Statement from Dr. Vanessa Cullins, Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s Vice President for External Medical Affairs, on New American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) today issued new guidelines for cervical cancer screenings.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement from Dr. Vanessa Cullins, Planned Parenthood Federation of America Vice President of External Medical Affairs, Regarding HHS Decision on Plan B One Step Availability Restriction
Planned Parenthood is extremely disappointed in the decision not to lift the availability restriction for over the counter access to emergency contraception, also known as Plan B One Step. Lifting the availability restriction would have made Plan B One Step more accessible to women of all ages.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement from Destiny Lopez, Director of Latino Engagement for Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on the National Council of La Raza’s Report on Medicaid
The National Council of La Raza’s (NCLR) finding that one in four Latinos is covered by Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) underscores how important they are to improving the health of Latinas and their families.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement of Cecile Richards, President of PPFA, on House Passing Historic Health Care Reform Bill
Today is a truly historic day for the American people who have long demanded affordable, quality health care coverage.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement of Cecile Richards, President of PPFA on the Executive Order of the President on Abortion and Health Care Reform
We regret that a pro-choice president of a pro-choice nation was forced to sign an Executive Order that further codifies the proposed anti-choice language in the health care reform bill, originally proposed by Senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Women’s Health Benefits in Affordable Care Act
“This week, Planned Parenthood, along with our supporters, celebrates the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the biggest advance in women’s health in a generation.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on “Wanted” Posters Targeting Abortion Doctors
“Planned Parenthood Federation of America strongly condemns the ‘Wanted’ posters that the anti-abortion group Operation Save America is circulating in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area, and it calls on all law enforcement authorities to scrutinize these dangerous signs and those who post them.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Allowing Emergency Contraception to Be Sold OTC to Women 17 Years Old and Older
“Today's announcement by the FDA is a strong statement to American women that their health comes before politics.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Statement by Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, on Upcoming Senate Vote to Take Away Cancer Screenings and Birth Control from American Women
The most extreme elements of the Republican Party are not focused on jobs or on the economy, but on taking away women’s access to basic health care — cancer screenings, birth control, and annual exams.
Jan. 30, 2014
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