Jackson, MS —
We’re excited to share that GetPersonal’s ReproHealth Kits are officially back and available for residents of Mississippi and Tennessee. These kits are designed to provide trusted information and essential resources that support sexual and reproductive health—delivered with privacy, dignity, and care. Whether you’re looking for education, preparation, or support, our ReproHealth Kits help meet you where you are.
The kits include: condoms, lubricant, dental dam, emergency contraceptive, and pregnancy tests.
Patients simply fill out a form, pay the $5 shipping fee, and the kit will be shipped straight to them discreetly.
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Contact: Audrey Sandusky, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, asandusky@convergeaccess.org
Date posted: January 7, 2025
Converge Opens GetPersonal Clinic at Jackson Medical Mall
Jackson, MS — Converge is proud to announce the official opening of its first brick and mortar reproductive and sexual health clinic located inside the Jackson Medical Mall. The clinic, called GetPersonal by Converge, marks a key expansion of the organization’s reproductive access program to make care more accessible and affordable for all Mississippians.
GetPersonal by Converge offers free and low-cost reproductive and sexual health services in a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment. Services include vital signs checks, full physical exams, STI testing and treatment, contraceptive care and counseling, pregnancy testing, basic infertility counseling, and preconception counseling. Patients can also access free services, including a three-month supply of Opill (the first over-the-counter birth control pill), menstrual hygiene products, prenatal vitamins, and assistance enrolling in Mississippi’s Medicaid Family Planning Waiver.
The clinic builds on the success of Converge’s GetPersonal telehealth program, Mississippi’s first and only publicly funded telehealth service, and answers growing demand for in-person care.
“While too many providers are being forced to close their doors, we’re grateful for the chance to open ours,” said Danielle Lampton, Co-founder and Co-Executive Director of Converge. “We asked Mississippians, and they told us what they need: care that is close to home, affordable, and free from judgment. GetPersonal by Converge was created with and for this community, and we are honored to open our doors inside the Jackson Medical Mall.”
Converge’s decision to open its first clinic at the Jackson Medical Mall comes at a time when several longstanding health providers have relocated. In response, Converge made the decision to invest in the heart of Jackson, bringing critical reproductive and sexual health services back to a central, accessible community space.
“Every Mississippian deserves access to reproductive and sexual health care, no matter their zip code or income,” said Jamie Bardwell, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Converge. “This clinic represents hope, resilience, and respect. It’s a model for what patient-centered reproductive care should look like, not just in Mississippi, but across the South.”
The clinic proudly accepts Medicaid as well as Aetna. Walk-ins are welcome and services are offered for free or reduced cost based on income. Converge is the Title X (ten) family planning grantee for Mississippi and Tennessee.
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Converge was founded by two Mississippi women with a bold vision: that everyone in the South, regardless of where they live, how much money they have, or their health status, deserves access to reproductive and sexual health care that truly meets their needs.
Converge supports a clinical network of care across Mississippi and Tennessee. We collaborate closely with health care providers, clinics, and community partners to ensure that high-quality reproductive and sexual health care is not only affordable, but sustainable and responsive to the lived experiences of women and men in the South.
At the heart of Converge’s work is GetPersonal — Mississippi’s first and only telehealth program that also provides in-person clinical care. Designed to ensure that everyone has access to high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, GetPersonal offers free to low-cost care, including STI testing and treatment, contraceptive care, basic infertility and more, regardless of income or insurance status. Converge was born in the South and built for it. We understand the complexities and the strengths of our region, and we’re committed to making sure everyone has access to the care that’s right for them. Learn more at www.convergeaccess.org.
Date posted: November 13, 2025
Contact: Audrey Sandusky, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, asandusky@convergeaccess.org
Date posted: November 12, 2025
Converge Named an Action for Women’s Health Awardee to Expand Reproductive Health Across the Deep South
Jackson, MS — Converge: Partners in Access is thrilled to announce that it has been selected to receive a multimillion-dollar grant from Pivotal Ventures, the philanthropy organization founded by Melinda French Gates. This grant will expand the organization’s service delivery and community engagement work that are already making a measurable impact across Mississippi and Tennessee. Converge plans to expand reproductive health care access to high priority communities in Tennessee, Alabama, and Louisiana.
“With this generous investment, Converge will be able to deepen its commitment to communities across the Deep South, ensuring more people can access the care they deserve from trusted providers,” said Danielle Lampton, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Converge. “In a region where communities have long suffered barriers to care and accurate information, this investment represents a powerful step toward ensuring that everyone, regardless of where they live, has the support and resources they desire to live their best lives.”
The award is part of a $250 million commitment by Pivotal through its Action for Women’s Health initiative, which aims to improve women’s physical and mental health across the United States.
The award announcement comes one day before Converge, the Title X grantee in Mississippi and Tennessee, plans to open its first brick-and-mortar clinic at the Jackson Medical Mall. This new clinic comes at a critical time when major health care providers recently announced plans to relocate from the Mall to suburban areas, deepening the health care gap in one of Jackson’s most underserved communities.
“Community is the lifeblood of our work, and we live that value every day by striving to ensure that essential health care reaches those who need it most,” said Jamie Bardwell, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Converge. “This expansion marks a major milestone in Converge’s mission to make reproductive health care accessible and affordable, no matter where you live. We are deeply honored and profoundly grateful to be among the organizations Ms. French Gates is supporting.”
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Converge was founded by two Mississippi women with a bold vision: that everyone in the South, regardless of where they live, how much money they have, or their health status, deserves access to reproductive and sexual health care that truly meets their needs.
Converge supports a clinical network of care across Mississippi and Tennessee. We collaborate closely with health care providers, clinics, and community partners to ensure that high-quality reproductive and sexual health care is not only affordable, but sustainable and responsive to the lived experiences of women and men in the South.
At the heart of Converge’s work is GetPersonal — Mississippi’s first and only telehealth program that also provides in-person clinical care. Designed to ensure that everyone has access to high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, GetPersonal offers free to low-cost care, including STI testing and treatment, contraceptive care, basic infertility and more, regardless of income or insurance status. Converge was born in the South and built for it. We understand the complexities and the strengths of our region, and we’re committed to making sure everyone has access to the care that’s right for them. Learn more at www.convergeaccess.org.
Date posted: November 12, 2025
Contact: Audrey Sandusky, Vice President of Communications and Marketing, asandusky@convergeaccess.org
We know families are struggling right now and worried about how to provide for their loved ones amid this government shutdown. That is why GetPersonal by Converge is here to help. We’ll be at Jackson Medical Mall (Suite 459) Monday, November 3rd from12–6 PM with diapers, formula, and reproductive wellness kits, while supplies last. If you or anyone you know is in need of supplies, please join us! Also, use this time to learn about our GetPersonal Clinic that will be opening in a few weeks.
Please preregister—
https://forms.monday.com/forms/3196d7d3ec51e8953b1383cb3f42b363?r=use1
The following quote is from Danielle Lampton, Co-Founder/ Co Executive Director:
“Our communities are the heart of everything we do. All of our work is focused on meeting their needs. Due to inaction by the federal government, too many people across Mississippi are being forced into an impossible choice between paying their bills and putting food on the table as SNAP and WIC benefits remain out of reach. If we can help bring some relief during this uncertain time, we must.”
Date posted: October 29, 2025
Access to Reproductive Health is Essential to Addressing Mississippi’s Infant Mortality CrisisThe following is a statement from Jamie Bardwell and Danielle Lampton, Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of Converge, in response to MSDH’s declaration of a public health emergency on infant mortality.
“We stand with MSDH in elevating the urgent issue of infant mortality in Mississippi, which has now reached its highest level in a decade. This declaration must mark a turning point for all of us working to improve maternal and infant health. As Mississippi’s Title X family planning grantee, Converge supports a statewide network of providers that deliver high-quality reproductive and sexual health care to people living with low or no income.
“Evidence shows that access to contraception, prenatal counseling and care, and reproductive health services is essential to reducing both infant and maternal deaths. No one organization can solve our state’s infant and maternal health crisis but together we can ensure all women have access to quality health care where they live.
“This is a crisis we cannot ignore. It demands our full attention and our collective action to create a future where every person has a chance to thrive.”
Contact: Audrey Sandusky: asandusky@convergeaccess.org
Date posted: August 28, 2025
Converge Hosts First Free Giveaway in the Jackson Medical Mall
Jackson Medical Mall –
On September 5th, Converge proudly hosted its very first community giveaway at the Jackson Medical Mall. Converge staff, interns, and volunteers came together to provide free Opill birth control, emergency contraceptives, and Women’s One A Day vitamins to all who stopped by.
The event drew strong community participation, with many people stopping to receive resources and connect with our team. Beyond the giveaway, the day was an opportunity to build new relationships and strengthen our ongoing commitment to community health.
Converge looks forward to hosting more giveaways in the future as a way to stay connected with the community and continue serving those who rely on our care and resources.
September 2025
Converge Co-hosts First Stop on Repro Health Tour in Jackson
Converge partnered with the Mississippi Reproductive Justice Coalition to host its first clinical pop-up event on the Repro Health Tour at the Jackson Medical Mall. Jackson was the first stop in a five-city tour focused on emphasizing the need to ensure all Mississippians have access to reliable and affordable health care, which should include comprehensive reproductive health care.
“Mississippians in almost every community are having a harder time accessing care because it’s not available, accessible, or affordable. The purpose of this tour is to meet people where they are and bring reproductive health care closer to home for more people,” said Tyler Harden, MRJC director. “Every Mississippian deserves to have the information, resources, and support they need to take control of their health, their lives, and their future.”
During the first Repro Health Tour event, licensed medical providers from GetPersonal, a clinical care program funded by Converge, offered free services including physical exams, contraceptive and preconception counseling, pregnancy and STI testing, and vital sign checks. Reproductive health care advocates also distributed a three-month supply of Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill available in the U.S.
“Everyone in Mississippi should have the information and confidence to take an active role in their health, whether that’s scheduling health screenings or understanding what reproductive health care services are available,” said Renata Chatman, Medical Director at Converge. “Access to reliable and affordable reproductive health care saves lives, promotes public health by creating stronger, healthier communities, and addresses lingering health care disparities.”
People who were unable to attend the Jackson event can schedule telehealth services by visiting www.getpersonal.care/services/ and make an appointment with a GetPersonal nurse practitioner.
The Repro Health Tour will make additional stops in Greenville, Hattiesburg, Natchez, and Gulfport throughout the year. For more information and updates about upcoming tour events, visit msreprotour.org or text REPROTOUR to (866) 510-0973.
Date posted: July 26, 2025
Title X Grant Funding Reinstated in Mississippi and TennesseeConverge’s Title X Grant Funding Reinstated in Mississippi and Tennessee
The following is a statement from Jamie Bardwell and Danielle Lampton, Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of Converge, in response to reinstatement of the agency’s Title X funding for Mississippi and Tennessee.
“We are relieved to have received our Notice of Award for Title X funding today, which enables us to return to the essential work of supporting our clinical network, maintaining operations, and meeting the needs of our communities across Mississippi and Tennessee. This marks a critical step forward for communities that have gone without essential family planning funding for three months and have worked tirelessly to provide care with limited resources. We look forward to resuming services, reconnecting patients with trusted providers, and continuing the vital work of ensuring access to high-quality, compassionate care across the South.”
Contact: Audrey Sandusky: asandusky@convergeaccess.org
Date posted: July 2, 2025
Converge Responds to the Freeze on Title X Grant Funding
The following is a response from Jamie Bardwell and Danielle Lampton, Co-founders and Co-executive directors at Converge.
“Every day that there is delay in Title X funding is a day that patients across Mississippi and Tennessee go without care. This will create a cascading effect across the South, disrupting access to basic health care services such as cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, birth control, infertility care and more.
“These disruptions will lead to increased negative health outcomes, including higher rates of unintended pregnancy and STIs. To ensure that providers can continue to meet the health care needs of people in Mississippi and Tennessee, we will comply with the requests outlined by HHS and demonstrate our adherence to this administration’s orders. People’s lives depend on it. We look forward to a prompt response.”
Date posted: April 1, 2025
GetPersonal hosted its first GetPersonal Repro Health Kit Packing Party at the Converge Headquarters. Our volunteers were composed of nursing students, community members, and interns. The room was filled with great conversations about Converge, GetPersonal, and the many services we offer. Within just a few hours, the volunteers successfully filled 1,000 Reprohealth Kits for MS & TN Residents. We are thankful for each of them for coming out and supporting our mission. Each volunteer received community service hours and a small gift for their hard work.
Date posted: January 2025
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