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Planned Parenthood Federation of America Releases New Video Encouraging Women to Get Checkups in Recognition of National Women’s Health Week

New York –As part of National Women’s Health Week (May 12-18), Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) released a new video today in an effort to promote well-woman exams to help women remain healthy by getting preventive checkups, including breast cancer screenings and, if recommended, a Pap test.
Jan. 30, 2014 • National

Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards’ Statement Opposing New Abortion Restrictions in the High-Risk Insurance Pools

Planned Parenthood strongly opposes the new abortion restrictions announced today by the Obama administration in formal regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Jan. 30, 2014 • National

Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards' Statement on Federal Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage

Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following statement today on yesterday’s federal court ruling that struck down California Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriages in the state of California
Jan. 30, 2014 • National

Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards Statement on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Thirty-seven years ago today, the Roe v. Wade decision solidified the right to choose for American women.
Jan. 30, 2014 • National

Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards' Statement on Abortion Ban in New High-Risk Insurance Pools

Based on the Obama administration’s statement, we are deeply disappointed that the administration has voluntarily and unnecessarily decided to impose limits on private funds used to purchase health insurance coverage for abortion care in the new high-risk insurance pools.
Jan. 30, 2014 • National

Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards Elected to Ford Foundation Board

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) today announced Cecile Richards, president of PPFA and the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, was elected this week to join the Ford Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Richards’ term will officially begin at the foundation’s next board meeting in May.
Jan. 30, 2014 • National

Planned Parenthood Federation of America and The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health to Celebrate Poderosas: Champions of Latina Health in Congress

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health (NLIRH) will honor the Latina members of Congress for their tireless support of women’s health and rights on Wednesday, September 12, in Washington, DC.
Jan. 30, 2014 • National

Planned Parenthood Federation of America Names Stuart Schear Vice President for Communications

NEW YORK — Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) announced today that it has appointed Stuart Schear its vice president for communications, effective immediately.
Jan. 30, 2014 • National

Planned Parenthood Federation of America Names Eric Ferrero VP for Communications

New York, NY— Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) announced today that it has named Eric Ferrero its Vice President for Communications. He will join PPFA in mid-January.
Jan. 30, 2014 • National

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