We are proud to announce the opening of carafem's first health center in the Washington, DC metro area.carafem’s goal is to change the way abortion care is provided in the United States. We have developed a platform that offers uncompromising Read More »
Did you know 1 in 6 women in the United States have been a victim of sexual assault? The number is both heartbreaking and staggering. Chances are, you or someone you love has experienced sexual violence.At carafem, we understand that it can be difficult to seek medical attention following a traumatic event, so our clinicians are trained to work Read More »
You may have heard a lot of talk about IUDs recently. Like many reproductive healthcare providers, carafem has seen a recent spike in clients coming in for IUD insertions. These tiny devices take just a few minutes to insert; can’t be seen or felt once they’re in place; last for anywhere between 3-12 years (and can be removed any time prior if you Read More »
Did you know chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) reported in the United States? In fact, around three million Americans contract chlamydia every year. If that figure weren’t staggering enough, gonorrhea is the second-most prominent STI in the US; infecting more than 800,000 people.Unlike some of the STIs you may Read More »
You may have heard a lot of talk about IUDs over the past few months. These tiny devices take just a few minutes to insert; can’t be seen or felt once they’re in place; last for anywhere between 3-12 years (and can be removed any time prior if you DO want to get pregnant), and are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. They’re also covered by Read More »
This week marks the second anniversary of our Washington, DC health center, while our Atlanta, Georgia health center celebrates its first.We are proud to have served thousands of people from across the country during that time. In addition to clients coming from Georgia and DC, 18% of the folks we see travel over 100 miles to our health centers Read More »
ICYMI: Our Vice President, Melissa Grant, joined NPR Georgia live on air yesterday morning. Host Bradley George asked why carafem chose to expand in the South -- and how we came to have such an unapologetic voice about abortion. Here’s a great quote from the segment:“I think there have been risks associated with providing this care for decades. Read More »
