Due to the overwhelming of diverse clients that utilizes Planned Parenthood services, an interpretation services is provided to help communicate. Clients with language barriers can simply point to their language and an interpreter is provided at no cost to help communicate with staff. Planned Parenthood took action to assist all, and realizing being understood is empowering. .
The receptionist took time to assist me with a short tour of the facility. She explained in detail how Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio Region (PPSWO) is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate reproductive health care services for everyone in the community. PPSWO believes their patients have CHOICES, RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES. Regardless of their age, race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disabilities, economic status, or source of payment. A list of the patient's bill of rights is included in my paper.
Upon the end of my short tour, I was very surprised how many different services PPSWO provided. I can truly say PPSWO has expanded their services over the last 20 plus decades. The receptionist gave me several informational brochures, and informed me on the education and medical services that are provided for youth, parents, and educators. Some of the services provided are as listed: Abortion Referral, Birth Control, General Health Care, HIV Testing, LGBT Services, Men's Health Care, Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception), Pregnancy Testing & Services, STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines, and Women's Health Care. .
As my tour ended with the receptionist, I thanked her and was about to leave. But I had one more question I had to ask her. During our walk through of the facility I noticed several pictures hanging on the walls displaying gatherings of people from different countries. I asked her, "Does Planned Parenthood travel around the world to provide services? " She explained, she got so caught up in what Planned Parenthood does for communities of people locally in the United States, she forgot to talk about what services are provided internationally.