CFHC Unveils New Videos Promoting Emergency Contraception to Prevent Unintended Pregnancy Among Teens.SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Recognizing National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day, the California Family Health Council, Inc. (CFHC CFHC California Family Health Council CFHC Caritas Francis Hsu College CFHC Chinatrust Financial Holding Company CFHC Central Florida Health Care CFHC Concord Feminist Health Center CFHC Central Florida Hurricane Center CFHC Community Family Health Center ), today released a new series of public service videos promoting teen awareness of and access to emergency contraception Emergency Contraception Definition Emergency contraception or emergency birth control uses either emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) or a Copper-T intrauterine device (IUD) to help prevent pregnancy following unprotected vaginal intercourse. as part of their ongoing efforts to reduce teen pregnancy in the state. "Emergency contraception is an essential tool in the battle to reduce teen pregnancy. It gives sexually active teens a second chance to avoid an unintentional pregnancy," said Margie Fites Seigle, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CFHC. "California has made significant progress in reducing the number of teens who become pregnant, but much more remains to be done. I am hopeful that these new public service videos will help teens become aware of their options to prevent pregnancy." The public service materials include a new public service video emphasizing the theme "Don't be scared, be prepared." The spot features a teen couple in a remote, dark setting after having sexual intercourse sexual intercourse or coitus or copulation Act in which the male reproductive organ enters the female reproductive tract (see reproductive system). and discovering the condom 1. condom - The protective plastic bag that accompanies 3.5-inch microfloppy diskettes. Rarely, also used of (paper) disk envelopes. Unlike the write protect tab, the condom (when left on) not only impedes the practice of SEX but has also been shown to have a high failure they used has broken. As fear sets in, a spirit advises and encourages them to use emergency contraception. The additional videos feature young women at a slumber party, where one reveals she's worried about becoming pregnant. Another features two young men shooting hoops, when one shares his pregnancy scare experience with his buddy. These videos emphasize a message of "You don't get pregnant that fast" -- there's still time to take EC pills to prevent a pregnancy. Each video offer viewers access to a California EC Hotline, 213-521-5211, and an informational website, www.teensource.org. "Teens need to know about and have access to emergency contraception to help prevent unintended pregnancy. We need to help them be more prepared," said Anna Garcia Anna Garcia (born December 31, professionally known as Anna Fantastic, which was the name Prince had given her,[1] is an English female actress, singer and model. , manager of CFHC's Emergency Contraceptive contraceptive /con·tra·cep·tive/ (-sep´tiv) 1. diminishing the likelihood of or preventing conception. 2. an agent that so acts. initiative. "Emergency contraceptives offer a safe and effective method of contraception for those who need it." The emergency contraception videos and supporting materials, including posters and information cards on emergency contraception, will be distributed to public service directors and news editors at broadcast outlets across California, as well as to health clinics, colleges and community organizations that serve youth. The videos will also be posted on CFHC's www.teensource.org, a national website developed by teens for teens providing information on sexual health, as well as at the CFHC website at www.cfhc.org. The videos are available in English and Spanish. The emergency contraception public service videos were introduced at a news conference in Sacramento today recognizing National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day at the CFHC Title X Family Planning family planning Use of measures designed to regulate the number and spacing of children within a family, largely to curb population growth and ensure each family’s access to limited resources. Conference. (Editors note: The emergency contraception news conference is being held Wednesday, May 3, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, 3rd floor, in Sacramento.) |
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