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Ithaca Health Center of Ithaca, NY

Women's Health Clinic

Fax: 607-273-8776

Abortion is health care, and it is still your legal right in New York State.

Get the facts about abortion care at PPGNY.

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.

Operated by: Planned Parenthood of Greater New York

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

Abortion
Birth Control
HIV Services
Men's Health Care
Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception)
Pregnancy Testing & Services
STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines
Transgender Hormone Therapy
Women's Health Care
Day
Hours
Mon
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tues
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wed
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thurs
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fri
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Open every other Saturday
Sun
Closed

Please note that we'll be closed on these holidays: New Year's Day, New Year’s Day observed (January 3), Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Observed (June 20), Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

More About This Health Center

If you are experiencing a fever OR cough OR shortness of breath OR sore throat, please do not come to our health centers. Patients being seen for in-person visits must wear a face covering. We do not offer COVID testing in any of our health centers at this time. For information on testing, call 1-888-364-3065. 

VISITORS IN THE HEALTH CENTER:
No visitors or children are allowed to accompany patients in the health center. Support people or escorts are permitted only for patients physically, cognitively or psychiatrically unable to navigate their visits and understand their treatment alone or if their consent for services is required.

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:

  • photo ID
  • proof of residence
  • Pay stub for most recent 4 weeks

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:

  • 1199 SEIU Health Benefit
  • Aetna
  • Affinity
  • BSNENY – Healthnow
  • CDPHP
  • Cigna
  • Emblem
  • Empire BC/Healthplus
  • Excellus
  • Fidelis
  • Healthfirst
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Metroplus
  • Molina
  • MVP
  • NYSHP
  • Oscar
  • UMR/POMCO
  • United
  • Wellcare
  • YourCare

We accept many private and public insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please call us at 607-273-1513.

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

If you plan to pay for your visit with a credit card that’s not your own, you must bring a letter from the cardholder with you.

You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call 607-273-1513 to book your appointment. Health center staff can also answer any questions you may have.

Book Appointment

Appointment Policies and Information

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to check in and complete paperwork.

All PPGNY health centers are ADA accessible. We accommodate patients who require assistance, including individuals with wheelchairs, for all appointment types.

Childcare Policies

Children under the age of 1 are not allowed in the waiting area unsupervised.

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. All business hours. Please call ahead.

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.