This is a diverse organization that is connected by common goals that affect every person. The mission of this organization is "Planned Parenthood of North East Ohio strengthens individuals, families and communities by promoting healthy and responsible decision making about parenthood, relationships and sexual healtlh"(taken from distributed pamphlet). The major goals of this organization include prevention and treatment of reproductive issues. These issues include:
*Preventing unintended pregnancy through education and providing options for birth control *Prevent breast and cervical cancer through providing screenings and early treatment
*Preventing sexually transmitted diseases through education, outreach and testing
*Offer gynecological exams to diagnose and treat urinary tract or vaginal infections
*Offer midlife services as well (include menopause education and treatment)
*Offer HPV vaccinations
*Support comprehensive sex education
*Referrals to other specialists if needed
*Offer first trimester medical and surgical abortion services
This organization through the work that they do encourage the right to be healthy, safe and educated in regard to sexual reproduction issues. Within this organization I doubt that this ideal varies much. I believe that all involved in this organization are well-educated on the goals and issues central to it. There would probably be a rift between the issues important to the nurses or doctors side versus the educators. I would assume that the doctors and nurses would be more involved in prevention and treatment in regards to sexual health. The educators would be more invested in how to reach those in need of these services, provide funding, and educating through events and speakers.
*Preventing unintended pregnancy through education and providing options for birth control *Prevent breast and cervical cancer through providing screenings and early treatment
*Preventing sexually transmitted diseases through education, outreach and testing
*Offer gynecological exams to diagnose and treat urinary tract or vaginal infections
*Offer midlife services as well (include menopause education and treatment)
*Offer HPV vaccinations
*Support comprehensive sex education
*Referrals to other specialists if needed
*Offer first trimester medical and surgical abortion services
This organization through the work that they do encourage the right to be healthy, safe and educated in regard to sexual reproduction issues. Within this organization I doubt that this ideal varies much. I believe that all involved in this organization are well-educated on the goals and issues central to it. There would probably be a rift between the issues important to the nurses or doctors side versus the educators. I would assume that the doctors and nurses would be more involved in prevention and treatment in regards to sexual health. The educators would be more invested in how to reach those in need of these services, provide funding, and educating through events and speakers.
They do vary in regards to other groups who work for women's sexual health. There are Pregnancy centers who advocate for womens health but do not offer nearly as many options as Planned Parenthood. Most often because of religious reasons, some people within organizations like these do not believe in comprhensive sex education or other options for birthcontrol besides abstinence, as well as having issues with abortion services. They narrow down the ways in which women and girls can have control over their bodies. Also with regards to the state, although this is a community service organization they recieve little or no funding for the work that they do. Also there are arguments about other roles Planned Parenthood should play in protecting the women and men that they serve. Many believe that the confidentiality Planned Parenthood holds for their patients with regards to issues such as rape is harmful to the protection of other individuals. By not releasing names of those that enact crimes to authorities, some people may see this organization as not doing their part in advocating for womens safety.
These different groups however have differnt interests and motives involved that do not aline themselves with the ultimate goals of Planned Parenthood.
These different groups however have differnt interests and motives involved that do not aline themselves with the ultimate goals of Planned Parenthood.
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