Many Alaskans have to travel for health care needs, including contraceptives. They aren’t always easy to get, and sometimes they aren’t available as long-term prescriptions — which can lead to inconsistent birth control use.
In some places, telehealth providers like the Pill Club have begun moving in to try and cover the gaps. That’s a digital healthcare provider focused on contraceptives that expanded to Alaska earlier this year.
“If you have an urgent need or if you have lost a pill pack, that is a real barrier to getting timely care that you need,” Swartz said.“History has shown that access to birth control leads to many follow-on benefits for people who need birth control, whether that’s the opportunity to complete schooling to fulfill a career of their choice, and to have better control over the when, how and whether they want to have a family,” Swartz said. has also been working to expand access to contraceptives.
Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, talks to reporters at a House majority press availability in March 2018.
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