June is Pride Month Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month is celebrated in June. During Pride, we celebrate the contributions that LGBTQ+ people have made throughout history – and reaffirm our commitment to helping all people access quality sexual and reproductive health services. Inclusive Services Available NJFPL health centers support and provide […]
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What is Telehealth or Telemedicine for Family Planning?
What is Telehealth or Telemedicine? Many healthcare providers may be using telehealth and telemedicine services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But what do these terms really mean? While they are often used to mean the same thing, telehealth is the use of a wide range of telecommunication technologies to support and promote patient care, and […]
Safer Sex During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Maintaining your sexual health during the COVID-19 pandemic is as important as ever! Many people are having to find new ways to protect their sexual health while practicing isolation and social distancing. Sex During Social Distancing Having extra time at home with your partner may lead to more time for sex. You may have just […]
Plan First Family Planning Benefit Program Now Available in New Jersey
Some New Jerseyans have a new option to get family planning services at no cost to them. This is a Medicaid benefit program called Plan First, which is managed by New Jersey’s public health insurance program, NJ FamilyCare. Under Plan First, you can get family planning services free of charge. Medicaid also offers free or […]
Know Your Risk and Get Screened This Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s October, and you may have heard that it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some fast facts for 2019: Breast cancer will make up about 15 percent of new cancer cases It’s estimated that there will be more than 271,000 new breast cancer diagnoses by the end of the year Breast cancer will cause […]