Fairbanks Health Center – Fairbanks, AK
1867 Airport Way, Suite 160B
Fairbanks,
AK
99701
P: 800.230.7526 | F: 907.455.7280
Operated by: Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
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Hours of Operation
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00am | 9:00am | 11:00am | 9:00am | 9:00am | -- | -- |
| Close | 5:00pm | 5:00pm | 7:00pm | 5:00pm | 5:00pm | -- | -- |
Languages
English; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.
Health Center Services and Information
Walk-in Services
Walk-in services: emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, HIV testing, birth control refills, HOPE renewals for established clients. Walk-in hours are Monday and Tuesday 1:00pm-3:00pm and Wednesday 4:00pm-7:00pm. Please call if you have questions about walk-in hours.
All other services require an appointment.
If you need emergency contraception (morning after pill), you can walk in any time the health center is open.
If you have questions about whether or not you need an appointment please feel free to call the clinic. All staff are here to assist you.
Holidays
Our health center is closed for the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Appointment Information
Birth control refill pick ups are available during walk-in hours.
At this health center you can come in for appointments that do not require a medical exam. For example, birth control education and supplies; emergency contraception (morning after pill); pregnancy testing and counseling; STD testing; testing and treatment for urinary tract infections
We provide educational materials specifically for people with developmental disabilities.
We do not provide childcare services. We request that you please make childcare arrangements.
Payment Information
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
We accept the following forms of payment:
- cash
- checks
- major credit/debit cards
- money orders
Payment is expected at time of service.
The Fairbanks Clinic does not receive Federal or State funding, therefore we are not able to offer free services at this site. Many services slide to 50% if your income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level adjusted for Alaska.
Insurance Information
Some charges associated with your services may be covered by your insurance or a state- funded program. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Donations are welcome at the time of your visit to help support our mission and continue the important work we do.
All information presented, including pricing and/or insurance information, is subject to change at any time. This information is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute medical or legal advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
Abortion Services
Fairbanks Health Center offers the following services:
- abortion pill (medication abortion)
- in-clinic abortion
- sedation options (medication to make the abortion more comfortable)
- pre- and post-abortion patient education
- post-abortion follow-up exams
- referrals for abortion services
- referrals for abortion-related counseling
Here’s what you need to know about abortion services at this health center:
Abortion Pill (Medication Abortion)
Abortion pill (medication abortion) is offered up to 9 weeks after the start of your last menstrual period.
Abortion pill (medication abortion) services are available by appointment only.
Plan to be at the health center for 2 hour(s) for your entire abortion pill visit (medication abortion).
During the abortion pill (medication abortion) visit, you must agree — before you start — that you will have an in-clinic abortion if the abortion pill does not work.
After your abortion pill visit, you will need access to a telephone, transportation, and backup medical care available to you once you are home.
In-Clinic Abortion
In-clinic abortion is offered up to 13.6 weeks after the start of your last menstrual period.
In-clinic abortions are available by appointment only.
Plan to be at the health center for 2 hours for your entire visit for an in-clinic abortion.
If you desire medication to help make your in-clinic abortion more comfortable, you must have a responsible companion with you to help you get home safely.
If you have asthma, bring an inhaler if you have one.
Other Abortion Services Information
Please do not bring children with you to the health center.
If you take any medications, please continue to take these medications normally before your appointment.
During your visit, you may be given the following:
- a pregnancy test
- a chance to speak with a trained staff person about all of your choices: abortion, adoption, and parenting
- a conversation with the health care provider about your health history
- lab tests/blood work
- a pelvic exam
- an ultrasound
- medications to make the abortion more comfortable
- medication if you are Rh negative
- antibiotics or other medications
- birth control information
- a birth control method
At times there may be protesters outside of the health center. We suggest you avoid interaction with them.
For Patients Under 18
If you are a minor considering an abortion, please visit Teen Talk to learn more about any laws in your state that might apply.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for abortion services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Abortion services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
Birth Control Services
Fairbanks Health Center offers the following birth control methods:
- birth control implant (Implanon)
- birth control patch (Ortho Evra)
- birth control pill
- birth control shot
- birth control vaginal ring (NuvaRing)
- cervical cap (FemCap)
- condom
- emergency contraception (morning after pill)
- IUD (Mirena)
- IUD (ParaGard)
- spermicide
- sterilization for men (vasectomy)
Birth control services are available:
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about birth control at this health center:
If you qualify, you may be able to receive certain birth control services without a pelvic exam.
If required, you may have to schedule a Pap test or a breast exam before getting a hormonal birth control method.
In order to obtain an IUD, we may first require an exam and a Pap test.
Proper Attire™, Planned Parenthood’s exclusive line of condoms, is available at this health center.
Planned Parenthood of Alaska offers pills by mail for established patients. Call the health center to order pills.
Prices and Payment Information
Price ranges for our birth control methods are:
- birth control implant (Implanon) - $800-1000
- birth control patch (Ortho Evra) - $36-60
- birth control pill - Please contact this health center for birth control pill pricing information.
- birth control shot - $30-60
- birth control vaginal ring (NuvaRing) - $40-60
- birth control methods may require an office visit fee - $40-80
Some services may have additional charges for lab and blood work.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some birth control services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
Emergency Contraception
Fairbanks Health Center offers the following emergency contraception (morning after pill) and related services:
- emergency contraception
- pregnancy testing
- rape crisis counseling referrals
Emergency contraception (morning after pill) is available at this location:
- during all business hours on a walk-in basis
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about getting emergency contraception (morning after pill) at this health center:
Emergency contraception is available over the counter for women and men 17 and older. If you can’t make it in to a Planned Parenthood health center, you may be able to get emergency contraception at a nearby pharmacy.
Women under age 17 can get prescription emergency contraception following a visit with a Planned Parenthood health care provider.
Women under age 17 can obtain emergency contraception (morning after pill) directly from a pharmacist through an agreement with physicians in the area. If you can’t make it in to a Planned Parenthood health center, you may be able to get emergency contraception directly from a pharmacist at a nearby pharmacy.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for emergency contraception (morning after pill) services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Services for emergency contraception (morning after pill) may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
General Health Care
Fairbanks Health Center offers the following general health care services:
- anemia testing
- cholesterol screening
- diabetes screening
- high blood pressure screening
- smoking cessation
- thyroid screening
General health care services are available:
- during all business hours by appointment
If you do not find what you are looking for here, please go to the Men's Health Services or Women's Health Services pages.
Here’s what you need to know about getting general health care services at this health center:
We may refer you to a primary care physician if your test results are not in a healthy (normal) range.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for general health care services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some health care services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
HIV Testing
Fairbanks Health Center offers the following services:
- HIV testing
- HIV test education
- HIV referrals
HIV testing services are available at this location:
- during all business hours on a walk-in basis
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about HIV testing at this health center:
Rapid HIV testing can be done by swabbing the inside of your mouth. The results are available in 20-40 minutes.
HIV testing is done by a blood draw. The results are available in 5-7 days.
HIV counseling referral services are available.
HIV treatment referral services are available.
Counseling and confidential (private) testing for HIV are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.
Results must be given in person.
Prices and Payment Information
Price ranges for our HIV services are:
- rapid oral swab testing - $23-$45
- blood testing - $5
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some HIV services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
HPV & Hepatitis Vaccines
Fairbanks Health Center offers the following vaccine services:
- HPV vaccine (Gardasil)
Vaccines are available:
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about vaccine services at this health center:
Children and adolescents younger than age 19 may qualify for the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program, which provides free vaccines. Some health centers may charge a low administrative fee for this service.
Women ages 19 - 26 who have no health insurance and meet financial criteria may qualify for the Merck Vaccine Patient Assistance Program to receive the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) at no charge.
Some vaccines are given in a series over the course of several months, which would require you to return to the health center to get the full benefit.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for vaccine services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some vaccines may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
LGBT Services
Our health center supports and welcomes clients regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or biological sex, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex clients. All services are provided in a respectful and professional manner.
Fairbanks Health Center offers the following services specifically for clients who identify as LGBT:
- education
- resources
Prices and Payment Information
Price ranges for our LGBT-specific services are:
- education - Free
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some LGBT services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
Men's Health Services
Fairbanks Health Center offers the following men's health services:
- checkups when you have a reproductive/sexual health problem
- jock itch — exam and treatment
- urinary tract infections — testing and treatment
- vasectomy
Men's health services are available:
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know in preparation for a men's health visit at this health center:
Checkups when you have a reproductive/sexual health problem may require a genital exam.
A vasectomy usually requires two visits - one for education and consent, and another for the surgery itself. A semen sample will be needed after three months to confirm that the vasectomy was successful.
Prices and Payment Information
Price ranges for our men's services are:
- vasectomy - $500-$800
Some services may have additional charges for lab and blood work.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some men’s health services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
Related Links
If you do not find what you are looking for here, please go to the general health information page. The following sexual health services are listed separately:
- Birth Control
- Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)
- General Health Care
- HIV Testing
- HPV & Hepatitis Vaccines
- LGBT Services
- Patient Education
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) — Testing & Treatment
©2009 Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
Patient Education
Patient education is available as part of many health center appointments. Please ask the health care provider any questions you might have when you come in for your visit.
Fairbanks Health Center offers the following one-on-one patient education services:
- abstinence education
- birth control education
- cancer screening education
- emergency contraception (morning after pill) education
- HIV education
- HPV and hepatitis vaccines education
- midlife/menopause education
- pregnancy options education
- safer sex education
- STD (sexually transmitted disease) education
- other patient education services upon request
Education services are generally available during all business hours. Printed information and referrals are always available. To receive an education session, please call the health center, to ensure qualified staff are available.
Here’s what you need to know about patient education at this health center:
Private and confidential one-on-one patient education is provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.
Patient education workshops for groups may be available upon request.
Prices and Payment Information
Price ranges for our patient education services are:
- There is no charge for education services. If you receive education in relation to a medical visit you will be charged for medical services only.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some patient education services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
Pregnancy Testing, Options & Services
Fairbanks Health Center offers the following pregnancy related services:
- pregnancy testing
- abortion services
- abortion referrals
- adoption referrals
- trained staff to discuss your options with you if you are pregnant
- trained staff to talk with you about early pregnancy loss (miscarriage)
Pregnancy testing and services are available:
- on a walk-in basis: Please call the health center for walk in times.
Here’s what you need to know about getting pregnancy testing and services at this health center:
Our pregnancy tests are urine tests. We will only draw blood for a pregnancy test if it’s medically needed or upon patient’s request.
If you choose to continue a pregnancy, we will provide you with a list of resources to help you obtain prenatal care.
If you learn you are pregnant and decide to terminate the pregnancy, we will provide you with abortion services or refer you to an abortion provider.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for pregnancy services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some pregnancy testing and services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
STD Testing & Treatment
Fairbanks Health Center offers the following services related to the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs):
- STD testing, diagnosis and treatment, including:
- bacterial vaginosis (BV)
- chlamydia
- genital warts
- gonorrhea
- herpes
- HIV (testing and diagnosis only)
- syphilis
- trichomoniasis (trich)
- Other STD testing, diagnosis and treatment services are also available. Please ask our staff for more information.
- STD prevention, including:
- condoms
- dental dams
- HPV vaccine
- STD/safer sex education
STD testing and treatment services are available:
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about STD testing and treatment at this health center:
We can test for gonorrhea and chlamydia using a urine sample. If this test shows an infection, then we will provide you with treatment and explain how your partner(s) can be treated.
For testing involving urine samples, including chlamydia and gonorrhea, do not urinate or engage in sexual intercourse for one hour before testing.
Many STD tests require a genital exam.
Rapid HIV testing can be done by swabbing the inside of your mouth. The results are available in 20-40 minutes.
HIV testing is done by a blood draw. The results are available in 5-7 days.
Counseling and confidential (private) testing for STDs are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.
Prices and Payment Information
Price ranges for our STD testing and treatment services and safer sex products are:
- HIV Testing
- STD testing and treatment visits will cost between $40-135 the cost depends on your income and the number of tests done at the visit. Patients under 24 years old may qualify for reduced cost testing through the Infertility Prevention Program.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some STD testing and treatment services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
Women's Health Services
Fairbanks Health Center offers the following women's health services:
- checkups when you have a reproductive/sexual health problem
- breast exams
- cervical cancer screening
- colposcopy
- LEEP (treatment of abnormal pap)
- mammogram referrals
- menopause and midlife — testing and treatment
- Pap test
- routine physicals for women age 16 and older
- urinary tract infections — testing and treatment
- vaginal infections — testing and treatment
- Other services we may provide include help with irregular periods or no periods, painful periods, painful sex, bleeding between periods, menstrual problems (premenstrual syndrome) or even a lost tampon.
Women's health services are available:
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know in preparation for a women's health visit at this health center:
Do not douche, have sex, or put anything in your vagina 48 hours before your pelvic exam. It is best if you are not having your menstrual period for some types of visits. Contact us if you have questions.
Checkups for gynecological concerns may require a pelvic exam.
For the testing and treatment of urinary tract infections, we will need to collect a urine sample at the time of your visit.
For the testing and treatment of vaginal infections, a pelvic exam may be required.
We offer education and treatment for menopause and midlife issues, including non-hormonal treatment(s).
Referrals for mammograms require a breast exam within the last 6 month(s).
A Pap test is sometimes needed during a routine checkup.
Cervical cancer screening requires a pelvic exam and Pap test.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some women’s services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
Related Links
If you do not find what you are looking for here, please go to the general health information page. The following sexual health services are listed separately:
- Abortion Services
- Birth Control
- Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)
- General Health Care
- HIV Testing
- HPV & Hepatitis Vaccines
- LGBT Services
- Patient Education
- Pregnancy Testing, Options & Services
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) — Testing & Treatment
Donations are welcome at the time of your visit to help support our mission and continue the important work we do.
All information presented, including pricing and/or insurance information, is subject to change at any time. This information is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute medical or legal advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
©2009 Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest
