What you need to know about the fight for reproductive rights in New York.
RESTORE representative brings Title IX advocacy to schools
Aug. 29, 2019 • Livingston County News
With school starting up again in a couple of weeks, it’s important for students to know their rights.
Julia DeLuca, a RESTORE advocate and K-12 education specialist, is the new Title IX advocate for the GLOW region and Monroe County.
As an advocate, DeLuca goes into schools and talks to administration about how they handle cases of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in their schools.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
What Age Should You Start Taking Birth Control? An Expert Explains
Aug. 1, 2019 • Romper
According to Dr. Rachael Phelps, MD, [former] medical director of Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, who spoke at the 2017 annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics, while 72% of teens would choose a LARC over other forms of birth control, only 4% currently use one. This means that a large population of teens aren't able to access the safest and most effective birth control available.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Vertical gardens pop up in Niagara Falls to promote healthy eating, access to fresh produce
June 28, 2019 • WGRZ
The Tower Gardens are also popping up in senior and community centers in Niagara Falls, and at libraries. Most recently, they added a vertical garden to The Connection, a youth center on Main Street.
The Connection's chef uses the greens and other veggies grown in the healthy meals the center serves to kids each day.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Letter: Parker’s opinion piece contained misinformation
June 27, 2019 • The Buffalo News
At Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, the health and safety of patients is the top priority. Planned Parenthood works hard every day to ensure that every patient receives the high-quality health care they need in a safe and respectful environment – including abortion. We cannot, and should not, go back to a time when women were forced into dangerous back alley abortions.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
WNYers rally against abortion bans
May 21, 2019 • WKBW
Monday’s rally in Buffalo was one of many held across the country. It comes as other states like Alabama are re-working their abortion laws.
Over one hundred Western New Yorkers came to show their disapproval in the Elmwood Village.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Central New Yorkers Rally to "Stop the Ban"
May 21, 2019 • Spectrum News
It's a message from Central New York to lawmakers nationwide.
"Keep your hands, hands, hands off my body," protestors at the “Stop the Ban” rally sang together.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Supporters of abortion rights demonstrate in Rochester
May 21, 2019 • 13WHAM
Dozens of people opposed to abortion bans in other states turned out in Downtown Rochester Tuesday.
The local demonstration of support for abortion rights was one of several held across the country as part of a national organizing effort by Planned Parenthood and other groups.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Pro-choice advocates rally in Rochester against abortion bans
May 21, 2019 • rochesterfirst.com
Pro-choice advocates rallied Tuesday in Rochester against newly imposed abortions bans or restrictions put in place in other states.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Planned Parenthood launches new sex ed chatbot
April 4, 2019 • rochesterfirst.com
Planned Parenthood has released a new sexual health app to help teens get answers to question they might not be normally comfortable asking.
The Roo sexual health chatbot is a first of its kind website that is available 24-7 for teens. It is designed for 13 to 17 year olds but can be used by anyone with questions about sexual and reproductive health.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
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