Reproductive Health
Staff of Reproductive Health Clinic
Registered Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses provide professional care to the citizens of Linn County at our three clinics in Albany, Lebanon and Sweet Home. We also have the support of Medical Assistants who are bilingual and additionally Spanish translators who are available on most days in our clinics.
Confidentiality
All of our services are confidential. According to state law reproductive health services to teens may be obtained without the specific consent of a minors parent. We do, however, encourage communication with parents on such an important subject. No information about you will be released without your written permission.
Birth Control and Female Examinations
The clinical staff will assess your medical history and assist you in your decision regarding the best birth control method for you. We provide a wide variety of birth control methods in our clinic. We also have available emergency contraception or the “morning after pill” in each of our clinics. Our Nurse Practitioners complete annual physical exams. and evaluate the health of our female clients, promote prevention, and support healthy living. Nurse Practitioners make referrals to other Medical providers for follow-up care on identified health concerns.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Both men and women can be tested at our clinics for STDs. In most cases, women will have a culture taken from the cervix for evaluation. Men can be tested for STDs using a urine testing method. If results show that you have an STD, you will be given treatment by our clinic nursing staff according to the CDC recommendations for treatment of the specific STD. To review information on different types and symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).
Pregnancy Testing
Pregnancy testing is available on a sliding fee scale, no one will be denied service because of an inability to pay. A nurse will provide you with your results and answer any questions you may have. If test results are positive, the Oregon Mother's Care program staff is available to help with the Oregon Health Plan Application. For more information on pregnancy counseling Services.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
You may qualify for the Linn County Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCC). This program provides a woman's health check up and a mammogram for those who qualify.
HIV Testing and Counseling
Confidential HIV testing and counseling is also available through our clinics. Call for an appointment for testing today. To review information on HIV/AIDS link to CD site for HIV/AIDS
Services for Men
Testing and treatment for STD's, and HIV testing and counseling are available at our clinics. We also have counseling and referral for low or no cost vasectomies, utilizing local physicians who perform our vasectomy procedures. Call your local clinic for an appointment. For more information on our Vasectomy Program Services