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PP Applauds President Obama’s FY10 Budget Proposal
02/26/09 Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) applauds President Barack Obama for living up to his commitment to supporting women’s health and investing in commonsense proposals to expand family planning programs.
PPFA STATEMENT ON TEEN BIRTHRATE
01/23/09 Today’s report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicating teen birthrates have risen significantly in 26 states reaffirms what we at Planned Parenthood see in our health centers firsthand: abstinence-only programs deny teenagers lifesaving, medically accurate information and do nothing to prevent unintended pregnancies.
VIRAL E-MAIL SPARKS POPULAR RESPONSE
10/01/08 In an effort to answer public and press inquiries regarding a recent viral email seeking donations to Planned Parenthood in honor of Sarah Palin, Planned Parenthood Action Fund released the following statement:
SEPT. 29 – Call it the ultimate in grassroots activity, a viral email urging people to donate to Planned Parenthood “in honor of Sarah Palin” generated more than 40,000 donations totaling more than a million dollars as of October.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ANNOUNCES AFFORDABLE BIRTH CONTROL
09/08/08 Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood of North Texas have launched Affordable Birth Control Week of Action, September 8, 2008, to help raise awareness about the skyrocketing cost of birth control for college students and the need to restore affordable birth control in these turbulent economic times.
World AIDS Day Highlights Importance of Prevention
11/20/07 DALLAS — As the global community marks World AIDS Day on December 1, 2007, Planned Parenthood of North Texas (PPNT) called on Congress to halt funding for harmful abstinence-only programs that deny teenagers lifesaving information about preventing infections like HIV/AIDS.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: PPNT Offers Discounted Exams All Month
09/01/07 DALLAS - September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), ovarian cancer ranks fifth as a cause of cancer deaths among women because early detection of the disease is difficult. Early detection begins with an annual pelvic exam; therefore Planned Parenthood of North Texas (PPNT) is offering $10 off an annual exam for all new patients.
August: Discounted Exams for Men
08/01/07 DALLAS - Throughout the month of August, Planned Parenthood of North Texas (PPNT) is offering all new male patients discounted exams at most of their 28 health centers. PPNT hopes offering $10 off an exam will encourage awareness among males especially those who are returning to college in the fall.
Local Agencies Join to Educate Local At-Risk Youth
07/24/07 DALLAS - For the 19th year, more than 200 at-risk youth will participate in a variety of social workshops designed to inspire teens to make good decisions during the difficult transition from adolescence to adulthood at PPNT's annual "Teen Savvy" conference Thursday, July 26 at T.W. Browne Middle School in Dallas at 3333 Sprague Drive from 10am to 3pm.
June 27, National HIV Testing Day: PPNT Offers $10 off HIV Test
06/11/07 DALLAS – National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) – Wednesday, June 27 – is an annual campaign produced by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) to encourage at-risk individuals to receive voluntary HIV counseling and testing. North Texans may receive a no-cost* or $10 off a low-cost HIV test at any of Planned Parenthood of North Texas’ (PPNT) 28 clinics.
Dec. 1, World AIDS Day: PPNT Offers $10 off HIV Tests
11/27/06 DALLAS – World AIDS Day - Friday, Dec. 1 - is an annual effort produced by The World AIDS Campaign (WAC) to bring awareness to this fatal and preventable disease. This year’s theme, "Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise," is an appeal to governments, policy makers and regional health authorities to ensure that they fight against HIV and AIDS. In recognition, new patients can receive a no-cost* or $10 off a low-cost HIV test at any of Planned Parenthood of North Texas’ (PPNT) 28 clinics Friday, Dec. 1.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: PPNT Offers Discounted Exams All Month
09/01/06 DALLAS – September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), ovarian cancer ranks fifth as a cause of cancer deaths among women because early detection of the disease is difficult. Early detection begins with an annual pelvic exam; therefore Planned Parenthood of North Texas (PPNT) is offering $10 off an annual exam for all new patients.
August: Discounted Exams for Men
08/15/06 DALLAS – Throughout the month of August, Planned Parenthood of North Texas is offering all new male patients discounted exams at most of their 28 health centers. PPNT hopes offering $10 off an exam will encourage awareness among males especially those who are returning to college in the fall.
PPNT Offers Discounted Tests for National HIV Testing Day
06/15/06 DALLAS – National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) – Tuesday, June 27 – is an annual campaign produced by the National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA) to encourage at-risk individuals to receive voluntary HIV counseling and testing. North Texans may receive a no-cost* or $10 off a low-cost HIV test at any of Planned Parenthood of North Texas' (PPNT) 28 clinics.
PPNT Offers Discounts During Women's Health Week
05/04/06 DALLAS – Across their 57 county region in all 28 health clinics, Planned Parenthood of North Texas (PPNT) is offering $10 off an annual exam for new female patients in recognition of National Women's Health Week, May 14 through 20.
More than 1,500 Dallasites Raise Nearly $500,000 at Annual Luncheon
01/26/06 DALLAS - Former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman, Faye Wattleton of the Center for the Advancement of Women and Frances Kissling of Catholics for a Free Choice, participated in a panel discussion during the Planned Parenthood of North Texas (PPNT) Annual Awards Luncheon, today at Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas. ABC news anchor, Forrest Sawyer served as moderator.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
01/01/06 DALLAS – Across their 57 county region in all 28 health clinics, Planned Parenthood of North Texas (PPNT) is offering a free Pap test with an annual exam throughout January – National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
ARCHIVED PRESS RELEASES
Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet Workshop
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Local Agencies Join to Educate Local Youth at Risk
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day
May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month
PPNT Sponsors Mother's Day Drive for Displaced Children in Tarrant County
PPNT Sponsors Mother's Day Drive for Dallas Homeless
Rider 8 Update: US Rules Against the State of Texas
March 8 is International Women's Health Day
150 North Texans Head to the Capitol to Lobby for Women’s Health Initiatives
Condoms Still Best Defense
PPNT Taking the First Steps in Heart Disease Prevention for Women
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