Press Releases

In recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1, Planned Parenthood is calling on the United States Congress to invest in health programs, globally and domestically, needed to achieve the U.S. goal of an AIDS-free generation. To achieve an AIDS-free generation, we need greater prevention of new HIV infections and treatment and care for those living with HIV to prevent new AIDS diagnoses.

Dec. 1, 2014 • National

Planned Parenthood Federation of America commends President Obama for taking long overdue executive action addressing key issues in our nation’s broken immigration system, and calling on the administration and Congress to work to extend healthcare coverage to these individuals.

Nov. 21, 2014 • National

With the next Affordable Care Act open enrollment period beginning on Saturday, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide are gearing up to help ensure women and families have the information they need to enroll in affordable health insurance plans on the Marketplace, with enrollment events and new digital tools on the organizations’ English and Spanish-language websites.

Nov. 13, 2014 • National

In the wake of the midterm elections, one thing is abundantly clear — despite the sweeping losses Democrats faced, support of women’s health care was widespread and played a determinative role.

Nov. 12, 2014 • National

A trial begins Monday in federal court in a lawsuit seeking to permanently block a harmful Alabama law signed in 2013.

Nov. 6, 2014 • National

Despite an outpouring of opposition from medical experts and women’s health advocates, the Louisiana Legislature today passed a dangerous bill (House Bill 388) that would severely restrict a woman’s access to safe, legal abortion in the state by requiring physicians to have admitting privileges at a local hospital.

Nov. 6, 2014 • National

A trial begins Tuesday in federal court in a lawsuit seeking to permanently block a harmful Wisconsin law signed in 2013 that could further restrict abortion in that state.

Nov. 6, 2014 • National

New numbers out today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the U.S. birth rate for both teens and young adults has reached an historic low-point.

Nov. 6, 2014 • National

As part of this year’s National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month (May), Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast and Planned Parenthood Federation of America hosted an interactive round-table discussion and Q&A session on teen pregnancy last night in Houston.

Nov. 6, 2014 • National