FROM KBFPC’S November 2023 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Friends, How do you know what a healthy relationship is? Did you learn by reading a definition somewhere, talking to family and friends about it, consulting Alaska State Law, through a process of elimination, or…? Many of us navigate a variety of influences to come up with the answer;…
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FROM KBFPC’S October 2023 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Friends, Every day, I am so appreciative of my KBFPC colleagues, each of whom make sure the reproductive health care and sexual health education we share is medically-accurate, relevant, clear, respectful, engaging, thorough, accessible, and useful. This is both trauma-informed and fundamental to health literacy. For 20 years healthcare…
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We’re all familiar with the stats, but did you know that Breast Cancer was the leading type of cancer in Alaskan women from 2015-2019? At KBFPC, we see the impact of cancer on our community, and we also see the benefits of annual screenings and early detection. Do yourself a favor this month and learn…
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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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FROM KBFPC & The REC ROOM’s APRIL 2023 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Friends, Teens need us. They need us to be trusted adults, to be positive role models, to listen, to amplify their voices, and to share our time. They need us to provide safe spaces to hang out with their peers. They need us to help…
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Up all night with hot flashes? Curious about Hormone Replacement Therapy? Feelings of doom taking over? These questions (and more!) are so common, whether you’re in the throes of menopause or just want to prepare for what may be coming… It’s hard to know what’s a Menopause Myth and what to really expect. But KBFPC…
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