Planned Parenthood of Central Oklahoma is proud to participate in a nationwide campaign with MTV and the Kaiser Family Foundation and to officially unveil “GYT: Get Yourself Tested,” a campaign to increase testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among those under 25 years of age.
“In Oklahoma, we currently rank 6th in the country for teen births and more recently have been informed of an outbreak of syphilis among our teens.” said Terry Dennison, Director of Education at PPCO. “STD’s are treatable or curable, so this is why it is important to get yourself tested. Now, more than ever, it is critical that young people make safe responsible decisions regarding your sexual health.”
GYT kicks off with a mix of promotions on-air, online and in the real world that will unfold throughout the month of April in recognition of National STD Awareness Month. The central hub of the campaign, GYT09.org, will provide comprehensive information about STDs and will direct users to the nearest testing location simply by entering a zip code. A mobile companion to GYT09.org, the GYT short code (49809), provides details about local testing locations to mobile phones by texting a zip code.
“Most people would be shocked to hear that, by age 25, one in two sexually active young people will have an STD. This is not just a statistic, but the reality of what Planned Parenthood health centers see every day,” said Dennison. “The GYT campaign is an excellent opportunity for people to learn what Planned Parenthood knows — that affordable testing and treatment and education are the tools teens and young people need to stay healthy and safe.”
An all-star collective of pop culture personalities are carrying the GYT message far and wide, appearing in a series of attention-getting on-air and online promotions on MTV and other MTV Network properties this month; blasting out GYT on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms; wearing GYT on their chest and sleeves; and of course, going to get tested for STDs.
For more information or to find you a Planned Parenthood Health Center nearest you, call 1-800-230-PLAN.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Support Rep. Ryan Kiesel on OETA tonight!
Rep. Ryan Kiesel, an advocate for reproductive rights, will appear on "The People's Business" on March 25th at 7:00 p.m. on OETA to discuss HB 1595 (the statistical reporting for abortion act). "The People's Business" is a weekly program discussing issues in the legislature. Rep. Mike Ritze, an anti-choice conservative, will provide the
counterpoint to Rep. Kiesel.
The program accepts questions from the public via e-mail, peoplesbusiness@oeta.tv, or voice mail, 1-800-285-1580 or check out or go to the OETA website. Kiesel has been a strong pro-choice advocate since he was sworn in and we are thankful for his common sense approach at the capitol.
counterpoint to Rep. Kiesel.
The program accepts questions from the public via e-mail, peoplesbusiness@oeta.tv, or voice mail, 1-800-285-1580 or check out or go to the OETA website. Kiesel has been a strong pro-choice advocate since he was sworn in and we are thankful for his common sense approach at the capitol.
Monday, March 9, 2009
ABC to air story on Pharmacy Refusal
On Tuesday, March 10th, ABC will air a story call "What would you do?" a scenario show with hidden cameras and controversial topics. This episode, the scene is a 16 year old is refused birth control by a local pharmacist while a room full of customers decide how to react. Read more hear and don't miss this episode!
Friday, February 27, 2009
HB 1595 Passes in the House...
Not surprising HB 1595, which creates the "statistcal abortion reporting act", passed in the House 93 Ayes to 4 Nays votes. This bill is bad because the reporting requirements, which would be listed on a state run website, is so detailed that you could actually identify in rural towns who had an abortion.
Why would our legislators (minus Rep. Ryan Kiesel, Rep. Jeannie McDaniel, Rep. Mike Shelton and Rep. Al McAffrey) want to add more pain and anguish to an already difficult decision? So do-gooders in the community could hunt down the woman who decided to terminate an unwanted pregnancy and paint a red A on her door? Not to mention this bill has a fiscal impact report attached to it to the tune of more than $280,000!
When Oklahoma is struggling with a $900 million budget shortfall, tack on another $280,000 so we can see this website!
Now is the time to start calling your Senators and asking for them to vote no to hearing the bill in committee.
Do not assume that you won't be heard, please, please, please call...
Why would our legislators (minus Rep. Ryan Kiesel, Rep. Jeannie McDaniel, Rep. Mike Shelton and Rep. Al McAffrey) want to add more pain and anguish to an already difficult decision? So do-gooders in the community could hunt down the woman who decided to terminate an unwanted pregnancy and paint a red A on her door? Not to mention this bill has a fiscal impact report attached to it to the tune of more than $280,000!
When Oklahoma is struggling with a $900 million budget shortfall, tack on another $280,000 so we can see this website!
Now is the time to start calling your Senators and asking for them to vote no to hearing the bill in committee.
Do not assume that you won't be heard, please, please, please call...
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Sex ed throughout the years...
Found this gem from www.abcnews.com on sex education films from 1940 to date...
Monday, February 9, 2009
Congratulations to the authors of these great bills!
Prevention is the key! Planned Parenthood supports the following legislation which will increase access to birth control, lower the teen birth rate, assist victims of rape and protect access to contraception in rural areas:
HB 1348 – Rep. Jeannie McDaniel
Sexuality Education – Requiring that any Oklahoma Schools which teaches or distributes information on sexuality education, must have scientifically accurate materials;
HB 1353 – Rep. Jeannie McDaniel and SB 477 - Senator Tom Adelson
Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act – Requiring emergency rooms and other health are facilities that treat rape victims offer information on emergency contraception;
SB 264 – Senator Jim Wilson
Patient Protection Act – Requiring that pharmacies fill prescriptions for contraceptives and provide availability to over-the-counter emergency contraception, or follow guidelines set forth to fill a prescription in a timely manner;
SB 494 – Senator Constance Johnson
Right to Choose Life Act – An Act related to family planning. Requires coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs and devices; and
SB 495 – Senator Andrew Rice
Contraceptive Equity – Requiring Insurance companies to cover contraceptive supplies at the same rate that they would cover pregnancy, childbirth, and prenatal care.
If you've never had the pleasure of lobbying for (or against) legislation, you might check out the legislative process at www.okpolicy.org. Also, Planned Parenthood makes an effort to educate legislators about the good and bad bills which effect reproductive rights in our state but it takes calls from YOU,as a constituent in their district, to make an impact!
To find out who your legislator is click here!
HB 1348 – Rep. Jeannie McDaniel
Sexuality Education – Requiring that any Oklahoma Schools which teaches or distributes information on sexuality education, must have scientifically accurate materials;
HB 1353 – Rep. Jeannie McDaniel and SB 477 - Senator Tom Adelson
Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act – Requiring emergency rooms and other health are facilities that treat rape victims offer information on emergency contraception;
SB 264 – Senator Jim Wilson
Patient Protection Act – Requiring that pharmacies fill prescriptions for contraceptives and provide availability to over-the-counter emergency contraception, or follow guidelines set forth to fill a prescription in a timely manner;
SB 494 – Senator Constance Johnson
Right to Choose Life Act – An Act related to family planning. Requires coverage of prescription contraceptive drugs and devices; and
SB 495 – Senator Andrew Rice
Contraceptive Equity – Requiring Insurance companies to cover contraceptive supplies at the same rate that they would cover pregnancy, childbirth, and prenatal care.
If you've never had the pleasure of lobbying for (or against) legislation, you might check out the legislative process at www.okpolicy.org. Also, Planned Parenthood makes an effort to educate legislators about the good and bad bills which effect reproductive rights in our state but it takes calls from YOU,as a constituent in their district, to make an impact!
To find out who your legislator is click here!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Agenda, agenda, who has the House agenda...
Heard through the grapevine HJR 1009, which "strongly opposes the federal Freedom of Choice Act", is being heard to day in the House. This resolution by Rep. Sally Kern basically thumbs their noses at President Obama's support of reproductive rights. Please click here to read the resolution and call your Representative today to ask them not to vote for this resolution.
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