Pittsburgh Family Planning Health Center of Pittsburgh, PA

About This Health Center

Operated by: Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania

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. Most birth control, annual exams, HIV testing, and STD testing will be covered for free, with no copay.

Language & Interpreters

English; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.

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

We do not provide childcare services. We request that you please make childcare arrangements.

Services Offered

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

Hours & Walk-Ins

Health Center Hours

Retrieving hours...

Day	Hours
Mon	Closed
Tues	8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Wed	8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thurs	8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Fri	8:30 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Sat	8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sun	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, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

Walk-in Information

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

Walk-in patients may be accepted on: Tuesday, 8:30am-1pm Wednesday, 8:30am-1:30pm Friday, 8:30am-1:15pm, Thursday and Saturday, 8:30am-2:00pm

Please note, the ability of walk-in patients to be seen depends on patient volume.

More About This Health Center

You can make an appointment online or by calling us. Our regular appointment line hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm and Saturday 8am-3pm.

This center will be closed 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, and 2/23
This center will be open from 10:00am-3:30pm on 1/30
This center will be open from 9:30am-3:30pm on 2/14

Get information for preparing for your appointment here.

See Payment Information section below for insurance information and detailed payment instructions.

Appointments

You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call 412-434-8971 to book your appointment. Health center staff can also answer any questions you may have.

Book Appointment Call 412-434-8971

Insurance & Payments

Everyone deserves affordable health care. Most birth control, annual exams, HIV testing, and STD testing will be covered for free, with no copay. 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.

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Payment Information

You can always come to us for care. We have affordable payment options at most health centers, but at: Prevention Park Family Planning, Center for Choice, Spring, Southwest, Stafford, Northwest, Northville, New Orleans and Baton Rouge payment is due up front. Our fees are based on your household income. We’ll never turn you away from the care you need because of your inability to pay.

I have insurance or Medicaid

We take the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna Better Health
Cigna
Devon Health Services
HealthAmerica PA
Highmark
Highmark (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
Medicare
PA Medicaid
Tricare
United
UPMC
WPEE Insurance Trust Fund

We accept many private and public insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please call us at 412-434-8971.

Payment Options

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 is expected at time of service. We accept:

Cash
Check
Major Credit/Debit Cards

If you have insurance: Bring insurance card, photo ID and a form of payment. If you are on a parent or spouse's insurance, you will need to know their birthday.

If you do not have insurance: Bring pay stubs and proof of any other household income and a form of payment.

If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.

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.

Additional Information

More Appointment Information

You can fill your birth control prescriptions at our health center instead of the pharmacy. Birth control refills are available everyday during our regular business hours. We can also mail your pills right to your doorstep if you prefer! Just give our office a call to let us know if you'd like to come pick up supplies or have them sent to you directly.

We provide educational materials specifically for people with developmental disabilities.

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.

PPWP does not have its own parking lot or garage. We recommend that you park in one of the three nearby garages: one is on the corner of Ninth Street and Penn Avenue, one is the Convention Center lot on 10th Street, and one is the Greyhound Station Parking Garage located at the corner of 11th Street and Liberty Avenue. We are also extremely easy to get to by bus. Check the Pittsburgh Port Authority website to see which bus line is most convenient for you: http://www.portauthority.org.

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.

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

Learn more about our services.

About Us

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Pricing and/or insurance information is subject to change at any time. This information is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical or legal advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

This health center supports and welcomes all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or biological sex, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, and intersex clients. All services are provided in a respectful and professional manner.

Find Care Near You

Staff at your local Planned Parenthood health center can talk with you and help you get the care you need. You can search for a health center online or call 1-800-230-PLAN for care today.