Aimee is celebrating life, thanks to you! Aimee* and Ryan’s* relationship teetered between on-again/off-again. And when the pregnancy test came back positive, they were mostly “off.” “I knew having a baby and not being married would be a huge disappointment to my parents,” Aimee told us, “I was really torn between parenting and abortion.” That’s … Continued
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, we are making changes to keep our staff and patients safe while remaining focused on our mission. We are following all local, state and federal guidelines and our medical advisory team is continually monitoring the situation and making recommended changes. Our bricks and mortar clinic is still open … Continued
Amazing things happen at Care Net every day. Here’s one story I just had to share. A young woman I’ll call DeeAnn visited our clinic. DeeAnn and her boyfriend’s relationship had recently become physical and now DeeAnn feared she was pregnant. DeeAnn, who was raised Catholic, was disappointed in herself and knew her family, co-workers … Continued
Among my greatest joys in life have been the moments when a grandchild came to me to be picked up and held. It has touched my heart to be the person they trusted and turned to when they were frightened, overwhelmed or in need of comfort. At Care Net we have a similar experience … Continued
“I think I might be pregnant,” Carly confided to our staff in a text. Carly* was not old enough to drive, but she was old enough to face a possible unplanned pregnancy. She contacted us, filled with despair and anxiety. Too afraid and ashamed to talk with her mom, she was relieved to have an … Continued
By now you may have heard the news – medical services and life-affirming resources will be coming directly into neighborhoods throughout Dane County. The mobile clinic is still set to launch in the fall of 2019. The spacious state-of-the-art medical clinic has been designed with our client’s comfort and dignity in mind. The goal was … Continued
Chloe*, our former patient and a new mom, has a special message for everyone who makes Care Net’s clinic possible. At Care Net’s recent banquet, she described herself as “like Dorothy” and she found her “Munchkinland” in First Care Clinic. She told her story in the “Best Decision” video and then shared the following words … Continued
Friendly. Helpful. Non-judgmental. Professional. Kind. These are words we hear over and over again on exit surveys that our patients complete. 99% of our patients responding to exit surveys rate their overall experience as good or excellent. And 100% of respondents say they would refer a family member or friend to our clinic. Our patients … Continued
You helped Chloe make “the best decision she ever made.” Chloe* had been feeling really sick for about six weeks – so sick she spent most of her time on the couch. A medical appointment found nothing wrong and Chloe soon began to feel better. Chloe and her best friend, Allison*, decided to vacation in … Continued
Volunteering at Care Net Hits Home for Katie Julie, our COO, received this text from Katie who volunteers in our clinic teaching infant CPR and first aid for our childbirth education classes, and works for UW Health in their wellness department. “Every time I come in, I’m excited to see what I’m going to get,” … Continued