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Proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to eliminate family planning services for thousands of rural Mainers. These cuts would devastate healthcare access across our 18 centers. Support LD 143 to protect care. 🔗 Read from @mainemorningstar.com: mainemorningstar.com/2025/05/17/p...

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We’re celebrating Kate Turpen, Youth Self-Advocacy Project Director at @disabilityrightsme.bsky.social, who won our Community Star: Excellence in Sexual Education Award! ⭐ Kate brings heart to educating youth about identity and civil rights through connection and advocacy.

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At Maine Family Planning, we continue to advocate for access to medication abortion, the removal of political restrictions, and equitable care for all abortion seekers.

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🌟 Partner Spotlight: Maine Community Integration (MCI). MCI supports immigrant girls & families in Lewiston with nature-based youth advocacy, child abuse prevention programs, and cultural sensitivity trainings. We’re proud to work alongside Shadia Abdulahi & the MCI team.

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👏 Congrats to Karyn Bussell, winner of the Significant Contribution Award at our recent Comprehensive Sexuality Education Conference! Karyn teaches health at Skowhegan Area Middle School, where for 20+ years she’s empowered students with health literacy.

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Maine’s family planning network of 63 centers offers essential, time-sensitive care. Most patients qualify for free or reduced-cost services. We stand with @nfprha.bsky.social and @aclu.org in fighting this attack. Read more: www.nationalfamilyplanning.org/nfprha-and-a...

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At current funding levels, many of Maine’s rural family planning health centers are only open 1–2 days/week. That’s unacceptable. These clinics offer cancer screenings, STI testing, birth control & more. Access to care = lifesaving. 📢 Legislators: stand up for rural health care.

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Maine’s family planning network = 60+ clinics, 31K+ patients served annually. We’re proud to deliver trusted reproductive health care across the state—because everyone deserves access, regardless of zip code. 📍 Find a clinic near you: mainefamilyplanning.org/patient-reso...

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You always have options—no matter your zip code. Inspired by our friends at @shoutyourabortion.bsky.social, accessible abortion care is available across Maine. Learn more: mainefamilyplanning.org/abortion-ser...

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It’s #WorldMaternalMentalHealthDay, and we’re shining a light on the care new parents need to thrive 💙 In Hancock and Washington counties, we provide in-home parenting support through Maine Families and nutrition and wellness help via WIC.

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Earlier this month we hosted the CSE Conference in Bangor! 📍This year’s theme—The Power of Storytelling—highlighted how narrative can transform sex ed. Big thanks to our presenters and partners who made it unforgettable!

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A HUGE thank you to everyone who showed up for our Day of Action in support of #LD143! 🧡 Maine lawmakers: the message is loud and clear. It’s time to act and protect life-saving health care for Mainers.

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TOMORROW: Join us to advocate for lifesaving health care in Maine. At the Maine Statehouse on Tuesday, April 22nd from 9AM - 12PM, we will advocate for #LD143 and protect family planning services. There’s still time to RSVP:

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LD 143 has officially passed the Maine Senate ✅— a step toward protecting essential family planning services across the state. Join us for Lobby Day this Tuesday, 4/22 from 9 AM - 12PM at the Maine Statehouse to urge lawmakers to fully fund LD 143. 🔗 RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/ii5Cq6415Uqu...

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Every Mainer deserves access to reproductive health care—no matter their zip code or income. 💙 Tell your legislator: fully fund #LD143 and protect family planning services statewide. Join us at our day of action on Tuesday to share that message IRL: secure.everyaction.com/ii5Cq6415Uqu...

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Next week, we’re rallying at the Statehouse to demand protection for Maine’s family planning services. Join us: 🗓️ Tuesday, April 22, 2025 🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET 📍 Maine Statehouse RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/ii5Cq6415Uqu...

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Maine Family Planning CEO George Hill: “This federal action creates a new sense of urgency for state elected officials to safeguard Maine’s critical family planning network by funding #LD143.” It’s up to state leaders to act and protect Maine’s family planning network. WGME:

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Maine lawmakers must act now to ensure all Mainers continue to have access to lifesaving healthcare. Come to the Maine Statehouse on Tuesday, April 22nd, from 9AM - 12PM to tell your legislators to fund 143 and protect family planning services. RSVP: secure.everyaction.com/ii5Cq6415Uqu...

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🚨 Maine Family Planning is featured in @time.com, spotlighting the Title X funding freeze’s devastating impact. $1.9M at risk. 30,000 Mainers’ care in jeopardy. As CEO George Hill warns, “This is the tip of the iceberg.” Read more: time.com/7276543/titl...

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It’s #STDAwarenessMonth, a great time to get tested. Call us today (207-922-3222) or visit www.mainefamilyplanning.org to set up a Virtual Visit to talk about your STI status with a compassionate MFP clinician.

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Happy #WorldHealthDay! We’re proud to provide health services to people across Maine in bettering our world.

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Maine's family planning care infrastructure consists of a network of more than 60 health centers serving more than 31,000 patients annually. The vast majority of those patients — 70% in FY 23 — have low incomes. We’re proud to provide a wide array of services to people across the state.

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🚨 Withholding Title X funds puts vital health care at risk for thousands in Maine. We’ll keep showing up—but lawmakers must pass LD 143 to keep the safety net strong. 📰 @randybillings.bsky.social @pressherald.bsky.social: www.pressherald.com/2025/04/01/t...

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The Trump Administration’s action to withhold Title X funds WILL harm patients in Maine. The Administration’s dangerous decision to withhold MFP Title X funds jeopardizes access to critical health care services for thousands of Mainers. Read our statement: mainefamilyplanning.org/title-x/titl...

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Our CEO and President George Hill shared with the @mainemorningstar.com how Mainers have made it clear that “comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare is essential to their lives.”

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🗣️ “Now is the time to act.” —Brianna Keefe-Oates A new @bangordailynews.bsky.social op-ed makes it clear: Access to reproductive health care is essential in Maine—especially in rural & underserved areas. 💙 Support LD 143. Invest in our health. 📖 www.bangordailynews.com/2025/03/26/o...

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Thank you, Rep. Julia, for sharing your story about the impact of Maine Family Planning’s services. We’re honored to have supported you—and thousands of Mainers—in accessing the care they need. Read the full op-ed from in pressherald.bsky.social: www.pressherald.com/2025/03/26/o...

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70% of Maine’s family planning patients in FY23 had low incomes and needed free or reduced-cost care. Without adequate funding, access to reproductive health services is at risk. It’s time to fund family planning in Maine.

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Maine is reporting congenital syphilis cases for the 2nd year in a row—after nearly 30 years with none. This is a statewide public health risk. Get tested at one of our 18 clinics. Early detection saves lives. @mainemorningstar.com.bsky.social : mainemorningstar.com/2025/03/10/r...

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In the wake of a historic indictment against a New York doctor for mailing abortion pills to a patient in Louisiana, abortion providers like MFP's are sounding the alarm—and standing firm. We will continue to fight for safe and compassionate abortion care. @npr.org www.npr.org/sections/sho...

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HIV clusters threaten public health, but prevention is possible. In Penobscot County, Maine Family Planning and community partners are ensuring access to testing, treatment, and prevention. Learn more in @bangordailynews.bsky.social : www.bangordailynews.com/2025/03/10/b...

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One visit can cover many needs! At Maine Family Planning, patients often receive multiple services in a single appointment—STI testing, contraception, and more. We’re here to provide trusted, comprehensive care across our network.

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Maine’s family planning network provides care to over 30,000 patients across Maine—regardless of their ability to pay. That’s like serving the entire population of Bangor, but spread throughout the state. Every person matters, and every service makes a difference.

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📢 Syphilis cases are rising in Maine, with the highest rates in York, Penobscot, and Cumberland counties. This preventable infection is rebounding fast. Testing is easy, treatment is effective—know your status! Find a clinic near you: buff.ly/zCMuOSD

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For the second year in a row there was a congenital syphilis case in Maine. There were no cases for at least 20 years before 2022. Getting tested for syphilis is easy, even if you don’t have any symptoms. Call us today to book an appointment: (207) 922-3222.

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Today is Abortion Provider Appreciation Day 💙At Maine Family Planning, we honor the compassion, dedication, and resilience of abortion providers who ensure that people can access the care they need. #AbortionProviderAppreciationDay #AbortionIsHealthcare #ReproductiveJustice #ThankYouProviders

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Every woman deserves access to compassionate, comprehensive care. Maine Family Planning is proud to provide reproductive health and gender-affirming services across Maine. Happy International Women’s Day! 💜 #IWD #WomensRights #HealthcareForAll

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As Sen. Pierce shared, “If we don’t do this, it’s at our own peril.” LD 143 would fund health care services for Mainers who otherwise would not have access to critical support. @pressherald.bsky.social : buff.ly/3Ht4zz5

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Gonorrhea cases are rising fast in Maine. The counties with the rates are Cumberland County, Androscoggin County, and Franklin County. Maine Family Planning offers confidential STI testing across the state. Find a clinic near you and protect your health: buff.ly/zCMuOSD

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📍 Need the HPV vaccine or a Pap test? We’ve got you covered. Book an appointment today at buff.ly/zCMuOSD

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🚨 Syphilis cases are rising in Aroostook, Penobscot & Franklin counties. CDC recommends testing for sexually active individuals (15-44). MFP offers testing—it's quick, easy & treatable! 🩺 Book now: buff.ly/zCMuOSD #GetTested

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March is National Women’s History Month. 🌸 We honor the trailblazers who fought for reproductive rights and the providers who’ve served Maine for 50+ years. Health care is a human right. 💜

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Our incredible volunteers came together to assemble 52 care packages for individuals accessing abortion care. Each package featured a hand-sewn rice heating pack, chocolates, essential pads, and a heartfelt handwritten note.

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Hello, Bluesky! We provide reproductive health care services for all Mainers, as well as primary care, help for new parents and families, and gender-affirming services. ✨ Follow us for updates & resources! 💙 #ReproRights #HealthCareForAll #ReproductiveJustice #Maine

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