Planned Parenthood: New Survey Shows Parents Need to Be More Direct and Specific with Children About Sex
October marks Let’s Talk Month, aimed at getting families talking about sexuality and relationships, and this year Planned Parenthood is encouraging parents to go beyond “the talk” and have ongoing conversations throughout their children’s lives.
Oct. 14, 2014
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Fifth Circuit Continues to Ignore Health Care Disaster for Texas Women
Today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied a petition asking the whole court to reconsider a ruling from last March that upheld a law requiring physicians who provide safe, legal abortion to enter into special business arrangements with local hospitals.
Oct. 10, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Joins Lena Dunham Book Tour in Nine Cities
Planned Parenthood is teaming up with longtime supporter Lena Dunham on the Not That Kind of Girl book tour, participating in events in nine cities in October.
Oct. 2, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Statement on New Study Showing Effectiveness of IUDs and Implants as Birth Control for Teens
The study provided teenage girls and women with accurate information about all their birth control options, including LARC methods like the IUD and implant, and supplied them with the method of their choice at no cost.
Oct. 1, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October), Planned Parenthood Federation of America is raising awareness about the devastating impact of domestic and intimate partner violence — both on women’s safety and women’s health.
Oct. 1, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Federation of America, BET Networks Partner to Promote Breast Health Awareness
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, BET Networks Partner to Promote Breast Health Awareness
Sept. 29, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Supports New Recommendation for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception as First-Line Option for Teens
Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics announced an update to its contraception policy, recommending that IUDs and implants – also known as LARC (long-acting reversible contraception) – be the first-line birth control method for adolescents.
Sept. 29, 2014
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Planned Parenthood to Participate in Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 44th Annual Legislative Conference
As part of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 44th Annual Legislative Conference, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) will partner with honorary host Congresswoman Robin Kelly and sponsor BET Networks for an issue forum on Saturday, September 27, at 10 a.m. EST.
Sept. 22, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Celebrates Inauguration of Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, Morehouse School of Medicine President
Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Southeast congratulate Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice during her inauguration as Morehouse School of Medicine's new president. Dr. Montgomery Rice is Morehouse’s first woman president, and the first African-American woman to head a medical school in the United States.
Sept. 10, 2014
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