Updated 2/7/06

   700 East Oak Street  Canton  Illinois  61520
   Phone: 309-647-1134   Fax: 309-647-9545

The Family Planning Program of the Fulton County Health Department provides a variety of preventive health care services for women of child bearing age who are in need of contraceptive methods. Services include:

Pap Smears
Pregnancy Tests
Physical Exams
Counseling/Education
Breast Exams
Screening and Treatment for
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Referrals

How Can I Become A Family Planning Client?
An appointment must be made to receive a physical exam and a pap smear. This exam is done by a nurse practitioner under a physician's protocol. Contraceptive supplies and abstinence education are provided at the initial exam and on routine supply pick-up days scheduled throughout the year. Supplies can be picked up at the Health Department office in Canton or at sub-offices located in Cuba and Astoria. An exam with a pap smear is required yearly for clients to remain on the Family Planning Program.

What Birth Control Methods Are Available?
The Fulton County Health Department's Family Planning Program provides counseling and education on abstinence and contraceptive choices for a variety of birth control methods. Referrals are also provided for those services not offered by the department. Contraceptive methods include:

Abstinence
Birth Control Pills
Contraceptive Foam
Depo Provera Injections
Condoms
Diaphragms
Contraceptive Suppositories
And referrals for other methods not offered

Is there a charge for these services?
Fees for family planning services provided by the Fulton County Health Department are determined by:

(1) FAMILY SIZE: All members living in one household

(2) GROSS INCOME:  Wages, salaries, unemployment compensation, Social Security Income, etc. Many clients are eligible to receive services at no charge. Mediplan will cover the cost for those persons who have a Public Aid card. Call and find out if you would be charged a fee!

To schedule an appointment or for more information call:
Canton 647-1134 Ext. 244 (Monday through Friday between 8:00AM and 4:00PM). Call our Astoria Sub-Office at 329-2922
 

CONFIDENTIALITY IS ASSURED FOR ALL CLIENTS OF THE FULTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM !

The Fulton County Health Department's Family Planning Program is funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health and by services fees.