Ultrasound Equipment Fundraiser for Heartbeat of Toledo

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Ultrasound Equipment Fundraiser for Heartbeat of
Toledo
(1888 PressRelease) The Knights of Columbus have
recently announced a fundraising push to purchase
a new, state-of-the-art ultrasound machine for
Heartbeat of Toledo to replace the older
equipment they previously purchased. Toledo, OH
- This new ultrasound machine will be able to
provide Heartbeat of Toledos health
professionals with critical prenatal health
information. In addition, when weighing all the
legal options available to women facing an
unplanned pregnancy, it is essential that women
have access to the information an ultrasound scan
provides. A quality ultrasound not only confirms
pregnancy it can also detect complications such
as a non-tubal ectopic pregnancy which can pose a
severe health risk to the mother. This
fundraiser is part of a nationwide movement by
the Knights of Columbus to aid life-affirming,
community-level womens health service centers
with up-to-date equipment so they can provide
better service to their populations. For more
information on the Knights of Columbus ultrasound
fundraiser, you can visit their website at
kofc.org. A Fully-Realized Support
System Heartbeat of Toledo identifies as a
life-affirming organization. It is their mission
to treat all their patients with dignity and
respect by encouraging them to make their own
informed decisions. It is an all-too-common
occurrence that women facing an unplanned
pregnancy are often presented with inaccurate or
incomplete information. By contrast, Heartbeat of
Toledo is dedicated to ensuring that the women
who come through their doors are given as much
honest, medically accurate, and complete
information as possible. With options such as the
abortion pill so readily available, Heartbeat of
Toledo feels it is important to provide women
with the opportunity to learn more about the
viability of their pregnancy before making any
irreversible decisions.
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Regarding the services Heartbeat of Toledo
provides their patients, Executive Director Gina
Bonino says "In my experience, women who are
coerced or rushed into a decision with limited
information tend to experience the most regret.
One thing is certain, that no matter the decision
a woman chooses, it will change her life. Taking
the time to explore all options available and
review complete information allows women to make
a fully-informed decision. The ultrasound is a
vital piece of that information that women should
have access to. We are so appreciative to the
Knights for continuing to provide this vital tool
to the women we serve each day." What Is
Heartbeat of Toledo? We are a life-affirming
organization whose mission is to be the best
source of information and support to women facing
pregnancies and to help moms, dads, and babies in
need. What began as a dream of Dr. John
Hillabrand and Mrs. Lore Maier over 50 years ago
has become a beautiful reality of intentional
care for women in our great city. The heart of
Heartbeat has always been to serve women, walking
alongside each of them as they share their
journey with us. While Heartbeat of Toledos
original mission was providing free pregnancy
testing to women within the Toledo area, they
have expanded their mission to include
ultrasounds, STI testing, options counseling,
parenting education, adoption support, and
judgment-free post-abortion care. According to
their Annual Report, Heartbeat of Toledo in 2021
has provided its essential family planning and
pregnancy support services to over 1,200
peoplefree of charge. In addition to meeting
the physical health needs of each woman engaging
in our services, Heartbeat of Toledo also
provides women with social and emotional support.
Heartbeat of Toledo is staffed with social work
professionals who work as patient advocates to
help provide access to additional community
resources. Heartbeat of Toledo is unique in that
it is the only community service organization
within 200 miles that offers adoptive birth
parent support groupsa valuable asset for many
women who make the choice of adoption. For more
information on Heartbeat of Toledo, its
resources, and a wealth of valuable information
on health and pregnancy, visit their website at
heartbeatoftoledo.org.