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What you need to know about the fight for reproductive rights in Virginia.

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.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Serina Floyd on abortion care after Roe

Dec. 12, 2023 • WAMU

Since Roe v. Wade was reversed, PPMW has seen an influx of patients seeking abortion care from states with bans. PPMW's patient access navigator and Abortion Access Fund are helping to fill this gap. 

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

PPMW honors "Disruptor" Maggie Rogers at annual Impact Gala

Oct. 5, 2023 • District Fray Magazine

Music artist Maggie Rogers was among the honorees at PPMW's 2023 Impact Gala, held on September 29 at the Waldorf Astoria. As the event concluded, gala guests helped raise over $250,000 for the Abortion Access Fund. 

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

PPMW's Dr. Serina Floyd discusses impact of abortion bans after Roe v. Wade's overturning 

June 23, 2023 • France 24

France 24 visits PPMW to meet with Dr. Serina Floyd, who offers insight on providing abortion care for patients traveling to PPMW from states in which abortion has been banned following the Supreme Court's overruling of Roe v. Wade

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

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