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 Memphis
Center for
Reproductive Health |
Greetings!
The Memphis Center for Reproductive Health is proud to announce a second year grant of $150,000 from the MAC AIDS Fund to support the integration of HIV and reproductive health services in Memphis. Our project, Parallel Paths / Caminos Paralelos, will provide training and networking opportunities to local reproductive health and HIV/AIDS service providers, and will allow us to provide free rapid HIV testing and education to over 3,000 women in our clinic this year. Every cent of the $14.50 selling price of a VIVA GLAM lipstick or lipglass is donated to the MAC AIDS Fund to support men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS.So what can $14.50 buy? For our project, your lovely new lipstick would provide:
- 1 rapid HIV test and a 20 minutes of individual HIV prevention counseling
- 1 hour of group HIV prevention education for 10 women
- 1 hour of group reproductive health education for 10 HIV positive women
- 250 male condoms
- 15 female condoms
- 15 minutes of individual HIV prevention and reproductive health counseling with a medical practitioner
- 30 minutes of training for 20+ medical providers on integrating HIV prevention and reproductive health
So run over to MACY's on your lunch hour and buy a couple of VIVA GLAM lipsticks! And as always, thanks so much for your support.
Rebecca L. Terrell
Executive Director |
Emergency
Contraception
Available at MCRH
After years on the market, confusion still persists about emergency contraceptives. They are often called "morning-after" pills, but they do not necessarily need to be taken the morning after unprotected intercourse to prevent pregnancy. In fact they may be taken up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex, although their effectiveness may diminish the longer you wait.
One thing is true, however - it's better not to wait until you need it to buy it. This is something you want tucked away in the drawer of your bedside table. You can get EC for $40 at our clinic without an appointment if you are 17 or older (if you are under 17 you will need to make an appointment). Call 901-274-3550 or check our website for hours. |
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National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Community Awareness Breakfast - May 4
If you work with teens, please join Memphis Teen Vision in promoting National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy on May 4. The collaboration of agencies will host a free Community Awareness Breakfast on Wednesday, May 4 from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Bridges, 477 N. 5th Street, Downtown Memphis. The Memphis Center for Reproductive Health is proud to be one of the sponsors of this special event.
You will hear presentations on the impact of a teen pregnancy on the teen mom, the baby, the baby's father, the teen parents' families, and the community at large. You will also learn about dozens of local programs working every day to address this important issue.
To RSVP call 901-678-2780, or email crow@memphis.edu. |
An Easy Way to Support MCRH
Op4G (Opinions 4 Good) is an online market
research community that partners with non-profits.
Our partnership allows you to help the Memphis Center for Reproductive Health while sharing your opinions and
experiences. You are paid for your opinions, with at least 25% of your compensation being donated to us.
Funds received from your participation in Op4G helps us provide needed reproductive health education for teens in Memphis. Check them out! If you want to sign up, enter the code MCRH1234. That identifies us as the Non-Profit you are there to support. |
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MCRH is an independent, non-profit organization providing reproductive health care, community education, and working to protect reproductive freedom, justice and equality.
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MCRH News
Assistant Director Jennifer Marshall was recently elected to the national Board of Directors of the Abortion Access Project which was highlighted by Philanthropedia as one of 19 top high-impact reproductive health & justice nonprofits for 2010.
MCRH is pleased to welcome two new outstanding employees to our staff:
Blanca Gomez, Medical Receptionist, and Erica Williamson, Medical Assistant. |
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Memphis Center for Reproductive Health
1726 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 274-3550 |
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Love Yourself!
Schedule Your Repro Health Check-Up Today |
Women's Check Ups include PAP smear, breast exam, birth control consultation and prescription, STD testing and treatment, HIV testing, and whole health evaluation. $100 established patient, $150 new patient.
Men's Check Ups include STD testing and treatment, HIV testing, and whole health evaluation. $100 established patient, $150 new patient.
NEW!! Teen's Reproductive Health Visits include discussions of adolescent reproductive development, decision-making about sexual activity, birth control options and safer sex practices, benefits of Long Acting Reversible Contraception (like IUDs and implants), HIV testing, discussion of the HPV virus and vaccine, and more. $50 plus labs Call 901-274-3550 to schedule your appointment. | |
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