How to Get Planned Parenthood Information

Planned Parenthood started in 1916 as America's first birth control clinic. It is now America's leading reproductive health care advocate and provider. Planned Parenthood believes everyone has the right to decide if and when they want to have a child. Planned Parenthood is also a political action group involved in protecting women's health by leading and organizing Pro-Choice political action groups around
the country.

Instructions

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  Obtain information about Planned Parenthood at their official website, Plannedparenthood.org (see Resources below).

• 2

  Find general information about Planned Parenthood by clicking the "About Us" tab at the top of the Planned Parenthood homepage.

• 3

  Click the "Birth Control and Pregnancy" or "Sexual Health" tab located at the top of the page. The pages provide valuable information in addition to details about the services Planned Parenthood has to offer.

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  Locate a clinic near by entering your zip code in the "Find a Health Center" box at the top of the page. This resource directs you to the website of the Planned Parenthood center nearest you. Local website provide information about the services the center offers, their hours of operation and contact information.

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  Visit your local Planned Parenthood clinic. Ask them about the services they provide, local events and volunteer opportunities in your area. The clinics also offer free reading material for certain health concerns. Most clinics offer help with family planning, gynecological care, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy tests and abortion services.