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California Makes Plans To Be the Nation’s Abortion Provider in a Post-Roe World
With access to abortion at stake across the U.S., California is getting ready to become the nation’s abortion provider. Abortion providers are already girding for a surge in demand. Dr. Janet Jacobson, medical director of Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino counties, said three or four out-of-state patients visit her clinics each day...
PPOSBC's Robert Armenta Recognized for Leadership in OC Latino Community
Robert Armenta, Senior Vice-President of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties, has been recognized for his leadership in the Orange County Latino community by Senator Dave Min. Senator Min, who represents California's 37th Senate District, recognized a number of community leaders in honor of...
Dr. Shannon Connolly of Planned Parenthood: “Make All Health Care Organizations Nonprofits”
As a part of our interview series called “5 Things We Must Do To Improve the US Healthcare System”, I had the pleasure to interview Dr. Shannon Connolly. Dr. Shannon Connolly is a family physician and associate medical director at Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties. She attended medical school at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, did her residency at...
Abortion Access in California is Under Greater Threat Than We Think
A new Texas state law restricting abortions and a Supreme Court case from Mississippi could have dire consequences in California. Since the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision legalized abortion in 1973, American women and their families have benefited greatly. Unfortunately, decisions about abortion access elsewhere could...
OC Register Milestones: PPOSBC's Terry Stapleton Named Woman of the Year
Terry Stapleton, vice president of operations for Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC) has been named a 2021 Woman of the Year by Congressman Lou Correa. She will be honored at an awards ceremony next month highlighting women whose work on the front lines and behind the scenes throughout the pandemic has kept communities in the 46th Congressional District healthy and safe.
Dr. Shannon Connolly of Planned Parenthood: 5 Things We Must Do to Improve the US Healthcare System
The pandemic has really highlighted three big problems: inadequate funding for public health infrastructure, significant health inequity for many communities, and a lack of understanding or trust in science by a significant proportion of our population. These are each enormous and very complex problems that will require a nationwide effort to correct.
Planned Parenthood’s Terry Stapleton named Woman of the Year by Congressman Lou Correa
Terry Stapleton, vice president of operations for Planned Parenthood of Orange & San Bernardino Counties (PPOSBC) has been named a 2021 Woman of the Year by Congressman Lou Correa. She will be honored at an awards ceremony next month highlighting women whose work on the front lines and behind the scenes throughout the pandemic has kept communities in the 46th Congressional District healthy and safe.
To Get More People Vaccinated, We Need to Cut the Red Tape
We may have a high rate of COVID-19 vaccination, but the pace of shots for California adults has slowed. Vaccine hesitancy is “a thing,” more so than many medical professionals predicted, particularly among young adults. However, for many younger people statewide, the Inland Empire and Orange County, “hesitancy” doesn’t mean...
Here’s How to Talk to Family or Friends Who Are Unsure About COVID-19 Vaccines
Millions of Americans each day are now being vaccinated against COVID-19. These safe, highly effective vaccines are the key to ending a pandemic that has devastated Orange County for more than a year. Unfortunately...
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