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New Year, Better Health
Each time one year ends and another begins, people make resolutions or commit to making changes in their lives — a fresh start at the onset of a new year. Oftentimes, these resolutions are centered around certain aspects of health...
World Aids Day 2022 — Achieving Equity to End HIV
Annually on December 1, we observe World AIDS Day. As the first global health day, it is essential to reflect on the world's response to HIV/AIDS and honor the lives of those lost to AIDS-related illnesses. Today and beyond, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties is committed to...
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...
4 Ways to Advocate for Transgender Awareness Week
Each year during the second week of November, people and organizations around the country recognize Transgender Awareness Week to bring attention to the transgender community through education, sharing stories and experiences, and advancing advocacy around issues of prejudice, discrimination, and...
Power of Community: Personal Fundraising for Your Local Planned Parenthood
Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, there’s been waves of actions and reactions. The obvious impact is the unjust abortion bans across the country, but there is a positive one as well. Through the anger and frustration about the Supreme Court ruling, we find community. A community of supporters who are utilizing their creativity and passion to...
How to Have “The Talk” in the Age of TikTok
TikTok, with its short, direct and entertaining videos, is wildly popular among kids and adults of every age. As a sex educator, I appreciate the many body positivity and health education accounts on TikTok that teach people about their bodies, reproductive health and sexuality in a healthy, inclusive way. But as with any media platform...
Costumes Do Not Equal Consent
Halloween is full of tricks and treats, but it is essential to remember that a Halloween costume cannot imply or express consent. Everyone should have the right to feel empowered celebrating the spooky season by expressing their creativity and slaying in a costume that they feel comfortable in, no matter the coverage...
Prevention is Key, Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that after skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in cis women? In fact, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties is here to help you get the facts about this complex disease...
Why Every Election Matters, Including Midterm Elections
Did you know that there is an election happening in just a few weeks? And, while we won’t be voting for the U.S. President this time around, we will be voting for the people who will hold positions in Congress, and state and local offices.These elections are called “midterms” because they happen right in the middle of a presidential term. The people we elect...
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