Annual Report

PPSA's 2003 Annual Report

Highlights for 2003
PPSA participated in Community Shares of Illinois in their workplace payroll deduction campaign.

PPSA Board of Directors formed a LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) Taskforce.

PPSA set up an Automatic ACH Transfer Authorization that allows supporters to automatically transfer money from their bank account to ours.

PPSA Board of Directors developed a Planned Giving Policy and Procedures document.

Client Statistics PPSA served 4607 unduplicated clients in 2003, 146 of which were male. These clients generated a total of 18,649 Reproductive Healthcare Visits and 9,139 Supply Visits for a total of 27,788 visits in 2003.
CLIENT CONTRACEPTIVE CHOICES:

                    3273                used Oral Contraceptives
                         1000                used Depo Provera
                           372                used Ortho Evra (the Patch)
                             12                used NuvaRing (vaginal ring)
                               3                used Norplant (no longer available)
                               4                used prescription barriers (diaphragm, cervical cap)
                           132                used non-prescription barriers
                         1148                used Emergency Contraception

OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED:

                        135                  Colposcopy and/or Cryotherapy
                        6130                  STD Checks (other than HIV)
                            58                  HIV tests for Women
                            24                  HIV tests for Men
                          688                  Pregnancy Counseling Visits
                          146                  Male Clients
                            10                  Vasectomies (done off site)
                          116                  Employment Physicals
                            89                  Midlife (women over the age of 50)
                         117                  Clients from the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
         (Making PPSA the largest provider for this program in Sangamon County)

TESTS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDED

                        2326                Pregnancy Tests                    458 Positive
                        4080                Gonorrhea Tests                    118 Positive
                          278                 Syphilis Tests                           0 Positive
                            82                HIV tests                                  0 Positive
                        4080                Chlamydia Tests                     298 Positive
                        4593                Pap Smears                             579 Abnormal
                        5776                Breast Exams
                           11                Norplant Removals
                              2                Endometrial Biopsies

New at PPSA in 2003
OraQuick---a rapid HIV test that produces results within 20 minutes from a fingerstick sample.

          NuvaRing---a vaginal ring contraceptive containing Estrogen and Progestin.

The ring is inserted into the vagina and left in place for 3 weeks, then removed for 1 week for menses, and a new one placed at the end of that week.

          Mock OSHA Inspection—requested, received and passed.

Stomp Syphilis Campaign—funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health, to target African American MSM (men who have sex with men) to screen for Syphilis. Efforts included testing, offering information at various bars and circulating coupons for free Syphilis and HIV testing.

Students---Accommodated students for training from Robert Morris College, Mennonite College, SIU Medical School, SIU Residency Program for Family Practice, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine Residents.

Vasectomy---PPSA partnered with SIU Family Practice for the provision of vasectomies at no cost to clients.

          Folic Acid Campaign---PPSA participated in the March of Dimes Folic Acid Campaign to help prevent birth defects. The free multi-vitamins containing Folic Acid were distributed to all clients of child-bearing age, regardless of contraceptive method, until the supply was depleted.

Educational Services
PPSA provided programs for thousands of individuals on sexually related topics in Christian, Sangamon, Menard, Morgan, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties. Special highlights for the year 2003 included the following:

Provided training and education programs for group home staff and clients, the Montana Planned Parenthood and Sangamon Area Special Education.

New programs were on American Red Cross HIV/AIDS training for the Halsa Hem School of Massage where students are required to receive an education certification and for clients at MERCY (a temporary housing shelter for women and their families).

School sessions included “Snowflake”, a program which addresses teen issues for Middle School students and a workshop training for school nurses on methods of contraception for adolescents in a school setting at Illinois Department of Human Services conference.

In The Schools

48 programs for middle/junior high school groups with 898 participants

59 programs for high school groups with 1046 participants

13 programs for college/university groups with 202 participants

For Community Groups

18 programs for youth serving groups with 110 participants

48 programs for social service groups with 315 participants

2 programs for civic/business groups with 35 participants

4 programs for incarcerated adults with 200 participants

22 programs for juvenile detention group with 137 participants

52 programs for mentally/physically challenged groups with 515 participants

11 programs for substance abuse groups with 249 participants

13 programs for individual education with 91 participants

Trainings & Health Fair Programs

Grand Total
      290 programs with 3798 participants

Trainings
      17 trainings for service agencies, staff, and volunteers with 177 participants

Health Fairs
      38 programs for agencies with 3430 participants

Fund Raising

Joy of NOT Cooking In 2003 PPSA had its 11^th edition of “Joy of Not Cooking” and proved once again to be a favorite event for PPSA’s supporters. We raised $11,383 net. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the 2003 Joy of Not Cooking and especially to our wonderful chair, Patti Pace-Halpin, for all her help!

Art Auction On November 1, 2003, PPSA held an Art Auction at IDOT building in Springfield. Planned Parenthood brought in a net $8,701. Thanks to our Art Auction chair Rich Owens and to all of the board members who volunteered time to make this event a success!

Campaigns PPSA Board Members have worked hard on a Personal Solicitation Campaign and proudly raised over $13,000.
With over $8,000 raised for the Facility Improvement Campaign, PPSA will be able to enhance our building.

Public Affairs
ROE V. WADE

Pro-choice supporters gathered at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, January 19, 2003 for an Interfaith Remembrance Service for the 30^th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The service featured prayers, singing, as well as some inspirational readings, stories and a remembrance to those who died before Roe and a celebration of our freedom to choose.
        On Wednesday, January 22, 2003 PPSA held a Brown Bag Lunch and a Panel Discussion about Roe v. Wade at University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS). The event was sponsored by PPSA, the UIS Women’s Issues Caucus and UIS College Democrats.
        Roe v. Wade resulted in significant shifts in women’s abilities to make childbearing, health care and economic decisions. PPSA made a strong statement in support of Roe v. Wade on the anniversary of this historic decision. However, constant attacks against Roe v. Wade continually undermine access to abortion services. So while PPSA celebrated, we also recognized that vigilance is critical to protecting this sacred right.

2003 LEGISLATIVE YEAR

IL GENERAL ASSEMBLY:

            HB 211 - Contraceptive Equity in Health Insurance passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly. The passage of this important legislation proves that advocates really DO make a difference. In many cases, letters and phone calls to legislators helped to sway the votes. We hope we can continue to count on supporters in future advocacy campaigns to promote reproductive health and freedom!

On July 7, 2003, Governor Rod Blagojevich signed HB 211 into law mandating such state regulated insurance plans that cover prescription drugs and devices to also cover all FDA approved prescription contraceptive drugs and devices. Illinois became the 21st state to mandate insurance coverage for contraception. The law took effect January 1, 2004.

U.S. CONGRESS

H.R. 760 - Congress passed a dangerous and unconstitutional piece of legislation aimed at undermining reproductive choice. H.R. 760, "Partial Birth Abortion Ban," prohibits safe, pre-viability abortions, and prevents women, in consultation with their families and doctors, from making decisions about their own health. In November 2003, PPSA criticized President Bush’s decision to sign into law the “Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act”, an unconstitutional abortion ban.

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Go to www.plannedparenthoodaction.org and sign up to be part of the Illinois statewide on-line advocacy network. You will receive periodic legislative updates and action alerts that will allow you to stay informed, speak out, and make a difference with just a click of a button!

*Highlights for 2003*	PPSA participated in Community Shares of Illinois in their workplace payroll deduction campaign. PPSA Board of Directors formed a LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) Taskforce. PPSA set up an Automatic ACH Transfer Authorization that allows supporters to automatically transfer money from their bank account to ours. PPSA Board of Directors developed a Planned Giving Policy and Procedures document.
*Client Statistics*	PPSA served 4607 unduplicated clients in 2003, 146 of which were male. These clients generated a total of 18,649 Reproductive Healthcare Visits and 9,139 Supply Visits for a total of 27,788 visits in 2003. CLIENT CONTRACEPTIVE CHOICES: 3273 used Oral Contraceptives 1000 used Depo Provera 372 used Ortho Evra (the Patch) 12 used NuvaRing (vaginal ring) 3 used Norplant (no longer available) 4 used prescription barriers (diaphragm, cervical cap) 132 used non-prescription barriers 1148 used Emergency Contraception OTHER SERVICES INCLUDED: 135 Colposcopy and/or Cryotherapy 6130 STD Checks (other than HIV) 58 HIV tests for Women 24 HIV tests for Men 688 Pregnancy Counseling Visits 146 Male Clients 10 Vasectomies (done off site) 116 Employment Physicals 89 Midlife (women over the age of 50) 117 Clients from the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (Making PPSA the largest provider for this program in Sangamon County) TESTS AND PROCEDURES INCLUDED 2326 Pregnancy Tests 458 Positive 4080 Gonorrhea Tests 118 Positive 278 Syphilis Tests 0 Positive 82 HIV tests 0 Positive 4080 Chlamydia Tests 298 Positive 4593 Pap Smears 579 Abnormal 5776 Breast Exams 11 Norplant Removals 2 Endometrial Biopsies
*New at PPSA in 2003*	OraQuick---a rapid HIV test that produces results within 20 minutes from a fingerstick sample. NuvaRing---a vaginal ring contraceptive containing Estrogen and Progestin. The ring is inserted into the vagina and left in place for 3 weeks, then removed for 1 week for menses, and a new one placed at the end of that week. Mock OSHA Inspection—requested, received and passed. Stomp Syphilis Campaign—funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health, to target African American MSM (men who have sex with men) to screen for Syphilis. Efforts included testing, offering information at various bars and circulating coupons for free Syphilis and HIV testing. Students---Accommodated students for training from Robert Morris College, Mennonite College, SIU Medical School, SIU Residency Program for Family Practice, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine Residents. Vasectomy---PPSA partnered with SIU Family Practice for the provision of vasectomies at no cost to clients. Folic Acid Campaign---PPSA participated in the March of Dimes Folic Acid Campaign to help prevent birth defects. The free multi-vitamins containing Folic Acid were distributed to all clients of child-bearing age, regardless of contraceptive method, until the supply was depleted.
*Educational Services*	PPSA provided programs for thousands of individuals on sexually related topics in Christian, Sangamon, Menard, Morgan, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties. Special highlights for the year 2003 included the following: Provided training and education programs for group home staff and clients, the Montana Planned Parenthood and Sangamon Area Special Education. New programs were on American Red Cross HIV/AIDS training for the Halsa Hem School of Massage where students are required to receive an education certification and for clients at MERCY (a temporary housing shelter for women and their families). School sessions included “Snowflake”, a program which addresses teen issues for Middle School students and a workshop training for school nurses on methods of contraception for adolescents in a school setting at Illinois Department of Human Services conference.
In The Schools	48 programs for middle/junior high school groups with 898 participants 59 programs for high school groups with 1046 participants 13 programs for college/university groups with 202 participants
For Community Groups	18 programs for youth serving groups with 110 participants 48 programs for social service groups with 315 participants 2 programs for civic/business groups with 35 participants 4 programs for incarcerated adults with 200 participants 22 programs for juvenile detention group with 137 participants 52 programs for mentally/physically challenged groups with 515 participants 11 programs for substance abuse groups with 249 participants 13 programs for individual education with 91 participants
Trainings & Health Fair Programs	Grand Total 290 programs with 3798 participants Trainings 17 trainings for service agencies, staff, and volunteers with 177 participants Health Fairs 38 programs for agencies with 3430 participants
*Fund Raising*
Joy of NOT Cooking	In 2003 PPSA had its 11^th edition of “Joy of Not Cooking” and proved once again to be a favorite event for PPSA’s supporters. We raised $11,383 net. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the 2003 Joy of Not Cooking and especially to our wonderful chair, Patti Pace-Halpin, for all her help!
Art Auction	On November 1, 2003, PPSA held an Art Auction at IDOT building in Springfield. Planned Parenthood brought in a net $8,701. Thanks to our Art Auction chair Rich Owens and to all of the board members who volunteered time to make this event a success!
Campaigns	PPSA Board Members have worked hard on a Personal Solicitation Campaign and proudly raised over $13,000. With over $8,000 raised for the Facility Improvement Campaign, PPSA will be able to enhance our building.
*Public Affairs*	ROE V. WADE Pro-choice supporters gathered at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, January 19, 2003 for an Interfaith Remembrance Service for the 30^th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The service featured prayers, singing, as well as some inspirational readings, stories and a remembrance to those who died before Roe and a celebration of our freedom to choose. On Wednesday, January 22, 2003 PPSA held a Brown Bag Lunch and a Panel Discussion about Roe v. Wade at University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS). The event was sponsored by PPSA, the UIS Women’s Issues Caucus and UIS College Democrats. Roe v. Wade resulted in significant shifts in women’s abilities to make childbearing, health care and economic decisions. PPSA made a strong statement in support of Roe v. Wade on the anniversary of this historic decision. However, constant attacks against Roe v. Wade continually undermine access to abortion services. So while PPSA celebrated, we also recognized that vigilance is critical to protecting this sacred right. 2003 LEGISLATIVE YEAR IL GENERAL ASSEMBLY: HB 211 - Contraceptive Equity in Health Insurance passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly. The passage of this important legislation proves that advocates really DO make a difference. In many cases, letters and phone calls to legislators helped to sway the votes. We hope we can continue to count on supporters in future advocacy campaigns to promote reproductive health and freedom! On July 7, 2003, Governor Rod Blagojevich signed HB 211 into law mandating such state regulated insurance plans that cover prescription drugs and devices to also cover all FDA approved prescription contraceptive drugs and devices. Illinois became the 21st state to mandate insurance coverage for contraception. The law took effect January 1, 2004. U.S. CONGRESS H.R. 760 - Congress passed a dangerous and unconstitutional piece of legislation aimed at undermining reproductive choice. H.R. 760, "Partial Birth Abortion Ban," prohibits safe, pre-viability abortions, and prevents women, in consultation with their families and doctors, from making decisions about their own health. In November 2003, PPSA criticized President Bush’s decision to sign into law the “Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act”, an unconstitutional abortion ban. _****** Go to www.plannedparenthoodaction.org and sign up to be part of the Illinois statewide on-line advocacy network. You will receive periodic legislative updates and action alerts that will allow you to stay informed, speak out, and make a difference with just a click of a button!**