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General
Information
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Fact sheets,
information, history of family planning — this site has it all. Information
and resources covering sexual and reproductive health topics. Research on sexual
health problems and directory of health centers in the U.S. Copies of all
brochures available. Information on birth control, health care, sexuality
education, political affairs, and international issues pertaining to family
planning.
The Centers for Disease Control
Health Topics A -
Z provides a listing of disease and health topics found on the CDC Web site. New
topics are added on an ongoing basis.
The Alan
Guttmacher Institute
AGI provides access to statistics
on abortion, teen pregnancy, and contraception, as well as articles from Perspectives
on Sexual and Reproductive Health, International Family Planning Perspectives, and
the Guttmacher Report of Public Policy.
Teens
Crossroads
(Binghamton site only): A free,
confidential service for teens and families. Our trained educator can meet with
individuals or groups at your location or at Crossroads teen center at Planned
Parenthood. Crossroads encourages teens to develop skills in making healthy
decisions. Families can turn to Crossroads for help with talking to their
kids.
Teenwire
Award winning sexual health web
site for teens. Facts and information to help teens make responsible choices.
Sexetc.
A resources by
teens, for teens. Advice for teens about sexuality, contraception, dating,
drugs, smoking and related topics. A project of the "Network for Family
Life Education" of Rutgers University.
iwannaknow.org
Answers to
questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases. Features a
teen live forum, a glossary, and resources for parents.
Go Ask Alice!
Safer Sex website for young
adults produced by Columbia University. This site is FUN and INFORMATIVE! It
offers loads of facts and information in an easy to use format.
Advocacy
Center for Reproductive Law and Policy
A non-profit legal organization
dedicated to ensuring that all women have access to freely chosen reproductive
health services. This adult oriented site offers fact sheets, books, reports and
topics on reproductive issues, laws and policies.
Kaiser
Family Foundation
The Kaiser Family Foundation
publishes the Daily Reproductive Health Report, as well as numerous studies and
surveys related to sexual and reproductive health policy.
Advocates
for Youth
Dedicated to creating programs and advocating for
policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about
their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates for Youth provides information,
training and strategic assistance to youth-serving organizations, policy makers,
youth activists, and the media in the United States and developing world.
Family
Planning Advocates of New York State
Find out what our politicians are
up to in Albany. Family Planning Advocates of New York State is an
organization dedicated to protecting your reproductive rights. This site
gives updates and information about pending health legislation.
National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
The National Gay and Lesbian Task
Force (NGLTF) is a leading progressive civil rights organization. NGLTF serves
as the national resource center for grassroots lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgenders.
Health
Care
Medical
Services at Planned Parenthood of South Central New York, Inc.
We offer a wide range of gynecology services
in addition to family planning. Exams, cancer screening, STD testing and
treatment, HIV testing and counseling, sexuality education, and so much
more!
The
Family Planning Benefit Program
Free birth control, free exams, free STD
testing and treatment. Sign up at Planned Parenthood or call 800-230-PLAN.
Rural
Health Network of South Central New York, Inc.
A network dedicated to helping people and communities in
Broome, Tioga and Delaware Counties receive affordable and accessible health
care.
The Chenango Health Network
Chenango Health Network is a rural health network whose objectives are to increase access to health and wellness information and to health care services. They serve individuals and work to effect change at the community level. Their goal is to improve the quality of life in every community in Chenango County.
National
Abortion Federation
The National Abortion Federation
(NAF) is the professional association of abortion providers in the United States
and Canada. The site includes a toll-free hotline with factual, unbiased
information about abortion and where to find a safe, legal abortion
National
Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
A nonprofit
organization with a mission to improve the well-being of children, youth and
families by reducing the teen pregnancy rates.
Women's
Health
Emergency
Contraception
The "morning after pill" is good
for 5 days. But the sooner you take it, the better!
The
Family Planning Extension Program
If you had a baby in the last 2 years, and
were eligible for Medicaid or PCAP, you can get free family planning services at
Planned Parenthood.
The
Center for Young Women's Health
A great site for teens! Recognizing the need for education,
clinical care, research, and advocacy for adolescent girls and young women,
Children's Hospital of Boston has created The Center for Young Women's Health.
You can find articles on a variety of topics including body piercing, eating
disorders, scoliosis, nutrition, menstruation and much more.
Men's
Health
The
Male Health Center
The Male Health Center was the first center
in the United States specializing in male health. Through their site men
can anonymously retrieve answers to questions they'd prefer to keep private,
women can gain a better understanding of the health and well being for the men
in their life, and single mothers can use this as a resource to educate their
teenage sons.
Parents
There's no place like home...for sex ed
Our very own family education site helps parents talk withtheir children about sexuality throughout all ages and stages of development. It includes a parent quiz, a mobile library, recommended reading, and a yellow brick road with ages to click for advice.
Families
are Talking
Facts on
sexuality-related issues for young people. Resources for families. Publications
from SIECUS, the Sexuality Information and
Education Council of the United States.
For medical questions, or to
schedule an appointment with the
nearest Planned Parenthood center,
call
toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN.
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