Planned Parenthood’s Issaquah Health Center has merged with the newly opened Eastside-Bellevue Health Center. The change occurred on Jan. 1.

“Our brand new Eastside-Bellevue Health Center offers leading technology, an in-person assister to help enroll in health insurance and a substantial venue with more exam rooms to meet the needs of this densely populated community,” said Rebecca Poedy, Chief Operating Officer at Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest.

The Eastside-Bellevue Health Center, located at 14730 N.E. 8th St., will offer a comprehensive range of high-quality reproductive health care, including affordable access to birth control, well-woman exams, breast and cervical cancer screening, emergency contraception, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment, abortion services, as well as sexual health education and information.

Planned Parenthood said it would offer a seamless transition to the new location and patients will have no lapse in service. The Eastside-Bellevue Health Center is open five days a week – Monday through Friday.

Patients can also take advantage of the organization’s online health services to schedule appointments, or receive mail-order contraceptives and test kits for sexually transmitted infections via webcam.

Merging the Issaquah Health Center with the Eastside-Bellevue Health Center is part of a larger plan to expand access to quality health care for the broader community in Western Washington, the organization said in a news release.