Meet Nina, a community health worker who’s part of the Planned Parenthood Healthy Moms Healthy Babies program in Ohio. Nina’s mom didn’t have access to the resources she needed — which inspires Nina to make sure all moms and babies get the care they need to live healthy lives. Ohio has one of the highest infant and maternal mortality rates in the country, and the work Nina does every day is critical to helping keep Ohio moms and babies healthy.
Thousands of Ohio patients, like those in the Healthy Moms Healthy Babies program, will be cut off from reproductive health care if attacks from Ohio politicians and the Trump administration continue. We must protect access to care.
8/19/19: Today, the Trump administration is forcing us out of the Title X program — our nation’s program focused on family planning, of which we serve 40% of patients. This is a *direct attack* on Planned Parenthood and on our health and rights, and we will not stand for it.
We’re working to make sure that all patients can still get the health care they need. Contact your local health center to find out how much a service costs and ask if there are other ways to get your care covered.
We aren’t throwing in the towel and we won’t give up on our patients. Being forced out of Title X won’t stop us from referring for or performing abortions, prescribing birth control, or any of our other services. Our doors are open and we are fighting against the gag rule.
The most important thing: Congress can take action to right this wrong. Make your voice heard to ensure that patients can continue to get the care they need. Stand with Planned Parenthood — we stand with you.
They’ve done so much for our community, for women, for everybody. When I had questions in my adolescence, in my teenage years, when I had scares and issues, Planned Parenthood was the safest place to go.
Issa Rae, Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Insecure
When I first came to this country as a young Dominican immigrant with big dreams and little resources, I was a struggling actor. I relied on Planned Parenthood for my health care. They found a cyst in my breast and they offered me high-quality treatment that I could afford.
Laura Gómez, Actor, Orange Is The New Black
“I was 14 the first time that I went to the gynecologist. At the appointment I burst into laughter, then I burst into tears. It was a surprise to everyone except me, because at the time I was the only one who knew about my secret, which was years of sexual abuse as a child. I continued my search for care that would meet my needs and I could not find it so I just started refusing to go to the gynecologist. But then I said, by the time I’m 25 I have to go. The doctor came in, and before she could even speak, I said, “You will not talk to me like I am broken or like I am stupid. I need your help to get through this and I need you to meet me where I am.” And she looked at me with such depth and compassion and said, “Of course I will meet you where you are and I will help you.” And that was the first time that I felt like I was in control of my body and what was about to happen to it. That moment was two years ago and it’s something that could have never happened without Planned Parenthood. I spent 10 years looking for someone who would just respect me, and Planned Parenthood did that. I will be forever grateful.” - Sage
To everyone who called their members of Congress, who marched in the streets, who spoke out at a town hall — thank you. Together we defeated Trumpcare, the worst bill for women’s health in a generation. Today’s victory is a powerful reminder that, together, our voices have the power change the world.
As an oncologist, I know the difference Planned Parenthood screenings can make. They help doctors like me save lives.
Trumpcare would make it harder to prevent unintended pregnancy, harder to have a healthy pregnancy, and harder to raise a family. Thank you to all of our patients who are stepping up and speaking out. It’s more important than ever for us to make our voices heard. Contact your senator now>>
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