HILLCREST WOMEN’S MEDICAL CENTER - Harrisburg, PA

Hillcrest Women’s Medical Center - Harrisburg, PA, is beautifully located facing the Susquehanna River just a few blocks from the capitol. The clinic occupies a free standing building with free parking in the rear. Hillcrest Harrisburg has been in continuous operation since 1976 providing abortion and birth control care to generations of women. All abortion services are provided by licensed gynecologists with more than 25 years of experience. The doctors are supported by a team of registered nurses, counselors and medical assistants dedicated to providing exceptional care.

Weekday and Saturday appointments are available for surgical abortions to 16 weeks LMP (from the last period) under local anesthesia. Hillcrest-Harrisburg also provides the medical abortion or abortion by pill (RU486) for women 7 weeks or less pregnant. Free walk-in pregnancy testing is offered Monday through Saturday. The facility is accredited by the National Abortion Federation.

MAKING AN APPOINTMENT
Please call 717-234-4994 or 1-800-245-2040. Our phones are open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM for general information or to schedule an appointment. We understand this is a very difficult decision and you probably have many questions and concerns. Just give us a call at 1-800- 245-2040 and you’ll have all your questions answered pleasantly and helpfully.

On the day of your appointment you may eat lightly. You may drive yourself. You should dress comfortably. Your guest is welcome to wait for you in the reception area but please make childcare arrangements as small children are not allowed.

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SERVICES
• Surgical Abortion to 16 weeks under local anesthesia
• Medical Abortion or Abortion by Pill (RU 486)
• Free Walk-In Pregnancy Testing
• Early Pregnancy Testing
• Sonograms
• Emergency Contraception/ Morning After Pill
• Birth Control Shot (Depo Provera)
• Family Planning and Birth Control

Our highly trained team is composed of experienced gynecologists, registered nurses, counselors and medical assistants who specialize in the unique care of women seeking abortion services. We know this is a difficult decision for you to make. Our goal is to see you through your decision, whatever it may be, in a helpful and understanding way.

Hillcrest Women’s Medical Center- Harrisburg is accredited by the National Abortion Federation.

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FEES
Payment is accepted in the form of cash or credit/debit card. We do not accept personal checks.
All abortion services include a pregnancy test, blood work, Doxycycline antibiotics, a sample of birth control pills and a follow-up visit in the office.

*LMP is the first day of the last menstrual period

PENNSYLVANIA STATE LAW
The laws of Pennsylvania require all patients to receive physician counseling a minimum of 24 hours prior to having an abortion. When you call to make an appointment we will schedule a convenient time for you to talk to the physician prior to the abortion.

Women under the age of 18 are required by PA law to have the consent of a parent, legal guardian or judge prior to having an abortion. The parent or legal guardian must also receive physician counseling 24 hours before the abortion takes place.


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SURGICAL ABORTION
Surgical abortion is a commonly performed surgery with a very low rate of complication. Most women are back to their normal activities the day after the surgery.

At Hillcrest Women’s Medical Center- Harrisburg all surgical abortions are performed by a licensed gynecologist with more than 25 years of experience. Abortions are done from approximately 5 weeks from the last menstrual period (LMP) to approximately 16 weeks LMP. The abortion procedure uses instruments to open the cervix and vacuum aspiration (suction) and instruments to empty the uterus. It takes anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes depending on the length of the pregnancy.

Prior to the surgery we will take a full health history, pregnancy test and blood work. You will receive an exam and an ultrasound when needed to determine the length of your pregnancy. Before the surgery you will meet privately with a counselor who will explain the procedure, review your after-care instructions, give you antibiotics, birth control and answer all of your questions. During the surgery a clinician will be with you at all times and she will accompany you to the recovery room where a registered nurse will monitor your progress and discharge you.

Local anesthesia is the administration of Lidocaine into the cervix, which reduces some discomfort. You will be given oral pain medication prior to the surgery but you will remain completely awake and should expect cramping during and immediately after the procedure. Have a light meal before your appointment. You are able to drive yourself home.

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MEDICAL ABORTION by PILL (RU 486) - more information
Abortion by pill is a safe and effective way to end an early pregnancy by using medicine. You must be at least 18 years of age to receive a medical abortion.

This non-surgical process may be used up to 49days (7 weeks) from the last period.

On the day of your appointment you will receive an ultrasound and laboratory work.

You will be given materials to read.

A counselor will meet with you to review all instructions, give you your medications and answer your questions.

You’ll meet with the doctor and then take the first pill (Mifeprex) in the office. Within 48 hours you will use the second pills (Misoprostol) at home. The combination of the two medicines will cause you to bleed and in most cases end the pregnancy within a few hours of using the second medicine at home.

You’ll return in 3 weeks to make sure everything worked properly.

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LOCATION/MAP (CLICK HERE FOR MAP)

From State College, Lewistown, Altoona, and Johnstown
Take 322 EAST to I-81 SOUTH to exit 66-Front Street. Follow sign for South Front Street. Clinic is 1.5 miles on the left.

From Williamstown, Lewisburg, Sunbury Lock Haven, Berwick, Bloomsburg, and Danville
Take 11 South to 15 South to I-81 SOUTH to exit 66-Front Street. Follow sign for South Front Street. Clinic is 1.5 miles on the left.

From Hazelton, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton and Pottsville
Take to I-81 SOUTH to exit 66-Front Street. Follow sign for South Front Street. Clinic is 1.5 miles on the left.

From Hershey, Lebanon, Annville, Palmyra, and Myerstown
Take exit 322 WEST to I-83 NORTH to I-81 to exit 66-Front Street. Follow sign for South Front Street. Clinic is 1.5 miles on the left.

From Chambersburg, Shippensburg and Carlisle
Take to I-81 NORTH to exit 66-Front Street. Follow sign for South Front Street. Clinic is 1.5 miles on the left.

From Reading
Take I-78 WEST to I-81 South to exit 66-Front Street. Follow sign for South Front Street. Clinic is 1.5 miles on the left. OR Take 322 WEST to I-83 NORTH to I-81 to exit 66-Front Street. Follow sign for South Front Street. Clinic is 1.5 miles on the left.

From Lancaster, Millersville
Take 283 WEST to I-83 NORTH to I-81 SOUTH to exit 66-Front Street. Follow sign for South Front Street. Clinic is 1.5 miles on the left.

From Gettsyburg and Hanover
Take 15 North to I-83 North to 2nd Street Exit. Follow 2nd street to Division Street, turn left and the turn left onto Front Street. Clinic is 1.5 miles on the left.

From York
Take-I-83 NORTH to 2nd street Exit. Follow to Division Street, turn left and the turn left onto Front Street. Clinic is 1.5 miles on the left.


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