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Essential Health Clinic: New name, same great care

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It’s time to refocus on what’s essential for great reproductive healthcare.

Essential Health Clinic, formerly Options Clinic, is launching its new name to refresh its image and position in the communities it serves.

“We’re changing the conversation and focusing on what’s ‘essential’ for our clients,” explained Chrissy Feine, interim executive director, Essential Health Clinic. “This change allows us to strengthen the message that reproductive health clinics are essential to the health of the community. By helping our clients avoid unintended pregnancies and providing STD prevention education, testing and treatment, we are saving more than $7 for every $1 invested.” Essential Health Clinic also provides more than 300 community presentations annually, which provide education to nearly 8,000 individuals.

The clinic’s services include annual exams, birth control care, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, and pregnancy testing. “It’s essential to have a place to go for these services where payments are based on your income, and you are cared for regardless of your ability to pay,” said Feine.

The clinic, first established in 1972, cares for more than 7,000 clients per year and has locations in La Crosse, Whitehall, Black River Falls, Sparta, Viroqua, Richland Center and Prairie du Chien.

For more information go to essentialclinic.org or call (608) 775-8390.

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