Family Planning Council of Iowa

09/04/2026

Take this long weekend to submit your application to join FPCI's Board of Directors!

➡️ Submit your application through our website: https://fpcouncil.org/about/

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Regardless of whether individuals wish to become pregnant, delay starting a family, space out pregnancies, or opt out of parenthood altogether, those of childbearing age often find themselves without adequate access to s*xual and reproductive healthcare.

Now, more than ever, it is crucial to come together and advocate for high-quality, evidence-based s*xual and reproductive healthcare services. Support our mission by joining our Board.

➡️ Submit your application through our website: fpcouncil.org/about.

09/04/2026

Our K.I.S.S. Kits are entirely customizable safe s*x kits that can be mailed anywhere in Iowa free of charge. Choose from:

✨ Plan B
✨ Condoms
✨ Internal Condoms
✨ Latex-free Condoms
✨ Dental Dams & Latex-free Dental
✨ Dams
✨ L**e
✨ Pregnancy tests

Order your kit today by visiting our website: fpcouncil.org/request-a-repro-kit/

09/03/2026

Have you heard of Title X? 🙂

For more than five decades, the Title X Family Planning Program has supported access to high-quality healthcare through a nationwide network of licensed providers, helping people get the care they need, regardless of their ability to pay.

This September, take a moment to learn more about Title X and the services available at Title X family planning clinics.

Visit www.fpcouncil.org to explore available resources and find care near you.

09/02/2026

Most gynecologic cancers do not have routine screening tests. That’s why knowing the symptoms is critical.

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month is a time to learn the signs, share them with the women you love, and take action when something doesn’t feel right.

Visit the Foundation For Womens' Cancer and learn about the symptoms to look for: foundationforwomenscancer.org

Have more questions? Visit a Title X family planning clinic and talk to a provider!

Most Title X family planning clinics accept walk-ins. Find the nearest clinic you through our website www.fpcouncil.org.

08/31/2026

08/27/2026

Register for our upcoming live webinar "Diagnosis and Management of Benign Vulvar Disease."

🗓 Date: Friday, September 18
⌚️ Time: 11:30 AM to 1 PM CT.
➡️ Registration link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qkmfvnt

The training will be provided by Colleen K. Stockdale, MD, MS, Clinical Professor at University of Iowa's Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Registration is free. Attendees can earn 1.5 nursing CEUs at no cost.

08/26/2026

Did you know that August 26, Women's Equality Day, commemorates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment, which prohibited denial of the right to vote on the basis of s*x?

Swipe to learn more. ✨

08/26/2026

🚨 TODAY: FREE STI TESTING 'Know your status" 🚨

FPCI will be participating in a free STI-testing day with the Polk County Health Department at Urban Dreams today, August 26 from 10am to 3pm.

Health Department staff will be on site at Urban Dreams (1615 2nd Ave, Des Moines) offering full panel STI testing. Everyone who completes the full panel testing will receive a $10 QuikTrip giftcard!

FPCI staff will be on site as well to discuss how you can receive high-quality, affordable s*xual and reproductive healthcare with Title X.

Like and share this post so everyone in your community knows about this opportunity!

08/25/2026

It's National Kiss and Make Up Day, and this is your sign to celebrate by getting a K.I.S.S. Kit! 💋

Our K.I.S.S. Kits are entirely customizable safe s*x kits that can be mailed anywhere in Iowa free of charge. Choose from:

🔸 Plan B
🔸 Condoms
🔸 Internal Condoms
🔸 Latex-free Condoms
🔸 Dental Dams & Latex-free Dental
🔸 Dams
🔸 L**e
🔸 Pregnancy tests

Order your kit today by visiting our website: fpcouncil.org/request-a-repro-kit/

08/24/2026

🚨 This Wednesday: FREE STI TESTING 'Know your status" 🚨

FPCI will be participating in a free STI-testing day with the Polk County Health Department at Urban Dreams - Iowa on August 26 from 10am to 3pm.

Health Department staff will be on site at Urban Dreams (1615 2nd Ave, Des Moines) offering full panel STI testing. Everyone who completes the full panel testing will receive a $10 QuikTrip giftcard!

FPCI staff will be on site as well to discuss how you can receive high-quality, affordable s*xual and reproductive healthcare with Title X.

Like and share this post so everyone in your community knows about this opportunity!