Comprehensive Guide to Pregnancy Resources and Abortion Education
Understand Your Options and Make an Appointment Today (Walk-ins Welcome). We are here to provide you with the facts and resources you need to make an informed decision. All of our services are FREE, Confidential and Non-judgmental. We are here to help you!
Medical Services and Education
We offer free pregnancy tests, FREE LIMITED ULTRASOUNDS (sonograms), abortion education and abortion pill education, parenting and adoption education, counseling, classes, and community referrals to women in Ks and Mo. Our services are bilingual and FREE. When abortion is an option you are considering, our services can help you in your decision. Our medical grade hCG urine pregnancy test can confirm your pregnancy, and a limited OB ultrasound can determine if your pregnancy is viable while also giving you vital information on your pregnancy’s development. This is important information to have when reviewing the abortion options available to you.
Choices Medical Services of Joplin does not provide or refer for abortions but our staff can provide a safe and confidential place to assist you in acquiring medically-accurate information as you make an informed choice.
Abortion Health & Safety Checklist
Your health and safety are important to us. If you think you are pregnant, find out for sure! Take the steps to get the medically-accurate information you need:
- hCG urine pregnancy test
- Limited OB ultrasound
- Gonorrhea and Chlamydia testing and treatment
- Doctor consultation
Before scheduling an abortion procedure, make sure you confirm your pregnancy through a medical grade hCG urine test, receive an ultrasound to determine pregnancy development, and are tested for any infections that may affect your health. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, having gonorrhea, chlamydia or bacterial vaginosis can increase a woman’s chance of having an infection after an abortion procedure. This is important because more than one million pregnant woman are annually diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection. At our clinics, gonorrhea and chlamydia testing can be performed with the same urine sample that you provide for your pregnancy test.
Clinic Availability and Assistance
We are qualified by the State of Kansas to determine your eligibility for KanCare Medicaid and enroll you in a 20-minute online application at our offices and provide you IMMEDIATELY with an approval letter and KanCare number. If you test positive for one of these infections, treatment is available at no cost to you. Testing and treatment appointments are also available for your sexual partner.
Below is the schedule and location information for our facilities:
| Location | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| Kansas City, Ks (636 Tauromee Ave) | Monday - Thursday: 9am - 2pm |
| Shawnee Mission (10200 West 75th St) | Monday - Wednesday: 9am - 2pm |
| Joplin Clinic | Mon, Tue, Thu: 9-6; Wed, Fri: 9-5 |
Contact Information
Donna Kelsey is our executive director. Donna has 25+ years experience in KC metro area pregnancy centers, helping women understand their choices. Please call or text Donna for assistance at 913.340.7788. Or email Donna at [email protected]. Or you may complete the form on our Contact Us page.