Family Planning Women who do not desire pregnancy can call the nearest health center for information about Family Planning Clinics offered on a sliding fee scale at each health center. The Columbia Health Center offers maternity clinics for pregnant women. Call the health center nearest you for information. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Services include educational activities for schools and community groups, evaluation, referral and treatment for DWI cases, and counseling and referral for inmates at the Detention Center and Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center.
Fees are on a sliding scale.
Information A bi-monthly Partnership Forum allows citizens, community organizations and the government to share information and address alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse problems. This program provides speakers to address parents on issues of alcohol and substance use by juveniles and provides supportive strategies for parental intervention. Screening Any resident can walk in at a local fire station to request a free blood pressure reading. Consumer Health Books, magazines, pamphlets, video cassettes and audio cassettes are available at all Howard County Library locations. An up to date health data base is available 24 hours a day through the Library's on-line catalog.