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Despite Supreme Court Ruling, Abortion Remains Legal In DC, MD, and VA
Despite the Court’s failure to defend this fundamental freedom, abortion is still legal in DC, Maryland, and Virginia and Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC is committed to providing care to all who come to us in need.
PPMW Statement About Leaked Supreme Court Abortion Decision
Abortion is still legal in DC. Abortion is still legal in Maryland. Our doors are open.
Maryland General Assembly Passes Bill for Greater Access to Abortion Care
This vote marks the first time in 30 years that the MGA has passed legislation specifically intended to protect the right to abortion access statewide.
PPMW Announces Transformational $9 Million Historic Donation from MacKenzie Scott
This generous gift comes at a time when access to sexual and reproductive health care is under attack like never before, especially access to abortion.
PPMW Raises More Than $210,000 at Annual Gala
Supporters, activists, and champions of reproductive rights from across the metropolitan DC region gathered to celebrate PPMW’s tremendous impact in the community.
PPMW Now Offering Medication Abortion At-Home Services
Available to those with an address in DC, Maryland, or Virginia up to eight weeks and six days after the start of a person’s last menstrual period. PPMW is just the second Planned Parenthood affiliate in the nation to offer this at-home care.
The Texas Abortion Ban
Planned Parenthood is fighting the Texas ban in the courts as well as other cases challenging abortion restrictions in other states.
U.S. House Passes Bill Eliminating DC Medicaid Abortion Ban
In a step forward for reproductive rights and autonomy for DC, the U.S. House passed a FY2022 spending bill without the harmful, long-standing DC Medicaid abortion ban.
House Appropriations Committee Advances Bill Eliminating Harmful D.C. Medicaid Abortion Ban
Also known as the Dornan Amendment, the ban prohibits the District of Columbia from using locally-raised tax dollars to cover abortion care for people enrolled in D.C. Medicaid.
Check out PPMW programs and voices featured in recent media coverage.
PPMW director of primary care and patient advocate speak at rally in defense of mifepristone
March 26, 2024 • The Guardian
Dr. Divya Shenoy and Brittany House deliver stirring speeches during the March 26 rally at the Supreme Court.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Chief Medical Officer condemns interference in life-saving medical care
Jan. 22, 2024 • Ms. Magazine
As an experienced provider, Dr. Serina Floyd explains the dangers of weakening the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), which applies to abortion care necessary to stabilize a patient.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Dr. Serina Floyd describes the harmful effects of denying patients access to abortion care
Jan. 17, 2024 • News from the States
"Patients are fully equipped to be able to make complex decisions about their health and their lives," Dr. Floyd says. She notes that denying abortion care has serious negative implications for patients.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Senate briefing includes PPMW patient story on traveling far distances to access abortion care
Jan. 17, 2024 • The Guardian
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Serina Floyd explains the impact of abortion bans through the powerful story of a patient who took a bus from North Carolina to DC for care, with just a bus ticket home.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Serina Floyd on abortion care after Roe
Dec. 12, 2023 • WAMU
Since Roe v. Wade was reversed, PPMW has seen an influx of patients seeking abortion care from states with bans. PPMW's patient access navigator and Abortion Access Fund are helping to fill this gap.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
PPMW's Gaithersburg clinic offers gender-affirming care in area described as a "healthcare desert"
Oct. 24, 2023 • MoCo360
For those seeking gender-affirming care in Montgomery County, PPMW's Gaithersburg facility is an essential option. Learn about the services offered, and hear from a patient about the positive impact this care has had on her life.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
PPMW honors "Disruptor" Maggie Rogers at annual Impact Gala
Oct. 5, 2023 • District Fray Magazine
Music artist Maggie Rogers was among the honorees at PPMW's 2023 Impact Gala, held on September 29 at the Waldorf Astoria. As the event concluded, gala guests helped raise over $250,000 for the Abortion Access Fund.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
PPMW's Dr. Serina Floyd discusses impact of abortion bans after Roe v. Wade's overturning
June 23, 2023 • France 24
France 24 visits PPMW to meet with Dr. Serina Floyd, who offers insight on providing abortion care for patients traveling to PPMW from states in which abortion has been banned following the Supreme Court's overruling of Roe v. Wade.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, DC, Inc.
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