Media Relations
Planned Parenthood’s Communications team works with members of the media to connect them with experts and providers and help them cover issues that are important to the community.
For media inquiries contact [email protected].
Planned Parenthood Welcomes Val Jensen as Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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
Statement on Passing of Vice President Walter Mondale
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
Statement on Today's Verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial
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
Planned Parenthood Chief Medical Officer Wins Health Care Hero Award
Sarah Traxler, MD has been named a 2021 Health Care Hero for her work leading through the pandemic.
April 6, 2021
• Minnesota
Planned Parenthood North Central States Launches New Study Gauging Interest in Male Contraceptives
Study will investigate contraception preferences of people who produce sperm.
March 25, 2021
• Minnesota
Planned Parenthood Celebrates Renovated, State-of-the-Art Cedar Rapids Health Center with Virtual Open House
"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
Biden-Harris Administration Announce Plans to End Harmful Title X Gag Rule that Excluded Planned Parenthood Patients
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
Statement on Killing of Asian Women in Atlanta
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
Statement on Insurrection and Reproductive Rights Majority in the U.S. Senate
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
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