Spotlight on Malheur County Family Planning Program

Who are we?

  • A group of caring nurses and a nurse practitioner who offer high quality reproductive health services and birth control.
  • Most services will be free or low cost to everyone, regardless of immigration status, sex, or gender identity.
  • Short term methods available on same day as visit.

What types of services are available at our clinic?

  • Birth control and condoms
  • Women’s check-ups, including breast exams and Pap tests
  • Emergency Contraception
  • Pregnancy tests
  • Screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections
  • HPV and other immunizations
  • Information about tubal ligations and vasectomy and how to access resources
  • Colposcopy services, if needed after an abnormal Pap

Who qualifies for our services?

  • Individuals who can get pregnant OR get someone else pregnant.  Most anyone under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level is likely eligible for free reproductive health services.
  • Reproductive health is not just for women! We serve men as well.
  • Youth of any age may make an appointment/obtain services without parental consent.

How to access our services?

  • Call to make an appointment today 541-889-7279.
  • Walk-ins accepted upon nurse availability.

2023 Report

  • There were 89 teen clients (age 13-19) served through the Family Planning program, compared to 33 teens in 2021.
  • There were 95 males who were served through Family Planning, compared to 45 in 2022 and none in 2021.
  • The percentage of clients using long-acting, reversible contraception increased from 11.3% in 2021 to 12.5% in 2022.  14% of Family Planning clients use Nexplanon, a type of long-acting, reversible contraception) compared to the statewide average of 9.6%. Data for 2023 has not yet been released, but we anticipate another increase.

2024 Goals

  • Increase the number of teen Family Planning clients by 5%. That would be an increase of four more patients, for a total of 93 patients aged 13-19.
  • Host the Teen Advisory Coalition with at least ten students from area schools and meet at least seven times.
  • The Teen Advisory Coalition will identify health disparities teens experience and develop at least seven social media posts to engage their peers in topics related to their health.
  • Participate in at least three community outreach events to provide education and counseling about public health family planning services.

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