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Period Poverty
Learn how period poverty affects access, dignity, and health across Missouri. We explore menstrual equity, why it matters, and how providers can be part of the solution—because everyone deserves the freedom to manage their health with dignity.
Watch NowTraining isn’t just professional development—it’s a vital tool for expanding access to sexual and reproductive healthcare. Whether you’re on the frontlines of care or supporting systems behind the scenes, staying informed helps you better serve your community.
Our on-demand trainings are designed to be practical, inclusive, and ready when you are. Watch anytime, share with your team, and take what you learn back to the people who need it most.
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Together, we’re building a future where everyone has the freedom to care for their body—no matter who they are or where they live.
Period Poverty: Prevalence & Resources
Understanding Period Poverty and Advancing Menstrual Equity
In this recorded webinar from June 12, 2024, (when we were still called Missouri Family Health Council), Training & Evaluation Manager Kirsten Palovick unpacks the complex and deeply human issue of period poverty and discusses barriers to menstrual health.
Rooted in public health research and frontline provider experience, the presentation equips Title X health centers and community partners with the language, tools, and context to better support patients who menstruate.
Key Topics Covered
What is Period Poverty?
Why Menstrual Equity Matters
The U.S. and Missouri Context
Impact on Education and Employment
Menstrual Health as a Vital Sign
Tools and Products
Missouri-Specific Policies
Provider Action Steps
Resources Mentioned:
State of the Period Report (2023, by Thinx & PERIOD.org). Download
Jennifer Weiss-Wolf’s Periods Gone Public. Find on Bookshop.org
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