The Family Planning Program provides education, counseling, medical services, referrals, and follow up that will help you plan the size of your family. Staff provide information on baby spacing, abstinence, avoiding sexually transmitted infections (STI), and more.
The Family Planning Clinic is open from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services are provided by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Appointments are strongly encouraged to ensure you are seen quickly. All services are provided confidentially.
Our family planning services include:
- HIV/AIDS testing and counseling
- Pre-conception counseling
- Pregnancy testing
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV
- STI counseling and treatment
- Yearly exams, including Pap smears
Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
Successful diagnosis and treatment of breast or cervical cancer depends on early detection. The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) participates in the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, which helps eligible women get breast and cervical cancer screenings. The screenings are available for free or at a low cost for qualified applicants.
Eligibility Requirements
- Live in Marion County
- Between ages 40 and 64
- Have a household income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level
- Are uninsured or have insurance that does not pay for a mammogram, comprehensive breast exam, and/or Pap test
- Agree to complete all recommended diagnostic tests required for a cancer diagnosis within 60 days of an abnormal test result
Together We Screen
Do you qualify for a free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screening?
If you believe you qualify, please complete an application and either mail or hand-deliver it to our office in Ocala.
For more information, call 352-629-0137.