OACAC Family Planning

05/11/2026

May 11-17 2026

Period Poverty Awareness Week shines a necessary light on the critical lack of access to menstrual products.

Research indicates that over one-third of low-wage women report missing work or school due to a lack of supplies, significantly impacting their mental health, educational opportunities, and earning potential.

At OACAC Family Planning, we believe that access to menstrual products is a matter of health, dignity, and equity.

To keep supporting the community and break the stigma, we offer pads and tampons to anyone in need. Please, visit us.

No appointment needed, no questions asked.



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05/07/2026

Happy ! Many thanks to Nurse Aimee with OACAC Family Planning and Nurse Cindy with Head Start for the compassion, dedication, and expertise they bring to our community. Their work makes a lasting difference in the lives of the families we serve.

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05/04/2026

We'll be at Smith Park this Saturday from 11am-3pm and welcome you to stop by!

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04/30/2026

Missourians are sending a clear message: Access to birth control matters.

A new poll from The Right Time found that:
💛 85% support access to all methods of birth control
💛 77% believe elected officials should support birth control access
💛 74% support access to a full year’s supply of birth control
💛 81% support access to emergency contraception (EC) for survivors of s*xual assault in emergency departments

At the same time, people are still facing real barriers like cost, insurance coverage, and misinformation.

That’s why solutions like Annual Supply of Contraception, the CARE Act, and initiatives like The Right Time matter. Everyone deserves the freedom to make decisions about their health and future without unnecessary barriers.

Read more in today's press release: www.beaconreprohealth.org/about/in-the-news/missourians-support-access

04/29/2026

Your health is important to us. ? OACAC Family Planning provides affordable healthcare options right here in our community.

From annual wellness exams, birth control counseling and options, STI testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, to reproductive health education, and more, Family Planning provides confidential care on a sliding fee scale.

When individuals can plan, prepare, and stay healthy, they are stronger. Good stewardship means investing in practical services that help people take responsibility for their health and future.

Learn more about OACAC’s Family Planning services today. https://oac.ac/family-planning/

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04/15/2026

FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC - Wednesday April 29th

Our family planning services are available to everyone (women, men, and adolescents) regardless of age, income, or insurance status.
*Birth Control
We offer a wide range of birth control options to fit your lifestyle and needs.
*STD Testing & Treatment
Did you know most STD’s have no symptoms at all? Get a confidential low to no-cost test.
*Cancer Screenings
A healthy cervix is a happy cervix. We offer monthly pap and/or pelvic exams along with clinical breast exams.
*Pregnancy Testing
We offer affordable, confidential pregnancy testing.
*Show Me Health Women (SMHW)*

As a woman, you may qualify for free breast and cervical cancer screenings, just as thousands of women have already done.* Missouri's Show Me Healthy Women (SMHW) program provides these cancer screenings free to age and income eligible women.

Age Guidelines
Women 35 to 64 or Older without Medicare Part B
-Are eligible for a clinical breast examination (CBE), a mammogram, plus a pelvic examination and Pap test.

Women Age 21-49
-Are eligible for a pelvic examination, Pap test and CBE.
-Are eligible for diagnostic breast services if the CBE results are suspicious for cancer.
-Are eligible for diagnostic cervical services if their initial/follow-up cervical cancer screening (Pap test) was abnormal and was provided by a participating provider or through outside referrals with abnormal Pap test results.
Cervical Cancer Screenings for Women who have had a Hysterectomy
-Due to cervical cancer or dysplasia are eligible for CBE, pelvic examination and Pap test.
-Due to any reason other than cervical cancer or dysplasia are eligible for one Pap test and pelvic examination to determine the absence or presence of the cervix.
-Due to conditions other than cervical cancer or dysplasia and the cervix is absent are eligible for a CBE.

Our reproductive healthcare experts are committed to providing you with the best possible healthcare experience. Our program costs are based on an income sliding scale. Financial assistance may be available.

*Women with MO HealthNet, Medicare Part B or HMO health coverage are not eligible for SMHW.

Please call us at 417-847-2114 to schedule an appointment.

04/02/2026

Do you or someone you know need any of the following?

-EC, also known as Plan B or Emergency Pill
-Condoms
-Tampons & pads

Please feel free to visit OACAC Family Planning to get some; no appointment needed, judgement-free.

215 S Barnes Ave Springfield MO

04/01/2026

April is STI Awareness Month

*ANYONE who has any kind of s*x with a partner can get a s*xually transmitted infection (STI), since many STIs have no signs or symptoms in most people, the only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested.

Always see a health care provider right away for testing if you have any symptoms such as ge***al itching, sores, or discharge. These are common signs of a number of STIs, but they could also be a sign of other medical conditions. Testing is the only way to know what’s causing your symptoms (and it’s the first step to getting you the relief you need).

Where can you get tested? here, at OACAC Family Planning Give us call 417-864-3410

03/26/2026

Because together we are stronger!!!

03/19/2026

Visit our OACAC Family Planning

Call 417 864 3410

💛 Everyone deserves access to care that’s compassionate, confidential, and free from judgment.

At Beacon, we fund and support a network of health centers in Missouri & Oklahoma that provide affordable s*xual and reproductive healthcare – from birth control and STI testing to wellness exams and more.

Find a health center near you: BeaconReproHealth.org

03/19/2026

📣 Final call: Join Beacon Under the Dome!

On Tuesday, March 24th, advocates from across Missouri will gather at the State Capitol to speak directly with lawmakers about access to s*xual and reproductive healthcare.

If you’ve been looking for a way to take action, this is it. We’ll start the morning with a short advocacy training before meeting with legislators, followed by lunch, and a group debrief.

Your voice belongs in these conversations. Let’s show up together. ✨

🔗 RSVP and learn more on our website: beaconreprohealth.org/advocate/take-action