Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi

Your health is your power! Staying informed about your HIV status is essential to accessing timely care, and PPTNM can help! We offer quick and easy HIV testing, PrEP, and PEP, as well as treatment support and referrals. Learn more at pptnm.org!

FYI: Our health centers will be closed on the following upcoming dates.

Memphis (both locations): 8/29-8/30, 9/30
Nashville: 9/11-9/13, 9/30

Our call center will also be closed from 9/18-9/20 for staff trainings. Please schedule appointments online at PPTNM.org.

Thank you for your understanding!

We're SO close to reopening our health center in Knoxville! 👏🌟 We'll start seeing patients on Monday, October 14, and will begin taking appointments on September 23 via our call center, online appointment scheduling, and our new MyChart patient portal. (MyChart will launch soon and you'll need to create an account - more info to come!) We can't wait to see y'all there!

Knoxville, we're coming to you! 🚗 Come join us on August 28th and 29th and build community, learn about how to engage and get involved in volunteer and paid opportunities, and more! A virtual option via Zoom is available for both events. RSVP at https://www.mobilize.us/tappactioncouncils/ - we look forward to seeing you!

Don't forget to grab your repro brat swag from our marketplace and show your unapologetic support for repro rights! Pre-orders are open through 8/23. https://pptnm-shop.myshopify.com/

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We've got a plan for the future, and your support is essential for us to continue providing top-quality care and expanding services everywhere they're needed. Every dollar counts; make a donation today at https://donate.pptnm.org/

Make a career out of making a difference! PPTNM is hiring, and we're seeking dynamic and dedicated Practice Managers to oversee day-to-day operations and clinical performance at our Nashville and Memphis health centers. Learn more and apply at https://ow.ly/3y5o50SWP0b

Careers Make a career out of making a difference. Whether you're in the exam room, the front desk, or behind the scenes — we believe that our staff is essential to our mission of providing high-quality, inclusive, and accessible health care, education, and advocacy for the communities of Tennessee and Nor...

It's a repro brat summer, and we are unapologetically rocking our support for reproductive rights every day. Want to join us? Pre-order your repro brat hat or tee on the PPTNM Marketplace, now through August 23rd! https://pptnm-shop.myshopify.com/

Shipping details to follow.

Did you know some s*xually-transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HPV might not present any symptoms if passed to you? If left untreated, these infections can lead to serious health complications. That's why it's important to get tested regularly! Learn more at pptnm.org

Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi PPTNM provides reproductive health care and information; s*xual health educational programs; and adv

Get out and VOTE today, Tennessee! Make your voice heard, and be a part of the movement for change in our state. For so many reasons, it's more important than EVER.

If you need polling place info, go to GoVoteTN.gov!

Hey Memphis! This Friday, August 2nd, come out to Memphis Rox for a Back to School BBQ sponsored by PPTNM and our partner OUTMemphis! Come for free food, school supplies, and confidential HIV testing.

It's always a good time to learn about reproductive health! We're proud to partner with Meharry Harm Reduction Center and Cheatham Coalition for these two events highlighting s*xual health. July 31st will be in-person in Ashland City, and August 2nd will be virtual. We hope to see you there!

Do something just for you today: it's International Self-Care Day! Self-care is so important for overall health and well-being, especially during times of stress. Comment with your favorite self-care activity! 💗💆

Back to school season is (already) almost here! 🤯 We're collaborating with OUTMemphis for a school supply donation drive - check out the Amazon Wish List here: https://amzn.to/3zIFP48

Want to intern with PPTNM this summer? ☀️ We've got positions open with Free Condoms TN as well as our HIV testing program! If you're interested in learning more, email [email protected].

Let's all work together to combat HIV stigma. Talking openly about HIV, correcting myths and stereotypes, and educating yourself and others are just a few ways to reduce the harmful HIV stigma affecting communities nationwide who are impacted by HIV.

Learn more at https://ow.ly/r6kL50SGcq5

We want you on our team! Check out all open positions at https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-tennessee-and-north-mississippi/careers

Drop your favorite emoji in the comments to show your love for reproductive health care on World Emoji Day!

Reason number 149,272 why regular health screenings are important for everyone! HPV can lead to certain cancers, and testing is the only way to know for sure if you're at risk. pptnm.org

At no point in a pregnancy is a politician more qualified to make decisions about reproductive healthcare than a patient and their doctor. That's a fact. And that's why we fight for our right to decide.

Today at 5:30pm, the Putnam County Action Council is hosting an amazing educational event aimed at giving you practical skills for the fight to decriminalize pregnancy outcomes. Register to either attend in person or over Zoom at https://www.mobilize.us/pptnm/event/633949/

Let's get Tennessee out of *dead last* in voter turnout! 🗳️🏃 VOTE EARLY starting today through July 27th! Find a location at GoVoteTN.org, bring a friend, and make your voice heard!

*Hot* opportunity alert! 🔥 Become a certified HIV tester with our upcoming round of HEAT Training! It's an amazing way to gain and share practical skills and education around HIV for your community. Learn more and register at http://bit.ly/4eOpj2S.

¿Quiere mejorar su comunidad y educar a las personas sobre la salud s*xual? ¡Solicite nuestro programa de Promotores y obtenga la certificación como Educador de Salud Sexual en Tennessee! Aprenderá sobre fisiología reproductiva, métodos anticonceptivos y mucho más, ¡además obtendrá suministros gratuitos para s**o seguro para distribuir en su comunidad! Comuníquese con Noé Monárrez en [email protected] para postularse.

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Want to make your community better and educate people about s*xual health? Apply for our Promotores program and get certified as a Sexual Health Educator in Tennessee! You'll learn about reproductive physiology, birth control methods, and much more, plus get free safe s*x supplies to distribute around your community! Contact Noé Monárrez at [email protected] to apply.

All PPTNM clinics will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th. We'll see you again on Monday! 💙

Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their own skin. Gender-affirming healthcare is essential to helping our LGBTQIA+ community thrive, and access to it must be protected.

PPTNM's Development department is looking for an Elite Event Planning Committee! This group will consist of volunteers who will help execute event logistics like securing venues and vendors, driving event attendance, organizing volunteers, etc. We're looking for folks from our entire affiliate region, with a preference for folks from the Oxford, Chattanooga, Jackson, and Tri-Cities areas. People from Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville are also encouraged to join!

Interested? Please reach out to Donor Relations and Events Coordinator, Gayle Geeter at [email protected].

This fight isn't over. Everyone deserves to be able to access life-saving emergency care when they need it - without political interference.

HIV affects so many communities, and testing and early detection can change lives. Know your status and empower yourself to take steps to stay healthy! Schedule your test at PPTNM.org today.