The Voting Woman: Women's Issues and the 2008 Election

This upcoming event is your opportunity to learn more and make connections with other attendees! Grab a friend or two and be there for this important discussion!

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Panel discussion at 6:00PM.

Networking discussion at 8:00PM.

Light refreshments will be served.

Location:
525 S. State Street
Lake Room at University Center
Roosevelt University

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Sponsored by:

The Younger Women's Task Force - Chicago Chapter, The American Association of University Women, Chicago Foundation for Women, International Visitors Center of Chicago, Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition, Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law, Between Friends, Planned Parenthood, Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women's Network, Chicago Women in Philanthropy, Rape Victim Advocates, Radio Arte and Roosevelt University Office of Institutional Advancement.


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McHenry County Citizens for Choice Upcoming Event: Reserve Your Spot!

Join MCCC for a Movie and Conversation over Lunch:

IRON JAWED ANGELS
Starring Hillary Swank, Frances O’Connor, Julia Ormond, Anjelica Houston
124 Minutes – Not Rated

"IRON JAWED ANGELS recounts for a contemporary audience a key chapter in U.S. history: in this case, the struggle of suffragists who fought for the passage of the 19th Amendment."

Read the full HBO film synopsis here.

Followed by Conversation Facilitated by Terry Kammes
Host and Producer of “The Activist” on AT&T Broadband Access, Northern Illinois

When: Saturday, September 20 - 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where: McHenry Savings Bank - Community Room - Lower Level
One Block North of Intersection of Rt. 31 and Bull Valley Road

All this plus sandwiches and dessert from the Corner Bakery
Suggested Donation: $10
Students Welcomed as Guests

**Reservations Required**
Call – 815-338-8030
Email – dmanny1008@aol.com or choice@mcccprochoice.org

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Governor Slams HHS Dept. Regulation as Dangerous to Women's Health

On Tuesday, Governor Rod Blagojevich stood up for the millions of women (as well as the hundreds of thousands of health care entities) that may be affected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulation that was proposed in August. In a letter to Secretary Michael Leavitt, the Governor expressed his disapproval and asked that the proposal be withdrawn.

While in office, Blagojevich has fought for women's access to health care and he rightly views this proposal as one that will not only put access in jeopardy, but may also put women's safety at risk by allowing providers to withhold necessary, critical information. He knows that when politics are put ahead of patients' needs, you can't just sit back and watch. Read the full letter below.


Dear Secretary Leavitt:


I am writing to express my opposition to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed “provider conscience” rule. This proposed regulatory change could cause untold harm to 600,000 women in Illinois who are uninsured and depend on government or non-profit healthcare services supported, in part, with federal funds. If this proposed rule is adopted, a healthcare provider would be able to refuse to tell a vulnerable patient about the range of safe, legal healthcare options available to her. This proposed rule is not about providers’ consciences, it is about restricting access to healthcare to those in need.


As Governor, I have fought for the rights of women to have access to contraception and appropriate family planning choices equally. In April 2005, I issued an emergency rule, which later became permanent, requiring that pharmacists, who choose to work in pharmacies that sell contraception, dispense all forms of birth control with a valid prescription in a timely manner. I have also been careful to ensure that Illinois has policies that allow providers to offer alternative distribution methods, if they so choose. My goal then, and now, is to ensure that women have access to the healthcare they desire, when they need it.


As proposed, the HHS rule undermines states’ abilities to create and enforce their own laws and endangers the very protection and access to choices in family planning that Illinois has worked so hard to create. I am concerned that at a time when elected leaders across the country are working to increase access to healthcare for all Americans, the proposed rule will promote a culture of refusal and denial of service.


Employees working at federally funded healthcare facilities should deliver the services their patients request. With estimates that up to 600,000 healthcare entities such as hospitals, clinics and pharmacies will be impacted by this rule, this action could lead to irrevocable harm for the U.S. healthcare system at a time when it is already struggling.


I urge you, for the safety and health of all women, to withdraw the proposed provider conscience rule.


Sincerely,


Rod R. Blagojevich



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Calling All Intern Candidates!

Fall is just around the corner and here at Planned Parenthood of Illinois that means new opportunities for fabulous fall interns!

Interns play a crucial role at Planned Parenthood and spend their time working on engaging, substantive projects. Planned Parenthood of Illinois is looking for people who are dedicated to the mission of protecting women's health and the right to choose, and interested in working both with staff and independently to get results.

The selection process begins when you send your completed application, along with a cover letter and resume. Planned Parenthood of Illinois conducts interviews as we receive them, so the earlier you get your application in, the better!

Current Available Intern Positions for Fall of 2008:

Community Programs:
- Latina Outreach Intern - Aurora, IL

Communications & Marketing:
- Patient Outreach Intern - Chicago, IL
- External Advertising & Marketing Intern - Chicago, IL

Development & Fundraising:
- Special Events Intern - Chicago, IL

Public Policy:
- Reproductive Justice Outreach Team - Springfield, Peoria, Aurora and Chicago, IL
- E-Publicist Intern - Springfield or Chicago, IL
- Campus Organizer Intern - Bloomington and Champaign, IL

To learn more about Planned Parenthood of Illinois' internship programs and for detailed information about what these positions entail, email your questions to volunteer@ppil.org today! You'll be contacted by a staff member and given an application.

To quote the infamous Gandhi, "Be the change you want to see in the world." Come join Planned Parenthood and make a difference in women's lives!

Above: Planned Parenthood interns, staff and volunteers, gathering Reproductive Justice petition signatures at the Illinois State Fair

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