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Let me tell you about a remarkable young adult I just met named Ann. Ann recently turned 18, and she is thrilled to be casting her ballot for the first time during the upcoming midterm elections. She considers voting to be her civic duty, as well as one of the best birthday presents she has ever received. As November 6th approaches, let’s remember how exciting it is that we each have the power to influence our government through our votes. The sweeping movements across the country pushing back against the administration remind us that we are not alone in pursuit of an America we can be proud of, an America that works for all of us. Planned Parenthood is proud to stand alongside survivors, immigrants, our LGBTQ community and the people of color who have long been speaking out against an America that has failed to recognize the violence and impact of institutionalized discrimination. With midterm elections less than a month away, we have a chance to turn this convergence of movements into action with our votes. Make a plan to vote TODAY. Vote for those who have been disenfranchised, whose struggles have been dismissed, and whose fate can be improved by the action that you take this November. Vote so that the future of millions of young people like Ann continues to be full of hope and possibility. Vote like our constitutional rights depend on it — the past two years have made it clear they do. In Truth. For Care. Care . No matter what. Health care at a glance (2017-2018) Midterm elections are around the corner! On November 6th, Florida will choose our state governor, cabinet members, legislators, as well as our national representatives and senator. Additionally, amendments and other local races have the potential to impact many of our lives. What to know before you go… Fort Myers, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Manatee, Naples, East Orlando, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Tampa, North Tampa cervical cancer screenings Routine screenings are a must for prevention and early detection *Fiscal year stats (July 1 – June 30) 10 total number of patients affiliate-wide Proudly serving 22 counties in Southwest and Central Florida 39,172 breast health exams Critical clinical breast exams and screenings 3,798 3,255 cycles of oral contraceptives prescribed and filled Empowering women to control their reproductive rights 24,559 HIV tests performed Patients can protect their health and that of their intimate partners 5,902 PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHWEST AND CENTRAL FLORIDA NEWSLETTER | FALL/WINTER 2018 Let your voice be heard. Don’t forget to vote. Midterm elections are November 6th! health centers What you need to know IT’S TIME ELECTION 2018: https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/ MESSAGE FROM STEPHANIE FRAIM, PRESIDENT AND CEO, PPSWCF:
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Let me tell you about a remarkable young adult I just met named Ann. Ann recently turned 18, and she is thrilled to be casting her ballot for the first time during the upcoming midterm elections. She considers voting to be her civic duty, as well as one of the best birthday presents she has ever received. As November 6th approaches, let’s remember how exciting it is that we each have the power to influence our government through our votes.
The sweeping movements across the country pushing back against the administration remind us that we are not alone in pursuit of an America we can be proud of, an America that works for all of us. Planned Parenthood is proud to stand alongside survivors, immigrants, our LGBTQ community and the people of color who have long been speaking out against an America that has failed to recognize the violence and impact of institutionalized discrimination. With midterm elections less than a month away, we have a chance to turn this convergence of movements into
action with our votes.Make a plan to vote TODAY. Vote for those
who have been disenfranchised, whose struggles have been dismissed, and whose fate can be improved by the action that you take this November. Vote so that the future of millions of young people like Ann continues to be full of hope and possibility. Vote like our constitutional rights depend on it — the past two years have made it clear they do.
In Truth. For Care.
Care. No matter what.Health care at a glance
(2017-2018)
Midterm elections are around the corner! On November 6th, Florida will choose our state governor, cabinet members, legislators, as well as our national representatives and senator.
Additionally, amendments and other local races have the potential to impact many of our lives.
What to know before you go…
Fort Myers, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Manatee,
Naples, East Orlando, Sarasota, St. Petersburg,
Tampa, North Tampa
cervical cancer screenings Routine screenings are a
must for prevention and early detection
*Fiscal year stats (July 1 – June 30)
10
total number of patients affiliate-wide
Proudly serving 22 counties in Southwest and Central
Florida
39,172
breast health exams Critical clinical breast exams and screenings
3,798
3,255
cycles of oral contraceptives prescribed and filled
Empowering women to control their reproductive rights
24,559
HIV tests performedPatients can protect their health and that of their
intimate partners
5,902
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHWEST AND CENTRAL FLORIDA NEWSLETTER | FALL/WINTER 2018
Let your voice be heard. Don’t forget to vote. Midterm elections are November 6th!
health centers
What you need to know
IT’S TIME
ELECTION 2018:
https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/
MESSAGE FROM STEPHANIE FRAIM, PRESIDENT AND CEO, PPSWCF:
Think PINK
“Understanding and very compassionate and just a great place…staff was friendly and informative…clean establishment…all around a good experience! Thank you ”
— Cassie, Orlando
“I came in for a T-injection and the staff was very friendly. They made me feel welcome and comfortable.”
– Aaron, Fort Myers
“Incredible organization! Staff were so kind and helpful. They offer tons of great services in an open minded and stress–free atmosphere. We love Planned Parenthood!”
– Sofie, Tampa
“Everyone is friendly and made me feel super confident in my decision to come here.”
— Sherry, Sarasota
THE REVIEWS ARE IN…
WE’RE HERE BECAUSE OF
YOU The Power of Pink Conference brought together Planned Parenthood organizers from across the country.
More than 2,000 supporters of Planned Parenthood’s Action Fund traveled to Detroit for dynamic training sessions in July.
The Action Fund is a nonprofit, non-partisan group, focused on advancing awareness and access for reproductive health care and rights. Members and supporters of all ages, races, ethnicities and gender identities attended the conference.
Featured speakers included prominent politicians and leaders of social movements. Participants left the conference equipped to help their community members make informed, impactful decisions at legislative levels, as well as the ballot box, prior to midterm elections.
Some of our young volunteers from Florida celebrate new advocacy skills with musician and Miami-native, Amara La Negra.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Area college students tabling for Generation Action at their Student Involvement Fair • Proud supporters at the St. Petersburg Pride event • PP supporters and staff at Rosé for Reproductive Rights, Sarasota
Getting educated
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The PPSWCF Education Department has staff who educate people of all ages about sexual and reproductive health topics.
Programs take place in schools, prisons, colleges, women’s organizations, GED programs, foster care and with many other groups. A range of topics includes anatomy, puberty, birth control, safer sex, healthy relationships, consent, boundaries and
other relevant topics.PPSWCF also includes the
SOURCE Productions. An award-winning theatre and film company for teen and young adults based in Sarasota, FL. It creates innovative plays, films, PSAs, and videos that directly respond to the needs of young people.” It takes on topics including gun violence, drug and alcohol prevention, teen pregnancy, bullying, and HIV/AIDS.
The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota hosted a regional summit addressing the opioid crisis in September. More than 150 representatives attended the summit from Charlotte, Desoto, Manatee and Sarasota Counties, among others. Paola Ferst, Outreach Educator and Community Liaison for Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, discussed the importance of collaborating with community partners and Planned Parenthood’s successful education and prevention efforts.
SPECIAL EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Volunteers making phone calls to PP supporters during the #SaveSCOTUS phone bank • New benches, courtesy of Janet Ellis and Nancy Harrison, are a welcome addition outside the Naples health center
Meet the PPSWCF education team (left to right) Paola Ferst, Manatee; Andrea Frostino, Naples and Fort Myers; Nan Morgan, Sarasota; Kathy Dobson, Polk; Linnea Dewees, Tampa and KT Curran, director of SOURCE Productions. (Not pictured: Kathyrn Ross, Orlando)
We invite you to attend some of our
key fundraising events and gatherings that are
planned throughout our 22-county affiliate.
For sponsorships, ticket sales, locations, and a
complete list of events, visit us online at
www.ppswcf.org/events
Mark your calendar!
11.12.18 SARASOTA Fall Fashion
Show & Luncheon
01.25.19 FORT MYERS Choice Affair Luncheon featuring reproductive justice advocate, Dr. Willie Parker
12.11.18 NAPLES
Voices for Choice Luncheon
featuring legal expert Nancy Abudu
02.09.19 • NAPLES Choice Affair Dinner
03.07.19 • SARASOTA Dinner & Silent Auction
04.17.19 • TAMPAChoice Affair Luncheon
Irin Carmon, journalist and
commentator will be the featured speaker at:
04.05.19 ORLANDO
Benefit Dinner
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHWEST AND CENTRAL FLORIDA NEWSLETTER | FALL/WINTER 2018
POWER OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Paola Ferst, MS, Outreach Educator & Community Liaison, presented at the Opioid-Addicted Pregnant Patient & Substance Exposed Neonate Summit with the Substance Exposed Newborn (SEN) Taskforce from Manatee County.
To reach PPSWCF Education Department, email Nan Morgan, Senior Director of Education: [email protected]
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central FloridaGompertz Family Regional Headquarters736 Central Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236
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