Reproductive Health, Reproductive Justice, Reproductive Rights
Domestic violence is a deeply disturbing and pervasive issue that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. In the United States, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence. It is a problem that transcends boundaries of gender, race, and socioeconomic status. But what sometimes goes unnoticed is […]
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September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. Gynecological cancers can affect the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. Early detection and timely treatment are key factors in improving the prognosis and overall quality of life for those affected. This blog post sheds light on the importance of screening for gynecological cancers and emphasizes the significance of […]
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In the realm of public health and social advocacy, two seemingly distinct movements have emerged, each with its own unique objectives and strategies. Harm reduction, primarily associated with substance use and addiction, and reproductive justice, focused on gender equity and bodily autonomy, might appear disconnected at first glance. However, a deeper analysis reveals that these […]
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This legislative session has been a long and grueling one, and Maine Family Planning acknowledges the work that all our citizen lawmakers do on behalf of their constituents. Together with coalition partners we advanced legislation that protects and expands access to abortion in Maine, and we are proud of everything that we were able to […]
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As society continues to evolve, so too must our approach to education, particularly when it comes to comprehensive sexuality education. Children in grades K-12 are at a critical stage in their development, and providing them with accurate, age-appropriate information about sexuality is essential — and most folks in the United States agree! As #SexEdForAll month […]
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Augusta, Maine –– Following the news that a Texas federal judge ruled in favor of anti-abortion organizations in a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions, Maine Family Planning President and CEO George A. Hill released the following statement: “This decision has nothing to do with […]
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Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to center and celebrate Maine’s vibrant transgender community. And today, Maine Family Planning renews our firm, lasting commitment to provide compassionate, confidential health services, regardless of gender identity or expression. As specialists in sexual and reproductive health, we listen and provide support without judgment. That’s an important commitment, because […]
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On February 21st, Governor Mills joined 19 governors to form the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a coalition that seeks to protect and advocate for abortion access across the country. Maine Family Planning is proud of this country-wide effort to support individuals’ right to their bodies. “This is an important stand for sexual health by Governor Mills and […]
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This month (and every month), we’re focusing on the reproductive justice movement, a movement and framework designed and led by Black women and femmes. Alongside activists and state legislators we’re working hard to address crucial health disparities affecting Black people living in Maine, and the current national trends are staggering. Due to systemic racism cancer rates among Black women are disproportionately high, […]
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More Abortion, Get Involved, Health Care, Reproductive Health, Reproductive Justice, Reproductive Rights
This month marks the arrival of two milestones: the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision, and the second annual Maternal Health Awareness Day. Both occasions fall on January 22 & 23 respectively, and both have been rendered bittersweet by last June’s disastrous Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ruling, reversing a half-century of precedent and […]
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