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Clinic Services
Clinic Services
are provided on a sliding fee scale basis, and immunizations are FREE
through age 18, and then based on the cost of the vaccine for adults.
Clinic fees are based on
income and family size at the initial visit and annually updated.
We accept Medicaid, and for those who are uninsured or prefer to pay
out-of-pocket, we accept cash, check, Visa and Mastercard. Find a
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Primary Care
The primary
care program provides coordinated, comprehensive, health care
for acute and chronic diseases. Included are diagnosis,
treatment, patient education regarding specific illnesses and
their prevention, as well as good health maintenance practices.
Examples of these services include: Physical examinations,
medical management of hypertension, diabetes, heart and lung
ailments, infectious diseases and other health problems not
requiring a specialist or hospitalization. Primary care services are available by appointment.
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Immunizations
All CDC recommended
childhood vaccines are offered without charge to any school age child
(through age 18). Charlotte County exceeds the state average in
childhood immunizations.
Adult immunizations
include: influenza, Vzv (chickenpox) , pneumonia, diptheria, tetanus,
hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR). Fees are
based on the cost of the vaccine and administration.
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Women's Health / GYN
Clinic
Women's Health provides family planning, cancer and
sexually transmitted disease
screenings, as well as treatment for uncomplicated gynecologic problems
through our Primary Care clinic at all three clinic
locations. Gynecologists are
available for further diagnostic testing in the event of any
abnormal pap smear.
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Family
Planning
Family planning clinic provides testing,
counseling and family planning support. We offer a variety
of current methods of birth control. There is no charge for the chosen method
of birth control, only the office visit. Birth control methods include natural family
planning, male and female condoms, diaphragm, vaginal rings and
film, birth control pills, intra-uterine devices (IUD) and Depo
Provera injection. Emergency contraception is also available. We
participate in the Title X program for female and
male sterilization. This is an income-based,
federally-funded program. Confidential pregnancy testing
is available at all clinic locations.
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Pediatric Health
Pediatric Primary Care
Clinic will promote healthy behaviors, protect health,
strengthen community prevention, and assure access to quality
health care. Clinical services will include well-child
examinations, school physicals, sports physicals and treatment
of illnesses. Our team of board-certified practitioners is
trained to educate, diagnose, and treat common childhood
illnesses.
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Infectious Disease Ryan White
(HIV) Clinic
The Charlotte County Health Department is
committed to providing quality HIV/AIDS services to the
community. We offer testing, treatment services, and obtain
medical and social services for people living with HIV/AIDS. The
Charlotte County Health Department offers HIV/AIDS treatment for
eligible patients. Services include medical visits, clinical
counseling, lab work, and certain pharmaceuticals.
Case management is also
available.
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HOPE Clinic
Due to recent budgetary constraints the Hope
Clinic for Hepatitis C Treatment will not be accepting any new
clients. All clients currently enrolled in the program will
continue to be served until they complete their course of
treatment. The Charlotte County Health Department regrets the
loss of this very valuable service to the community. For any
question, please use the Contact Us tab above, or call (941)
639-1181 ext. 2227.
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Dental Clinic
Dental clinic is designed to alleviate pain.
The program is run by volunteer dentists that meet one night per
week, during the school year to provide services to those who
are income limited. This program is not a full dental
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