Media Relations
Planned Parenthood’s Communications team works with members of the media to connect them with experts and providers and help them cover issues that are important to the community.
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Court Strikes Down Iowa Abortion Restriction as Unconstitutional
The unconstitutional legislation would have mandated a 24-hour mandatory delay
before a patient could access abortion and also required an additional
and medically unnecessary visit to a health center, delaying many abortions by weeks.
June 22, 2021
• Iowa
Planned Parenthood North Central States Celebrates Pride Month
Recently expanded telehealth services underscore Planned Parenthood’s mission of health care for everyone- no matter what
June 1, 2021
• Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
Supreme Court to Hear First Abortion-Related Case Since Change in Balance of the Court
Supreme Court announced it will review Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban, a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade and nearly 50 years of precedent since that landmark decision.
May 18, 2021
• Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
Planned Parenthood Welcomes Val Jensen as Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) welcomes Val Jensen as the organization’s first Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
May 17, 2021
• Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota
Statement on Passing of Vice President Walter Mondale
Minnesotans and people across the globe are mourning the passing of former Vice President Walter Mondale. He was a strong supporter of reproductive freedom during his decades long career of public service.
April 21, 2021
• Minnesota
Statement on Today's Verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial
Today, Planned Parenthood North Central States issued the following statement in response to today’s verdict that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, has been found guilty on all charges.
April 20, 2021
• Minnesota
Planned Parenthood Chief Medical Officer Wins Health Care Hero Award
Sarah Traxler, MD has been named a 2021 Health Care Hero for her work leading through the pandemic.
April 6, 2021
• Minnesota
Planned Parenthood North Central States Launches New Study Gauging Interest in Male Contraceptives
Study will investigate contraception preferences of people who produce sperm.
March 25, 2021
• Minnesota
Planned Parenthood Celebrates Renovated, State-of-the-Art Cedar Rapids Health Center with Virtual Open House
"This investment reflects our unwavering commitment to serving the Cedar Rapids community, which we have been a part of for more than 40 years.” – Sarah Stoesz, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States.
March 24, 2021
• Iowa
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