About

The Women's Wellness Center include routine preventive care, such mammograms, and other screenings. These services can help detect as well-woman exams, Pap smears, health issues early, when they are most treatable, and can help women maintain good health throughout their lives. Center also offers a range of reproductive health services, such as family planning, prenatal care, and childbirth education. We offer car seats for new mothers in preparation for their baby's arrival.

Services Provided

• Prenatal care for low risk pregnancies
• Postpartum care 6-8 weeks after delivery
• Annual Gynecologic Exams/Women's Health Physical for women
• Yearly health screenings
• Comprehensive STI testing and treatment such as infections, pelvic pain and menstrual problems
• Contraception initiation and management
• Car seats requests for expecting mothers

Important Information

• You must apply for Medicaid as soon as you have a confirmed pregnancy. You may visit the on-site Medicaid Representative or apply online through the Mississippi Medicaid Office.
• When you are referred for a OB-GYN specialist, you must take your insurance card, update your information, and take your referral to your appointment.
• **See refer to Referrals section of Managed Care for the referral process for outside services.

Questions To Ask Your Doctor

We encourage you to take charge of your health. Prepare for your next appointment by tracking any symptoms or concerns you have for your provider.

Here are some questions you may want to ask about your health or treatments:

About Your Symptoms or Condition

• What is the disease or condition?
• How serious is my disease or condition and how will it affect my home and work life?
• What is the short-term and long-term outlook for my disease or condition?
• What caused the disease or condition?
• Is there more than one disease or condition that could be causing my symptoms?
• Should I be tested for a certain disease or condition?
• What symptoms should I watch for?
• How can I be tested for a disease or condition and what will these tests tell me?
• What tests will be involved in finding out my disease or condition?
• How safe and correct are the tests?
• When will I know the test results?
• Will I need more medical tests?
• Do I need follow-up visit and if so, when?
• Do I need to take precautions to avoid infecting others?
• How is the disease or condition treated?

About Your Treatment

• What are my treatment options?
• How long will the treatment take?
• What is the cost of the treatment?
• Which treatment is most common for my disease or condition?
• Is there a generic form of my treatment and is it as effective?
• What side effects can I expect?
• What risks and benefits are associated with the treatment?
• What should I do if I have side effects?
• How will I know if the medication is working?
• What would I do if I miss a dose of medication?
• Will my job or lifestyle be affected?
• What is my short-term and long-term outlook?