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2017-2018 Annual Report Dear Friends 2017-2018 Annual Report Dear Friends, When I became the Board Chair of Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) in 2017, it was not a quiet time—the federal government was trying to “defund” Planned Parenthood, repeal the Affordable Annual Report Care Act, and chip away at a number of basic civil rights. I wasn’t scared; I was ready. I was ready because I knew that more than 68,000 patients rely on PPIL for their care and I wasn’t going to let Contents: anything stop me from fighting for them. And, because the women who raised me taught me to be ready. I come from a family of strong women. In 1937, at a time when golfing for African Americans was Page 3 not a thing—especially not for women—my great-grandmother, a professional golfer, founded the Chicago Women’s Golf Club. She taught me to always fight for what I know is right, no matter Who We Serve what barriers are in the way and to speak up when I know something is wrong. I proudly built on that legacy in my time as Board Chair at PPIL during a moment in history when it has never been more important to step up and stand up for our patients and for reproductive rights. Page 5 This past year, we lived through unparalleled assaults on Planned Parenthood and an individual’s Protecting Health Care right to make informed, independent decisions about health, sex, and family planning. That’s why Access in Illinois Planned Parenthood continues to fight for a world where all people have the freedom and opportunity to control their own lives. PPIL remains driven by our mission to pursue reproductive freedom for those who do not have it, and we are willing to put everything we have into the effort. Page 7-8 When I joined the Board my goal always centered on expanding the mission of Planned Year in Review Parenthood. I’m proud that in 2018 we were able to open a new health center in Flossmoor that specifically met the needs of a community that needed our services. I am inspired by the number of people, especially young people, who are standing up every day to ensure the laws and Page 9 freedoms they have grown up with are not taken away. Those willing to fight every day inspire me Engaging in Community and let me know the work I’ve been doing for many years is meaningful. I look forward to seeing the incredible progress that Planned Parenthood will continue to fight for, as PPIL provides high-quality, compassionate care for those who need it most. Page 13 Onward, Financials Donna Miller Board Chair Planned Parenthood of Illinois Impact of Planned Dear Friends, Parenthood Health Care Nearly 30 years ago, I worked as a health care assistant at Planned Parenthood because its mission spoke to me: the idea that this organization empowered people to make independent, informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive lives was inspiring. Empowering people remains our core mission and I’m still inspired as we continue to fight each and every day at Planned Parenthood 108,227 of Illinois (PPIL). Patient Visits PPIL is here for people whose access to health care and reproductive rights has too long been denied—those with low incomes, those who live in rural areas, or who are young, people of color, immigrants, people of different faiths, or folks who are just afraid to get the health care they need. Barriers to accessing reproductive health care often means opportunities curtailed. That is why we 68,076 are committed to providing access to quality care and meeting patients where they are. As I reflect on my first year back at PPIL, I am so proud that we provided high-quality health care, Patients served without judgment, to more than 68,000 patients and opened our doors to more than 105,000 visits at our 17 health centers across the state. This past year, we improved access to reproductive health care by opening our new Flossmoor Health Center; provided medically accurate sex education and STI testing to more than 13,000 young people; and protected access to care by advocating for 4,755 policies and laws that increase access to care and protect patients from discrimination. In an important legislative victory last year, HB 40 became law! This significant piece of legislation Cancer screenings ensures that women seeking safe and legal abortion in Illinois can no longer be discriminated against based on how much they earn, where, or even whether they work. And it stops abortion from automatically becoming illegal if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the Supreme Court. Planned Parenthood was founded on the revolutionary idea that women should have access to the 42,781 information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and to fulfill their dreams. This past year highlights our incredible foundational strengths—including our outstanding services and our ability to Birth control visits weather obstacles and leverage change. We continue with courage and commitment to ensure our patients can access the care they need, now and in the future. 79,229 In this together, STI tests Jennifer Welch President & CEO Patient care provided at Planned Parenthood of Illinois PPIL health centers from from July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Page 2 | PPIL 2017-2018 Annual Report Who We Serve 15% 53% Caucasian 19 years old and younger 30% 56% African American 20-29 years old 10% 15% AGE Undisclosed RACE 30-34 years old 4% Asian 14% 35 years old and older 3% Multi-Racial 5% Undisclosed 17% 90% Hispanic Female Identifying ETHNICITY GENDER 78% 10% IDENTITY Non-Hispanic Male Identifying “I feel so touched and relieved that Planned Parenthood was there for me when I needed help. This was my first time to the clinic, and I felt welcome and important. I called my other doctors and would have waited for 6 weeks to find out I had two infections (easily curable with antibiotics). At Planned Parenthood I was able to schedule an appointment that afternoon and it started on-time. I am honestly crying thinking about how grateful I am to Planned Parenthood.” Peoria Patient, 11/16/2017 Page 4 | PPIL 2017-2018 Annual Report Protecting Patients in Illinois In an incredible victory for reproductive rights, • Changes to the School code require public and PPIL celebrated the passage of HB 40, which charter schools to provide reasonable accommodations reverses the “trigger” law language and to breastfeeding students on campus allowing young allows the use of Medicaid funds and state mothers time and a private space to breastfeed or express milk while remaining in school without suffering employees insurance to access abortion care. any academic penalty. This success means that people will have access • The newly amended Perinatal HIV Prevention Act adds to safe and legal abortion in Illinois, no matter a third trimester HIV test for pregnant women. This new legislation works to ensure that no child in Illinois is their income level, type of insurance, or even if born HIV-positive. the US Supreme Court overturns a woman’s right • The Learn with Dignity Act guarantees the availability to choose. of feminine hygiene products on school campuses, at no cost to students--ensuring young women and girls can focus on learning instead of facing the stigma Additionally, with community activists, legislative of not being able to take care of their personal needs. champions, and peer advocacy organizations, PPIL succeeded in moving three key policy All three laws became effective on January 1, 2018. positions into law. 56 28 15 65 11 BILLS BILLS FEDERAL STATE BILLS SUPPORTED BLOCKED LOBBY VISITS LOBBY VISITS SIGNED PATIENT ADVOCACY DAY PPIL patients and staff lobby members of Congress about the critical care Planned Parenthood provides. Page 6 | PPIL 2017-2018 Annual Report Year in Review Protecting the ACA Back to School Planned Parenthood’s network of supporters defeated PPIL provided medically accurate sex efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would have education and confidential STI testing to jeopardized health care access for the nearly 50 percent of nearly 14,000 young people through the PPIL patients who rely on public health coverage programs Chicago Healthy Adolescents and Teens to access basic, preventive reproductive health care services. (CHAT) program. JULY 2017 AUGUST 2017 My Body My Story Flossmoor Health Center PPIL launched My Body. My. Story., the digital PPIL opened a new state-of-the-art health marketing component of the Teen Birth Control center in Flossmoor, which provides the full Access Campaign, to debunk myths, smash range of reproductive and sexual health stigmas, and alleviate anxiety youth feel when services. discussing birth control and sexual health. DECEMBER 2017 JANUARY 2018 PPIL Lobby Days Equal Rights Amendment PPIL advocated in Springfield and Washington D.C. Illinois became the 37th state to ratify for important reproductive health and rights the Equal Rights Amendment to the priorities including access to care and education, U.S. Constitution. Title X, the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, and Medicaid. APRIL 2017 MAY 2018 HB 40 Signed Abortion Services Volunteers Governor Rauner signed HB 40. Expansion “I volunteer because I absolutely Since HB 40 went into effect, PPIL expanded medication love and support the work and 41% of patients at PPIL have abortion services to education that PP provides to our used Medicaid to pay for Bloomington. community. I think that is very abortion care.* important that we get the help out there, and I love being a part of *Services provided between that.” January 1, 2018-June 30, 2018 Wanda, Wicker Park SEPTEMBER 2017 OCTOBER 2017 NOVEMBER 2017 Title X changes announced Beyond the Stigma More than 11,000 comments from Illinois were submitted to PPIL hosted Beyond the Stigma: A Conversation about the Department of Health and Human Services opposing Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights, a panel the dangerous changes to Title X, the nation’s only federal discussion about women’s health with PPIL leadership & family planning program.
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