Here to HELP. Here to STAY.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD GULF COAST
LOUISIANA IMPACT REPORT FY23 JULY 2022–JUNE 2023
CONTINUING CARE THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR (JULY 2022–JUNE 2023) IN LOUISIANA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD GULF COAST PROVIDED: 18,392 visits for family planning and primary care
[My nurse] was beyond personable, comforting, caring, and great at her job. She answered all my questions, talked with me about life, and I felt like I was talking with a friend. That’s so important in sexual and reproductive health care with all the shame and stigma that people can feel. NEW ORLEANS PATIENT
2,270 cancer screenings and prevention services 14,108 birth control services and information
Best experience in a doctor’s office I have ever had. NEW ORLEANS PATIENT
28,565 STI tests 6,575 HIV prevention counseling and testing visits
I cannot say enough great things about the amazing staff here! I was very anxious going in and left in brighter spirits. BATON ROUGE PATIENT
INCLUSIVE INITIATIVES As part of our commitment to equity and inclusivity, this year our teammates participated in a racial justice training to inform antiracist community programming. We also launched new initiatives and programs to better serve our diverse communities.
RACE & ETHNICITY
In partnership Black 59.97% with Dream Non-Hispanic White 27.4% House Lounge, Hispanic or Latinx 6.58% we launched Black Prefer not to Answer 2.36% Spaces Black Places Another race not 2.24% listed which recognizes the Asian/Pacific Islander 1.45% intersectional issues of racial and health equity and cultivates advocates who are determined to fight holistically for all Black people in Louisiana.
AGE
Under 18
3.52%
18 to 19
6.67%
20 to 24
28.94%
25 to 29
22.95%
30 to 39
27.65%
Over 40
10.27%
This year, PPGC also expanded our Promotoras program to Louisiana, bringing inclusive and culturally informed sex education and resources to our local Latinx communities. We have also continued to grow our Men in the Movement initiative, which brings men —especially men of color — to the table to discuss issues that are important to them, empowering them to become advocates and leaders for their community. One of our new interns of this program even met with Vice President Kamala Harris to talk about his experience as a man in the reproductive justice movement.
Here to HELP. Here to STAY.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD GULF COAST
LOUISIANA IMPACT REPORT FY23 JULY 2022–JUNE 2023
FUTURE FIGHTERS We know that young people are a vital part of our movement, and we are committed to empowering them to take center stage in this work. We are working to expand our Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGen) chapters to campuses across the state. PPGen is a program that engages college students in the fight for reproductive freedom and justice for all, and we currently have a presence at Tulane, Louisiana State University, Southern University, Baton Rouge Community College, Louisiana Tech, University of New Orleans, and Dillard. This legislative session, we also had some of our incredible teens testify in support of Rep. Aimee Freeman’s bill to increase free access to menstrual products for students. This year we presented our third annual TeenVIBE summit, a three-day interactive learning series hosted by our own teen peer educators with virtual sessions and in-person celebrations for our local participants. We extended our reach this year by including a middle school component, and over 100 attendees joined us virtually from across the country. By working with partners in our community, training young people to become peer educators, and empowering people of all ages to make healthy and informed decisions, we exponentially extend the impact of our work.
COMMUNITY COMMITMENT This past year, we maintained our commitment to locally -driven partnerships and movement building, including reimagining our annual fundraising events, growing our legislative advocacy, and utilizing new channels to communicate and educate. At our Baton Rouge Spring Event, we launched a new theme, COURAGEOUS; expanded our reach in the community; and joined together with our friends in solidarity and shared celebration of reproductive freedom. Throughout the 2023 legislative session, we worked diligently to keep Louisiana in the loop with regular updates and meaningful calls to action. Together with our coalition partners, we fought back against cruel attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, lobbied in support of bills to mitigate the harm of our state’s extreme abortion ban, and helped pass policies to increase access to health care for Louisianans, such as allowing Medicaid coverage for licensed midwife services and providing insurance coverage for fertility preservation and maternity support services. We’re also proud to have registered 101 Louisiana voters, engaged 796 new supporters, recruited 94 new volunteers, and facilitated direct constituency engagement with elected officials from 13 cities statewide. We also began hosting a monthly radio show segment called ‘ProFrequency’ on New Orleans’ 102.3 WHIV, where we discuss sexual and reproductive health-related topics with PPGC experts and local community partners. Tune in every third Thursday at 10 a.m. to hear our broadcast! To give to Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast in Louisiana, visit ppgulfcoast.org/LAgiving. Together with our staff, partners, and supporters like you, we will continue to provide care, educate, and fight for every community throughout Louisiana.