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Women's Health Programs

The Reproductive Health staff at River Valley Health and Dental are committed to providing patient centered, high quality health care to all women.  Specialized services include Reproductive and Sexual Health Services, the Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP) and the State Plan Amendment for Family Planning Services (SPA).

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Reproductive, Sexual Health and Family Planning Services

Promoting reproductive health at every stage of life, Reproductive Health Services offers:

  • Pre-conceptual ​Counseling

  • Birth Control

  • Family Planning Services

  • Annual Well Woman Exams

  • Menopausal Management

  • Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings

  • Pregnancy Testing

  • Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections

  • Patient Education & Referrals to Social Services, Medical Services, & Other Agencies

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Reproductive Health Services encourages individuals to make family planning an important part of their lifestyle. We offer access to all forms of contraception. Some of the available methods are:

  • Intrauterine Contraception (IUDs)

  • Nexplanon (Contraceptive Arm Implant)

  • Depo Provera (Contraceptive Shot)

  • Oral Contraceptives

  • Nuvaring

  • Diaphragms

  • Condoms (Free)

  • Fertility Awareness Counseling

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State Plan Amendment for Family Planning Services (SPA)

A Pennsylvania Medicaid waiver program that offers free and confidential reproductive and sexual health management services for eligible individuals, both males and females. The Reproductive Health Services staff will assist individuals in determining eligibility and completing the application process.

Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (BCCEDP)

The BCCEDP, formally know as the HealthyWoman program, provides women with access to BREAST and CERVICAL CANCER Screening and Diagnostic services at no cost. The services provided through the BCCEDP include:

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  • Clinical Breast Exams

  • Breast Self-Awareness Education

  • Mammograms & 3D Mammograms

  • Pap Test & Pelvic Exams

  • HPV Tests

  • Diagnostic Follow-up as Needed

  • Education & Referral Services

 

A woman qualifies for the BCCEDP if she meets the following criteria:

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  • She is 21 years of age or older (women under 21 may qualify if special criteria are met)

  • Has no insurance or limited insurance or if she has difficulty paying a co-pay or deductible

  • Has a low to moderate income

 

To find out if she qualifies, a woman can call Reproductive Health Services at the River Valley Health and Dental (570)-567-5400.  The receptionist will ask a series of questions which will determine eligibility. All inquiries and patient information are kept confidential.

 

The BCCEDP is operated through the PA Dept. of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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