Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS) welcomes Val Jensen as the organization’s first Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

May 17, 2021 • Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Minnesotans and people across the globe are mourning the passing of former Vice President Walter Mondale. He was a strong supporter of reproductive freedom during his decades long career of public service.

April 21, 2021 • Minnesota

Today, Planned Parenthood North Central States issued the following statement in response to today’s verdict that former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, has been found guilty on all charges.

April 20, 2021 • Minnesota

Sarah Traxler, MD has been named a 2021 Health Care Hero for her work leading through the pandemic.

April 6, 2021 • Minnesota

Study will investigate contraception preferences of people who produce sperm.

March 25, 2021 • Minnesota

"This investment reflects our unwavering commitment to serving the Cedar Rapids community, which we have been a part of for more than 40 years.” – Sarah Stoesz, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States.

March 24, 2021 • Iowa

Title X grants fund patient care including birth control, contraceptive counseling, STI treatment, breast and cervical cancer screenings, pre-pregnancy care.

March 19, 2021 • Minnesota

Eight Asian women were killed in Atlanta. While details continue to emerge, a suspect is in custody and people are rallying around Asian American communities after the violent and horrific act. 

March 17, 2021 • Minnesota

A mob of white supremacists, militants, and far-right groups violently stormed the Capitol this week, just hours after reproductive rights champions gained a majority in the U.S. Senate with the election of Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.

Jan. 8, 2021