Prevention First 2009

Next week the House Judiciary Committee is expected to consider a package of bills to protect women’s health, reduce unintended pregnancies, reduce abortion and help prevent sexually transmitted diseases, all while saving already scare public health dollars.

Your Michigan Legislator is a member of the House Judiciary committee and needs to hear that you support this important package of legislation. Stand up for the women and families in our state and take action now!

Sample Letter for Campaign

Subject: Put Prevention First!

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

I urge you to support the Prevention First package of bills (HB 5155 - HB 5165). The need to ensure and expand access to reproductive health information and services is very important to me. This package of legislation will protect women's health, reduce unintended pregnancies and help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Thank you for your commitment to supporting healthy families through common sense prevention measures.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
September 02, 2009

Background Information

The Prevention First package of bills (HB 5155 – HB 5165) symbolizes a commitment to the citizens of Michigan to support healthy families through commonsense prevention measures. Improving access to preventative health care should be a statewide goal. The need to ensure reliable sexual and reproductive health education and information, increase access to family planning services and help plan parenthood, healthy pregnancies and healthy families is imperative.