Health Department

Joel Strasz - Public Health Officer
Andre Reed - Deputy Health Officer
Sarah Tackebury - Public Health Nursing Services Manager
Melissa Opheim - Public Health Services Manager/EPC
Amy Revette - WIC Manager
Amy Yakich - Business Services Manager
Joel Kwiatkowski - Environmental Health Manager
Dr. Thomas Bender - Medical Director
Dr. William Morrone - Medical Examiner
Bay County Health Department
1200 Washington Avenue
Bay City, Michigan 48708
Voice: (989) 895-4009
Fax: (989) 895-4014

Personal Health Family Planning Clinic 

(989) 895-4015


Andre 
Manager
989-895-2089
Erica & Aletta   
Family Planning Nurses
Tammy
Nurse Practitioner
Secretary
989-895-4015

 

 

Hours of Operation:

By appointment: Monday through Friday 8:30am-3:30am

STI Testing Walk in: Wednesday and Fridays 9:00am-11:00am and 1:00pm-3:00pm 

Late clinic days: First and third Wednesday of the month from 9:00am-6:00pm

Fax: (989) 895-2083

 

The Personal Health Family Planning Clinic provides confidential reproductive services for women, men, and teens. The clinic is staffed by a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse who assist clients by prescribing affordable birth control methods, testing to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections, and education for a healthy lifestyle and healthy pregnancy.

 

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Types of Birth Control Infographic Chart

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What is a Sexually Transmitted Infection? 

What is HPV?

HPV Vaccination

What is Abstinence

Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Navigation Program (BC3NP)

Pap Smear Information 

Do you need condoms but can't get them because your health center is closed? MDHHS will send condoms to your door.

 

 

Personal Health Family Planning Clinic:

  • Provides confidential services regardless of age. 
  • Promote individual and family well being by giving couples the opportunity to space and plan for healthy pregnancies.
  • Promote the health of women, men, and teens with early detection of health problems through routine health exams.
  • Provide services for low-income individuals who may lack insurance or other means for obtaining this care.

Services Provided:

  • Women, men, and teens general health assessment and physical exam including a pap, pelvic, and testicular screenings.
  • FDA approved methods of birth control including, birth control pills, Depo-Provera, intrauterine devices (IUD's), Nexplanon, Nuvaring, contraceptive patch, and condoms.
  • Pregnancy testing and counseling.
  • Preconceptual counseling including lifestyle behaviors that will lead to a healthy pregnancy.
  • Sexually transmitted infection counseling and testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Herpes, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Trichomoniasis and HIV.
  • HIV risk assessment, counseling and testing: Click here for alternate sites.
  • Reproductive health education.
  • Sterilization counseling and referral for tubal ligation and vasectomies (free or low cost).
  • Referrals to other programs within the Health Department such as WIC, Maternal Infant Health Program, and Immunizations.
  • Referrals to an outside provider for an identified medical, social, or financial problem.

 

Physical Examinations:

 

Includes laboratory testing for cervical cancer and infections for the following:

 

Nurse Visit

At this visit you will see one of our family planning providers and can be seen for the following services:

  • STI testing for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV & Syphilis. 
  • STI Treatment & expedited partner treatment
  • Pregnancy Testing
  • Pill refill & Depo for established patients

 

Provider Visit 

At this visit you will see one of our family planning providers and can be seen for the following services:

  • Birth Control (Pill, Depo, Nuvaring, Contraceptive Patch, Nexplanon, Intrauterine device (IUD). 
  • Cervical cancer screenings (Pap smears)
  • Breast Exams
  • Testicular Exams
  • Additional STI testing including herpes, Bacterial Vaginosis, Candidiasis (Yeast), and female only: Genital Herpes (HPV)

Approved methods of contraception:

 Birth Control Patch Diaphragm and Cervical Cap Male Condom 
 Birth Control Pill  Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing) Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness 
 Birth Control Shot   (Depo-Provera) Female Condom  Spermicide
 Contraceptive   Implant (Nexplanon)   Intrauterine Device (IUD)

 

Please Read

  • Services will be provided on a voluntary basis, without coercion to accept services or any particular method of family planning. 
  • Services will be provided in a manner that will protect each individual's dignity and will respect the diverse culture and social practices of the service area population. 
  • Services will be provided to all without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, handicap, age, sex, number of pregnancies, marital status, sexual orientation, and contraceptive preference in a manner that protects the dignity of the individual.
  • Service delivery to all clients will include the opportunity to participate in planning in their own medical treatment. Clients are encouraged to voice any questions or concerns they may have. 
  • The fees for services are based on a sliding fee schedule based on current Federal Poverty Guidelines. 
  • Insurances are accepted. Please bring your insurance card with you to your appointment. 
  • Payment is expected at the time of service.
  • Please do not bring small children to your appointment. 

Additional Information

Men's Health Network
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Family Planning
Michigan Minor Consent Law 

CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA CASE INVESTIGATION REPORT


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