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Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
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PPSNE provides a wide range of reproductive and sexual health care services across CT and RI
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Bodily autonomy looks different for everyone—and that’s the point. Get the care that's right for you at Planned Parenthood. 💕

Call 1-800-230-PLAN or visit ppsne.org/care

#PPSNE #ImForPP #PlannedParenthood #HealthCare #ReproRights
Promotional poster for Planned Parenthood featuring the text 'Take control of your future' surrounded by illustrations of contraceptive methods, including a birth control pill pack, an IUD, a condom, and an injection vial, all set against a deep blue background.
November 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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A huge shoutout to all the amazing nurse practitioners out there, and a special thanks to our incredible staff at Planned Parenthood who brighten our patients' lives every single day.

We appreciate you! 💖

#PlannedParenthood #ThankYouNurses #PPSNE #HealthCare
Collage of three nurses in various activities, set against a blue background with a handwritten note saying 'Thank you NURSE PRACTITIONERS!' and the Planned Parenthood logo at the bottom.
November 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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November Volunteer Night is next week! Give back to your community with old friends and new 🩵

#PlannedParenthood #PPSNE #SaferSex #VolunteerWithPP #PlannedParenthoodVolunteer #CTVolunteer
Promotional poster for Volunteer Night with a smiling individual standing behind a table with gift bags, happening next week from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in New Haven, CT, with the Planned Parenthood logo displayed.
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Happy Nonprofit Appreciation Month 💕

#RINAM25 #PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #HealthCare #RhodeIsland
Healthcare professional from Planned Parenthood of Southern New England administering a vaccine to a patient.
November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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The health and well-being of patients is our top priority. Our health centers are open and providing essential services to patients in-person and via telehealth, including birth control, STI testing and treatment, abortion, and more.

➡️ Call 1-800-230-PLAN or visit ppsne.org to get care.
Image featuring a blue circle with text 'CARE CONTINUES, NO MATTER WHAT.' on a gradient blue background with the Planned Parenthood logo at the bottom.
November 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Join us for November Volunteer Night on the 19th at 5:30! In the season of giving, give back to your community by building safer sex kits for Planned Parenthood patients 🥰

#PlannedParenthood #PPSNE #SaferSex #VolunteerWithPP #PPVolunteer #CTvolunteer
Promotional poster for Volunteer Night event featuring a person holding a gift, with a logo at the top and event details including date and location below. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, 11/19, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM in New Haven, CT.
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Patients should have the right to visit their trusted Planned Parenthood provider for birth control, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, and more.

📢 Contact Governor Lamont and your state legislators and urge them to call a special session and protect Planned Parenthood: bit.ly/48CiGQf
Graphic reads "Connecticut Needs Planned Parenthood," featuring the outline of Connecticut in pink with the text "I'm for Planned Parenthood" at the bottom.
November 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Today is Transgender Parent Day 🩵✨🩷 We celebrate the joy and resilience of parents who are trans as well as those who parent trans children. Everyone deserves the right to live their lives as their authentic selves.

#PlannedParenthood #PPSNE #LGBTQ #Pride #TransPride
Colorful poster with the phrase "Just Let Trans Folks Live Their Lives" surrounded by stars on a pink and blue background.
November 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Happy Halloween! 👻🕷️ Get tested and avoid getting haunted by STIs.

Call 1-800-230-PLAN or visit ppsne.org for care.

#PPSNE #SaferSex #PlannedParenthood #HealthCare
Promotional image featuring the text 'Don't let unprotected sex come back to haunt you. Get tested!' with a cartoon ghost and a spider against a purple background. Includes the Planned Parenthood logo.
October 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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We're ALL Champions tonight!💕
Hear from Jessica Valenti, bestselling author and advocate for repro rights and gender equality, as our featured guest this evening. Every ticket sold is a direct donation to PPSNE, helping to provide essential care to our community.

See you soon ➡️ ppsne.org/champions
Event poster for a fundraiser benefiting Planned Parenthood of Southern New England featuring Jessica Valenti tonight, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Providence Marriott Downtown. The poster is blue with pink hearts.
October 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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The most common symptom of STIs is no symptoms! It's always a good idea to get tested ✅💉

Learn more in our recent blog: bit.ly/42aReVU

#SaferSex #LetsTalkMonth #PPSNE #PlanedParenthood #HealthCare
An individual consulting a healthcare professional in a clinic setting, titled 'STIs 101: Should I get tested?' featuring the Planned Parenthood logo. Infographic titled 'Do I need an STI test?' summarizing reasons to consider testing: unprotected sex, multiple partners, or symptoms of an STI. Includes illustrations of condoms. An informational image listing symptoms of STIs. It mentions that not everyone with an STI will have symptoms, but if you do, it's important to get tested immediately. Symptoms listed include unusual bumps near the genitals or throat, burning or pain during urination, pain in the genital or anal area, and flu-like symptoms such as fever, soreness, or fatigue. An informational poster titled "Should I get an STI test?" with text explaining the importance of testing for sexually transmitted infections even if symptoms are not present and discussing responsible sexual health practices. The image also includes a graphic of a urine sample container.
October 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Today is National Abortion Storytelling Day 🗣️💕 Your story is powerful and can make a difference.

Share your story ➡️ bit.ly/3VQmbvv

#OurAbortionStories #PPSNE #PlannedParenthood
Infographic stating '1 in 4 women in the U.S. will have an abortion by the time they're 45 years old.' with the Planned Parenthood logo at the bottom.
October 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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💗 Champions is this week! 💗

We will never stop fighting to protect access to care here in Rhode Island because every person deserves the freedom to decide what’s best for them – not the government.

Get your tickets: ppsne.org/champions

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #AbortionEveryday
Promotional poster for 'Champions' featuring Jessica Valenti this week, displaying a calendar with a heart symbol on a pink background.
October 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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October isn’t just spooky season, it’s Let’s Talk Month! 💬🎃
It’s a time for parents and caregivers to start age-appropriate conversations about sexuality with kids and teens.

Read more in our blog ▶️ bit.ly/46WFXeB

#PPSNE #LetsTalkMonth
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October 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Planned Parenthood offers so much more than abortions. We provide health care, education, access, and more.

Why are YOU for Planned Parenthood? Tag 3 friends below to share their “why”!

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #ImForPP #HealthCare
Graphic representing Planned Parenthood's services, including abortion care, health care, LGBTQ+ rights, freedom, black health equity, trans rights, and sex education, displayed in a colorful, bubble-like layout on a blue background.
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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💙CHAMPIONS is next week! 💙
We can't wait to welcome Jessica Valenti as our featured guest for this special evening. Grab your tickets now to support PPSNE and hear from one of the country’s most influential voices on gender and politics.

🎟️ ppsne.org/champions

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood
Jessica Valenti standing in front of a blue background with the word "CHAMPIONS" in large white letters repeated vertically. The person is smiling and wearing a black jacket and olive pants.
October 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Thank you @agwilliamtong.bsky.social for protecting Planned Parenthood patients' access to affordable health care in Connecticut. We will keep fighting and continue providing care, no matter what.

Take action: bit.ly/48CiGQf
Read the press release: bit.ly/4oxwal7

#ImForPP #PlannedParenthood #PPSNE
Quote graphic from Attorney General Tong stating: 'These patients have no other affordable option for cancer screenings, contraception, primary care, pregnancy tests and prenatal care and STI testing and treatment. This is unlawful and deeply hurtful, and we're fighting on every possible front.'
October 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Thank you, @peterneronha.bsky.social for joining the coalition filing for a preliminary injunction to block ongoing federal funding cuts to Planned Parenthood health centers.

Contact your state legislator and urge them to protect Planned Parenthood patients today!

Full article ▶️ bit.ly/4qlPqnc
Screenshot of a mobile news app displaying an article from The Brown Daily Herald about the Rhode Island Attorney General fighting federal cuts to Planned Parenthood, featuring an image of a Planned Parenthood building.
October 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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⚠️ Our website is temporarily offline. ⚠️
You can still reach us at 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) to book an appointment, ask questions, or get support. Thank you for your patience, we’ll be back online soon!
October 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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🎶 When there's something strange growing in your boob, who you gonna call? Planned Parenthood! 🎶

Call 1-800-230-PLAN for care👻🎃📞

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #BCAM #HealthCare
Image of two panels. Top panel: Person with a pumpkin head and arms extended, standing in a spooky forest, captioned "Me, not knowing my risk for breast cancer." Bottom panel: Same setting, but the person appears calmer with thumbs up, captioned "Me, after screening at Planned Parenthood."
October 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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By attending Champions, you directly support people in our region who need care, because 100% of the proceeds benefit PPSNE.

Your support keeps our doors open and ensures patients can get the health care they need, no matter what.

Get your tickets 🎟️ ppsne.org/champions

#PPSNE
Graphic on a pink background stating '100% of Champions proceeds go to PPSNE' with heart icons and a Planned Parenthood logo at bottom.
October 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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The future is queer! 🔮🌈✨
Using the right pronouns shows respect and helps everyone feel welcome. Want to practice? Head over to practicewithpronouns.com and give it a try!

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #Pride #PronounsDay
Two hands over a crystal ball on a stand, displaying the words 'inclusive language' reflecting inside. Text reads 'I SEE INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE IN YOUR FUTURE.'
October 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Today is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, highlighting the need to address structural barriers that keep Latinx communities from equitable access to HIV prevention and care. This impact continues to grow, driven by stigma, language barriers, and limited access to care.

Get care: ppsne.org/care 🩵
Did You Know? infographic stating that in 2024, 59% of HIV cases diagnosed at PPSNE were in people who identified as Latino/Hispanic, with an accompanying graphic of a syringe. Promotional image for Planned Parenthood (PP) highlighting services offered: pre-exposure HIV prevention, post-exposure HIV prevention, HIV testing and treatment, interpreters in Spanish, services at various locations in Connecticut, and care on a sliding fee scale. The heading "GET CARE AT PPSNE" is at the top in bold letters.
October 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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See you tonight for Volunteer Night... if you dare! 👻🧙💀

#PPSNE #PlannedParenthood #PlannedParenthoodVolunteer
Promotional poster for a Volunteer Night event, featuring an individual sitting at a table with brown paper bags and a pen, smiling at the camera. The text reads 'Volunteer Night Tonight, Wednesday, 10/15, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, New Haven, CT.' The background is blue with the logo of Planned Parenthood at the top.
October 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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We will never stop fighting to protect access to care here in RI because every person deserves the freedom to decide what’s best for them, not the government.

Get your tickets now to join us for an unforgettable evening with @JessicaValenti.bsky.social, supporting our work.

🔗 ppsne.org/champions
Event poster for "CHAMPIONS" featuring Jessica Valenti on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Providence Marriott Downtown, set against a vibrant pink background with sparkles.
October 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM