President Obama speaks at the PPFA National Conference!

Last week, some of my colleagues were fortunate enough to be able to attend the 2013 Planned Parenthood National Conference.  Many notable people were there; including Golden Globe award-winning actress and creator of the HBO show Girls, Lena Dunham; The immortal Dr. Ruth Westheimer; and the POTUS himself.  President Obama’s main message was clear: “Thank You” and “I’m with you."

President Obama also discussed the important role that the Affordable Care Act (the “ACA,” better known as health care reform) will play in improving the health of our country—including the health of patients who rely on Planned Parenthood health centers every day. In addition to sharing some of the benefits women will enjoy from the ACA, he also made clear that he needs our help to educate our patients and community about these new changes to our health care system. 

Chelly with Dr. Ruth

Our own CEO, Chelly Hegan, had the great fortune of meeting Dr. Ruth, and being present for Mr. Obama's speech.  When I asked her how it felt to see the President speak on behalf of Planned Parenthood, she said: "I can only say that the validation for all that we do that came from a sitting president taking time to come to OUR conference to let us know how much he supports the work that WE do was inspiring!"

If you are interested in watching the President's speech, I have embedded it below for your viewing pleasure.  Enjoy!