medical exam. For example, birth control education and supplies; emergency contraception (AKA the morning after pill); pregnancy testing and counseling; STD testing, and testing and treatments for urinary tract infections.

Specialty Services

You may be able to get your birth control pills mailed to you. Ask the health center staff for more information.

Pills by Mail is available at this health center — a service that delivers birth control pills to your home each month. Ask the health center staff for more information.

Hours

Retrieving hours...

Day
Hours
Monday
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
Closed
Some Saturday hours - please call ahead.
Sunday
Closed

Please note that we'll be closed on these holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Walk-in Information

If you need emergency contraception (AKA the morning after pill), you can walk in anytime we’re open.

You are welcome to walk in any time the Health Center is open to make an appointment or see if there is a same day appointment available. If you have the time to wait, we will make every effort to fit you in the same day. If we can’t see you, we will give you the first priority appointment available.

We ask that patients seeking other walk-in services arrive at least one hour before closing.
 
Due to high demand, we cannot guarantee service to walk-in customers although we will do all we can to accommodate you. If dealing with an immediate need or traveling from a substantial distance, it is advisable to call the health center in advance of your walk-in visit to assess our capacity to serve you without an appointment.
 
For questions or scheduling assistance, dial us toll free at 1-800-230- 7526 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm, Saturday 8:30am - 12:00pm. Hablamos Español.

More About This Health Center

Some Saturday hours - please call ahead.

 
Please note all PPSNE health centers will be closed on the following dates for the holidays:

  • Friday, Dec. 23
  • Monday, Dec. 26
  • Thursday, Dec. 29
  • Friday, Dec. 30

About This Health Center

Operated by: Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Inc.

Care No Matter What

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.

Language & Interpreters

English Spanish
Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter when scheduling your appointment.

Planned Parenthood health centers are operated by regional Planned Parenthood affiliate organizations.

Learn more about our services.