Stories and Perspectives
Explore the latest spotlights and stories from PPMW.
Check out PPMW programs and voices featured in recent media coverage.
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.
PPMW director of primary care and patient advocate speak at rally in defense of mifepristone
March 26, 2024 • The Guardian
Dr. Divya Shenoy and Brittany House deliver stirring speeches during the March 26 rally at the Supreme Court.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Chief Medical Officer condemns interference in life-saving medical care
Jan. 22, 2024 • Ms. Magazine
As an experienced provider, Dr. Serina Floyd explains the dangers of weakening the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), which applies to abortion care necessary to stabilize a patient.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Dr. Serina Floyd describes the harmful effects of denying patients access to abortion care
Jan. 17, 2024 • News from the States
"Patients are fully equipped to be able to make complex decisions about their health and their lives," Dr. Floyd says. She notes that denying abortion care has serious negative implications for patients.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
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