This, my friends, is my first diary. I have been a lurker for more than 2 years, but have decided on this cold, sunny morning to take the plunge. Please be gentle.
I am modivated to write this morning because of an amazing editorial in our local newspaper, the Courier-Journal. Along with dozens of Planned Parenthood affiliates across the country, our local affiliate offered free Emergency Contraception (EC) this past Wednesday, December 6.
Planned Parenthood sponsored this event to raise awareness of the availability of EC at our clinics and to encourage women to have EC on hand in case the condom breaks, they miss two or more birth control pills or have unprotected sex. Jump below the fold for some scary statistics, link to the editorial and info about what Planned Parenthood is doing to help women with their reproductive health.
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