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Media Coverage
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CEO Dr. Laura Meyers speaks about patients fleeing their home states to reach abortion care
June 25, 2024 • ABC 7
Two years after the Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade, state-level abortion bans are causing significant harm to patients, Meyers explains.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Dr. Serina Floyd shares how Florida's near-total abortion ban affects providers in other states
June 20, 2024 • NowThis
In a recent video by NowThis, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Floyd offers insight on how PPMW is meeting the needs of an increasing number of patients traveling from Florida for care.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Health Training Manager Jenny Marten gives insight on IUDs
June 9, 2024 • USA Today
After a giant, inflatable IUD is displayed in DC, Marten explains how this highly reliable birth control method works.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Dr. Serina Floyd reflects on how abortion bans have impacted medical providers
May 7, 2024 • WUNC
PPMW’s chief medical officer describes why she contributed to a major oral history project on abortion restrictions since the fall of Roe.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Chief Medical Officer talks health equity amidst attacks on essential care
April 24, 2024 • Capital B
Dr. Serina Floyd explains how denial of care dangerously dehumanizes pregnant patients.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Serina Floyd speaks on importance of patient privacy
April 23, 2024 • NBC News
During a press conference with national leaders, Dr. Floyd explains patient concerns about keeping medical info private.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Dr. Serina Floyd joins U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services at health privacy press conference
April 22, 2024 • Spectrum News
PPMW’s chief medical officer stood alongside Secretary Becarra and other national leaders.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
An interview with PPMW's director of public policy on abortion rights and DC statehood
April 2, 2024 • Local Selection
Helena Hernandez discusses how PPMW advocates for patients' access to abortion care and how DC's lack of statehood threatens residents' access, including through the Dornan Amendment.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Patient advocate Brittany House shares medication abortion story at SCOTUS rally
March 26, 2024 • The Washington Post
House addresses a crowd of thousands on the steps of the Supreme Court.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
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