Family Planning
The Title X Family Planning Program is a federal grant program created in 1970 to provide comprehensive and confidential family planning services and preventive health services to people and families with low incomes. Services provided include:
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- physical exam
- contraception counseling and provision
- breast and cervical cancer screenings
- testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections
- preconception health services
- pregnancy diagnosis and counseling
- Any resident living in Lee or surrounding counties may receive free or low-cost family planning services at Lee County Health Department. Charges are based on income and family size.
- Family planning services are provided to all individuals without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex characteristics, number of pregnancies, or marital status.
- Parental involvement is encouraged with minors but is not a requirement to receive services.
- Funding is provided by Title X.