Health Screenings
We offer screenings for a variety of health concerns:
Breast and Cervical Cancer – The North Carolina Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (NC BCCCP) provides free or low-cost mammograms and PAP smears for early detection of breast and cervical cancer, as well as necessary follow-up treatment, for women who are uninsured or underinsured and meet certain financial guidelines. Call 828.884.3135 for more information or to make an appointment.
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) – We offer blood pressure screenings, counseling, and referral to treatment by appointment. Call 828.884.3135.
Lead – Blood lead screening is available for children 6 months through 6 years of age by appointment. Free. Call 828.884.3135.
Pregnancy – Pregnancy testing is available by same-day appointment. Cost is based on income. Call 828.884.3135.
Well Child Physicals – Well child screening exams for ages 0-20 include physical exam by trained nurse and immunizations if needed. No sports physicals. Cost based on income. Medicaid accepted. Appointment required: call 828.884.1768.
STD / HIV Testing & Prevention
We provide free, confidential assessment, testing, and diagnosis of common STDs, with results available by phone in 7-14 business days.
Recommended once each year or with a new partner for people of any age; minors do not need parent consent. Services are available to anyone, regardless of the county you live in. Those who have test positive for STDs should be retested 3 months after treatment.
Testing is available for chlamydia, gonnorrhea, trichomonaisis, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis C. Treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and trichomoniasis is offered at no charge, as well as counseling and coordination for HIV and hepatitis C. Condoms are available free of charge at the front desk during regular business hours.
A nurse will discuss your health and needs to help understand your risks for acquiring an STD and identify steps you can take to help prevent future infections. Our nurses are kind, caring, and non-judgmental, so you can feel free to share openly and get the best care possible. We can also help identify sexual partners who are at risk and get them tested and treated as well. STDs can be passed back and forth between sexual partners, and can even harm the health of an unborn baby.
Free of charge. Offered by appointment. Call 828.884.3135.
Reproductive Health & Pregnancy Prevention
Physical exam and screenings for health risks such as high blood pressure, STDs, and HIV. Includes a breast exam, pelvic exam, and/or pap test and HPV test as indicated. Instruction on how to perform a breast or testicular self exam.
Recommended every year for anyone of childbearing age; minors do not need parent consent.
Cost of services is based on income, and is often low cost or free for students, people who are unemployed, and those who earn lower wages.
Available by appointment. call 828.884.3135 to make an appointment or speak to a nurse.
Pregnancy testing is available by urine sample.
Cost is based on income, and is often low cost or free for students, people who are unemployed, and those who earn lower wages..
Same-day appointments. Call 828.884.3135 to make an appointment or speak to a nurse.
Birth control methods including oral contraceptives (the pill), NuvaRing, Depo Provera (shot), Nexplanon (implant), Liletta (IUD), and ParaGard (IUD). For anyone of childbearing age; minors do not need parent consent.
Cost is based on income, and is often low cost or free for students, people who are unemployed, and those who earn lower wages..
Available by appointment. call 828.884.3135 to make an appointment or speak to a nurse.
Emergency contraception in case your birth control fails or if you have sex without protection. Available up to 5 days after intercourse, but most effective if taken as soon as possible. For anyone of childbearing age; minors do not need parent consent.
Cost is based on income, and is often low cost or free for students, people who are unemployed, and those who earn lower wages.
Same-day appointments. Call 828.884.3135 to make an appointment or speak to a nurse.
Immunizations & Tuberculosis Control
We provide immunizations according to the current state recommendations for children and adolescents and adults.
We also offer some vaccines that are recommended for travel outside the United States; for more information on recommended vaccines, visit the CDC’s Travelers’ Health page or call us at 828.884.3135.
Fees may apply. Children who have no insurance or Medicaid receive vaccines at no cost. Many private insurance carriers cover vaccines at 100%. We can file insurance with Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Choice, Medicaid, and Medicare. If you have a different private insurance carrier, we will provide a receipt for you to claim reimbursement from your insurance carrier.
Available by appointment. Call 828.884.3135 to make an appointment or speak with a nurse.
Pregnancy Care Management
The Care Management for High-Risk Pregnancies (CMHRP) program is provided by local health departments to support pregnant women who are eligible for Medicaid and may be at risk for adverse birth outcomes. Supported by Medicaid, this program helps coordinate services between health care providers and ensures that social needs related to health are addressed.
Obstetric providers use a standardized pregnancy risk screening tool to help identify Medicaid recipients at risk for an adverse birth outcome and then refer these individuals to the CMHRP program. To make a referral, please call 828.577.4551.
Care Coordination For Children
Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC) services are provided by the local health department for at-risk children from birth to 5 years of age. This Medicaid program coordinates services between health care providers, community programs and supports, and family support programs.
Families may request services directly or be referred by doctors and hospitals, agencies, and community members. To make a referral to the CC4C program, please call 828.577.4551.
