Thank You for Your Support!
Thanks to all of you who responded to our Mother’s Day mailing! We recieved gifts from many generous members of the community who chose to support our mission of cultivating a healthy community through comprehensive sexual health care and education. We truly couldn’t do this work without you! If you would like to contribute, click here.
CDC says STD Cases in the US Still on the Rise
The CDC recently released a report titled “Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2007,” which states that STDs are still on the rise, especially in women and minority populations. The report also states that almost 50% of new STD cases affect 15- to 24-year-olds. Get yourself checked today!
We’re open on Saturdays!
We are now open on Saturdays from 10am-2pm to better serve you. Please call to schedule an appointment!
Take Action about Birth Control
Family Tree Clinic and our clients have suffered from the significant cost increase of birth control. Click here to learn more about this Take Action about Birth Control and urge House Leadership to pass an amendment that would once again make birth control affordable for college students and low-income women.
Keep Contraceptives on Drugstore Shelves!
Some pharmacies are not providing contraception including: condoms, birth control pills and the morning-after pill. This lack of access will likely contribute to the transmission of STIs and an increase in unintended pregnancies, negatively impacting the reproductive health of all. Click here to take action on this issue.
What’s Up At The Tree
- Thanks to all who attended Arborfest 2008! Family Tree Clinic’s annual beer-tasting fundraiser was a big success yet again. We had over 30 craft beer vendors, and over 400 attendees. Thanks again to all who came out to support the clinic and our mission to provide affordable, confidential, respectful reproductive and sexual health care. Because Your Sexual Health Matters!!
- Check out Ms. Magazine online for an article featuring our very own, recently retired, Peg Labore, former Executive Director at Family Tree. The article, published August 20th, is called “Minnesota to Cut Birth Control Costs in Half.” Peg and others have been lobbying hard for opportunities to get cheaper birth control out to the vast amounts of women who need it. Clickhere to read the article and find out more about the progress of this important legislative change.
- Family Tree participated in the 2007 Headwaters Walk for Justice in September. Our team raised over $3,000! The Walk for Justice is an inclusive fundraising and publicity event in support of community-based non-profit organizations in Minnesota that work on a variety of issues, including social, racial, economic, and environmental injustice. For more information and how to get involved go to the Walk for Justice website
Women Need Education and Contraception Across the World!
The Planned Parenthood Federation of America and the Guttmacher Institute recently released reports about the sexual health needs of young women worldwide and the contraceptive needs of women in developing countries. Check them out!
Family Tree is Participating in Camp Camp Revolution 7/26-7/28
Lindsey, Outreach Education Coordinator, will be volunteering at Camp Camp Revolution, a summer camp experience for LGBTQA youth ages 14-23. It will take place July 26th-July 28th at Camp Heartland in Willow River, MN. Contact Lindsey at lindsey@familytreeclinic.org if you want more information!
Studies Found Link Between Oral Sex and HPV
There is mounting evidence that HPV (type 16) can be transmitted through oral sex and can lead to oral cancers. Click here to read more and watch the ABC News clip. The best way to protect yourself? Use a condom. Stop by Family Tree and pick some up today!
Arborfest Featured on Showcase Minnesota!
Click here to watch the clip!
Thanks to all who Attended and Supported Arborfest!
Articles
- The Birds and the Bees and the STDs by Charles Davis, Pulse Magazine, January 17th, 2007
- ‘Plan B’ Pill is Suddenly on the Fast Track by Josephine Marcotti, Star Tribune, August 1st, 2006
