Planned Parenthood Federation of America Applauds President Obama's Creation of White House Council on Women and Girls
Lauds Appointment of Longtime Women’s Advocates Jarrett and Tchen
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Federation of America Applauds Passage of Women's Health Amendment
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) today hailed the passage of the important Women’s Health Amendment, offered by Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), to the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.” The amendment will guarantee health insurance coverage for women’s basic preventive care and screenings at no cost to the patient.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Federation of America Applauds Passage of Legislation Providing Increased Access to Affordable Contraceptives to Prevent Unintended Pregnancies
Washington, DC — Planned Parenthood Federation of America today applauded the passage of legislation to make birth control affordable again for millions of women who obtain contraceptives at community health centers and college clinics.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Federation of America Annual Report Demonstrates Urgent Need For Access To Essential Health Care Services
Majority of Planned Parenthood Health Care Services Continue to be Preventive in Nature — Birth Control and STD Testing and Treatment Are Most Utilized Services
Jan. 30, 2014
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In Observance of National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Planned Parenthood Encourages Women to Get Preventive Screenings
This January, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the nation’s leading women’s health care provider and advocate, is reminding women to get screened for cervical cancer. January is National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Encourages Everyone to Get the Facts and Get Tested On National HIV Testing Day
Kicks Off National HIV Awareness Month
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Encouraged by Worldwide Declines in Maternal Mortality: Calls on Governments to Address Global Health Disparities and End Deaths from Unsafe Abortions
New worldwide estimates of maternal mortality rates released by four UN agencies yesterday show a 34 percent decline over an18-year period.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood: Emergency Contraception Is Safe and Effective and Should Be Available Without Prescription or Age Restrictions
WASHINGTON — Planned Parenthood Federation of America said today that emergency contraception should be available over the counter without age restrictions, citing solid scientific and medical research showing that it is safe and effective in preventing unintended pregnancy.
Jan. 30, 2014
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Planned Parenthood Denounces Paul Ryan Budget
WASHINGTON — Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards urged the House of Representatives to reject the budget proposed by Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) when it comes up for a vote today. Paul Ryan’s budget proposal is anything but a “Path to Prosperity” — it is an out-of-touch proposal that hurts women and their families.
Jan. 30, 2014
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