2017 FALL
HORIZONS A Publication of Planned Parenthood South Texas
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We’re Grateful for
Your Support
At this time of year, all of us reflect on what we are thankful for. Those of us who work for and volunteer at Planned Parenthood South Texas are so very thankful for you and your decision to stand with us as donors and advocates. You have carried this organization forward year after year, over and around so many challenges. Your support ensures that women and men and teens can count on us for the health care they need to build the lives they imagine for themselves and their families.
Thank you for your heart and your vision.
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e’d like to do more to thank you. When you support PPST through your workplace giving campaign, we often don’t learn about your generosity until a year later. In fact, some campaigns don’t report donor names at all. If you have decided to make a gift through a workplace giving campaign, please let Angela Koester at angela.koester@ppsouthtexas.org know so that we can properly record and recognize your contribution.
2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Alison Boone Vice-Chair Kathy Armstrong Treasurer Barbara Moschner Secretary Susan Smith Immediate Past Chair Alan Kramer La Juana Chambers Merritt Clements Cheryl Davis, D.D.S. Ceci Goldstone Lupíta Gutierrez Ellen Lake Rev. Jon Lowry Fernando Martinez, Ph.D. Don McRee, Ph.D. Sara Metersky Patricia Morales Yvonne Pelayo Linda Perez Stuart Schlossberg Brian Steward
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President’s Message
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Fighting Zika in the Valley Habla Con Tu Hermana takes Zika Information Door-to-Door.
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How Often Should You Receive A Cervical Cancer Screening? Changing guidelines leave many people unclear.
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Lunch with Bill Nye: Striking a Blow for Science Secure your sponsorship for the luncheon on May 8, 2018.
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STDs Are on the Rise What you need to know to protect yourself and your kids.
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Fertility Assistance Comes to Planned Parenthood South Texas We’re adding more new services!
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Save the Date: Dr. Dudley Harris Open House Pottery sale to benefit PPST.
Gerri Wolfle President & CEO Jeffrey Hons Senior Vice President & COO Polin C. Barraza, RN
w w w.ppsouthtexas.org MISSION We provide and protect the health care and information people need to plan their families and their futures.
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President’s Message
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’ve noticed something new this year. I’ll be out and about and bump into one of our supporters—that’s not new; with 3,908 active donors, well, let’s just say I see y’all everywhere. But what is new this year is when someone says, “Jeffrey, how are you?” they do so with a strained look on their face. To me, it’s the look people have when they are expecting to hear bad news. I get it. It’s perfectly understandable and an honest expression of concern, solidarity and compassion. Planned Parenthood and women’s health has been in the political crosshairs at the federal and state level all year long. Further, we all sense that is not abating anytime soon. There are a number of challenges swirling around us. (I hope you had a chance to read the Stakeholders Report released in September where I discussed those challenges in detail.) But I want you to know that the staff and volunteers at Planned Parenthood South Texas are not paralyzed by those challenges. We are alert, engaged, working hard, and accomplishing exactly what you expect of us. Year-to-date (through nine months) our visit volume is up 17.3% over 2016. Despite the challenges out there, the women and men and teens of South Texas need us and trust us with their family planning and their sexual health care. I could not be more proud to know that during this very difficult time we are performing admirably. We couldn’t be doing this without your help. Let’s keep working together to make Planned Parenthood strong and effective. Budget-building season is upon us, and staff are collecting and analyzing numbers, making plans for 2018. Doing so amidst a dynamic changing external environment and significant unknowns for the coming year is not an easy thing to do. Think about this: at the beginning of this year I assumed that the federal congress would repeal the Affordable Care Act, the ranks of the uninsured would swell as a result, and a “defund/exclude” Planned Parenthood amendment would be attached to that legislation. I don’t know what to make of the four failed attempts by Congress to do so, but we will keep moving forward, all the while knowing that this fight isn’t over.
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I’m going to need your help again in 2018 and I believe the first step on my part is to make clear what we intend to do. I hope our budget, and the plans it represents, will inspire you to continue your strong support for Planned Parenthood South Texas. 2018 may well be a deficit budget, but I ask you to remember the tremendous gift that Anne and Graham Knight made in December 2016 (which created cash reserves on the balance sheet that we will use in 2018 to make strategic investments). Here’s a glimpse of what we’re planning: •
If Congress proves successful on a fifth attempt to “defund” Planned Parenthood, we must be ready with our own contingency. This could mean reducing the number of sliding fee centers and having more fixed fee centers—fixed fees that are still below the for-profit market place.
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Another relocation—we have three clinics that we need to transition from rented suites to buildings that we own. Like our relocation to 920 San Pedro in 2017, we will experience another move in 2018.
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We will finish out more clinical space in our new building at 920 San Pedro. This will allow us to provide more health care.
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We are buying equipment and training staff to help us expand the scope of our practice at all our clinic sites. For example, new ultrasound machines at each center will be necessary for the fertility assistance services we will soon begin (read more on page 14) as well as greater levels of GYN care.
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Training for our staff, and simply more staff. The people who work at Planned Parenthood are at the center of who we are and why clients trust us. Over the past several years, while our operation contracted in response to the terrible decisions of the state legislature, I trimmed our staffing pattern to minimal levels; maybe too much. We need to build back a bit, and take good care of the team.
There’s a lot more, and certainly more detail. Feel free to ask me about it when we bump into each other. I can’t remember the exact day, but it was sometime over the summer that I was putting my groceries into the trunk of my car when another car passing by slowed down. The driver rolled down the passenger window and hollered out to me, “I think y’all are doing a great job. Keep it up. We’re with you!” That feels great. I hope you will be staying with us, too.
Fighting Zika in the Valley
Habla Con Tu Hermana takes Zika Info Door-to-Door
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his summer, Planned Parenthood South Texas promotoras took to the streets to educate Cameron County residents about Zika, one household at a time. The community health workers, who provide sexual and reproductive health education and outreach as part of PPST’s Habla Con Tu Hermana program, knocked on doors throughout Brownsville and Harlingen to raise awareness of the Zika virus. The virus, spread by mosquitoes and sexual contact, has been linked to birth defects. “People were grateful they had someone there in case they had any questions, rather than just seeing a TV commercial or billboard about Zika,” said Paula Saldaña, Habla Con Tu Hermana’s lead patient navigator. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had previously designated Brownsville as a Zika “cautionary area,” advising pregnant women to avoid travel to the city, but the designation was lifted on August 29. The CDC recommends that people living in or traveling to Brownsville and the rest of the Lower Rio Grande Valley continue to take measures to protect themselves against the virus. In October, County health officials confirmed a Zika case involving a resident of Laguna Heights, who they believe contracted the virus through a mosquito bite months before being tested.
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Besides door-to-door canvassing, the promotoras incorporated Zika information into the educational presentations they deliver throughout Cameron County, the Clinica Festival health fair they staged in July in Brownsville, and other health fairs throughout the community. The Zika virus can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus. Infection during pregnancy can cause severe fetal birth defects, including microcephaly, and other poor pregnancy outcomes. There is no vaccine to prevent Zika, nor medicine 4
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to treat the virus. The best way to prevent transmission of the virus is to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Using condoms can help prevent infection through sexual contact. Family planning is the primary strategy recommended by the CDC to reduce pregnancy complications associated with the Zika virus.
The promotoras and clinic staff at PPST health centers in Harlingen and Brownsville distributed more than 300 Zika kits—containing insect repellent, mosquito dunks, condoms, dental dams and information sheets—to pregnant women and those who are trying to become pregnant.
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How often should you receive a
Cervical Cancer Screening?
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ecause of evolving guidelines in recent years, many women aren’t sure. That confusion can lead to missed screenings. “It’s very important to get screened for cervical cancer so we can catch it early,” said Erika Jasso, nurse practitioner at Planned Parenthood health centers in Cameron County. “This is a test that can save your life.” For years, women were told they needed a Pap smear—in which a sample of cervical cells is analyzed for abnormalities—as part of their annual gynecological exam. According the American Cancer Society, widespread Pap screening cut deaths from the cancer by more than half over the last 40 years. But annual tests might be too much. Yearly Paps are no longer recommended for women at average risk of the cancer, nor are Paps the only way to test for cervical cancer. More recently, Pap smears have been supplemented by human papillomavirus (HPV) testing. Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV, a very common sexually transmitted infection. The HPV test looks at the sample of cervical cells for the types of HPV that can cause cancer. Most HPV infections will clear up without causing cancer, although they may cause changes in cervical cells. HPV can take more than a decade to progress to cervical dysplasia or cancer. Using both Pap and HPV tests—called co-testing—allows women to go longer periods of time between screenings. Co-testing ensures abnormalities will be detected in time to treat them while also reducing the detection of HPV infections that would have gone away on their own.
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new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2017
Cervical cancer is highly curable when found and treated early.
Current screening guidelines for women (with normal results)
30-65 Both a Pap test and an HPV test every five years.
25-29 A Pap test or an HPV test every three years
21-24 Pap test every three years
<21 In general, screening is not recommended for women younger than 21. In some cases, a patient’s medical history — for example, if she has HIV — may affect how often she is screened.
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PPST provides cervical cancer screenings in accordance with guidelines set by Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s National Medical Committee, a group comprising top experts on women’s health. The committee develops evidence-based standards of clinical care that are informed by guidelines from leading health organizations, including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (see chart, left). As guidelines continue to evolve, PPST remains a leading resource for the best information about cervical cancer prevention and treatment. In 2016, PPST performed more than 2,300 cervical cancer screenings. No woman should die from a preventable, treatable cancer. PPST’s Stop Cervical Cancer program provides services to fight this disease, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. Besides HPV and Pap testing, PPST provides vaccines against HPV; colposcopies cont’d on p. 16
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Lunch with Bill Nye: Striking a Blow for Truth & Science
“Our numbers here today show the world that science is for all. Our lawmakers must know that science serves every one of us. Every citizen of every nation in society. SCIENCE MUST SHAPE POLICY. Science is universal. Science brings out the best in us. With an informed, optimistic view of the future, together we can—dare I say it—save the world!” Bill Nye, Honorary Co-Chair of the March for Science, Washington D.C. // April 2017 8
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n early October, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a new rule which dismantles birth control coverage for more than 60 million women. The rule is peppered with anti-contraception language and, though it almost defies belief, rejects the notion that there is a connection between coverage for birth control and reducing unintended pregnancy. Nevermind that 58% of women use birth control rely on it, at least in part, for something other than pregnancy prevention, including endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, fibroids, and menstrual regulation. According to the Trump administration, birth control isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t real health care. Sadly, nothing about this is surprising. More than ever, those who work against womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health care priorities, and Planned Parenthood, are relying on non-science, nonsense.
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May 8, 2018 Bill Nye is an engineer, science educator and television presenter best known for his multiple Emmy winning show, Bill Nye the Science Guy and his new Netflix series, Bill Nye Saves the World. Nye was Co-Chair of the 2017 March for Science and is frequently seen on national media speaking out against those whose opinions on issues such as climate change, evolution and abortion are shaped by willful ignorance, nonsense and non-science. Photo Credits (Shutterstock): March for Science Joseph Gruber; Bill Nye - Kathy Hutchins
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According to the New Republic, Bill Nye has become the national spokesman for science in an age of “alternative facts.” While most famous for being the science guy, and more recently for “saving the world” (on his new Netflix show), Nye has developed a reputation as a formidable opponent of policies and politicians that embrace junk science and willfully ignore the facts. He’s spoken out famously and effectively for climate change, evolution, and choice. That’s why we’re so excited that Bill Nye will take a break from “saving the world” to headline our Annual Luncheon on May 8, 2018. Planned Parenthood South Texas can’t claim to save the world, but we do what we can to make our corner of the world better. That means giving people medically accurate, evidence-based knowledge and health care that allows them to have a love life that is safe and healthy, preserves their fertility, and allows them to decide whether and when to have a family. Policies and politicians that don’t do this are just foolish. Bill Nye doesn’t suffer fools gladly, and neither do we. On May 8, more than 1,000 intelligent, compassionate people will come together in support of the life-changing, life-saving health care Planned Parenthood provides. We’ll strike a blow for truth and science—and the irresistibly sensible idea that everyone has a right to control their own bodies.
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Like past Luncheons (and perhaps more so) this event will sell out quickly! Individual tickets are not available. Sponsored tables of 10 are available at the following levels: Silver – $2,500 Gold – $5,000 Platinum – $10,000 Underwriter – $25,000 Sponsors can pledge their support now and fulfill their pledges by October 2018. q
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Striking a Blow for Truth & Science
May 8, 2018
Visit ppsouthtexas.org for more information or contact Angela Koester at angela.koester@ppsouthtexas.org or 210-572-5278.
Did You Know? Bill strongly believes the most effective way to reduce the world’s population over the next several decades is to raise the standard of living for women and girls. To do that, he says, we need to educate people as effectively as possible. So Bill wrote and produced Solving for X, a DVD series in collaboration with Disney where Nye shows us how to do algebra with the PB&J (Passion, Beauty & Joy) of math. It turns out algebra is the most reliable indicator of whether or not a student will end up pursuing a career in science. With more kids—girls especially—engaged in math, Bill hopes we’ll have more scientists and engineers to make the world healthier for all of us.
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More than 2 million cases of gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis were reported in 2016, up from just under 2 million in 2015. Chlamydia remains the most common sexually transmitted infection with 1.6 million cases reported last year. Chlamydia was highest among teen and young adult women, but men have seen a rise in diagnosis due to wider availability of urine and “extragenital” testing (meaning rectal or throat swabs). Syphilis cases have also increased every year since an all-time low in 2001. Gonorrhea had the highest increase of the three from 2015 to 2016, with an 18.5% increase in cases. Cases of syphilis have gone up almost 17.6% over that same period. All three of these common STDs can be treated with antibiotics if caught at the right time, but there is increasing concern about untreatable gonorrhea, where strains of the infection have become resistant to most common antibiotics. One new strain developed through the misdiagnosis (and subsequent mistreatment) of gonorrhea bacteria in the throat. Gonorrhea in the throat often looks like strep throat, so doctors prescribe standard antibiotics, which then mix with the bacteria, creating antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea. Separately, another recent study found that 1 in 9 men have oral HPV. Men who have had multiple sex partners, men who reported having sex with men, and men with genital HPV infections were found to have the highest rates of oral HPV, the study indicated. The most common cancer related to HPV infection is what’s known as oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), a type of head and neck cancer that is disproportionately prevalent in men, researchers note in the Annals of Internal Medicine, which produced the study.
In early October, Planned Parenthood staff attended an HIV summit in San Antonio. “It’s alarming,” said Valerie Mascorro, Director of Quality at PPST. “We have many resources here in San Antonio to utilize to combat HIV but what we have failed to address as a city is the stigma associated with HIV infection, and that perhaps leads to people having a fear of getting tested. We have very sophisticated medical technologies
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that can assist in eradication of the HIV. But it will take all of us to work towards reducing stigma associated with HIV, so that patients can access the care they need and continue with the care to suppress the viral load to undetectable.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, when an individual has an undetectable HIV viral count, there’s effectively no risk of them transmitting HIV to a sexual partner. The bottom line numbers increased across the board but Black and Latino women and young people disproportionately bear a higher burden of STDs. There is also an alarming syphilis and gonorrhea epidemic among men who have sex with men. While there is no one clear answer as to why there’s been a spike in STD rates, David Harvey, Executive Director for National Coalition for STD Directors, told NPR in a recent interview that cutbacks in federal and state STD prevention and care dollars are partly to blame. Further, people are simply not getting screened. According to Harvey, “People may not know they have a STD because they don’t have any symptoms. And doctors are not doing assessments of their patients, asking about sexual histories and then taking actions to do screening.” At Planned Parenthood South Texas, screenings for STD and HIV increased by 5.5% between 2015 and 2016. Recent internal reports reveal that 2017 will also experience an increase in STD & HIV testing. Still, the overall rise in infections is a great public health concern that needs more attention. “We still have a lot of hang-ups in America about sex, about talking openly and honestly about sex and sexually healthy lives,” said Harvey. “We have to do more to be able to talk openly and directly and honestly about this and then help people get access to the education and the services that they need.” q 2017 Fall Horizons
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address this issue and make fertility assistance more accessible to people wanting to become pregnant.”
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ne in eight couples experience infertility according to RESOLVE, a patient advocacy group focused on people struggling with infertility. The group further states that about 65% of women who seek medical intervention give birth. These interventions can range from medications to more invasive procedures like IVF (in-vitro fertilization). However, the costs associated with these treatments makes fertility assistance out of reach for many. Planned Parenthood South Texas is looking to change that. “For too long, fertility assessments and infertility treatment has been limited to people who have the means and resources to afford these treatments out-of-pocket,” says Polin C. Barraza, RN, Senior Vice President & COO for PPST. “Insurance typically does not cover fertility treatments and they can get quite expensive. We’ve decided to
Over the last several months, PPST medical staff has been working with a reproductive endocrinologist to develop a range of infertility assessments and fertility treatments that will be offered at Planned Parenthood health centers beginning this fall. People interested in fertility assistance can expect the following: Review of Patient History Patient will answer questions to get clues as to the cause of infertility. These questions will be regarding medical, surgical, gynecological, and obstetric history, as well as some lifestyle questions. Patient records from other physicians (if applicable) will also help with assessment. Physical exam A physical exam that may include a pelvic ultrasound. An ultrasound can help discover abnormalities with the uterus, fallopian tubes and/or ovaries. Antral follicles may be counted to get information regarding ovarian reserve, as well as the woman’s potential for ovarian stimulation with medications. Bloodwork Depending on the patient’s situation, various blood tests may be needed. Bloodwork may include: Day 3 follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2), AMH, prolactin, testosterone (T), progesterone (P4), 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP), thyroxin (T4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
Semen analysis The semen analysis should be done early in the evaluation process. About 25% of all infertility is caused by a sperm defect, and 40-50% of infertility cases have a sperm defect as the main cause or a contributing cause. If a severe sperm defect is discovered, the testing on the female partner should be modified, and therapy can be immediately directed to the sperm problem. Fertility Treatment After assessment is completed, patients will be offered treatment based on the findings. This treatment can include medications to help improve conditions that can affect fertility (polycystic ovarian syndrome, thyroid disorders, blood sugar, etc.) and/or medications to help directly stimulate ovulation (such as Clomid). For patients who need a bit more help, we will also offer Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), a treatment where sperm is placed inside the uterus to help facilitate fertilization.
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These services will be offered at a cost that is less than the for-profit marketplace, giving more people the opportunity to afford this care. “Infertility is a reproductive justice issue,” says Claudia Escalante patient navigator for Habla Con Tu Hermana, PPST’s education program based in the Rio Grande Valley. “Yes, people need birth control, they need access to abortion care, but they also need access to health care that helps them become pregnant when they are seeking a pregnancy. Women of color, in particular, face challenges in accessing any of these reproductive health services.” According to data from the Department of Health and Human Services and from the National Center for Health Statistics (part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 15% of white women ages 25 to 44 in the United States have sought medical help to get pregnant, compared with 7.6% of Hispanic women and 8% of black women. “We hear the costs are often a factor in not seeking help. There’s also a lack of awareness in some communities about the range of treatments available for people struggling to become pregnant,” said Barraza. “But let me tell you, staff are very excited to begin offering these new services and letting our communities know what’s available in our health centers.
“This is another step we’re taking to help people create the families they desire.” p Women and Men are equally affected by infertility
In about one-third of cases, there is an issue with the male. In about one-third of cases, there is an issue with the female. In the remaining cases, there are issues with both the male and female, or no cause can be identified. Source: Mayo Clinic. 2017 Fall Horizons
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Cervical Cancer Screening
cont’d from p.7 to examine the cervix for signs of disease after repeat abnormal Pap tests and to take biopsies; and loop electrosurgical excision procedures (LEEP) to remove abnormal cells from the cervix before they can become cancerous. This program is especially vital among PPST’s patient population, which is two-thirds Latino—the ethnic group at highest risk for cervical cancer. The incidence rate for this disease among U.S. Hispanic women is about 44% higher than among non-Hispanic whites, according to the American Cancer Society. Latinas are more likely to die of cervical cancer than non-Latina white women because of low rates of screening and follow-up care. Latinas often face barriers to routine screenings and other health care, including lack of money, lack of insurance, and lack of available clinics, according to the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health. PPST’s Habla Con Tu Hermana outreach program in the Rio Grande Valley 16
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includes education about cervical health. Promotoras with the program provide eligible women with vouchers to cover the cost of a clinical visit to Planned Parenthood, including cervical cancer screenings. Nationally, nearly 13,000 women develop cervical cancer, and about 4,000 women die from it, according to the American Cancer Society. An estimated 80% of deaths from cervical cancer could be prevented by regular screening and treatment, which is why PPST is dedicated to educating women about this crucial screening. u
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On December 10, Dr. Dudley Harris is once again opening his studio to benefit Planned Parenthood. Last year’s Planned Parenthood Studio Open House raised $10,000. Dudley makes stoneware and porcelain pottery for the kitchen and table. He blends pottery experience gained during his travels throughout Japan with his own personal style in an effort to create work that is both handsome and useful. Dudley’s goal is to create pottery that is used and enjoyed in your everyday living and in that endeavor, he keeps his prices well below “market value” for pieces of similar style. While flattered upon hearing that his work is of “museum quality,” Dudley remains adamant that he is more than satisfied if his work graces your dinner table! Please join Planned Parenthood in his studio on December 10. Dudley will be working on his wheel so you can see how he makes the pottery you’re taking home with you. Go to www.thebeautifulbowl.com for more details.
Dr. Dudley Harris presenting a bowl to Diane Rehm at the 2017 Planned Parenthood Luncheon. Custom made for Ms. Rehm, the bowl is engraved, “Please answer the question. D.R.,” one of Diane’s most famous lines.
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