Mercy Health Care Center
The Mercy Health Care Center is located at 850 North 6th Street and provides various health services, such as prenatal & family planning services and STD testing and treatment.
Services Available
Early Prenatal Services
- Early OB exam and labs
- Education
- Provision of Prenatal vitamins if needed
- Referral for ultrasound
Once approved for Pregnancy Medicaid, you will be referred to the doctor of your choice to continue prenatal care and delivery.
Must meet financial criteria or have a qualifying program for services. Call (325) 692-5600 for details.
Services of Family Planning
- Annual Exam
- Birth Control Method
- Lab testing / STD Testing
- Pap smear
Family Planning Services also available for self-pay clients and Medicaid clients with Traditional or Managed CARE Medicaid.
Must meet financial criteria or have a qualifying program for services. Call (325) 692-5600 for details.
Healthy Texas Women (HTW)
Eligible Clients
- Are not pregnant
- Do not have any health insurance
- Meet income guidelines at or below 200% FPL (Federal Poverty Level)
- Texas resident
- U.S. Citizen or Legal immigrant
- Women 15 to 44 years
We will need proof of income, proof of citizenship and proof of Texas residency.
Adjunctive Eligibility
Proof of Benefits Program with one of the following:
- Medicaid
- SNAP
- TANF
- WIC
Services of HTW
- Annual Exam
- Birth Control Method
- Lab testing / STD Testing
- Pap smear
Applications can be completed online at Healthy Texas Women or by phone at 211 or in person at 850 North 6th Street.
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing & Treatment
MERCY’s STI clinic offers comprehensive sexual health care that includes: education, prevention, testing and treatment. The cost of testing is $25 and includes: HIV, Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia.
Appointments are preferred. Please call for availability.
Free condoms are available at any time.
Additional Information
- Hours: Please call for availability
- Phone: (325) 692-5600
PrEP
ATCPHD's PrEP program is located at MERCY Health Care Center. PrEP is when HIV-negative people take an oral pill once a day before coming into contact with HIV. PrEP must be taken for at least 7 to 20 days to reach optimal levels of protection.
Additional Information
- Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
- Phone: (325) 692-5600
Abilene-Taylor County Public Health District, and Women, Infants, & Children Clinic do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.