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We all know how convenient shopping has become thanks to Amazon. But did you know that you can actually support Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC) and the needs of your community by shopping through Amazon Smile?

Calling all community members to join us for a special virtual event addressing the latest attacks on reproductive rights. We must stand firm to preserve the rights of millions of Americans to make their own decisions about their bodies, lives, and futures.

PPOSBC is proud to be among the first healthcare organizations in the region to integrate COVID-19 vaccines into routine doctor visits.  It was imperative that PPOSBC make this service as expedient as possible for our patients since...

At PPOSBC, we understand that the only way to end this deadly pandemic is with COVID-19 vaccines, and we are proud to be able to offer the Moderna vaccine to eligible members of our community.

The road to offering the vaccine has not been easy. Beginning in early January...

On March 24, 2021, PPOSBC Associate Medical Director, Dr. Shannon Connolly, spoke to legislators and their staffers in support of AB-32, a bill uplifted by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. This bill ensures the preservation of California’s expanded telehealth authorizations, which were initially implemented due to COVID-19. Currently, the bill allows for increased access to remote Medi-Cal care through video and telephone visits.

The Get Yourself Tested (GYT) campaign helps young people understand that getting tested and treated for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is quick and easy! GYT also educates about the many ways one can protect themselves against STIs, such as talking openly with partners and healthcare providers about sexual partners and types of sex they have had, using condoms correctly, and reducing...