Free Health Services from Planned Parenthood of Middle and East TN

Planned Parenthood of Middle and East Tennessee is offering free health services during the month of December. See the schedule below.

From an email:
Subject: Does Free Sound Good to You?

Health Week

The Spirit of giving has arrived in Tennessee!

It’s that time of year for good friends, good cheer, and great gifts; but nothing is worth more than your good health - Planned Parenthood of Middle and East Tennessee understands that.

This year, during the month of December, PPMET is helping give you the gift of good health by offering FREE reproductive health screenings and services!

Yes, you read it correctly: FREE! So, no more pondering, putting off or procrastinating! NOW is the time to come to Planned Parenthood. Knowledge is power, but free power is even better!

The schedule of FREE services at our clinic at 412 Dr. D.B. Todd, Jr. Blvd. (near Charlotte Ave and 18th) is as follows:

Friday, December 1st, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free & Confidential HIV Tests
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, PPMET will be providing free HIV tests.
Remember, there is no cure for HIV/AIDS, so know yourself and know your partner.
Educate yourself, your family and friends about HIV prevention and stay safe!

Saturday, December 2nd, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Free Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Smear)
Cervical cancer is common among women and is one of the easiest cancers to find and treat - in its earliest stages. A yearly Pap smear is your key to early detection!

Wednesday, December 6th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free Emergency Contraception!
Accidents happen - condoms break, you have sex without planning to....whatever the reason - EC is your friend in a crisis - that's why it's called Emergency Contraception! It's the most effective way to potentially prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex - and on Dec. 6th - it's FREE!

Call 615.321.7216 to make your appointment or walk-in!

If you have the resources and would like to throw some financial support PPMET's way to help support this kind of free community service, click the "Donate Online" button in the lower left of this page. To specify a PPMET clinic instead of the whole organization, choose the "Local" button on the donation page.