Author: Vida

Vida Medical Clinic – Fond du Lac Location Opens in January 2024

Vida Medical Clinic – Fond du Lac location is now open!  As of January 2024, Vida provides medical services at its second clinic location on Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Vida Medical Clinic – Fond du Lac location207 N. Main St.Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Vida operates its main medical clinic and support services center, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 […]

What is included in a well woman exam?

What Is Included In a Well-Woman Exam? A Well-Woman Exam is an important part of maintaining your reproductive health. At Vida Medical Clinic, this essential exam is provided free of cost and consists of the following: Pap testing Pelvic exam Breast exam Read on to learn more about these services and why they’re vital for […]

Is an at-home abortion safe?

Is an Online Abortion or At-Home Abortion Safe? An online abortion involves buying abortion pill drugs online and taking them at home. This option comes with risks since you’ll be taking powerful drugs and experiencing side effects without the oversight of a medical professional.  If you’re considering this option, taking specific steps beforehand to safeguard […]

What Are the Signs of an Incomplete Abortion?

What Are the Signs of an Incomplete Abortion? Following an abortion, one of the severe complications that can arise is incomplete abortion. An incomplete abortion occurs when pregnancy tissue remains in a woman’s uterus after terminating the pregnancy. Understanding the signs and symptoms of incomplete abortion can help women experiencing abortion know when to seek […]

Do you need a Pap test?

Vida empowers women to be proactive in their reproductive health, protect themselves from HPV (human papillomavirus) and cervical cancer, and receive free, confidential medical care if needed.   What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. […]

What are the Different Types of Abortion?

What Are the Different Types of Abortion? There are two types of abortion, medical and surgical. Which abortion procedure is chosen is determined by the length of the pregnancy, a woman’s medical history, and her ability to access emergency or follow-up care. Medical and surgical abortion differ in the procedures, risks, and recovery. Medical Abortion […]

Vida to Provide Free Sports Physicals for Student-Athletes in August

Vida Medical Clinic will offer free sports physicals for student athletes in August 2023. Free sports physicals will be offered at Vida Medical Clinic (720 W. Association Dr., Appleton, WI 54914) on: August 1, 2023, 3-6 p.m. August 8, 2023, 3-6 p.m. An appointment for a free sports physical may be made by calling Vida […]

What Are the Risks of Ordering the Abortion Pill Online?

Many women are turning to online options to obtain the abortion pill. However, this option is not recommended for safety reasons. Here’s why and how to receive the care you may need. The FDA Does Not Regulate Online Drugs The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates medication in the United States for the safety of […]

What are the Risks of the Abortion Pill?

What Are the Risks of the Abortion Pill? The abortion pill is a medical procedure with side effects and risks, like all medical procedures. Learning about the risks can help you prioritize your health when considering your pregnancy options.   What is the Abortion Pill? The abortion pill (also called medical abortion, chemical abortion, or […]

Vida Earns Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics

Vida Medical Clinic and Support Services has earned a 2023 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program.  The mission of the NAFC is to build healthy communities for all through quality, equitable and accessible healthcare. The NAFC and its members, including Vida, are dedicated to ensuring that patients […]