Futures Family Planning Clinic

Futures Family Planning Clinic will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day.

The Futures Family Planning Clinic will be closed on Friday, April 7, 2023 for a Spring Holiday.

Many birth defects can be prevented and treated. Help raise awareness about birth defect prevention on March 3rd for !

5 Tips to Reduce the Risk of Birth Defects ​There are things you can do to ensure the healthiest possible pregnancy and reduce the risk of birth defects. Here are five! 

Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults: 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults. And nearly half (43%) of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors. Click to learn more about the warning signs of abuse: https://www.loveisrespect.org/dating-basics-for-healthy-relationships/warning-signs-of-abuse/

Warning signs of abuse Warning signs of dating abuse: Relationships exist on a spectrum. Sometimes it's hard to tell when a behavior goes from healthy to unhealthy.

Make sure you are aware of possible prenatal infections and how to help protect you and your baby! Learn more at the link below or give Futures a call today! https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/preconceptioncare

Protect yourself and your loved ones from the second leading cause of in the US - .

Test your home for radon and take steps to reduce levels if necessary. Visit https://bit.ly/3QYKmnC for more information.

Informed patients are healthy patients - click below to learn more about cervical cancer and prevention.
https://www.nccc-online.org/dots/index.html

❗️ Due to the impending weather, all Monroe County Government offices, including Futures and the Monroe County Health Department, will be closed on Wednesday, January 25th. We will resume regular business hours on Thursday, January 26th. Stay safe and warm!

Updated Clinic Hours (Temporary Due to Staffing Shortage)

Appointments with our Nurse Practitioner
Tuesdays 11am-3pm, 3:30pm-7pm
Thursdays 8am-12pm, 1 pm-4:30pm

Medication Pickup, Questions and Scheduling
Mondays & Wednesdays 8am-12pm, 1pm-4:30pm
Fridays 8am-12pm

The Futures Clinic will be closed from 1pm-3pm tomorrow, 1/19/2023 due to a staff meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Our Clinic will be closed on Friday, January 13th for a staff meeting, and Monday January 16th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/civil-rights-leaders/martin-luther-king-jr

Cervical cancer is preventable with vaccines and screening check-ups (Pap and HPV tests). Vaccinate early, screen when recommended, and take charge of your health! https://t.co/Dz60NIBMlZ

❗️ Due to the impending weather, all Monroe County Government offices, including Futures and the Monroe County Health Department, will be closing today at 3:00 p.m. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, December 27th. Stay safe!

Futures Clinic and the Monroe County Health Department will be closed on the following days:
❄️Friday, December 23rd
❄️Monday, December 26th
❄️Friday, December 30th
❄️Monday, January 2nd
We wish you a safe and joyful holiday season!

As you prepare for your family gatherings this holiday season, its the perfect time to get your COVID-19 booster shot to help protect you and your loved ones. The updated (bivalent) boosters are called “bivalent” because they protect against both the original virus that causes COVID-19 the Omicron variant BA.4 and BA.5.

To learn more about the Bivalent Booster shot follow the link below.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html

Or click here to find a booster shot location near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/

COVID-19 Vaccination COVID-19 vaccines protect against COVID-19. Get safety info and more.

It’s the season for family, but also for flu. National Influenza Vaccination Week is your reminder that there’s still time to get a flu vaccine and fight flu. Protect yourself and the ones you love from flu illness. Click the link to find a flu vaccine nearby. https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/

We share the same goal as millions around the world—to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. It will take a global effort, and we remain committed to our part in helping to get it done.

This World AIDS Day, take a moment to read the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) and Federal Implementation Plan for information on how we can work together to better coordinate our response to the HIV epidemic:

https://www.hiv.gov/federal-response/national-hiv-aids-strategy/national-hiv-aids-strategy-2022-2025

Futures Clinic and the Monroe County Health Department will be closed on Thursday November 24th and Friday November 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will resume services on Monday, November 28th. Have a fun and safe holiday!

99% of US women have used it. And it allows people to plan for a family on their own terms and gives them the power to decide their own destinies. By saying we hope to remove the controversy and acknowledge how much contraception makes possible for everyone.

#ThxBirthControl

Check out this Hoosier program that connects youth with positive, esteem building resources through their newly launched, Believe in You Campaign. The focus of the campaign is on risk areas for alcohol and substance misuse! https://believeinu.today/

Futures Clinic and the Monroe County Health Department will be closed on Friday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day. We will resume services on Monday, November, 14th. Have a fun and safe holiday!

Futures Clinic and the Monroe County Health Department will be unavailable for services on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 in observance of Election Day. Don't know where to vote? You can click the following link and select "Voting Location" to find your polling place for Tuesday. You can also use this website to check the status of your ballot to be sure it was accepted. Make sure your voice is heard! https://indianavoters.in.gov/

I can truly say it's been a pleasure being your Clinic Manager since January 2015 and helping the clinic grow and meet the needs of our beautiful town. Though it's bittersweet to say farewell, I look forward to serving our community in a new way. Stay tuned for the announcement of our friendly new Clinic Manager!

Wishing you peace and good health,
Chris

Today is National Coming Out Day, which for some, may be complicated. We celebrate the LGBTQI+ community for your courage and strength. Be who you are and be proud! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Share with and allies like us this October
to raise awareness about domestic violence! Learn more at
NCADV.org/2022DVAM

🩺 It's a bittersweet day -- our beloved Nurse Practitioner, Peggy Ryan, is retiring in January! Futures Clinic and the Monroe County Health Department are seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to carry the torch. Follow the link below for more details!
https://www.co.monroe.in.us/egov/documents/1664373612_7432.pdf

🔎 Are you looking for a rewarding career with great benefits, working with an underserved population? Are you compassionate, and have strong organizational skills? Futures Clinic and the Monroe County Health Department are currently seeking a Clinic Manager! Follow the link below for details.
https://www.co.monroe.in.us/egov/documents/1663949152_41201.pdf