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 Read More
LGBTQ+ Issues
Everyone deserves to feel welcome at our practice, and we are especially proud to be a part of the vibrant LGBT community in our region. We are prepared to answer any questions and manage the health challenges that sometimes present themselves to our LGBT patients, up to and including transitions. We are heavily involved in the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce and if any patient needs some connections in the community LGBT or otherwise, they can easily reach out to our communications liaison, Olivia Garcia, at ogarcia@rbmafamilydocs.com.
World Aids Day
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 Read More
Meet our newest Doctor: Dr. Borofka
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 Read More
Being Out and Open with your Doctor
For members of the LGBTQ+ community, the thought of coming out to their healthcare provider can be anxiety-inducing and stressful. Many patients worry that transparency regarding their sexual orientation or gender identity will be met with judgment and hostility, and unfortunately many have had negative healthcare experiences in the past. At River Bend Medical Associates, Read More
Why Safe Sex is Still Important with PrEP
PrEP is short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It is used by HIV-negative people to reduce the risk of contracting HIV. This once-daily pill is an FDA-approved prescription medication sold under the name Truvada®. When taken as prescribed, PrEP is shown to be over 90% effective against HIV transmission. Although highly effective in reducing the risk of Read More
Cancer Information for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
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 Read More
Discussing LGBT-Related Issues With Your Doctor
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 Read More
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
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 Read More