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Male Health Services HiTOPS provides the following health services to young males who are between the ages of 13 and 26:
Do I need my parents' permission to come to HiTOPS?
NO. You do not need your parents'
permission for any sexual or reproductive health care service.
No parental consent is needed for reproductive health-related examinations,
STD testing, STD treatments, testicular cancer screenings or health
counseling related to sexual or reproductive health in the state of
New Jersey. Will you tell my parents that I was at HiTOPS? NO.
All sexual and reproductive health services at HiTOPS are completely
confidential. No information about you will be given to your parents
or to anyone else without your permission. In a very few circumstances,
we are required by law to report medical information to the state
public health department. This reporting system is set up to respect
your privacy. YES.
Please call HiTOPS at 609-683-5155 x211 to make an appointment. If
you are having a problem and feel you need to be seen right away,
please tell us when you call so we can try to help you get seen by
a healthcare provider quickly. Nurse
Practitioners provide healthcare services to our male clients. Nurse
Practitioners are nurses with advanced education and training in providing
healthcare to individuals and families. Nurse practitioners are licensed
in New Jersey to provide healthcare services. Physicians are available
to consult with the nurse practitioners about your care if that becomes
necessary. At
your first visit, you will be asked to fill out some forms about your
health and medical history. You will be seen by a nurse practitioner
who will review your health history with you and ask you questions
about why you are here. The nurse practitioner may perform a physical
examination that can include:
HiTOPS
charges low, reasonable fees for the health services we provide. The
fee for your visit depends on the healthcare services we provide.
You may qualify for a discounted rate. If you need to come to the
clinic and are worried about your ability to pay, call us and we will
discuss a way for you to make payments over time. If you have health
insurance, let us know when you arrive, and we will provide you with
a bill to submit for reimbursement. We also accept Visa and Mastercard. Emergency
contraception, sometimes called “the morning after pill,” is available
to HiTOPS clients at our health center. Because this is a prescription
medication, your girlfriend must come to HiTOPS to get emergency contraception.
If she is not already a HiTOPS client but needs emergency contraception,
please call us at 609-683-5155. We may be able to give her an appointment
to come in for emergency contraception or we may be able to refer
her to another provider for these services. You
can make an appointment and come in to talk to a nurse or a nurse
practitioner for a fee of $35 per 1/2 hour. You can come by yourself
or with a group of friends or with your sexual partner. We will be
happy to answer ANY questions about your body, relationships, STD
protection, birth control or any other sexual or reproductive health
questions. No question or concern is too “silly” or “stupid” to ask.
HiTOPS provides services to men who have sex with men. Services that you can get at the HiTOPS health center include physical examinations, and testicular examinations to screen for testicular cancer. Public health experts recommend yearly STD and HIV testing for men who have sex with men. Testing and treatment for STDs and HIV is available at the HiTOPS health center. In addition, men who have sex with men can get treatment for common health problems such as respiratory infections, rashes, and acne at the clinic. We can also provide you with education about safer sexual practices.
HiTOPS
has free condoms. If you have questions about how to use condoms correctly,
we will be happy to show you how to use them.
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