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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 4d

Hold onto your wieners! 🌭 @steveshotdogs.bsky.social Delmar location is donating 10% of proceeds to Planned Parenthood Great Rivers this Saturday, October 18 (4 – 8 p.m.). Come grab a dog for a great cause. Dine in or pick up only (no third-party delivery).

Promotional poster for a collaboration between Planned Parenthood and Steve's Hot Dogs titled "Good Dogs. Great Cause." It details an event at Steve's Hot Dogs on Delmar Boulevard where 10% of proceeds will support Planned Parenthood Great Rivers, from 4-8 p.m. on October 18. The image features a stylized hot dog with mustard in the center.

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ACLU of Missouri @aclumo.bsky.social · 4d

“The unanimous decision is a critical affirmation that patients can continue to access procedural abortions in Missouri. The court rejected this attempt by the Attorney General, and is continuing to allow Missourians to exercise their constitutional right to access abortion care where they live."

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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 5d

Illinois is facing serious Medicaid cuts and the impact will be felt across our communities. Hear from advocates and community members in Madison and St. Clair Counties about what’s at stake — and how these changes could affect you.

Madison: https://bit.ly/4h7hSVI
St. Clair: https://bit.ly/4hbuvPB

Promotional poster for Illinois Town Halls discussing Medicaid cuts with event details, featuring a crowd of attendees from behind watching a speaker.

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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 6d

HPV does not have symptoms, so most people aren’t aware if they have it. But left untreated, it can lead to serious long-term health consequences. The HPV vaccine helps protect against these risks. Schedule your vaccine or get tested today at ppgr.org/book.

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Reproductive Freedom for All @reproductivefreedomforall.org · 6d

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 🧡🥳

Let’s celebrate by uplifting Indigenous voices, supporting their leadership, and fighting for a world where everyone has adequate access to health care and has the freedom to make their own decisions without government interference.

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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 10d

Shout out to our most recent Activist (YOU)niversity 101 participants! These interested volunteers learned more about taking action with us form raising awareness to advocating for reproductive rights. Interested in volunteering? Join our next session on Weds, Nov 5: https://bit.ly/4ogeL0g

Person standing in a conference room delivering a volunteer training to a group of attendees seated around tables.

A conference room with multiple attendees seated at tables, listening to a presenter with a screen displaying a 'Thank you' slide.

Volunteer training facilitator presenting a certificate to a participant in a conference room.

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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 11d

Put your sexual health knowledge to the test with friends for a fun night where spooky season meets sex ed, while supporting Planned Parenthood. 👻🧠

🗓 Thursday, October 16 @ 7 p.m.
📍@2ndshiftbrewing.bsky.social
💵 $20/person (includes trivia + one free drink!)
🎟️ https://bit.ly/4gxmJ2p

Three individuals are contemplating sexual health trivia and filling in answers while gathered at a table together.

Promotional poster for a Sex Trivia event on Thursday, October 16 from 7-9 p.m., $20 per person at the door, hosted by Planned Parenthood Great Rivers at 2nd Shift Brewing. The background is a starry purple with the word "SEX" repeated in large neon letters, a skeletal hand holding a cat costume mask, and includes details that ticket prices includes a free drink.

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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 14d

In celebration of World Vasectomy Day, we’re offering FREE vasectomies! If you’re uninsured or underinsured (your insurance doesn’t cover vasectomies), you can get a free no-scalpel vasectomy at Planned Parenthood. Call 816-756-2277 (KC) or 314-531-7526 (St. Louis/Rolla). ppgr.org/vasectomy

Promotional poster for Free Vasectomy on World Vasectomy Day.

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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 15d

Missouri’s own Chappell Roan is hitting the stage this weekend — and we’re here for the encore: caring for your sexual and reproductive health, no matter what. Book an appointment today at ppgr.org/book.

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 17d

Not sure about your medication abortion options? We've got you covered! 💊 💛

Access care in Illinois through our Fairview Heights health center, telehealth, and PPDirect.

Book your appointment today at ppgr.org/book or call 618-277-6668.

An informational graphic by Planned Parenthood listing medication abortion options. It includes three options: 1. In-person at Fairview Heights Health Center up to 12 weeks. 2. Telehealth services to receive pills by mail or pickup. 3. PPDirect App for ordering abortion pills up to 10 weeks with requirements for an Illinois address.

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 18d

We are proud to care for you. 🏳️‍🌈⁠🏳️‍⚧️ Thank you to everyone who joined us at Tower Grove Pride in St. Louis this past weekend.

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 18d

Let’s Talk Month celebrates open conversations between young people and parents. So let's talk! 🗣️ As a young person, what did the adults in your life tell you about sexual health? What didn't they talk to you about or you wish you knew sooner?

Promotional image featuring a large speech bubble that says, "Let's Talk About It." Topics mentioned include body image, relationships, STIs, and more, emphasizing empowerment and confident decision-making. The bottom of the image includes the text "I'M FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD" on a blue background.

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 19d

Wondering if Planned Parenthood does hysterectomies? We do. Our providers at Planned Parenthood Great Rivers offer hysterectomies and other advanced GYN procedures in a supportive, straightforward, and judgment-free space. Book an appointment today at ppgr.org/book.

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 23d

There are so many reasons people use birth control — preventing pregnancy is just one.

Birth control can:
🩸 Regulate periods
❤️‍🩹 Reduce cramps
🩵 Balance hormones
🌟 Manage acne and skin conditions
🩹 Support treatment of certain health concerns
🏠 Make family planning possible

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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 24d

We’re celebrating Pride across Missouri this weekend! 🌈 Find us at Tower Grove Pride in St. Louis and Springfield Pride in Southwest MO. Let’s honor the strength, resilience, and joy of the LGBTQ+ community together. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Poster with vibrant rainbow background stating support for gender-affirming care, bodily control, health care freedom for all, trans rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and Planned Parenthood, arranged in bold, capitalized text.

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ACLU of Missouri @aclumo.bsky.social · 25d

Today in the Missouri Supreme Court, we joined our friends @lambdaLegal to fight a discriminatory ban that prevents Trans Youth from accessing care only because of their transgender status.

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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 25d

"Everyone deserves accurate, trustworthy information about managing pain throughout their reproductive health journey, and we’re here to provide guidance and support every step of the way." - PPGR Chief Medical Officer Dr. Margaret Baum

Promotional image from Planned Parenthood stating "Acetaminophen is a safe option for managing pain and fever during pregnancy," with a graphic of wavy lines below the text on a blue background.

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ACOG @acog.org · 27d

ACOG reaffirms that acetaminophen is safe for managing pain and fever during pregnancy. No reputable studies support suggestions like those in HHS’s recent announcement linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism; in fact, high-quality studies show no such risk. https://bit.ly/47Wxc59

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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · 27d

WTF even is perimenopause? 🤔 Dr. Baum breaks it down — what it is, what to expect, how it’s different from menopause, and how we’re here for you through every stage of your reproductive health journey. Ask one of our providers about the best care for your needs: ppgr.org/book.

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · Sep 18

If you or your partner has been waiting for the right time to get a vasectomy, now is your chance to get a FREE vasectomy with Planned Parenthood and SimpleVas.

Appointment slots won’t last long! Call 816-756-2277 (KC) or 314-531-7526 (St. Louis/Rolla) to book your free vasectomy today.

Promotional flyer for a free vasectomy event by Planned Parenthood Kansas City, featuring dates, locations in Kansas City and Rolla, contact phone numbers, and a website link for scheduling.

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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · Sep 16

Activist (YOU)niversity is now in session! 📚 Join us for Volunteer 101 and learn how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/46nCYdH

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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · Sep 15

The big question: Are vasectomies reversible? 👀 Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Baum, is here to clear up any confusion — and to remind you that vasectomy is a safe, permanent form of birth control.

Book your vasectomy consultation today at 314-531-7526 or visit ppgr.org/vasectomy.

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Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · Sep 12

On my merry way to get affordable, judgment-free health care ✨

Planned Parenthood Great Rivers @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social · Sep 11

Support Planned Parenthood with PRIDE. 🌈✨ Every purchase supports our health centers in Missouri and Illinois: ppgr.org/merchmarket

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ACLU of Missouri @aclumo.bsky.social · Sep 10

Breaking: With our friends at PPGreatPlains and @ppgreatrivers.bsky.social, we are defending the voter-approved constitutional amendment in two separate courts against the unelected Attorney General's attempt to reinstate the total abortion ban while we demand access to medication abortion care.

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