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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, observed in the U.S. during the month of May, recognizes the achievements, contributions, and influences of AAPI individuals and groups. The AAPI umbrella is expansive and includes cultures from the entire content of Asia and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. This month celebrates the unique journey of all AAPI immigrants and citizens in the U.S. and their unique life experiences, traditions and cultures. 

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, PPOSBC is spotlighting an employee who embodies our WE CARE values to share her story. Jessica Chinen is the . . .

May 25, 2023

Sex Ed For All Month

Sex Ed For All Month, celebrated each May, is a national effort driven by groups of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations committed to ensuring that equitable sex education is available and accessible to all.

As an organization that offers in-person and real-time virtual sexual health education at schools and community-based sites, and. . .

May 22, 2023

Medication Abortion is Under Attack: What you need to Know

By now, you’ve probably heard of an ongoing case in which a cohort of anti-abortion groups have sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a federal district court in Amarillo, Texas over the approval of mifepristone, one of two medications most commonly used in medication abortion in the United States. As this case continues to play out in the courts, we understand that it can get confusing to follow along. Here’s the top things you need to know...

May 11, 2023

Equality Through Sex Ed

In order to ensure that people of all abilities have access to sexual health education, Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties’ (PPOSBC) Community Education and Outreach department created. . .

 

 

April 24, 2023


Empowerment Through Knowledge: Community Raises Funds for Teen Relationships

On February 8, 2022, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties partnered with the Orange County Community Foundation and eight other local organizations for the 2023 Love Is Campaign, an annual, 24-hour virtual giving day to support healthy teen relationships in Orange County and provide access to sexual and reproductive health education...

March 2, 2023

The Barriers to Healthcare in Our Communities—And What We’re Doing About Them

Let’s talk about barriers to healthcare access, or what keeps our neighbors from being able to get the medical care they need.  Even though the Affordable Care Act made major strides in addressing our nation’s broken healthcare system, it still left people with low incomes, people of color, LGBTQ+ and undocumented individuals with...

Jan. 23, 2023

Cervical Health Awareness Month

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month—a time to talk about the risk of cervical cancer, how it is caused, and how it can be prevented. Annually 4,000 people die, and more than 13,000 people are diagnosed with cervical cancerDue to inequities and discrimination in the health care system...

Jan. 13, 2023

Dr. Jacobson Named a Physician of Excellence

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties is proud to announce that Dr. Jacobson, PPOSBC’s Medical Director and Senior VP of Clinical Services, has been selected as one of Orange Coast Magazine’s Physicians of Excellence. Judged by...

Jan. 4, 2023


Fill Your Cart With Care This Holiday Season

Fill your cart with care this Giving Tuesday, a national tradition of generosity during the holiday season. Consider donating to your local Planned Parenthood – your gift helps ensure everyone receives high-quality care, regardless of their ability to pay... 

Nov. 22, 2022

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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, observed in the U.S. during the month of May, recognizes the achievements, contributions, and influences of AAPI individuals and groups. The AAPI umbrella is expansive and includes cultures from the entire content of Asia and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. This month celebrates the unique journey of all AAPI immigrants and citizens in the U.S. and their unique life experiences, traditions and cultures. 

In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, PPOSBC is spotlighting an employee who embodies our WE CARE values to share her story. Jessica Chinen is the . . .

May 25, 2023

Sex Ed For All Month

Sex Ed For All Month, celebrated each May, is a national effort driven by groups of sexual and reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations committed to ensuring that equitable sex education is available and accessible to all.

As an organization that offers in-person and real-time virtual sexual health education at schools and community-based sites, and. . .

May 22, 2023

Medication Abortion is Under Attack: What you need to Know

By now, you’ve probably heard of an ongoing case in which a cohort of anti-abortion groups have sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a federal district court in Amarillo, Texas over the approval of mifepristone, one of two medications most commonly used in medication abortion in the United States. As this case continues to play out in the courts, we understand that it can get confusing to follow along. Here’s the top things you need to know...

May 11, 2023

Equality Through Sex Ed

In order to ensure that people of all abilities have access to sexual health education, Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties’ (PPOSBC) Community Education and Outreach department created. . .

 

 

April 24, 2023


Empowerment Through Knowledge: Community Raises Funds for Teen Relationships

On February 8, 2022, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties partnered with the Orange County Community Foundation and eight other local organizations for the 2023 Love Is Campaign, an annual, 24-hour virtual giving day to support healthy teen relationships in Orange County and provide access to sexual and reproductive health education...

March 2, 2023

The Barriers to Healthcare in Our Communities—And What We’re Doing About Them

Let’s talk about barriers to healthcare access, or what keeps our neighbors from being able to get the medical care they need.  Even though the Affordable Care Act made major strides in addressing our nation’s broken healthcare system, it still left people with low incomes, people of color, LGBTQ+ and undocumented individuals with...

Jan. 23, 2023

Cervical Health Awareness Month

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month—a time to talk about the risk of cervical cancer, how it is caused, and how it can be prevented. Annually 4,000 people die, and more than 13,000 people are diagnosed with cervical cancerDue to inequities and discrimination in the health care system...

Jan. 13, 2023

Dr. Jacobson Named a Physician of Excellence

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties is proud to announce that Dr. Jacobson, PPOSBC’s Medical Director and Senior VP of Clinical Services, has been selected as one of Orange Coast Magazine’s Physicians of Excellence. Judged by...

Jan. 4, 2023


Fill Your Cart With Care This Holiday Season

Fill your cart with care this Giving Tuesday, a national tradition of generosity during the holiday season. Consider donating to your local Planned Parenthood – your gift helps ensure everyone receives high-quality care, regardless of their ability to pay... 

Nov. 22, 2022