Planned Parenthood Northern Michigan
Planned Parenthood Northern Michigan was an affiliate of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. On Sept. 30, 2007, Planned Parenthood Northern Michigan and Planned Parenthood Centers of West Michigan merged to form Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan (PPWNM).[1]
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Personnel
- Scott Blanchard[2]
- Alice Clayton, Director of Client Services[3]
- Karen Griggs[4]
- Vicki Fritzlan Kinney, Director of Client Services, PPNM[4]
- Martha Lancaster, PPNM director of community services[5]
- Suzanne Miron (nee? Outinen), R.N., Clinic Site Manager, Planned Parenthood Express health center (315 Shelden Avenue)[5]
Human Resources
As at Oct. 23, 2004, the following were responsible for volunteers for the affiliate:[4]
- Emily Robbins, Petoskey
- Jim Carruthers, Traverse City
- Carol Carr, Marquette
- Adrienne Brune, Mt. Pleasant
Education Coordinators
As at Oct. 23, 2004, the following worked as education coordinators for the affiliate:[4]
- Tracy Welch, Traverse City
- Kathy Snooks, Marquette
- Mindy Miller, Mt. Pleasant
- Lori O'Neill, Assistant Education Director, Petoskey
Planned Parenthood Express
On August 23, 2001, Planned Parenthood Northern Michigan opened the Planned Parenthood Express health center. The center was located at 315 Shelden Avenue, Houghton. The center accepted walk-in hours as well as appointments. The center provided a range of reproductive health services including education and counseling; birth control supplies including pills; injectable contraceptives such as Depo Provera and Lunelle; condoms; pregnancy testing and options counseling; Emergency Contraception; and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.[5]
Tribute Gifts
In May 2004, Planned Parenthood Northern Michigan raised $10,000 in tribute gifts in honor of long-time staff members Scott Blanchard and Alice Clayton. The funds were matched by a $10,000 challenge grant issued by The Frey Foundation and the total amount was placed in PPNM’s Endowment Fund.[3]
References
- ↑ Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan: 2008 Annual Report
- ↑ Keweenaw Now: Planned Parenthood Express expands health services, July 4, 2002 (accessed on Feb. 18, 2013)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Marquette Monthly - May, 2004 (accessed on Feb. 18, 2013)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 PPNM: PPNM Education Services (accessed on Oct. 23, 2004 via the WayBack Machine)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Keweenaw Today: Planned Parenthood to open local health center, Aug. 22, 2001 (accessed on Feb. 18, 2013)
