What you need to know about the fight for reproductive rights in New York.
Demand grows for long-acting contraceptives, Planned Parenthood says
Feb. 1, 2017 • Politico
There has been a spike in the number of women in New York opting to receive long-acting reversible contraceptives, like intrauterine devices, since Donald Trump's election as president, according to Planned Parenthood.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Uncertainty over health care has some women reviewing birth control
Feb. 1, 2017 • Democrat and Chronicle
Michelle Casey, chief executive officer of Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, said many women are worried they will lose their health insurance and access to contraception. “They’re asking us if this is going to happen. It’s confusing to them.”
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Leadership Genesee off to great start
Jan. 31, 2017 • The Daily News
Leadership Genesee welcomed its 17th class during a two-day opening retreat on Jan. 25 and 26 at Terry Hills.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Many women worried about losing birth control coverage under Trump administration
Jan. 27, 2017 • WIVB
Planned Parenthood locations across the country have seen a drastic increase in the demand for IUDs.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Enthusiasm for Trump marks "March for Life"
Jan. 27, 2017 • Buffalo News
Michelle Casey, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, said the Republican agenda threatens women's access to health care.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Area nonprofits push for more human services funding in state budget
Jan. 27, 2017 • Central New York Business Journal
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SUNY’s Got Your Back campaign assists victims of sexual assault
Jan. 26, 2017 • The Lamron
Geneseo recently participated in an initiative to provide supplies and care packages to victims of interpersonal violence. The program revolves primarily around providing “comfort bags” to Rochester-based RESTORE Sexual Assault Services.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
Planned Parenthood stands with patients who exercise right to abortion
Jan. 24, 2017 • The Post Standard
Restricting abortion doesn't make it go away. The only way to lower abortion rates is to prevent unintended pregnancies. No one does more to prevent unintended pregnancy than Planned Parenthood.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
"People's Solidarity Rally" takes place at Washington Square Park
Jan. 22, 2017 • News 10 WHEC
As part of the global "Women's March" rallies around the world, a "People's Solidarity Rally" started at Washington Square Park and then made its way to a church at the corner of Clinton Avenue and Court Street.
Posted by Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.
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