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The Florida Association of Planned Parenthood Affiliates (FAPPA) is the state public policy office representing Florida’s five Planned Parenthood affiliates. FAPPA works to advance public policy in areas of reproductive health care, family planning and medically-accurate sex education in order to make comprehensive reproductive health care available to all.

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Planned Parenthood raises awareness, support

November 2, 2009, The Bradenton Herald

The luncheon affair touted a rather provocative title: “Beyond Knocked Up.” And it was every bit as interesting as promised, thanks to almost 200 guests and sponsors who gathered last week at Renaissance on 9th in Bradenton.

They were there to support Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, and to enjoy the inspiration of author Carol Cassell. “Beyond Knocked Up” is the title of Cassell’s work in progress.

Teen Parents a More Diverse Group Than Most Believe

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Contrary to the perception of most Americans, the majority of teen parents are from households that are not in poverty and that are not headed by single parents.  These findings and others were released on October 28, 2009 by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.

Letter: Education can prevent teen pregnancies, STDs

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October 21, 2009, Palm Beach Post

This year, an estimated 729,000 American teens will become pregnant and nearly 4 million will contract a sexually transmitted infection. This is a preventable health care crisis. And we finally have elected leaders committed to doing something about it.

West Palm Beach Volunteer Night

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Oct 22 2009 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Planned Parenthood Volunteer Night

Come for Dinner

Learn Messaging 101: Tricky Subjects

Stay to help reach out to Elected Officials

 

Planned Parenthood Supporters Rally for Health Care Reform

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009 marked the TIME TO DELIVER: Real Reform Includes Women's Health Day of Action! Planned Parenthood supporters across the state of Florida are coming together to encourage Congress to support health care reform. As part of a nationwide Day of Action, thousands of supporters have organized over a thousand events across the country to ensure women’s health is a priority in health care reform.

No Easy Answer

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October 18, 2009, The Miami Herald

Caring for women

Local health centers are where many people turn for trusted healthcare. Community health centers, like Planned Parenthood, often serve as an entry point for essential healthcare needs.

STATEMENT BY CECILE RICHARDS, PRESIDENT OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA, ON NATIONAL LATINO AIDS AWARENESS DAY

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STATEMENT BY CECILE RICHARDS, PRESIDENT OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA, ON NATIONAL LATINO AIDS AWARENESS DAY

Click here to see Cecile Richards' video statement.

“On Thursday, October 15, Planned Parenthood will join hundreds of organizations across the country to promote and provide HIV testing and information in recognition of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD).

Recession Has Dramatically Reshaped Women's Childbearing Desires

Amid Growing Concerns About Unemployment and Health Care, Many Women Have Trouble Meeting Contraceptive Needs

After months of anecdotal reports, a survey released September 23, 2009 provides the first hard evidence of the recession’s impact on women’s contraceptive use and childbearing decisions. Researchers at the Guttmacher Institute found that because of current economic concerns, nearly half of women surveyed want to delay pregnancy or limit the number of children they have—and for about half of these women, the recession has heightened the focus on effective contraceptive use. But for many, economic hardship means having to skimp on their contraceptive use, for example, by stretching their monthly supply of pills or shifting to a less expensive method—or not using birth control at all—in order to save money. Nearly one in four women have put off a gynecologic or birth control visit in the past year to save money, and the same proportion report having a harder time paying for birth control than they did in the past.

Planned Parenthood merger pays off

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September 15, 2009, Tallahassee Democrat

The merger earlier this summer of Planned Parenthood of North Central Florida and Planned Parenthood of Northeast Florida is already having an impact for women in Tallahassee, who have seen a significant decrease in contraceptive costs.

Planned Parenthood offers economical options

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September 14, 2009, FSView

Planned Parenthood customers across north Florida are getting a chance at lower-priced birth control, thanks to a recent merger.
“Birth control and family planning are basic health care,” said Staci Fox, president and chief executive officer of Planned Parenthood of North Florida, Inc. “We are always working to make reproductive health care more accessible to men, women and teens.”

The lower prices were made feasible thanks to the joining of Planned Parenthood of Northeast Florida and Planned Parenthood of North Central Florida. The newly created Planned Parenthood of North Florida, or PPNF, now serves 25 counties across Florida, including Leon County and the Tallahassee area.

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