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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England

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PPSNE provides a wide range of reproductive and sexual health care services across CT and RI lnk.bio/ppsne

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · Jan 10

Reproductive care for ALL people? It's what we do. 💙 Birth control, STI testing, preventive care, and gender-affirming care are just a few of our favorites.

Visit ppsne.org or call 1-800-PLAN (7526) to get the care you need.

#PlannedParenthood #PPSNE #CareNoMatterWhat #HealthCare #ReproductiveCare

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 1h

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England health centers are closed today, October 9, for staff development.

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 17h

For Medicaid patients, cuts & changes to coverage have been confusing and frustrating for the nearly 25,000 patients who have HUSKY Health & get care from us.

Contact Gov. Lamont & your state legislators to urge them to backfill the loss of federal Medicaid dollars. ➡ bit.ly/48CiGQf

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CT Planned Parenthood says Medicaid cuts could force closures, endangering patient access

Of the 52,000 Connecticut patients who sought care at Planned Parenthood last year, about 46% were covered by HUSKY.

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 20h

It sure would be a TREAT to see you at October Volunteer Night!! 🍬🍭🍫

📅 Wednesday, October 15th
⏲️ 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 New Haven, CT

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #VolunteerCT #PPvolunteer #VolunteerWithPP

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 1d

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England health centers will be closed tomorrow, October 9, for staff development.

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 2d

Do you have an unwanted car, truck, motorcycle, RV or boat? 🚙🏍️🚤 Celebrate Cartober with us and donate it to Planned Parenthood! Your gift will help us continue to provide expert care to patients in CT and RI and make a lasting difference.

Learn more & donate: ppsne.careasy.org/home

#PPSNE

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 5d

Join us for October Volunteer Night, boo! 👻

📅 Wednesday, October 15th
⏲️ 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 New Haven, CT

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #VolunteerCT #PPvolunteer #VolunteerWithPP

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 6d

We’re honored to welcome @jessicavalenti.bsky.social as our speaker for Champions! Valenti is a writer, activist, and one of the country’s most influential voices on gender & politics. The award-winning author of eight books, she has shaped the national conversation on feminism for over two decades.

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 7d

Your Planned Parenthood story is why we protect sexual and reproductive rights. Share what Planned Patrenthood means to you below or at bit.ly/3VQmbvv ♥️

Take action ➭ p.ppfa.org/together

#ImForPP #PlannedParenthood #PPSNE #HealthCare

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to the OB-GYN physicians for speaking out on the role PPSNE plays as a vital part of our health care system.

Submitting an LTE is a great way for community members to take action! Why you are for Planned Parenthood?

Read their article➡️ bit.ly/3VJU9kK
Take action in CT➡️ bit.ly/48CiGQf

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 9d

Everyone deserves access to care, without barriers. We won’t back down, and we won’t give up. We will protect access to care, no matter what. 💗💙

Take action: p.ppfa.org/together

#ImForPP #PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #HealthCare

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 10d

Mifepristone is 25 years old! 🎂💊✨

#PlannedParenthood #PPSNE #HealthCare #Mifepristone

"Mifepristone" repeated three times in bold pink and blue letters and "EST. 2000" below, accompanied by two pink pills.

Healthcare professional in blue scrubs holding Mifepristone box and a bottle of Misoprostol. Text on image states Mifepristone is used for medication abortion treatment along with Misoprostol.

Informative graphic highlighting the FDA's approval of mifepristone as a safe, legal, and beneficial care option for over 7.5 million people since 2000, with a timeline extending to 2025.

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 13d

STIs (or STDs) are more common than you might think! Most folks will have one at some point in their lives.

Check out our latest blog for all the info you need on testing, how it works, and what to do if you test positive ➡️ bit.ly/42aReVU

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #STItesting #HealthCare

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 14d

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England health centers are closed today, September 25, 2025 for staff development.

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 14d

Every Champions ticket sold is a direct donation to Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, helping to provide essential care to our community. Your support keeps our doors open and ensures patients can get the health care they need, no matter what.

Join on 10/29: ppsne.org/champions

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 15d

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England health centers will be closed tomorrow, September 25, 2025.

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 15d

You are valid, no matter who you love. 🩷💜🩵

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #BiVisibility #BiVisibilityDay #BiVisibility #BiVisibilityDay #LBGTQ #Pride #BiPride

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 18d

Comfort matters. 👏 Getting an IUD inserted or removed? Oral & IV sedation are available to make the process easier.

Plus, did you know you can use an IUD as emergency contraception? Just get the IUD placed up to 5 days after unprotected sex. 😇

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood

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Promotional image featuring text about the comfort of IUD insertion and removal options at Planned Parenthood, with a graphic of an IUD.

Informational poster about pain management options available at Planned Parenthood of Southern New England health centers. Lists ibuprofen, paracervical block, and IV sedation as options for different procedures.

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 19d

Our doors are open and we're providing patients in Rhode Island and Connecticut with birth control, cancer screenings, abortion care, STI testing and more. PPSNE will never stop protecting access to care. 🩵

Get care at ppsne.org/care or call 1-800-230-PLAN.

#IM4PP #PlannedParenthood #PPSNE

Infographic titled "What People Think Planned Parenthood Provides vs What Planned Parenthood Also Provides." The left side lists 'Birth control, Cancer screenings, Vaccines, STI testing & treatment, Pregnancy planning & care.' The right side includes 'Abortion, Wellness, Mental health services, Prenatal and postpartum care, Gender-affirming care.' The background features an iceberg illustration, signifying the depth of services beyond what is commonly perceived.

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 20d

This year, the Trump administration and Congress “defunded” Planned Parenthood from federal Medicaid, making it harder for over a million people nationwide to access the care they need from providers they trust.

But we won’t stop fighting & Champions fuels the fight.

Join us ➡️ ppsne.org/champions

Promotional poster for a Planned Parenthood of Southern New England fundraiser called "Champions", featuring Jessica Valenti. The image shows two individuals smiling and interacting, in a healthcare setting. Event details include the date and location: October 29, 6:00 p.m., Providence Marriott Downtown.

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 21d

Volunteer Night is TONIGHT! See you soon for a fun night of giving back 🩵💗

📅 Wednesday, September 17th
⏲️ 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 New Haven, CT

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #VolunteerWithPP #PPvolunteer #ConnecticutVolunteers

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 24d

Queen Chappell says your partner needs to respect your boundaries and ask for consent. ✨🗽👑💕

#PPSNE #ChappellRoan #PlannedParenthood #SexualHealth #SexualHealthAwarenessMonth #LiberateYourPleasure

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 25d

Let’s talk about it… sexual health!

Awkward? Maybe.
Important? 100%.

Our latest blog has tips, conversation starters, and even what to do if someone isn’t into safer sex. 👀👉 bit.ly/46Guoaf

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #SexualHealth

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 26d

But care continues at PPSNE, and Planned Parenthood will keep fighting this unconstitutional law in the courts. Because you should be able to decide where you get your health care, not the government.
#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #ImForPP

Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 26d

Yesterday, a federal court allowed the Trump administration's "defund" of Planned Parenthood to go into effect immediately. That means right now, patients are not able to use Medicaid to pay for care at Planned Parenthood health centers.

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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England @ppsne.bsky.social · 27d

We love you too, Ari! 🥰

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #VMAs #ArianaGrande

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