Pediatric
Services Well Child/Preventive Health Maintenance Exams. Case management
services are available for high-risk clients. Fees are determined
on a sliding scale based on income. The Powhatan Health
Department does not provide sick care or acute care for
children.
Childhood
Lead Poisoning Free lead testing and counseling for children found to be
at risk for lead poisoning. Case management services offered
for children with elevated lead levels.
Newborn Metabolic
Screening Follow-up testing for infants found to have abnormal metabolic
screenings at birth offered free of charge. Case management
or coordination with private medical provider offered.
Women's Health
Women's
Health Care
Family Planning, Contraceptive
Services and Counseling Annual GYN exams for women desiring
birth control, and birth control information, are provided
at the health department. Norplant, IUD, Depo Provera Injections,
Birth Control Pills, condoms and other barrier methods are
among the contraceptive choices available. Fees are determined
on a sliding scale based on income; free or reduced charges
are available for low-income clients, Medicaid clients and
teenagers under 18 years of age.
GYN services are also offered for persons
not seeking contraception.
Maternity Services Powhatan prenatal clients receive
prenatal care, post-partum care, and case management. Powhatan
Health Department is a Medicaid provider for Prenatal patients.
Fees are determined on a sliding scale based on income.
Pregnancy Testing Pregnancy testing and counseling
are offered free to Medicaid clients and teens aged 18 years
and younger; $15 fee for all others. Testing is done Tuesdays
9-10:45 a.m.
