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Women's Health Care in Philadelphia, PA

The Elizabeth Blackwell Health Center ™ at Locust Street. offers the following women's health services:

  • checkups when you have a reproductive/sexual health problem
  • bacterial vaginosis (BV)
  • breast exams
  • cervical cancer screening
  • colposcopy
  • cryotherapy
  • LEEP (treatment of abnormal pap)
  • mammogram referrals
  • menopause and midlife education
  • menopause and midlife testing and treatment
  • Pap test
  • urinary tract infection (UTI) testing and treatment
  • vaginal infection testing and treatment
  • Other services we may provide include help with irregular periods or no periods, painful periods, painful sex, bleeding between periods, menstrual problems (premenstrual syndrome) or even a lost tampon.

Women's health services are available:

  • On a walk-in basis:

    Whenever possible, this center provides services on a walk-in basis, however, they are not guaranteed. Because of scheduled patients, you may be asked to wait or to schedule an appointment for another date.

Here’s what you need to know in preparation for a women's health visit at this health center:

Do not douche, have sex, or put anything in your vagina 24 hours before your pelvic exam. It is best if you are not having your menstrual period for some types of visits. Contact us if you have questions.

Checkups for gynecological concerns may require a pelvic exam.

For the testing and treatment of urinary tract infections, we will need to collect a urine sample at the time of your visit.

For the testing and treatment of vaginal infections, a pelvic exam may be required.

We offer education and treatment for menopause and midlife issues, including non-hormonal treatment(s).

A Pap test is sometimes needed during a routine checkup.

Fax: 267-536-4191

Prices and Payment Information

Please contact this health center for women's services pricing information.

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

Some women's services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to have your insurance information at the time of your visit.

Medicaid accepted.

If you are uninsured, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance for your procedure. You can confidentially find out if you qualify by calling us at (215) 351-5560.

If you are eligible for financial assistance you may be asked to bring documentation with you to the health center.

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The following sexual health services are listed separately:

  • Abortion Referrals
  • Birth Control
  • HIV Services
  • Men's Health Care
  • Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception)
  • Pregnancy Testing & Services
  • STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines
  • Transgender Hormone Therapy
  • 1144 Locust Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA

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    HOURS

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    Day
    Hours
    Monday
    8 am - 4 pm
    Tuesday
    8 am - 4 pm
    Wednesday
    10 am - 6 pm
    Thursday
    8 am - 4 pm
    Friday
    8 am - 3 pm
    Saturday
    8 am - 3 pm
    Sunday
    Closed

    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.

    Appointments

    You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call 215-351-5560 to book your appointment. Health center staff can also answer any questions you may have.

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