Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Family Planning Center of Ocean County Announces Funding Opportunity
160 New Patients Sought
The Family Planning Center (FPC) of Ocean County, 290 River Avenue, Lakewood, can have a share of New Jersey State funds if the FPC serves an additional 160 people by June of 2007. According to Sandra Schwarz, Program Manager of Reproductive and Perinatal Health Services, Trenton, 17 Family Planning Centers throughout the State will have to increase their patient load in order to qualify for the funds.
In 2005, the Family Planning Center of Ocean County saw 4,525 patients for medical services and spoke to 9,471 individuals about health care. The FPC offers gynecological exams, birth control, emergency contraception, and pregnancy testing. In additional healthcare professionals provide educational programs and are available to speak to county organizations, community groups, and schools.
Kathleen Fisher, assistant director of the FPC of Ocean County, announced that the FPC has increased its hours of operation and its bilingual staff, including a bilingual nurse, to accommodate additional patients. To make an appointment, call 732-364-9696. Family Planning Center is open Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and two Saturdays a month, 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Fees are adjusted according to a sliding scale for women with no health insurance. Medicaid and private insurance are also accepted.
For more than 35 years, the Family Planning Center of Ocean County has been providing medical, educational, and informational services to the residents of Ocean County. In 2005, more than 4,500 women received medical services at the Center, while almost 9,500 others received educational services through programs given at social service and health agencies, community groups, and schools throughout the county.
Submitted by Fran Kirschner, Frantasy Enterprises
The Family Planning Center (FPC) of Ocean County, 290 River Avenue, Lakewood, can have a share of New Jersey State funds if the FPC serves an additional 160 people by June of 2007. According to Sandra Schwarz, Program Manager of Reproductive and Perinatal Health Services, Trenton, 17 Family Planning Centers throughout the State will have to increase their patient load in order to qualify for the funds.
In 2005, the Family Planning Center of Ocean County saw 4,525 patients for medical services and spoke to 9,471 individuals about health care. The FPC offers gynecological exams, birth control, emergency contraception, and pregnancy testing. In additional healthcare professionals provide educational programs and are available to speak to county organizations, community groups, and schools.
Kathleen Fisher, assistant director of the FPC of Ocean County, announced that the FPC has increased its hours of operation and its bilingual staff, including a bilingual nurse, to accommodate additional patients. To make an appointment, call 732-364-9696. Family Planning Center is open Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and two Saturdays a month, 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Fees are adjusted according to a sliding scale for women with no health insurance. Medicaid and private insurance are also accepted.
For more than 35 years, the Family Planning Center of Ocean County has been providing medical, educational, and informational services to the residents of Ocean County. In 2005, more than 4,500 women received medical services at the Center, while almost 9,500 others received educational services through programs given at social service and health agencies, community groups, and schools throughout the county.
Submitted by Fran Kirschner, Frantasy Enterprises
