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Canton Center of Canton, NY

Women's Health Clinic

Fax: 315-222-7435

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; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.

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

Operated by: Planned Parenthood of the North Country New York, Inc.

Our expert care providers offer care in the following services. Learn more about what services are offered, what to expect, and pricing.

Abortion
Primary Care
Birth Control
Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception)
STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines
Pregnancy Testing & Services
Abortion Referrals
HIV Services
Men's Health Care
Women's Health Care
Transgender Hormone Therapy
Day
Hours
Mon
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tues
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wed
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thurs
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fri
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

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

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

Want to be seen ASAP? Walk-in appointments are welcome!  Please note, our health center cannot accommodate walk-ins appointments requiring an in-office procedure (for example, IUD insertions). Please call to confirm that a specific service is available. Additional wait times may also apply.

Patients ages 18 and under that walk-in for an appointment will be seen the same day, up to the last 15 minutes of the day.  

Patients ages 19 and above that walk-in for an appointment will be seen the same day, up to 60 minutes before the end of the day.

More About This Health Center

A number of our services are available through telehealth. For more information about telehealth, or to setup an appointment, visit our Telehealth page!

Everyone deserves affordable health care. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your 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, talk to 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 are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.

Please bring the following documents if you have them:

  • birth certificate
  • pay stub
  • photo ID
  • proof of residence

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
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern NY
  • CDPHP
  • ChampVA
  • Cigna
  • Emblem Health of GHI
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Health Now
  • Magnacare
  • Medicare
  • MVP
  • NYS Medicaid
  • NYSHIP Empire Plan
  • POMCO
  • RMSCO
  • St. Lawrence Lewis Ins. Co.
  • Today Option
  • Tricare
  • United
  • US Family Health Plan at Martin's Point
  • Wellcare

We accept many private and public insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please call us at 315-386-8821.

Medicaid Options

Medicaid, Medicaid Family Planning Benefits Program, and Medicaid for Pregnant Women accepted.

Services Coverage

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

Additional Payment Information

Payment plans are available for many services. Our helpful staff can answer questions you may have about coverage.

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

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Major Credit/Debit Cards
  • Money Orders
  • PPNCNY participates with most insurance programs. Our staff can also help patients apply for the Family Planning Benefit Program, which provides free services and supplies for a full year.

    For more information about the Family Planning Benefits Program for residents of New York State, including a detailed list of appropriate documentation, visit our page For Patients.

You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call 315-386-8821 to book your appointment. Health center staff can also answer any questions you may have.

Book Appointment

Appointment Policies and Information

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

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.

Only infants and toddlers in a car seat or stroller are allowed in the exam room. Please make arrangements for childcare for any other children.

Services Offered

You can fill your birth control prescriptions at our health center instead of the pharmacy. Must give 48-hour advance notice for prescription refills.

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.

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

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