Statement from Leslie Kantor, Planned Parenthood’s National Director of Education, on The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unintended Pregnancy’s Data on the Economic Costs of Teen Childbearing
Today’s release of new data on the costs of teen childbearing is a wake-up call that the United States needs to make more investments in prevention.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement from Leslie Kantor, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Vice President of Education, on New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Report on HIV-Related Risk Among U.S. High School Students
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report on HIV-related risk among U.S. high school students is highly encouraging, illustrating that progress on health disparities can be made with education and access to health care services.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Leslie Kantor, National Director of Education, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on New CDC Report Showing Disparity in Teen Birthrates by States
Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following statement today regarding a new CDC report showing disparity in teen birthrates by states:
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Statement On House Budget Bill
Cuts to Medicaid Would Be Devastating for American Women
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement from Dr. Vanessa Cullins, Planned Parenthood Vice President of External Medical Affairs, on the Food and Drug Administration’s Label Change for Drospirenone-Containing Birth Control Pills
Statement from Dr. Vanessa Cullins, Planned Parenthood Vice President of External Medical Affairs, on the Food and Drug Administration’s Label Change for Drospirenone-Containing Birth Control Pills
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement from Dr. Vanessa Cullins, Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s Vice President for External Medical Affairs, on New American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today issued new guidelines for cervical cancer screenings.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement from Dr. Vanessa Cullins, Planned Parenthood Federation of America Vice President of External Medical Affairs, Regarding HHS Decision on Plan B One Step Availability Restriction
Planned Parenthood is extremely disappointed in the decision not to lift the availability restriction for over the counter access to emergency contraception, also known as Plan B One Step. Lifting the availability restriction would have made Plan B One Step more accessible to women of all ages.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement from Destiny Lopez, Director of Latino Engagement for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on the National Council of La Raza’s Report on Medicaid
The National Council of La Raza’s (NCLR) finding that one in four Latinos is covered by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) underscores how important they are to improving the health of Latinas and their families.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement of Cecile Richards, President of PPFA, on House Passing Historic Health Care Reform Bill
Today is a truly historic day for the American people who have long demanded affordable, quality health care coverage.
Jan. 30, 2014
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