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Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra Emphasizes the Importance of Minnesota at Reproductive Health Care Roundtable

During a visit with abortion providers, Sec. Xavier Becerra highlighted the stark differences in abortion care across states in the Midwest.

Jan. 23, 2023 • Minnesota

STIs on the rise across the nation and upper Midwest

The best way to prevent STIs is through testing, early treatment, and practicing safer sex.

Dec. 29, 2022 • Minnesota

Hennepin County Announces Added Protections for Abortion Patients

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman announced a new policy that provides protections for abortions in Minnesota. 

Oct. 21, 2022 • Minnesota

Planned Parenthood North Central States Announces Ruth Richardson as Next CEO

St. Paul, MN—Today, Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) announced Ruth Richardson will be the next CEO. Ruth joins PPNCS after longtime CEO Sarah Stoesz announced in December 2021 that she would be stepping aside this fall.

Sept. 7, 2022 • Minnesota

Kansas Resoundingly Votes in Support of Abortion Rights

St. Paul, Minnesota – Voters in Kansas yesterday resoundingly rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would have cleared the way for politicians to outlaw abortion, reinforcing that a majority of people across America support safe and legal abortion.

Sept. 6, 2022 • Minnesota

Planned Parenthood North Central States Applauds Minnesota Attorney General's Decision Regarding Abortion Restrictions

St. Paul, Minnesota—Today, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced his office will not challenge a recent ruling that strikes down state abortion restrictions, ensuring access to safe and legal abortion in Minnesota.

Aug. 1, 2022 • Minnesota

Planned Parenthood North Central States Statement on Overturning of Roe v. Wade

St. Paul, MN—The U.S. Supreme Court today struck down Roe v. Wade, dealing a devastating blow to reproductive freedom. The decision places the future of safe and legal abortion in the hands of state lawmakers and puts abortion access at risk in 26 states.

June 24, 2022 • Minnesota

Planned Parenthood North Central States Condemns Recent Violence Against Anti-Abortion Centers

St. Paul, MN—Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) today spoke out against the recent string of violence against Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs), anti-abortion clinics that use false and deceptive tactics to deter pregnant people from receiving abortion care.

June 14, 2022 • Minnesota

New Study Shows No-Touch Medication Abortion Safe and Effective

St. Paul, MN—Medication abortions obtained through the mail or prescription pick up are as safe and effective as those that are performed in a health center, according to a newly released study co-authored by Dr. Christy Boraas, Director of Research and Associate Medical Director of Planned Parenthood North Central States.

May 19, 2022 • Minnesota

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