Planned Parenthood Thanks Congresswoman Lois Capps for Leadership in Advancing Women’s Health
Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties, Inc. (PPSBVSLO) today expressed deep gratitude for Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA – CD24) for her 17 year legacy of leadership in advancing and protecting access to health care for women along California’s Central Coast and across the country.
April 10, 2015
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Planned Parenthood Launches Digital Ads: Urges Congress to Stop Playing Politics with Women’s Health
Planned Parenthood Federation of America launched digital ads across seven states today, urging supporters to call their senators and tell them to stop playing politics with women’s health and pass the Justice for Victims of Human Trafficking Act without restricting access to safe, legal abortion.
April 9, 2015
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Dangerous Abortion Restriction Goes to Oklahoma Governor
A bill targeting one of the most common methods of abortion – which could restrict access to abortion for many women after 13 weeks in pregnancy – is headed to the governor of Oklahoma after being passed by the state legislature.
April 9, 2015
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Seventh Annual GYT Campaign Encourages Young People To “Get Yourself Tested” During April
In honor of National STD Awareness Month, the seventh annual national GYT: Get Yourself Tested campaign has commenced with online and on-the-ground activities across the country.
April 9, 2015
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Kansas Governor Signs Dangerous Abortion Restriction into Law
Yesterday, over the objection of local and national medical experts, Kansas Governor Brownback signed into law a dangerous measure that could restrict access to safe, legal abortion for many women after 13 weeks.
April 8, 2015
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Planned Parenthood Statement on New Report Showing More Teens Are Using IUDs and Implants for Birth Control
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report showing an increased use of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods among teens.
April 7, 2015
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Planned Parenthood Federation of America Calls for a Culture of Consent: Highlights Need for Better Prevention and Response to Sexual Assault
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April), Planned Parenthood Federation of America is calling for increased access to sex education that addresses issues of consent, and stronger policies to support survivors of sexual assault.
April 1, 2015
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During National Minority Health Month, Planned Parenthood Urges Communities to Work Together Toward Health Equity
In recognition of National Minority Health Month, Planned Parenthood encourages communities to work together toward the full realization of health equity for people of color.
April 1, 2015
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Planned Parenthood Celebrates César Chávez’s Legacy of Equality and Health Care for All
Planned Parenthood Federation of America released the following statement honoring César Chávez and his commitment to ensuring justice, dignity, and fair treatment to people everywhere.
March 31, 2015
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