Happy Black History/Black Futures Month! KBFPC will be honoring the history and power of diverse Black communities all month, with recommendations for impactful media of all kinds from Black perspectives on sexual & reproductive health. Bookmark Fridays in February for powerful stories to learn from all weekend! While acknowledging the history of harm and oppression…
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KBFPC is sharing a series of informational posts about methods of contraception offered at the clinic! We hope to broaden people’s understanding of the variety of birth control methods available, the efficacy and reasons for selecting a certain method, and the associated costs so clients can make the choice that’s best for them and their…
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OPINION FROM KBFPC CEO CLAUDIA HAINES & ANN DIXON TO THE HOMER NEWS 11/09/22 The Homer Public Library is beloved by the Homer community and well-regarded further afield for its innovative programming, responsive approaches to lifelong learning and information access, inviting spaces, and high quality books and other media. Families, kids, and teens know they…
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FROM KBFPC’S August 2022 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER From Our CEO Dear Friends, We loved seeing so many of you at the first ever Sip & Shuck at Moose Run Metalsmiths! The event and auction combination was a huge financial success and will help offset the operational costs of our clinic, REC Room, Peer Education, and outreach programs. Sip & Shuck…
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KBFPC now offers more resources for HIV prevention: PrEP and PEP medication prescriptions! In addition to the robust STI (sexually transmitted infections) testing and treatment we offer, the clinic now provides the only access to PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) or PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) on the Kenai Peninsula. With the support of Title X and cost assistance…
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FROM KBFPC’S MAY 2022 COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER Reproductive Health is a Human Right The past few weeks have been peppered with devastating news on the local front and at the national level. The Homer area is navigating a tragic update about the loss of one of our community members, the central Kenai Peninsula got news the Planned…
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Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic’s devoted Board of Directors is looking for new members! As a non-profit agency, KBFPC and the REC Room rely on a board of directors made up of dedicated volunteers who oversee the operations of the organization. For people who are dedicated to fighting for reproductive healthcare for all, advocating for…
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In February and March, KBFPC’s peer educators and REC Room staff will be teaching our evidence-based sexual health curriculum to 9th graders at Homer High School and 7th and 8th graders at Homer Middle School. Want to join the Peer Ed team? We are currently hiring another peer educator. If you know a Homer area…
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