LGBTQ+
Viral Hepatitis Facts for Gay and Bisexual Men
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Viral hepatitis is a disease that affects the liver most commonly caused by one of three types of viruses: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. According to the CDC, among young adults, an estimated 10% of new Hep-A cases and 20% of new Hep-B cases occur in gay or bisexual men. If involved in…
World Aids Day
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December 1st is World Aids Day. River Bend Medical Associates joins in solidarity with our community to show support to the millions of people living with HIV/AIDS, commemorate those we have lost, raise awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS, and celebrate the victories that are allowing more people to live longer healthier lives. Founded in…
Meet our newest Doctor: Dr. Borofka
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We are happy to announce that we are adding a new practitioner to our River Bend Medical Associates team at our Greenhaven location in South Land Park. Dr. Kristian Borofka attended medical school at Touro University California after having completed her B.S. in Biochemistry at Santa Clara University. Dr. Borofka was born and raised in…
Cancer Information for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
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According to the American Cancer Society, some of the types of cancer that most often affect women are breast, lung, colorectal, endometrial, cervical, ovarian, and skin cancers. Data suggests that due to varied social and economic factors, bisexual and lesbian women may be at a higher risk for breast, ovarian, and cervical cancer. Knowing about…
Discussing LGBT-Related Issues With Your Doctor
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When you look at the front page of our website, you’ll see that we describe River Bend Medical Associates as a “progressive and culturally diverse family practice.” This is a mission statement that we take extremely seriously, especially when providing services to members of our local LGBT community. Our goal is for our LGBT patients…
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
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The Sacramento LGBT Community Center is a cozy, welcoming source of information, security, and comfort for members of Sacramento’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. Conveniently located in Downtown Sacramento, the community center offers a wealth of resources, meetings, and events. Seven days a week, anyone can drop in and get assistance with any issue…
