Planned Parenthood Great Rivers
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We’re the trusted experts in accessible sexual & reproductive health care in the St. Louis region, Missouri Ozarks, & beyond. 🗓 ppgr.org/book 🔗 https://linktr.ee/ppgreatrivers
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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).
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“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."
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
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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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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
We are proud to care for you. 🏳️‍🌈⁠🏳️‍⚧️ Thank you to everyone who joined us at Tower Grove Pride in St. Louis this past weekend.
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?
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.
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
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. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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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.
"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
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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
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.
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.
Activist (YOU)niversity is now in session! 📚 Join us for Volunteer 101 and learn how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/46nCYdH
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.
On my merry way to get affordable, judgment-free health care ✨
Support Planned Parenthood with PRIDE. 🌈✨ Every purchase supports our health centers in Missouri and Illinois: ppgr.org/merchmarket
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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.