Prenatal Care (Low Income)

The medical center provides health services for low-income people of all ages in Los Angeles county. Services include specialty women's health services and family and community medicine. Case/care management is also available for eligible pregnant women through the Mama's Neighborhood Program. Women's health services include abortions case/care management for pregnancy complications, contraception and prenatal care.
,br> Low-income individuals may qualify for services under the State Family PACT program. People whose income is less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible. Services under Family PACT include a complete physical examination, STD testing and treatment, and contraceptive counseling and services. The Family PACT program serves females from 12 to 55 years, and males from 12 to 65 years. Reproductive health services include colposcopy; case specific pregnancy termination; mammography; and pap smears.

The medical center participates in the Mama's Neighborhood Strong Start for Families Program for pregnant women who are at high risk for having a preterm birth. Throughout the pregnancy and for up to 10 weeks postpartum, care coordinators help women manage medical appointments and link women with community agencies for additional supportive services. To be eligible, a woman must enroll as a prenatal patient with L A County Department of Health Services (DHS).