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Idaho Contraception Week
The Idaho Contraceptive Education Network (ICEN) is excited to announce the first-ever Idaho Contraception Week, taking place September 20-26. This statewide week of awareness culminates on September 26, as Idaho joins countries around the world in recognizing World Contraception Day.
Rupert designates this week as Contraception Week
After discussing the benefits of contraceptive awareness with a Boise-based nonprofit, Rupert Mayor Tammy Jones signed a proclamation that designates Sept. 20-26 as Rupert Contraception Week.
Contraception Access Matters: During Idaho Contraception Week and Beyond
More than 60 years ago, modern hormonal birth control was first introduced and made available to women in the United States. The accessibility and nation-wide access to contraceptives kicked off a waterfall of economic and social impacts that are still felt today, quietly transforming lives, strengthening families, and expanding opportunities for generations.
Idahoans can now get six months of birth control under new law
More Idahoans can now receive up to a half year of prescription birth control medication at a time.
That’s thanks to a new law the Idaho Legislature narrowly passed in 2024.
Access to contraception, a family-focused tool, ultimately leads to a more prosperous Idaho
Imagine a future where every Idahoan has the ability to grow their family with intention, write guest columnists Laurie Lickley, Tara Malek and Kelley Packer.
