Cervical cancer screening (pap smears for all women 21-65 years old) and interventions such as Colposcopy or LEEP procedures
Referral for screening and diagnostic mammograms
Screening tests for sexually transmitted illnesses (STIs) such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV
Prenatal care
Problem-focused visits for infertility, irregular periods, vaginal discharge, contraceptive counseling, and other issues
If you are pregnant, it is important to get early and regular prenatal care to assure a healthy pregnancy and baby. If you are pregnant—or think you might be—call NeighborHealth Center to schedule your first prenatal visit. Your prenatal care provider will schedule regular checkups over the course of your pregnancy.
NeighborHealth Center offers care for low-risk pregnancy of expectant mothers in a safe, family-friendly, caring environment. Our prenatal care includes:
Pregnancy testing
Physical examinations
Prenatal lab testing
Routine ultrasounds
To schedule an appointment, please call 984-222-8000. We have staff who are fluent in Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic.
A visit to your healthcare provider is recommended yearly for annual screening and anytime you have concerns about any symptoms you may be experiencing.
Depending on the reason you’re coming in, the preparation may vary. General guidelines include:
If you have gynecological concerns, we may require a pelvic exam. Do not douche, have sex, or put anything in your vagina for 24 hours prior to your pelvic exam. For further questions, call NeighborHealth Clinic at (984) 222-8000.
For testing and treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs), we will need to collect a urine sample at the time of your visit.
For prenatal visits, check out the information on our prenatal care page.
Time can vary depending on your concerns and what tests need to be done but typically from 15 to 45 minutes. The physical portion of the exam lasts, on average, around 10 minutes, with plenty of time to talk through any concerns you may have with your doctor.
Your provider will ask a variety of questions to understand your medical history, your family’s medical history, and any concerns you want to discuss. These questions will help make sure you get the best care possible, and it’s important to be as honest as you can.
As part of providing affordable women’s healthcare and prenatal care in Raleigh, we accept most insurance including Medicaid, Medicare, and private commercial and Affordable Care Act insurance plans.
For more information on insurance accepted, payment options, and our sliding scale for uninsured patients, please visit our payments and insurance information.