Services

• Reproductive health services.
• Screening for cervical cancer
• Colposcopy referrals for abnormal paps.
• Screening for sexually transmitted infections.
• Contraceptive information and services.
• Pregnancy testing and referral.
• Emergency contraception up to five days after unprotected sex.
• Easy appointment scheduling - can typically schedule new appointments within a week.
• For more information on reproductive health check out these links: www.teenpregnancy.org, www.iwannaknow.org, www.girlshealth.gov., www.fha.state.md.us., www.healthywomen.org, and www.4women.gov.

Who can get this service?

• These services are available to any Worcester County resident in need of contraception.
• Due to Federal law, teens can receive confidential reproductive health services without parental permission.  We do encourage teens to involve their parent/guardian in all health care choices.

Where is this service provided?

• Berlin Health Center
• Pocomoke Health Center

How much does this service cost?

Maryland Medicaid Information:
Maryland Medicaid has expanded family planning insurance coverage for women who are 51 or younger and at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.

The expanded coverage now includes:

•  Physical exams such as pelvic and breast exams
  
• Screenings for breast and cervical cancer, and sexually transmitted infections
  
• Advice about birth control methods
• Contraceptive management and emergency contraception.

Applications for coverage are available at the Worcester County Health Department locations. 
You may also download an application by clicking here. 

For more information about the Medicaid expansion for family planning services, please also visit:  
http://www.dhmh.maryland.gov/mma/familyplanning/index.html

To learn more call 410-629-0164.

• March of Dimes
• Maryland Family Health Administration
• WomensHealth.gov
• Medline’s Women’s Health Issues
• National Women’s Health Resource Center