NEWS FROM POWER TO DECIDE
Family Planning in the Time of The Coronavirus
How is coronavirus impacting people’s ability to access birth control? Contraceptive access, like many other necessities, can be much more difficult than it already is for many people hit hard by the economic impacts of this pandemic. Learn three ways you can help people get birth control now.
Also, if you, a friend, family member, or patient are still uninsured, 12 states (as of March 25, 2020) have announced a special enrollment period for those without coverage to find it. Learn which states in this blog, and check back if your state isn’t listed as we are updating as new states announce their plans.
Start Early. Talk Often.
Get ready because in May we celebrate Talking is Power month, a national effort to spark meaningful conversations between young people and the champions in their lives. Every year, we create conversation tips and question prompts for teens and their parents and champions. We also share personal stories and discussion guides to help ease the way. We encourage productive, non-judgmental conversations about sex, love, relationships, and ultimately contraception. Learn more about the #TalkingIsPower movement.
Happy Birthday, ACA
The coronavirus, COVID-19, has put a spotlight on the importance and need for a well-functioning public health system and health care access for all. Ten years ago, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was an important first step toward that goal, especially since it provided millions more with health insurance. Read this blog to see five big gains for women’s physical and economic health made possible due to the ACA.
Recapping Our Shared Learning Collaborative Convening
The first convening of the Reproductive Well-Being Shared Learning Collaborative took place on March 3-5, in Arlington, Virginia. Eight teams from across the US gathered to learn about Reproductive Well-Being, systems change work, and creating an action plan for change in their community. The multi-sectoral teams will use their knowledge and expertise over the next three years to advance Reproductive Well-Being in their community.
2020 Teen Pregnancy Prevention Innovation Summit Update
Due to COVID-19, the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Innovation Summit scheduled for May 13–14, 2020, in Austin, TX has been cancelled. If you have already registered for this event, your registration will be cancelled, and you will receive a full refund for your registration costs. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or [email protected].
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