Press Releases

Also Says ‘Personhood’ Amendment Passed by House Threatens Women’s Health

Jan. 30, 2014 • National

Scott Roeder was sentenced today to life in prison following his conviction for the first-degree murder of Dr. George Tiller, a physician who was a well-known expert in performing late-term surgical abortions, especially in medically complex pregnancies. Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards issued the following statement.

Jan. 30, 2014 • National

As the nation’s leading women’s health care provider and advocate, Planned Parenthood strongly opposes several policy riders and budget provisions included in the spending bill released by the House Republican Appropriations Committee late last night.

Jan. 30, 2014 • National

Statement by Dr. Vanessa Cullins, Planned Parenthood Federation of America vice president for medical affairs, regarding the recommendation made today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices that 11- and 12-year-old boys receive the HPV vaccine.

Jan. 30, 2014 • National

As the nation’s leading women’s health care provider and advocate, Planned Parenthood strongly opposes the funding cuts to the Title X National Family Planning Program in the FY 2012 appropriations package that just passed the US House of Representatives. These draconian cuts are just another example of Tea Party Republicans’ attacks on women’s health.

Jan. 30, 2014 • National

Data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics showed that teen birth rates have fallen to the lowest level ever recorded.

Jan. 30, 2014 • National

NEW YORK, NY — Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, today issued the following statement on the murder of reproductive health care provider Dr. George Tiller in Wichita, KS.

Jan. 30, 2014 • National

For nearly 100 years, Planned Parenthood has been a trusted provider of reproductive health care for women in America. Patients are always our top priority, and we insist on the highest professional standards.

Jan. 30, 2014 • National

Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, today issued the following statement on the conviction of Scott Roeder for first-degree murder in the death of reproductive health care provider Dr. George Tiller in Wichita, KS.

Jan. 30, 2014 • National