Mahoning Valley
| Planned Parenthood of Mahoning Valley, Inc. has been a trusted provider of health care since 1934, helping women and men make responsible decisions about their reproduction and sexuality. In 2006, our diverse staff offered culturally competent services to over 6,000 patients at our health centers in Youngstown and Warren. In July 2007, PPMV joined four other local affiliates to become Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio. |
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Kathryn Challiss
Pollock Award
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In 1934
twelve civic minded women organized the Maternal Health Association, and in 1937, a clinic was opened at 212 Bus Arcade downtown. Led by Elizabeth Bentley and Kathryn Challiss Pollock, it was staffed by two physicians and a registered nurse. Five doctors served as the Medical Advisory Board. A month later, the Council of the Mahoning County Medical Society refused to approve the organization and the clinic doors were closed.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bentley
In 1938
Partial chart of our first patient
the group was accepted as a member of the Maternal Health Association of Ohio, which later became the Planned Parenthood League of Ohio. By the fall of 1938, the Mahoning County Medical Council withdrew all objections and the clinic was re-opened. Upon Council's recommendations, a rotating staff of twenty-six physicians, donating their services, was set up. Patients
with the doctors' referrals were accepted.
In December of 1938, the Youngstown Maternal Health Association was incorporated. In March of 1939, a code of regulations was established and a Board of Trustees was elected. Elizabeth Bentley was the first board president. The Businessmen's Advisory Committee of eight men, and the Medical Advisory Committee of five doctors were appointed. There was one clinic session on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 AM until noon.
In March of 1944
the Maternal Health Association joined Planned Parenthood Federation of America as an affiliate, and in January 1945, officially changed its name to Planned Parenthood Association of Youngstown. In 1949, pre-maritial counseling was initiated and infertility services began in 1951.
In June of 1969
Planned Parenthood of Trumbull County was organized, spearheaded by Patricia Kaighin. The office was located at 634 Park Avenue in Warren, and a weekly clinic session was held at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.
The Youngstown and Warren Groups joined together in 1972 to form what is now known as Planned Parenthood of Mahoning Valley, Inc. The Columbiana County office opened its doors in 1973, and PPMV became tri-county in scope.
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