The Connect Experience

We serve people of all ages. People who are under 17 require parental consent for non-reproductive healthcare. According to the ND Century Code, those 14 years and up do not need parental consent for reproductive healthcare, i.e. STI testing and pregnancy services.

All staff and volunteers at Connect Medical Clinic adhere to HIPPA practices and the ND State Century Code to ensure the protection of your privacy and personal information.

Connect utilizes an interpreter for Spanish-speaking patients, and there are referrals for other languages within our community.

Yes, we have a generous Sliding Scale Fee Program for patients uninsured or underinsured based
on your household income.

Our website has a fee schedule, and we provide a Good-Faith Estimate of charges for those without Insurance. Based on your household size and income, you will be placed in a payment category ranging from free services to 100% cost.

Not at this time. We offer dignity-centered, holistic care under a unique model, different from primary care, walk-in clinic, or sick-visit encounters. We partner with other resources to ensure our patients have everything they need to connect with their health

We offer a comprehensive STI panel that includes testing for Human Immunodeficency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis C (HCV), Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis. For women, the panel also includes tests for Bacterial Vaginosis and Trichomoniasis. Depending on your symptoms, additional STI tests may be performed as needed.

Some results will be available during your appointment, and you will be notified by phone with the remaining results, which typically takes 3-5 days. If an infection is detected, treatment will be provided as needed. However, HIV and HCV are not treated directly at our clinic. We will assist with referrals and assistance in coordinating care as needed.

Connect Medical values collaboration and community partnerships. We believe in relational-based care and connecting our patients with their community. We have ongoing relationships many organizations, including but not limited to WIC, Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center, Behaviorial Health and Human Services, Women Empowering Women, Women’s Way, various adoption services, and our local OB providers.

At Connect Medical Clinic, we focus on menstrual cycle care. Tracking your cycle helps you identify ovulation, which is an important sign of your overall health. By tracking your cycle, you can lead a healthier lifestyle, spot hormonal imbalances, and plan for families naturally.

If you are experiencing cycle discomfort at any age, you can get help at Connect Medical. While period problems are common, they aren’t normal. Our team is here to support you! Our providers are committed to holistic reproductive care. We do not prescribe or refer for hormonal contraceptives. Instead, we aim to restore balance by addressing the root causes of dysfunction.

Connect Medical is an independent, faith-based nonprofit clinic. The care you’ll receive is informed by the faith held by our staff and board of directors. Simply put, we believe everyone deserves to be nurtured and cherished, and there is a plan and purpose for all human life – because humans were created in God’s image. There is no pressure for our patients to agree and we have options for faith to be included in care – or not. We are committed to radical hospitality and dignity-centered, non-judgmental care because we believe that is what you deserve.

Due to the operational structure of our clinic, there are a number of services that are outside of our scope of practice, including prescribing or referring for contraception. We do offer birth control education and decision-making services. We know there are a multitude of options available for women and men desiring to avoid the conception of a child. Our medical care team helps women and men consider their values around contraception and medically evaluate the risks and benefits of each method. An evidence-based linear decision-tool is utilized so women and men are able to move forward with confidence.

Guided by our faith and values, we do not provide or refer for abortion services. We offer early pregnancy evaluations with decision-making services for those who are unsure about their pregnancy options. We believe every women deserves support and clarity when making choices for her health and pregnancy.