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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · 1d

Honoring the strength, resilience, and rich heritage of Indigenous communities, today & every day.

We stand in solidarity with organizations like Indigenous Women Rising working to ensure Indigenous communities have access to the sexual & reproductive healthcare they deserve.

#indigenouspeoplesday

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · 4d

Why do you support Planned Parenthood? Let us know in the comments 🫶🏼

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · 4d

Early giving for El Paso Giving Day is now OPEN! ✨ Support Planned Parenthood and invest in a healthy Paso del Norte community by making an early gift today 💙 https://elpasogivingday.org/organizations/planned-parenthood-of-greater-texas

#PlannedParenthood

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · 5d

Early detection saves lives: schedule your clinical breast exam. Visit ppgreatertx.org to get started 💙

#breastcancerawareness

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · 13d

Howdy, Houston 🤠 Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas has expanded services to Houston-area patients! ✨

Learn more here: www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-pare...

#Houston #PlannedParenthood #Texas

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · 20d

(2/2) “What does cause harm is medical misinformation. As healthcare providers and reproductive health experts it is our duty to stand by the science and help our patients make informed decisions about their own healthcare."

- Dr. Amna Dermish, PPGT Chief Operating and Medical Services Officer

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · 20d

"Acetaminophen remains the safest way to treat pain and fever in pregnancy, both of which can cause harm to the pregnant person and their fetus. And the science is clear - acetaminophen does not cause autism.” (1/2)

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · 24d

Gender-affirming care saves lives.

Learn more about our gender affirming healthcare services: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas/patient-resources/gender-affirming-healthcare

Gender Affirming Healthcare

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas is proud to serve transgender, nonbinary and gender diverse people for their sexual healthcare needs.

www.plannedparenthood.org

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · 26d

🚨Last night, Gov Abbott signed HB 7 — Texas’ FOURTH abortion ban. Set to take effect Dec. 4, it targets medication abortion & empowers bounty hunters to sue anyone who helps a Texan access medication abortion.

To stay informed & to get involved, visit: www.weareplannedparenthood.org/a/ppgtaction...

PPGT Action Network Sign-Up

www.weareplannedparenthood.org

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · 28d

Learn more here: www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-pare...

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · 28d

Starting this October, we are expanding into Houston! 💙

To Houston patients & supporters: we’re pleased to meet you and ready to serve you with the same compassionate, expert healthcare, sex education and advocacy services we’ve been providing Texans for 90 years.

#plannedparenthood #houston

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · Aug 25

✨Daily reminder✨

We offer breast & cervical cancer screenings, birth control, gender affirming healthcare, PEP & PrEP, emergency contraception, menopausal & perimenopausal care, STI testing & treatment, annual wellness exams, UTI testing & treatment and more.

Schedule at ppgreatertx.org 💙

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Inc.

Healthcare trusted by generations of Texans. · Affordable, Accessible Care. · Your Trusted Healthcare Partner. · Empathetic, Expert Care. · Same-day and next-day Appointments.

ppgreatertx.org

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · Aug 21

We’re proud to care for your sexual and reproductive health. No matter what.

#plannedparenthood

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Resound Research for Reproductive Health @resoundrh.bsky.social · Aug 20

This Thursday at 7pm CT:
Dr. Kari White @resoundrh.bsky.social joins the first Unfiltered virtual session from @ppgreatertx.bsky.social to talk about the politics of public funding and reproductive health access.

RSVP & join the convo: www.weareplannedparenthood.org/a/ppgt-unfil...

PPGT Unfiltered: Who Pays? The Politics of Public Funding (Virtual)

www.weareplannedparenthood.org

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · Aug 18

Birth control is healthcare.

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · Aug 14

Trump’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood threatens US healthcare system, study suggests

Reproductive health giant’s ability to treat patients at risk due to Republicans’ plans to cut Medicaid reimbursements

www.theguardian.com

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · Aug 14

The result: fewer options, longer waits and higher barriers mean more patients are not getting the most effective forms of birth control. Only 34% of nearby providers offer same-day IUDs/implants, the gold standard for people who can’t take extra time off work or childcare.

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · Aug 14

🚨A new Journal of the American Medical Association perspective shows how cutting Planned Parenthood from Medicaid severely limits birth control access, especially IUDs and implants, for low-income patients.

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · Aug 14

This month through December, we will dive into the myths, misconceptions and complexities surrounding some of the most debated reproductive rights issues.

To join our free series, RSVP here: www.weareplannedparenthood.org/a/ppgt-virtual

PPGT Virtual Events

www.weareplannedparenthood.org

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · Aug 13

Forced birth is not “pro-life.”

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · Aug 6

⭐Exciting opportunity for high schoolers in Dallas and Austin! ⭐

Apply for Teen Advocacy Board (TAB), a program that empowers teens to provide education and advocate for sexual health. Applications are open until Aug. 15, 2025! Learn more www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-pare...

#austin #dallas

Teen Advocacy Board

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · Aug 1

Stalking is not “romantic” and it has no place in any relationship. Healthy relationships are consensual -- built on trust, respect, and open communication. Stalking is the exact opposite.

If you believe you may be in an unhealthy relationship or situation, text LOVEIS to 22522.

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · Jul 30

Book your birth control consult by visiting ppgreatertx.org

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Inc.

Healthcare trusted by generations of Texans. · Affordable, Accessible Care. · Your Trusted Healthcare Partner. · Empathetic, Expert Care. · Same-day and next-day Appointments.

ppgreatertx.org

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · Jul 30

Birth control is healthcare. It helps people manage chronic conditions, plan their futures, prevent pregnancy, and stay in control of their health.

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Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas @ppgreatertx.bsky.social · Jul 14

ATTN adults 18-25 in Austin, Dallas and Waco! Applications are officially OPEN now through August 27 for our Public Affairs Leadership Program!

To learn more/apply, visit: www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-pare...

👉 Participate 10 hours a week from September 8, 2025 - November 17, 2025

www.plannedparenthood.org

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