PPMM Blog

California’s leadership and status as a reproductive-freedom state has never been more important.

PPMM staff are dedicated to navigating the health care system for overwhelmed patients who have just received a life-changing diagnosis, whether it’s an ectopic pregnancy or invasive cancer. 

On July 27, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a historic state budget agreement extending telehealth to Medi-Cal patients and expanding access to health care for millions of Californians.

Dr. Danielle H. often uses “motivational interviewing” via telehealth to help busy patients in the Central Valley meet their health goals.

A Q&A with Dr. Cassy Friedrich, our Gender Affirming Care Program Director

The search is on for a new, larger site to accommodate our growing number of patients in the community, many of whom have incomes below the federal poverty level.

Our Bakersfield health center is located in an abortion-care desert, and many other preventive health care services are also very difficult to access if you have a low income, inflexible work hours, or no insurance. Especially during the pandemic.

Providing crucial mental health care: "My schedule is full because there is so much hurting out there."

COVID proves value of permanently funding telehealth services. "All telehealth services must be equally funded as a matter of justice. We urge health care policy makers to listen to patients and health care providers– and do no harm."