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Family Planning
(828) 250-5000
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Services include:
- Pregnancy Testing
- Yearly physical exams including Pap Smear and Laboratory tests
- Education regarding family planning methods and disease prevention
- Availability of several family planning methods based on individual client need and clinician recommendation
- Emergency contraception is available to appropriate clients
Please call for an appointment
Please bring insurance information and/or proof of current income. Sliding scale fee available. For more information see our Billing Guide.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP)
(828) 250-6006
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
BCCCP offers Free or Low Cost services to uninsured or low income women age 18 to 64. Please call to see if you qualify.
- Breast & Cervical Exams
- Pap Smears
- Mammograms
- Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Screenings
- Health Counseling & Education
For more information:
Immunizations
(828) 250-5096
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Childhood Vaccination Program
- All required and recommended vaccines are available for infants, school aged children and college bound individuals.
- To determine if your child is eligible for free vaccine read about the Vaccines for Children program or call (828) 250-5096
- All vaccines will be billed to children’s private insurance and/or Medicaid.
- Please bring your child’s insurance card with you if they have one.
- Bring immunization card showing past immunizations or "shot history".
- For additional adolescent vaccine information check out the CDC's page on teen vaccines.
Adult Vaccination Program (Available for Buncombe County residents)
- BCDH provides a wide range of vaccines for adults.
- Please bring insurance information including Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. For more information see our Billing Guide.
- Walk-in basis (first come, first served)
For more information:
Travel Vaccines
(828) 250-5096
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- BCDH provides comprehensive screening, education, and vaccination for clients travelling abroad.
- Call for an appointment at least 4 weeks before departure date.
- Mail or fax your immunization records at least five days before your appointment so we can prepare for your visit. Fax 828 250-6163
- Clients should sign in 15 minutes prior to appointment time.
- Bring Itinerary, list of medications, allergies, current immunization record, and insurance information.
- Payment is expected at time of service
For more information:
STD Clinic
(828) 250-5109
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Screening, education, treatment and follow-up for STDs (no charge)
For more information:
HIV counseling and testing program (no charge)
For more information:
Please call for appointment
TB Skin Test
(828) 250-5096
Monday, Tuesday and Friday,
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- TB Skin Test - self pay or accepted insurances
- TB Skin testing is offered Monday, Tuesday and Friday, ONLY. Walk-in basis (first come, first served) in the Immunization Clinic.
- Clients need to return three days after test for results
For more information:
Western North Carolina Community Health Services
The following services are now provided by Western North Carolina Community Health Services:
- Adult Primary Care
- Prenatal Health Care
- Child Primary Care
- Dental Care
To access these services, please call 285-0622, Minnie Jones Health Center located at 257 Biltmore Avenue downtown.
Eblen Charities
The following services are now provided by Eblen Charities:
Elementary School Dental Screening, Assessment, and Referral
Dental screenings are scheduled in conjunction with all Buncombe County and Asheville City elementary schools’ annual health fairs, which occur in the fall of each school year. Grades that currently screened are kindergarten, second grade, and selected fifth grade classes. Students determined to need immediate dental treatment are referred to their School Nurse who will assist parents in obtaining dental care for their child.
Second Grade Dental Sealant and Oral Health Education Program
The Children’s Dental Sealant program provides sealants and basic oral health education to 2nd grade students in targeted Asheville City and Buncombe County Schools. The program operates through strong community partnership with AB Tech, Eblen Kimmel Charities, and many community dentists and their dental staff.