Planned Parenthood of Southern New England encourages women to get checkups in recognition of National Women’s Health Week

Jan. 30, 2014 • Connecticut

“Now, in a surprise step that has set off deep alarm among advocates for women’s health, the newly conservative House of Representatives has proposed cutting the entire $317 million program of aid for family planning, known as Title X, in a 2011 spending bill that is expected to pass by the weekend.

Jan. 30, 2014 • Connecticut

If you're seeking some comic relief, and you're not Sen. Jon Kyl, look no further than Comedy Central's Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.

Jan. 30, 2014 • Connecticut

Building on Mayor Pedro E. Segarra’s collaborative style of government, the City’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Hartford Office for Youth Services (HOYS) are joining forces on an ambitious program to curb the problem of teen pregnancy.

Jan. 30, 2014 • Connecticut

Rene Carrano is mad that Republicans in Congress passed a budget bill last week that eliminates all federal funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

Jan. 30, 2014 • Connecticut

Local supporters protest the federal government’s move to eliminate federal funding for women’s healthcare.

Jan. 30, 2014 • Connecticut

Not a nickel of Planned Parenthood's federal funding is used for abortions. But some of the $75 million Republicans want to strip from Planned Parenthood does pay for things like screenings for cervical cancer, breast exams and testing for sexually transmitted diseases.

Jan. 30, 2014 • Connecticut

Given the amount of attention paid to it during last week’s budget cliff-hanger in Washington, you could be forgiven for thinking Planned Parenthood was a contender on a bizarre congressional version of “America’s Got Talent.” Vote it out! Vote it in! Keep the audience guessing until the last minute!

Jan. 30, 2014 • Connecticut

NBC Connecticut interviews PPSNE CEO Judy Tabar about attacks on Planned Parenthood.

Jan. 30, 2014 • Connecticut