Sept. 10, 2019 • WKBW

The New York State Reproductive Health Act was signed into law in January 2019 but it still remains controversial.

Supporters of the new law cheered it as a milestone moment for women's healthcare because it updated NYS's abortion laws, allowed more providers to perform abortions, and put the abortion decision into the hands of the woman and her doctor.

"One of the things this did is recognize that abortion is healthcare and not a crime," said Debora McDell-Hernandez from Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

Sept. 6, 2019 • Spectrum News

Experts say all survivors respond to sexual assault differently, but there are many resources available to them in Western New York.

RESTORE Sexual Assault Services is a rape crisis program that operates out of five local counties. It offers 24/7 support to survivors of sexual assault.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

Aug. 29, 2019 • Livingston County News

 With school starting up again in a couple of weeks, it’s important for students to know their rights.

Julia DeLuca, a RESTORE advocate and K-12 education specialist, is the new Title IX advocate for the GLOW region and Monroe County.

As an advocate, DeLuca goes into schools and talks to administration about how they handle cases of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in their schools.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

Aug. 1, 2019 • Romper

According to Dr. Rachael Phelps, MD, [former] medical director of Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, who spoke at the 2017 annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics, while 72% of teens would choose a LARC over other forms of birth control, only 4% currently use one. This means that a large population of teens aren't able to access the safest and most effective birth control available.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

June 28, 2019 • WGRZ

The Tower Gardens are also popping up in senior and community centers in Niagara Falls, and at libraries. Most recently, they added a vertical garden to The Connection, a youth center on Main Street.

The Connection's chef uses the greens and other veggies grown in the healthy meals the center serves to kids each day.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

June 27, 2019 • The Buffalo News

At Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, the health and safety of patients is the top priority. Planned Parenthood works hard every day to ensure that every patient receives the high-quality health care they need in a safe and respectful environment – including abortion. We cannot, and should not, go back to a time when women were forced into dangerous back alley abortions.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

May 21, 2019 • WKBW

Monday’s rally in Buffalo was one of many held across the country. It comes as other states like Alabama are re-working their abortion laws.

Over one hundred Western New Yorkers came to show their disapproval in the Elmwood Village.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

May 21, 2019 • Spectrum News

It's a message from Central New York to lawmakers nationwide.

"Keep your hands, hands, hands off my body," protestors at the “Stop the Ban” rally sang together.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.

May 21, 2019 • 13WHAM

Dozens of people opposed to abortion bans in other states turned out in Downtown Rochester Tuesday.

The local demonstration of support for abortion rights was one of several held across the country as part of a national organizing effort by Planned Parenthood and other groups.

Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.