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CEO Dr. Laura Meyers speaks about patients fleeing their home states to reach abortion care

June 25, 2024 • ABC 7

Two years after the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, state-level abortion bans are causing significant harm to patients, Meyers explains.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.

Dr. Serina Floyd shares how Florida's near-total abortion ban affects providers in other states

June 20, 2024 • NowThis

In a recent video by NowThis, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Floyd offers insight on how PPMW is meeting the needs of an increasing number of patients traveling from Florida for care.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.

Health Training Manager Jenny Marten gives insight on IUDs

June 9, 2024 • USA Today

After a giant, inflatable IUD is displayed in DC, Marten explains how this highly reliable birth control method works.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.

Dr. Serina Floyd reflects on how abortion bans have impacted medical providers

May 7, 2024 • WUNC

PPMW’s chief medical officer describes why she contributed to a major oral history project on abortion restrictions since the fall of Roe.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.

Chief Medical Officer talks health equity amidst attacks on essential care

April 24, 2024 • Capital B

Dr. Serina Floyd explains how denial of care dangerously dehumanizes pregnant patients.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Serina Floyd speaks on importance of patient privacy

April 23, 2024 • NBC News

During a press conference with national leaders, Dr. Floyd explains patient concerns about keeping medical info private.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.

Dr. Serina Floyd joins U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services at health privacy press conference

April 22, 2024 • Spectrum News

PPMW’s chief medical officer stood alongside Secretary Becarra and other national leaders. 

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.

Patient advocate Brittany House shares medication abortion story at SCOTUS rally

March 26, 2024 • The Washington Post

House addresses a crowd of thousands on the steps of the Supreme Court.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.

PPMW director of primary care and patient advocate speak at rally in defense of mifepristone

March 26, 2024 • The Guardian

Dr. Divya Shenoy and Brittany House deliver stirring speeches during the March 26 rally at the Supreme Court. 

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.

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