Click here to make your donation (and don’t forget your sponsorship form!): October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer impacts all of us – our families, our friends, our coworkers, and ourselves. One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Here in Alaska, an estimated 520 women will be diagnosed with…
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FROM KBFPC’S August 2023 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Friends, Just about a month ago, the sun was shining and many of you helped celebrate our 40th anniversary at the Roots & Shoots fundraising event at Bear Creek Winery. Thank you to each of you who attended, to those who donated to the auction and the highest bidders,…
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New Service Alert! No-scalpel vasectomy procedures are now available in-house at KBFPC with visiting surgical provider Dr. Anthony Markuson, and eligible for our Title X sliding fee scale discount program. What is a vasectomy? Vasectomy is a simple, safe form of permanent birth control for people with testicles. It is an office-based procedure that takes…
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August is Alaska HPV Vaccination Month, and KBFPC is taking a shot at cancer by sharing information about how to get the vaccine in our community! Recommended for all young people, this safe and effective vaccine helps prevent six types of cancer. Know the facts about the benefits of early vaccination and contact your healthcare…
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FROM KBFPC’S July 2023 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Friends, July has already been an emotional whirlwind at KBFPC. In anticipation of the Roots & Shoots celebration and fundraiser on July 22nd, we have been reminiscing about the past 40 years with previous and current staff, board members, volunteers, and even clinic clients. Check out this Thursday’s Homer…
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Celebrating 40 Years of Health & Compassion Online Auction now live! Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic has been providing accessible reproductive healthcare & sexual health education since 1983! Help us honor our 40th anniversary and celebrate growth, renewal, and progress towards a hopeful future. Get Tickets Enjoy an evening with fellow supporters, KBFPC board and…
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FROM KBFPC’S June 2023 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Friends, Last weekend, together with other KBFPC staff and volunteers, I joined the festivities at Soldotna Creek Park to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month. Hundreds of people – adults, teens, kids and their families – came together to connect with each other and honor the vibrant LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian,…
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KBFPC is heading to Nikiski in May, to join a wonderful lineup of healthcare providers and other vendors at the Nikiski Community Health Fair! The event features representatives from multiple local health and safety organizations, including our partners from the Alaska Breast + Cervical Screening Assistance Program, and offers blood tests for those 18+ at…
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FROM KBFPC’S April 2023 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Friends, Did you know that KBFPC is celebrating a major anniversary this year? For 40 years, our agency has been supporting reproductive health care and education on the Kenai Peninsula; breaking down the barriers that prevent you or your neighbors from not just surviving but thriving. For you, that…
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KBFPC is currently seeking applicants to join our dynamic and dedicated team as Clinic Manager. Are you passionate about client-centered, reproductive health care? Do you want to have a positive impact in our community by providing high-quality sexual health care services and education? Do KBFPC’s core values speak to you? EMPOWERING (respectful) ACCESSIBLE & INCLUSIVE (compassionate) EVIDENCE…
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