Affordable, confidential reproductive healthcare when you need it.

Everyone deserves access to high-quality reproductive healthcare and the information they need to make decisions about their health and future.

Eastern Iowa Health Center participates in the Title X Family Planning Program, a federal program that helps make family planning and preventive health services accessible and affordable.

Whether you need birth control, pregnancy testing, STI services, help planning for pregnancy or simply have questions about your reproductive health, our Women’s Health team is here to help.

What Is Title X?

Title X—pronounced “Title Ten”—is the nation’s federal family planning program.

Created in 1970, the program helps people access voluntary family planning and related preventive healthcare, with an emphasis on making services available to people who may otherwise have difficulty affording or accessing care.

Title X services are designed to help people make informed decisions about preventing pregnancy, planning for pregnancy and taking care of their reproductive and sexual health.

What Services Are Available?

Family planning services available through Eastern Iowa Health Center may include:

• Birth control and contraceptive counseling

• Pregnancy testing and counseling

• Preconception care and pregnancy planning

• Help achieving pregnancy

• Basic infertility services

• STI testing, education and treatment

• HIV testing and prevention education

• Reproductive and sexual health education

• Cervical cancer screening

• Breast health and recommended screenings

• Annual and preventive reproductive healthcare

• Referrals and additional support when needed

Services are based on your individual healthcare needs.

Birth Control & Contraception

If you want to prevent pregnancy, our Women’s Health team can help you understand your options.

Different birth control methods work for different people. Your healthcare provider can talk with you about effectiveness, possible side effects, how long a method lasts and what fits your health, lifestyle and reproductive goals.

Learn more: Birth Control – Finding the Option That’s Right for You

Planning for Pregnancy?

Family planning isn’t only about preventing pregnancy.

Title X services can also support people who are thinking about becoming pregnant. Your healthcare provider can talk with you about your health before pregnancy, medications, prenatal vitamins, nutrition, health conditions and other steps that may help you prepare.

Learn more: Family Planning – Healthcare for Your Goals & Your Future

STI Testing & Sexual Health

Taking care of your reproductive health includes taking care of your sexual health.

Depending on your individual needs, your healthcare provider can talk with you about STI testing, treatment, prevention and ways to reduce your risk.

Don’t be embarrassed to ask questions. Sexual health is a routine part of healthcare.

What Does Title X Care Cost?

One of the goals of Title X is to make family planning services accessible regardless of a person’s ability to pay.

Depending on your income and eligibility, you may qualify for free or reduced-cost family planning services.

Having health insurance doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t qualify for assistance. Our team can help you understand the program and what your care may cost.

Concerned about cost? Ask us about Title X and other financial assistance options available through Eastern Iowa Health Center.

Is Title X Care Confidential?

Title X family planning services are confidential.

Privacy can be especially important when talking about birth control, pregnancy, sexual health or STI testing. Our healthcare team can explain confidentiality and answer questions about how your personal health information is protected.

What About Teens?

Adolescents can access confidential Title X family planning services.

There are some circumstances in which healthcare professionals are legally required to report safety concerns, such as suspected abuse. Our team can explain privacy, consent and confidentiality so you understand what to expect before receiving care.

Do I Need Insurance?

You do not need to avoid care simply because you don’t have health insurance.

Title X is specifically designed to improve access to family planning services, including for people with low incomes or limited access to healthcare.

Call us and let our team help you understand your options rather than assuming you won’t qualify.

Family Planning Is About Your Goals

Maybe you don’t want to become pregnant right now. Maybe you’re ready to start a family. Maybe you’re not sure what you want next.

That’s okay.

Family planning care is about giving you accurate information, healthcare and support so you can make informed decisions about your own health and future.