How many healthcare resources are in Delaware?

Women's Corner tracks 17 healthcare resources for women in Delaware.

Are healthcare resources in Delaware free?

12 of the 17 listed healthcare resources in Delaware are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Delaware have healthcare resources?

Listings span cities including Wilmington, Georgetown, Newark, Dover.

What are some examples of healthcare resources in Delaware?

Featured entries include Westside Family Healthcare — Wilmington, Henrietta Johnson Medical Center, La Red Health Center — Georgetown, Delaware Healthy Children Program (CHIP), Christiana Care Health System — Women's Health.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

7 of 17 Delaware healthcare listings include phone numbers.

What if I don't have insurance?

Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.

What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?

Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.

Can I get free birth control?

Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.

Best Healthcare in Delaware — 17 resources

About Healthcare for Women

Healthcare for uninsured women is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Title X family planning clinics, Planned Parenthood, free clinics, and Medicaid. FQHCs charge on a sliding scale and provide primary care, prenatal care, dental, and behavioral health — locate via the HRSA health center finder. Title X clinics offer free or low-cost contraception, STI testing, and cervical/breast screenings regardless of insurance. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free screenings to low-income, uninsured women. Medicaid covers pregnancy in all 50 states up to at least 138% FPL. This directory includes FQHCs, Title X clinics, free clinics, and state Medicaid offices.

Healthcare in Delaware

Delaware Family Court handles custody, visitation, and child support statewide through three county courthouses (New Castle, Kent, Sussex). The Division of Child Support Services operates under DSS. Wilmington and Dover are the population centers. Community Legal Aid Society (CLASI), Legal Services Corporation of Delaware, and the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence support women.

17 Resources

1. Westside Family Healthcare — Wilmington

Westside's 1802 W 4th St flagship is a federally qualified health center serving uninsured and Medicaid patients with primary care, OB-GYN, dental, and behavioral health under one roof. Sliding-scale fees are based on income; call 302-655-5822 to schedule and ask about same-day sick visits.

302-655-5822 · 1802 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE 19805 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Henrietta Johnson Medical Center

HJMC at 601 New Castle Ave Wilmington is a community health center offering primary care, women's health, dental, and pharmacy on a sliding fee scale. Walk-ins are accepted for sick visits when the schedule allows; call 302-655-6187 to confirm. Spanish-speaking staff on most shifts.

302-655-6187 · 601 New Castle Ave, Wilmington, DE 19801 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. La Red Health Center — Georgetown

La Red's 21444 Lisa Dr Georgetown site is the main FQHC for Sussex County, providing primary care, women's services, dental, and behavioral health to uninsured and Medicaid patients. Bilingual English-Spanish care is standard. Call 302-855-1233 to schedule.

302-855-1233 · 21444 Lisa Dr, Georgetown, DE 19947 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

4. Delaware Healthy Children Program (CHIP) — Free

DE CHIP provides low-cost health insurance for children in families earning too much for Medicaid but unable to afford private coverage. Monthly premiums range from $0-5 per child. Call 800-996-9969 to start an application; coverage is comprehensive including dental and vision.

800-996-9969 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

5. Christiana Care Health System — Women's Health

Christiana Hospital at 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Rd Newark is the largest hospital in Delaware with a comprehensive Women's Health Center providing OB-GYN, high-risk maternity, breast care, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Call 302-733-1000 to find a women's health provider in your insurance network.

302-733-1000 · 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; ER 24/7 · Visit Website

6. Bayhealth — Dover Campus

Bayhealth Kent General at 640 S State St Dover is the primary hospital for central Delaware, with a Family Birthing Center, women's imaging, and 24/7 emergency department. Call 302-674-4700 for OB-GYN scheduling and prenatal-care registration.

302-674-4700 · 640 S State St, Dover, DE 19901 · 24/7 · Visit Website

7. Delaware Division of Public Health — Women's Health — Free

DPH at 417 Federal St Dover runs the state's free or low-cost women's health programs including breast and cervical cancer screening (BCCEDP), Title X family planning, and the Healthy Mom Program for high-risk pregnancies. Call 302-744-4700 to find a participating clinic near you.

302-744-4700 · 417 Federal St, Dover, DE 19901 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

8. HealthCare.gov — Free

HealthCare.gov is the federal Marketplace where Delaware residents shop subsidized ACA plans during open enrollment (November-January) or after qualifying life events. Most low-income mothers qualify for premium tax credits that reduce monthly costs to under $50.

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9. Medicaid.gov — Free

Medicaid.gov explains national Medicaid rules and links to Delaware's program (administered by DHSS as DMMA). Mothers below 138% of poverty qualify in Delaware; pregnant women qualify up to 217% of poverty regardless of immigration status for emergency Medicaid.

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10. HRSA — Find a Health Center — Free

The HRSA locator at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov maps every federally qualified health center nationwide. In Delaware it confirms FQHC locations including Westside, Henrietta Johnson, and La Red — all sliding-scale, all accept Medicaid and uninsured.

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11. Planned Parenthood — Free

Planned Parenthood's national site lets mothers find the nearest health center and book online for birth control, STI testing, breast and cervical cancer screening, and abortion services. Delaware's Wilmington and Newark clinics are searchable here.

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12. Office on Women's Health (OWH) — Free

OWH at HHS publishes evidence-based information on every major women's-health topic from contraception to menopause, plus runs the helpline 1-800-994-9662 for navigating insurance and finding gender-specific care.

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13. CDC Women's Health — Free

CDC's women's health portal compiles current screening guidelines for breast and cervical cancer, vaccine schedules, and maternal health data. Useful for Delaware mothers wanting to confirm whether a recommended test or shot is still considered standard of care.

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14. Susan G. Komen — Free

Komen at 1-877-GO-KOMEN connects breast cancer patients to local screening grants, treatment-financial-assistance funds, and survivor support. Delaware-region grants flow through Christiana Care and Bayhealth, useful when uninsured mothers need a free screening mammogram.

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15. American Cancer Society — Free

ACS at 1-800-227-2345 staffs a 24/7 information line and runs Hope Lodge free lodging for patients traveling for treatment, plus Road to Recovery transportation. Delaware patients heading to Philadelphia for specialized oncology can request these programs through ACS.

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16. March of Dimes — Free

March of Dimes funds research on preterm birth, birth defects, and maternal mortality, and operates NICU Family Support programs at hospitals nationwide. Their HealthyMomBabyApp tracks pregnancy week-by-week and is free for Delaware mothers.

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17. National Black Women's Health Imperative — Free

BWHI advances research and policy on Black women's health, including disparities in maternal mortality and chronic disease. Useful for Delaware mothers seeking culturally relevant health information and advocacy frameworks.

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Frequently Asked

How many healthcare resources are in Delaware?: Women's Corner tracks 17 healthcare resources for women in Delaware.
Are healthcare resources in Delaware free?: 12 of the 17 listed healthcare resources in Delaware are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Delaware have healthcare resources?: Listings span cities including Wilmington, Georgetown, Newark, Dover.
What are some examples of healthcare resources in Delaware?: Featured entries include Westside Family Healthcare — Wilmington, Henrietta Johnson Medical Center, La Red Health Center — Georgetown, Delaware Healthy Children Program (CHIP), Christiana Care Health System — Women's Health.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 7 of 17 Delaware healthcare listings include phone numbers.
What if I don't have insurance?: Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.
Where do I get free women's health care?: Planned Parenthood and FQHCs provide free or sliding-scale Pap smears, mammogram referrals, birth control, STI testing, and prenatal care. The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funds free screenings in every state — call 1-800-CDC-INFO. Title X clinics offer confidential family planning regardless of income or insurance.
What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?: Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.
Can I get free birth control?: Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.