Reproductive Health Collaborative Nebraska

08/11/2026

National data from the CDC reveals that around 6% of pregnant people experience physical violence from intimate partners, leading to lapses in prenatal care and negative mental and physical health outcomes for pregnant parents and their babies.

In our next Training Center Online session, Valerie Bower from Heartland Health Center will walk us through care considerations, screening tools, and other resources for use when encountering patients experiencing domestic violence.

💻 Sign up to join us and view our full Training Center Online schedule: https://rhcnebraska.org/training-center-online/

08/10/2026

"I could go to classes, study, work, and have a fitness routine because of my birth control. It helped me prevent an unwanted pregnancy that my partner and I weren't mentally or financially ready for. And, after having children, I still take my birth control pills in combination with my antidepressant to help manage my mental health." —Jessica, 36

📣 This is why we rally—because every Nebraskan deserves the right to decide if, when, and how they become a parent. Don't miss your chance to get tickets to Rally, our inaugural contraceptive access fundraiser.

🎟️ Get yours today! https://givebutter.com/RHCN-Rally-2026

08/06/2026

It's time for another Shelf Care Spotlight! 📘🔦

Shelf Care, our virtual book club, will meet August 13 to discuss "Nasty Work: Resist Systems, Explore Desire, and Liberate Yourself" by Ericka Hart.

Combining revelatory research and powerful personal narrative, Hart challenges much of what society teaches us about s*x and gender, with an intentional focus on historically marginalized groups across race, gender, s*xuality, and ability.

Learn more and register to join us: https://rhcnebraska.org/shelf-care-book-club/

08/04/2026

Let’s get ready to Rally! 📣 Join us September 2 at Benson Theatre for a festive cocktail mixer to plug into our work of protecting contraceptive access.

🎟️ Get tickets: https://givebutter.com/RHCN-Rally-2026
⏰ Sept. 2, 5:30–7:30 PM

Together at Rally, we will:

🤝 Enjoy community with old and new friends eager to protect contraceptive access, plus heavy appetizers, musical entertainment, exclusive Rally merch, a photo booth, and a silent auction. (Cash bar.)

💡 Learn about RHCN’s statewide network of s*xual and reproductive healthcare providers and how we support quality, free and low-cost services for all Nebraskans in need.

📣 Get informed about the increasing risk to contraceptive access and plug into our s*x education and advocacy work.

Plus, help us celebrate our 2026 Reproductive Health Champion, community advocate and RHCN emeritus board president Jane Dinsdale-Rogers.

08/03/2026

We’re energized after our Community Advisory Council’s convening this weekend. 🤝

After reviewing emerging data from our statewide assessment, CAC members explored areas of innovation and opportunity in strengthening access to s*xual and reproductive healthcare.

Thank you to our members, past and present, for bringing your lived experience, local context, and personal stories to this work.

07/27/2026

Join us in welcoming Maria Vasquez, Education Coordinator, to our Education and Outreach team!

Maria brings a wealth of experience in education, community engagement, and leadership development, with a strong focus on serving underrepresented communities. She previously worked with Grand Island Public Schools, Heartland United Way, and Leadership Unlimited, making her the perfect fit to head up s*x education efforts in Nebraska’s central region.

Maria tells us she’s passionate about reducing stigma around s*xual health through open, honest conversations. With her experience and shining enthusiasm, we’re looking forward to Maria’s success in fostering community and delivering s*x education in Grand Island—and beyond.

So happy to have you on board, Maria!

07/21/2026

Over the weekend, we spent some time at Heartland Pride repping In Control, our community-facing initiative connecting Nebraskans to free and low-cost s*xual health resources, because access should extend to everyone! 🌈

💬 Learn more and get resources from In Control: https://incontrolnebraska.com

07/15/2026

Ready for another lunch and learn opportunity? 💡 Next week, we'll be joined by Dr. Jessika Ralph to cover the use, safety, and contraindications of emergency contraception.

💻 Sign up to join us and view our full Training Center Online schedule: https://rhcnebraska.org/training-center-online/

This session will be most helpful for clinical practice staff including providers, nursing, and anyone who counsels patients about their contraceptive options.

07/14/2026

Affirming and inclusive s*x education is crucial for students to develop healthy relationships with themselves and others, but people with disabilities are often excluded.

This July, we're celebrating Disability Pride Month by continuing to deliver high-quality s*x education to Nebraskans who need it most.

07/10/2026

The year-long ban prohibiting Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funds has officially expired.

In the aftermath, 30 out of nearly 600 clinics nationwide have closed their doors. They also report a considerable dip in screenings for STIs and preventable cancers—essential services that keep our communities safe and healthy.

Reports say another defunding provision may be on the horizon.

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