We thank you for considering our center for your healthcare services and using our website to learn about women's health care.

Our Center's PARKING AND ENTRANCES: The two entrances on either side of our building give you direct private access to our parking at the rear of the building (accessed from W. George Mason Road) or to the garage (accessed from W. Greenway Boulevard). Clinic escorts in special orange marked vests may be able to direct you. The entrance door and the elevators can be accessed directly from either the rear parking area or the garage as well as from the front of the office building.

For the information for GYN, Nurse Practitioner Patients click here

The following information is provided for our patients coming for Pregnancy Termination procedures: 

Want to prepare more for your appointment? Use the work book of Ferre Institute. Considering spiritual concerns you want to address as you approach your abortion can enrich and enhance this experience in your life. 

THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT:

Prior to arrival, please take a cleansing shower.

• For your comfort wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and low or flat heeled shoes. A warm sweater may be welcomed.
• If you will be awake (having local anesthetic): Plan to be at the Center for 3 - 3-1/2 hours
      -You may bring someone with you if you care to.
      -You may eat a light meal up to1 hour prior to your appointment
• If you will be asleep (general anesthesia): Plan to be at the Center for 3 - 4 hours
       -DO NOT eat, drink, chew gum (FULL NPO) 8 hours prior to your appointment. Be sure to drink water before NPO time.
       -Please bring someone with you to drive you home...you cannot drive yourself home.
• If you will be having a medical (non-surgical) procedure: Plan to be at the Center for 2 - 2-1/2 hours
       -You may bring someone with you if you care to.
       - You may eat a light meal up to 1 hour prior to your appointment. Discontinue Folic Acid supplements and folic acid rich foods. 
• Please bring information as may be required by Virginia Law as instructed by our phone counselor when you made your appointment. 
• Please bring your meds if asthmatic, diabetic or have other such medical condition. Please bring your contact lens case.
• Please arrive promptly at your scheduled appointment time.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT: Please Plan on being at the Center for 3 - 4 hours.

Registration Process: 

• You will Register with the Receptionist
• Complete Forms (You may complete and bring the following Patient History Form with you)
• Have lab work done including urine and blood work
• Meet individually with one of our counselors to review your medical history, discuss concerns or questions your may have about the procedure, birth control and your feelings.
• Return to Patient Waiting Room

Medical Process:

• You will be escorted to the exam room to undress and prepare for procedure. A female counselor will be present to assist you throughout the entire medical process.
• Our licensed medical doctor will give you a brief exam and answer any questions you have.
• If you will be asleep (general anesthesia) our Anesthetist will review your medical history and answer any questions you may have then put you to sleep.
• The surgical procedures will follow and take approximately five minutes.

Recovery Process: (recovery time varies for each patient but averages 1/2 to 1 hour)

• You will be transferred to your appropriate recovery room or patient lounge attended by one of our RN's or Nurse Practitioners.
• In the recovery room you will rest and be monitored, enjoy beverage and snack, given appropriate medications, review aftercare instructions and your chosen birth control.
• You will be discharged. NOTE: General Anesthesia Patients MUST have arranged a ride home...you cannot drive FOR AT LEAST 6 MORE HOURS. You may make appointment for your 3 week follow-up exam as you leave, (follow up exams are included in our fee).
• You should call the Center if you have any unexpected difficulties or after hours call our 24 hour emergency number listed on your After Care Instructions.
• Imprima este formulario de historial medico. llenelo con su informacion y entrgueld a la recepcionista cuando se registre para su cita. por favor imprima clardo y conteste todas las preguntas.
• Print this Medical History Form. Fill it with its information and return to the recepcionist to be registered for an appointment. Please print clearly and answer all the questions.