One of the easiest ways to get involved locally is to sign up for the Planned Parenthood Action Network. Click here to join and to stay abreast of the most current political and legislative initiatives that we’re working on related to reproductive health care and information.
Over the last year the public affairs department of Planned Parenthood of Bucks County has worked on two major campaigns, one at the state level and one at the federal level. Here in Pennsylvania, we worked on establishing a minimum standard for comprehensive sexuality education in public schools. The bill is called the Healthy Youth Act .
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At the federal level, we worked on health care reform. More specifically we wanted reproductive health care to be a priority, and considered primary and preventative care that should be covered by insurance companies. We needed to ensure that after reform, women would have access to all reproductive health services.
Now that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed, what does it mean for YOU?! It is time for the policy to be implemented. Below you will find a couple of links to help you understand health care reform implementaiton:
- Here’s a short video of the general outcomes of the bill: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOpN-_Pt9MY&feature=player_embedded
- Planned Parenthood, Reproductive Health and Health Care Reform: http://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/positions/planned-parenthood-hcr-825.htm
- Government Health Care Reform information site: http://www.healthcare.gov/
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2010 Midterm Elections
If you would like to learn more about Planned Parenthood’s work in the 2010 Elections, click here to go to the Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates and PAC Web site.
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TAKE ACTION:
- Become a member of Planned Parenthood's Action Network
- Learn about the issues we're working on
- Get information about elections and voting
- Take action in person, by contacting your legislator or writing a letter to your local newspaper!
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Volunteer with us or find out what job opportunities are available at Planned Parenthood of Bucks County.
For additional information regarding our advocacy efforts, contact the Public Affairs at 215-957-7981 or email advocacy@ppbucks.org
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