Missouri Clears Planned Parenthood of All Wrongdoing
Missouri state officials have cleared Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri of any wrongdoing — adding to a growing number of states from across the country that have cleared Planned Parenthood affiliates of any wrongdoing or declined to investigate.
Dec. 10, 2015
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Planned Parenthood: Averted Government Shutdown Will Protect Women’s Access to Care
Despite months of political posturing and threats to shut down the government over the health care Planned Parenthood provides each year to 2.7 million people, both chambers of Congress voted to avert a government shutdown --- hours before the deadline.
Dec. 10, 2015
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Lack of Sex Education in US Schools Leaves Youth at Risk: CDC Releases New Data
Today, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that in most U.S. states, fewer than half of high schools and just one in five middle schools teach all the essential sex education topics recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dec. 10, 2015
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Planned Parenthood Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Highlighting Availability of Breast Cancer Screenings & Breast Health Services at Health Centers
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Planned Parenthood is making sure that women across the country are aware that Planned Parenthood health centers provide education about breast cancer risk factors, clinical breast exams that can detect abnormalities and referrals for diagnostic services – including mammograms.
Dec. 10, 2015
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Planned Parenthood Builds on Long History of Innovation With Junto Health Partnership
Begun nearly a century ago and rooted in the courage and tenacity of American women and men willing to fight for women's health, rights, and equality, Planned Parenthood is committed to continually improving access to reproductive and sexual health care and information.
Dec. 10, 2015
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Thousands of Planned Parenthood Supporters Across the Country Stand in Solidarity
Thousands of Planned Parenthood supporters, community members and partner organizations came together today at nearly 50 locations across the country, and millions were engaged online for the National Day of Solidarity.
Dec. 7, 2015
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Hundreds of Planned Parenthood Supporters Gather for Day of Solidarity in Washington, DC
Hundreds of Planned Parenthood supporters, community members and partner organizations gathered at the All Souls Church Unitarian in DC today to stand in solidarity with Planned Parenthood.
Dec. 7, 2015
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Florida Officials Find No Evidence of Planned Parenthood Wrongdoing
Officials with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) found no wrongdoing in its preliminary inquiry of 16 Planned Parenthood health centers in Florida and announced it will not pursue further investigations.
Dec. 4, 2015
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Sundance Film Festival Selects Across the Line, A Virtual Reality Film About Accessing Abortion
The Sundance Film Festival announced today that the virtual reality film Across the Line, an experience made in collaboration with Planned Parenthood Federation of America to help viewers understand what some women go through to access abortion services, will premiere at the world-renowned event held in Park City, Utah in January.
Dec. 4, 2015
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