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February 2, 2012: Thankful for statements of support for Planned Parenthood!
Thank you so much to the community leaders and elected officials who have made statements in support of Planned Parenthood's breast health services!
January 31, 2012: Despite grant set-back, California women can continue to count on Planned Parenthood for breast cancer screenings!
You may have heard about the disappointing set back in our grant funding for breast health services, due to the Komen Foundation’s decision to alter their grant protocols after pressure from anti-choice groups.
January 21, 2012: VICTORY for Access to Affordable Birth Control!
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California applauds the decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ensure access to affordable birth control, and not further expand the refusal provision to birth control coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
January 19, 2012: Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California Commemorates Roe v. Wade
Sunday, January 22, marks the 39th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. This landmark ruling guaranteed that the right to privacy in the U.S. Constitution protects the right of a woman to choose whether to continue a pregnancy or have a safe and legal abortion.
January 9, 2012: Let's Work Together to Prevent and Detect Cervical Cancer
Every year, about 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and about 4,000 American women die of the disease. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s an excellent opportunity to remember to get screened for the disease!
October 10, 2011: Planned Parenthood applauds governor for signing AB 499
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California applauds Governor Jerry Brown for protecting women's health by signing AB 499, a bill which provides teens with access to medical care to prevent sexually transmitted diseases, such as the human papilloma virus (HPV). Confidential access to preventive medical services, including the HPV vaccine, will help protect both young women and men from certain strains of HPV that can cause cancer.
September 20, 2011: Preventive Health Care: Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California Urges Gov. Brown to sign AB 499
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (PPAC) urges Gov. Jerry Brown to stand with science and health and sign AB 499. Authored by Assemblymember Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), AB 499 would expand current California law and allow teens to consent to confidential medical care to prevent sexually transmitted diseases such as the human papilloma virus (HPV).
May 3, 2011: Hundreds Stand with Planned Parenthood at Annual Capitol Day
SACRAMENTO -- Today, more than 800 people are standing with Planned Parenthood to educate lawmakers and the public about the wide range of preventive health care services offered by Planned Parenthood health centers. Traveling from as far as San Diego and Eureka, participants are taking part in an education fair and rally before meeting with their local legislators and staff to educate them on the importance of fully funding cost-effective preventive health care like those services provided by Planned Parenthood and teen pregnancy prevention programs.
April 14, 2011: Planned Parenthood News Clips
April 10, 2011: Plannned Parenthood Featured in the Los Angeles Times!
April 8, 2011: 'Women's health too important to be used as bargaining chip'
Women’s health is, once again, being used as a bargaining chip by conservatives who want to deny affordable and comprehensive preventive health care to millions of women and their families. Despite the fact that family planning programs like Title X represent sensible health and fiscal policy, some lawmakers in Washington still seek to eliminate funding for essential services like cancer screenings, breast health care and access to contraception.
February 18, 2011: Republican House Leadership vote hurts millions of women by cutting funds for preventive health care and family planning
"Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California couldn't be more disappointed with the vote taken today by the House Leadership which strips millions of American women of access to basic preventive health care. By voting to prohibit Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funds for any purpose, they are hurting the millions of low-income women who come to us for life saving cancer screenings, contraception, STD preventions and treatment, breast health and other essential health care.
February 17, 2011: Planned Parenthood to Governor Brown: 'Thank you' - Governor's letter stands up for family planning services
February 2, 2011: California’s Teen Birth Rate reaches record setting low
November 10, 2010: 2010 General Election Results- OC
November 10, 2010: 2010 General Election Results- SB
November 9, 2010: Choice Still a Winning Issue With Women Voters
November 3, 2010: Californians reject extremist views, vote for candidates who protect women's health and choice
November 1, 2010: Every Vote Matters–No Excuses
October 28, 2010: Republicans Trail in California, Bet Big On Negative Ad Surge

Planned Parenthood News

Thank you so much to the community leaders and elected officials who have made statements in support of Planned Parenthood's breast health services!

You may have heard about the disappointing set back in our grant funding for breast health services, due to the Komen Foundation’s decision to alter their grant protocols after pressure from anti-choice groups.

Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California applauds the decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ensure access to affordable birth control, and not further expand the refusal provision to birth control coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Sunday, January 22, marks the 39th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. This landmark ruling guaranteed that the right to privacy in the U.S. Constitution protects the right of a woman to choose whether to continue a pregnancy or have a safe and legal abortion.

Every year, about 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and about 4,000 American women die of the disease. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s an excellent opportunity to remember to get screened for the disease!