activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 14
- Abortion ServicesProvides medical abortion services by prescribing mifepristone and misoprostol, and surgical abortion care up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, in accordance with Arizona state regulations.
- Birth Control and Family Planning Services Long-Acting Reversible Contraception ServicesOffers various birth control services, including consultations, and provides long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) such as Liletta IUDs and Nexplanon implants to uninsured individuals through its Long-Term Birth Control Program.
- Comprehensive Reproductive and Sexual Health Services Women's Preventive Health Screenings & ExamsProvides a range of reproductive and sexual health services including birth control consultations, STD testing and treatment, HPV vaccinations, annual well-woman exams, cancer screenings (Pap smears, breast exams, mammogram referrals), and addresses conditions like abnormal menstruation, menopause, PCOS, and vaginal infections. Services are offered in English and Spanish.
- Doula Access Program Maternal & Perinatal Health Equity InitiativesOperates the Doula Access Program in collaboration with the Rooted Doula Collective to increase access to doula services for pregnant and postpartum Black individuals and to support Black doulas.
- Gender-Affirming Medical Care Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy ServicesProvides hormone therapy for adults 18 years and older, including monitoring, and offers wellness exams and cancer screenings as part of gender-affirming medical care.
- Gender-Affirming Medical Care Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy ServicesProvides hormone therapy for adults 18 years and older, including monitoring hormone levels, and offers wellness exams and cancer screenings as part of gender-affirming medical care.
- Long-Term Birth Control Program Long-Acting Reversible Contraception ServicesOffers long-acting reversible contraception, including Liletta IUD and Nexplanon Implant, to uninsured individuals, often through partnerships with other organizations.
- Medical and Surgical Abortion ServicesProvides medical abortion services by prescribing mifepristone and misoprostol, and offers surgical abortion care up to 24 weeks of pregnancy, with services available up to 15 weeks of pregnancy.
- Preventative Health and Wellness Exams Women's Preventive Health Screenings & ExamsProvides annual well-woman exams, including physical exams, breast exams, pelvic exams, Pap smears, and mammogram referrals, as well as HPV vaccinations for individuals under 45.
- Reproductive Health Education and Community Engagement Sex Education and Condom DistributionDelivers reproductive health lectures and workshops and organizes community events related to reproductive health.
- Reproductive Health Education and Outreach Sex Education and Condom DistributionDelivers reproductive health lectures and workshops and organizes community events related to reproductive health.
- STD Testing and Treatment Youth-Focused Sexual & Reproductive Health ServicesOffers discreet STD testing and treatment to women and men of all ages, including survivors of rape and sexual assault.
- Specialized Gynecological Services Women's Preventive Health Screenings & ExamsProvides integrated women's health services for conditions such as vaginal infections, abnormal menstruation, menopause, PCOS, incontinence, uterine fibroids, sexual dysfunction, and performs colposcopy for abnormal Pap smears.
- Specialized Gynecological Services Women's Preventive Health Screenings & ExamsProvides integrated women's health services for conditions such as vaginal infections, abnormal menstruation, menopause, PCOS, incontinence, uterine fibroids, sexual dysfunction, and performs colposcopy for abnormal Pap smears, and urgent gynecology exams.
advocacy · 2
- Reproductive Rights Advocacy Ballot Measure & Legislative AdvocacyServes as an anchor organization for the Liberate Abortion Policy Table and provides leadership to the Arizona Reproductive Rights Coalition, which consists of over 70 individuals and organizations.
- Reproductive Rights Advocacy and Coalition Leadership Ballot Measure & Legislative AdvocacyServes as an anchor organization for the Liberate Abortion Policy Table and provides leadership to the Arizona Reproductive Rights Coalition, which comprises over 70 individuals and organizations.
capacity building · 3
- Abortion Provider TrainingProvides hands-on abortion training to medical students and residents through the Next Generation of Abortion Providers Program (NGAPP), with activities tailored to their level of experience from observation to performing procedures, and offers clinical instruction covering abortion, contraception, and early pregnancy loss.
- Abortion Provider TrainingProvides hands-on abortion training to medical students and residents through the Next Generation of Abortion Providers Program (NGAPP), with activities tailored to their level of experience, from observation to performing procedures, and offers clinical instruction covering abortion, contraception, early pregnancy loss, and other women's health conditions.
- Abortion Provider Training ProgramProvides hands-on abortion training and clinical instruction to medical students and residents through the Next Generation of Abortion Providers Program (NGAPP), covering abortion, contraception, early pregnancy loss, and other women's health conditions, with activities tailored to their experience level.
strategies · 12
how they think
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- Advance reproductive justice through community-centered education and grassroots organizing reproductive justice lensEmpowers historically marginalized communities through community education, grassroots leadership development, and partnerships with organizations led by people of color, focusing on bodily autonomy and policy change.
- Deliver patient-centered, stigma-free reproductive health care across identities and needs patient-centered careProvides personalized, confidential care that respects patient autonomy, including gender-affirming services, non-surgical abortion options, and holistic birth control counseling, all within a judgment-free environment.
- Ensure equitable access to reproductive health care for Black and Indigenous people of color equity-focused careCenters equity in service delivery and programming by prioritizing access for Black and Indigenous people of color and addressing systemic barriers in healthcare through targeted care models and partnerships.
- Equity-Focused Community Engagement and Advocacy equity_focused_careThe organization focuses community education and engagement on improving reproductive health care access and bodily autonomy for historically marginalized communities, specifically centering Black and Indigenous people of color. This includes building grassroots leadership and mobilizing policymakers to influence policy in Arizona.
- Expand access to non-surgical and long-acting contraceptive care non-surgical abortion careOffers medical abortion as a natural-feeling, non-surgical option and aims to expand access to long-acting reversible contraceptives for uninsured individuals, addressing affordability and care continuity.
- Non-Surgical Abortion and Integrated Care Model non-surgical abortion careOffers medical abortion as a non-surgical, natural-feeling option that mimics miscarriage, while integrating abortion services with routine well-woman care to normalize abortion as essential healthcare and train providers in holistic settings.
- Patient-Centered Reproductive Health Care patient-centered careDelivers personalized, stigma-free reproductive health care that prioritizes patient autonomy, confidentiality, and trust, with care tailored to individual needs including birth control selection, gender-affirming services, and STD management.
- Patient-Centered, Stigma-Free Reproductive Healthcare patient_centered_careThe organization provides patient-centered, personalized care with respect and confidentiality to remove stigma from reproductive health, building lasting relationships with patients. This approach considers individual needs like effectiveness, cost, and lifestyle for birth control selection, and offers gender-affirming care without judgment or fear.
- Reproductive Justice–Centered Education and Advocacy reproductive justice lensApplies a reproductive justice lens to training and community engagement, centering Black and Indigenous people of color, supporting grassroots leadership through the Black and femme-led Empower Alliance, and advocating for policy change to expand bodily autonomy and family formation rights.
- Tiered Clinical Training for Future Abortion Providers Next Generation of Abortion Providers Program (NGAPP)Trains future abortion providers through a structured, tiered clinical training program tailored to the medical education level of trainees, ensuring hands-on procedural experience and integration of abortion care into routine clinical practice.
- Train future abortion providers through structured, equity-centered clinical education Next Generation of Abortion Providers Program (NGAPP)Uses a tiered, hands-on training model that integrates abortion care with routine well-woman care and applies a reproductive justice lens to medical education, emphasizing whole-person care and systemic barriers faced by marginalized communities.
- Training the Next Generation of Reproductive Healthcare Providers Next Generation of Abortion Providers Program (NGAPP)The organization trains future abortion providers through a structured, tiered clinical program that integrates abortion services with routine well care, emphasizing a whole-person approach and addressing barriers faced by marginalized communities. This aims to inspire new providers to integrate family planning into their practice and advocate for reproductive healthcare access.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Arizona Reproductive Justice Coalition
Coalition-building initiative that unites grassroots organizations across Arizona to advance reproductive justice through policy advocacy and community mobilization
Doula Access Program
Collaborative program with Rooted Doula Collective to increase access to full-spectrum doula care for Black and marginalized communities and compensate Black doulas
Empower Alliance for Reproductive Justice (EARJ)
Black and femme-led alliance formed with multiple Arizona-based organizations to build grassroots leadership and civic engagement among communities of color
Long Term Birth Control Program
Provides long-acting reversible contraceptives including IUDs and Nexplanon implants to uninsured individuals at reduced or no cost
Next Generation of Abortion Providers Program (NGAPP)
Training program for medical students and residents in abortion care, contraception, and early pregnancy loss, using a reproductive justice framework and hands-on clinical experience
relationships · 26
who they work with
- Abortion Care Network Network — The NGAPP training facility, Desert Star Family Planning, LLC, is a member clinic of the Abortion Care Network.
- Abortion Care Network Partner — Dr. Taylor is a member of this professional medical organization.
- Abortion Fund of Arizona (AFAZ) Partner — Refers patients to AFAZ for financial assistance with abortion care.
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Partner — Dr. Taylor is certified by this organization.
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Partner — Dr. Taylor is a member of this professional medical organization.
- Arizona Birthworkers of Color Partner — Partnered to fortify and expand community doula resources and educate/mobilize community members.
- Arizona Reproductive Rights Coalition Coalition — Provides leadership to the coalition of over 70 individuals and organizations.
- Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro Partner — Partnered to fortify and expand community doula resources and educate/mobilize community members.
- Black Phoenix Organizing Collective Partner — Partnered to fortify and expand community doula resources and educate/mobilize community members.
- Black Political Cultivation Arizona Partner — Partnered to fortify and expand community doula resources and educate/mobilize community members.
- CareCredit Partner — Refers patients to CareCredit for financial assistance with abortion care.
- Desert Star Family Planning Clinic Partner — Registered patients at Desert Star Family Planning Clinic are eligible for the Long-Term Birth Control Program.
- Direct Relief Partner — Partnered to provide Liletta IUDs to uninsured individuals for long-acting contraception.
- Dr. Taylor Partner — Physician who prescribes medical abortion medications after patient exams.
- Dr. Taylor Partner — Provides clinical services including IUD insertion, birth control consultations, and administration of contraceptive methods
- Empower Alliance for Reproductive Justice Partner — Formed through a partnership to build grassroots leadership in Arizona.
- Liberate Abortion Policy Table Coalition — Serves as an anchor organization for the policy table.
- Medical Students for Choice Reproductive Health Externship Program Partner — Serves as a site for the Medical Students for Choice Reproductive Health Externship Program.
- Medicines360 Partner — Partnered to provide Liletta IUDs to uninsured individuals for long-acting contraception.
- National Abortion Federation Network — The NGAPP training facility, Desert Star Family Planning, LLC, is a member clinic of the National Abortion Federation.
- National Abortion Federation (NAF) Partner — Refers patients to NAF for financial assistance with abortion care.
- National Institute for Reproductive Health Funder — Funded a collaboration to form the Arizona Reproductive Justice Coalition.
- Prochoice Arizona Foundation Partner — Collaborated to form the Arizona Reproductive Justice Coalition.
- Rooted Doula Collective Partner — Collaborated on the Doula Access Program to increase access to doula services and pay Black doulas.
- Society of Family Planning Partner — Dr. Taylor is a member of this professional medical organization.
- Tucson Abortion Support Collective (TASC) Partner — Refers patients to TASC for financial assistance with abortion care.