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Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Upgrades Patient Experience with New Patient Portal and Electronic Medical Records, Powered by Epic

PPGNY’s implementation of Epic is a milestone in aligning patient care across all 23 health centers and reflects a drastic investment in improving health outcomes in underserved communities. 

Feb. 2, 2023 • New York

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Celebrates the Second Legislative Passage of the Equal Rights Amendment

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York applauds the New York State Legislature for passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in its second consecutive session. The ERA would upgrade the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit discrimination by the government based on a person’s ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex — including their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes.

Jan. 25, 2023 • New York

The Daphne Hazel Achievement Project Brings Fully Integrated HIV Health Care and Preventive Services to Planned Parenthood’s Bronx Health Center

Named in memory of Project Street Beat’s former Vice President, the Daphne Hazel Achievement Project takes a holistic, patient-centered approach that addresses a person's physical, emotional, social, and economic well-being.

Dec. 1, 2022 • New York

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Responds to DOJ announcement of Federal Charges Against an Anti-Abortion Extremist

Today the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced federal criminal charges against Christopher Moscinski, also known as Father Fedilis, for violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (the “FACE Act”) in connection with blocking access to Planned Parenthood of Greater New York’s Hempstead health center.

Sept. 29, 2022 • New York

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Welcomes Dipal Shah as Chief External Affairs Officer and Executive Director of PPGNY Action Fund

Dipal Shah brings to PPGNY & PPGNY Action Fund 20 years of experience as a civil and human rights advocate, nonprofit leader, and attorney during a critical time in the fight for reproductive freedom. 

Sept. 21, 2022 • New York

Annual Rhinebeck Area Benefit Raises $300,000 for Planned Parenthood of Greater New York

Contributions will provide critical support for PPGNY’s patients and services during one of the most treacherous and difficult years for abortion access and reproductive freedom in recent history. 

Sept. 12, 2022 • New York

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Names Health Care Leader and Abortion Access Advocate, Wendy Stark, as President & CEO

Today, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) announced its new President & CEO: health care leader and advocate Wendy Stark.

Aug. 2, 2022 • New York