2903 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39216 601-366-2261
Introduction
Jackson Women's Health Organization (JWHO) is a State-licensed
Abortion Facility which specializes in reproductive health care including
emotionally supportive abortion care. JWHO maintains a friendly atmosphere
with patient care monitored at a high professional level. Our physicians performing
abortions are licensed medical doctors with specialized expertise in abortion
medicine. They are assisted by licensed nurses, laboratory technicians, and
trained counselors. JWHO complies with State regulations and local medical
standards.
Appointments
Call us in advance to make an appointment. By Mississippi State law, State
mandated information has to be given in person at least 24 hours prior to
the abortion procedure. At this time, our phone counselors are available Mondays
through Fridays from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm CST. Please bring any special problems
to the attention of the phone counselor. If the appointment has to be canceled
for any reason, please let us know at least a day in advance. Patients not
counseled at least 24 hours in advance will be rescheduled in order to meet
State requirements. Therefore, it is extremely important to be on time for
all appointments. Lab work, ultrasounds, and pre-op counseling will be performed
24 hours prior to the abortion. Phone hours are subject to change.
Eligibility
Eligibility for our procedures is up to the physician performing the abortion.
Patients traveling great distances should have their pregnancy confirmed before
making an appointment.
The
Cost
To ensure confidentiality we do not send bills for abortions. Fees are all-inclusive
and counseling, lab, local anesthesia, physicians fee, and birth control information.
A post-op exam and RhoGam for Rh- women is an additional modest charge. Full
payment must be made on the day of the abortion in the form of money orders,
cashier's check, American Express, MasterCard, VISA, Discover, or cash. The
credit card holder must be present to sign the sales receipt if a credit card
is used. For collection reasons, we do not accept personal checks. This policy
allows us to keep costs to a minimum. All fees below are subject to change.
Early Abortion (4-12 weeks LMP) - $450
RhoGam for Rh negative women - $50
Early Medical Abortion with RU486/Mifepristone - $550
RhoGam for Rh negative women (12 weeks and under) - $50
RhoGam for Rh negative women (13 weeks and over) - $125
Early
Abortion
After medical history forms, lab work, and counseling are completed, you
will be escorted into the procedure room. A mild sedation may be given to
eliminate anxiety. The abortion method used is non-traumatic vacuum aspiration.
It's hard to say what the abortion will feel like since it's different for
each person. Some women compare it to menstrual cramps. Afterwards, you are
closely monitored in a comfortable recovery room under the supervision of
the nursing staff.
Late
D&E Abortion
These abortions performed after the 12th week of pregnancy are similar to
first trimester procedures, but because the pregnancy is more advanced, the
procedure takes a little more time and more recovery time is sometimes required.
Patient
Instructions
• Eat a light breakfast.
• Bring all prescription medications you are currently taking with you
to the clinic.
• Bring at least 2 self-adhesive Maxi-Pads (sanitary napkins).
• Bring picture ID with birth date on it.
• Minors under the age of 18 must have both parent's consent for the abortion
if names are on the birth certificate. . Parents must accompany the patient
and have picture ID. If one parent has custody and there is no court order for
joint custody or for child support, the custodial parent needs to bring divorce
decrees or death certificate and may be asked to sign a statement regarding
parental contact. Must have long form birth certificate ($12 from the Health
Department) and picture IDs for parent(s) and minor. One parent can get a notarized
statement from the other parent stating that s/he is aware that the minor is
having an abortion. If a minor cannot tell her parents, she can go to Chancery
Judge in home county or Hinds County to get judicial bypass. Minor will have
to convince the judge that she is mature enough and well informed enough to
have the abortion without parents' knowledge.
• You must have someone drive you home after the abortion as there may
still be some effects from the medication. The procedure will not be done if
you do not have a driver with you.
• Patients may be accompanied by 1 adult. Children are not allowed in
the Center.
• Payment in full is due at the time of the appointment unless prior insurance
arrangements have been made. All fees are payable in cash, money order, or major
credit cards. No checks will be accepted. The card owner must be present to
sign the sales receipt if a credit caard is used.
• $150 will be collected on your first visit.
• Please be on time for your appointment, otherwise it may be necessary
to reschedule the visit.
• Please bring any necessary medical records with you.
• You will be at the Center 4-6 hours each day Please bring a book or
some other activity to help pass the time.
• There may be protesters outside on the day of your procedure. If there
are protesters outside on the day of your procedure, please ignore them and
come directly into the clinic. You do not have to stop.
• Please do not bring anything larger than a wallet to the clinic. No
purses, bags, or coats.
GYN
Services
Jackson Women's Health Organization provides low-cost gynecological care
in a supportive atmosphere. Services and fees include:
Complete Annual GYN Exam - $95
Post-Op Abortion Follow-up - $25
PAP Smear with Post-Op Exam - $45
Sonogram - $100
Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot - $100
Pregnancy Test - $15
Pictures
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facility.
Map
& Directions
From I-55 South:
Take Woodrow Wilson Drive (Exit 98A) going West to first traffic
light. Go 1 mile and turn right onto North State Street. Get in
left lane. (University Hospital is on the right; football stadium
is on the left). Go past second light. At the third street turn
left onto Fondren. JWHO is a pink stucco building with a green
metal roof. Parking is to the rear of the building.
From I-55 North:
Take Woodrow Wilson Exit (98A) and follow directions above..
From I-20:
Go north on I-55 and follow above directions.
Jackson Women's Health Organization
2903 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39216
601-366-2261
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