Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States

Government of Canada Strengthens Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Youth

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

CALGARY, AB, Aug. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada firmly believes that everyone should have access to safe and consistent sexual and reproductive health services.

Key Points: 
  • CALGARY, AB, Aug. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada firmly believes that everyone should have access to safe and consistent sexual and reproductive health services.
  • The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of improving accessibility and promoting inclusion for everyone in Canada, including youth.
  • These projects will improve access to sexual and reproductive health services and resources for people in Canada who face the greatest barriers to access, more specifically youth, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous peoples.
  • That's why our government is committed to removing barriers and stigma that many across the country continue to face when accessing sexual and reproductive health services.

WELL Provides Business Update on Wisp - A Leader In Reproductive Health

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Wisp is also paying travel costs for employees that need support with reproductive health services.

Key Points: 
  • Wisp is also paying travel costs for employees that need support with reproductive health services.
  • "Since launching in 2018, Wisp's mission has always been to make sexual and reproductive healthcare inclusive, cost-effective, and accessiblefor everyone," said Ahmad Bani, CEO.
  • "For this reason, we are working extremely hard to advance and accelerate our product development efforts to introduce new products that improve access to reproductive health."
  • Wisp is a US technology leader and innovator whose objective is to make reproductive and sexual healthcare inclusive, cost-effective, and accessible for all.

Giant Food Announces Recipients of First Annual Ward 8 Healthy Living Microgrant Program

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, the leading greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, today announces its first annual Ward 8 Healthy Living Microgrant Program to support a variety of programs that reflect the needs of Washington, D.C.'s Ward 8 community. As part of the program, Giant has designated $35,500 in microgrants, ranging in support level, to 16 organizations supporting the Ward 8 community with nutrition knowledge, access to healthy food, financial literacy and healthy living.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the program, Giant has designated $35,500 in microgrants, ranging in support level, to 16 organizations supporting the Ward 8 community with nutrition knowledge, access to healthy food, financial literacy and healthy living.
  • The Ward 8 Healthy Living Microgrant Program is an extension of Giant's ongoing efforts to address health and wellness challenges in Ward 8.
  • In 2018, Giant began its work in the community by focusing on improving the knowledge of healthy food and its benefits, the affordability of food to the ward and access to healthy food.
  • The recipients of the first annual Ward 8 Healthy Living Microgrant Program were selected through an application process and chosen by a formal committee at Giant, led by Giant's dedicated Ward 8 Nutritionist, Jillian Griffith.