Sentences with phrase «for access to reproductive health care»

In addition to health services, PPGC provides its communities with medically - accurate, comprehensive sexuality education and advocates for access to reproductive health care and accurate sexuality education.

«The people of District 16 have been fortunate to be represented by Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, who has long been an advocate for access to all reproductive health care and a true champion for women's rights.»

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«We need to work together to break down barriers to care and information for the millions of people desperate to take ownership of their sexual and reproductive health, and tackle disparities in health care access and outcomes.»

When I heard Hillary Clinton's statement at the recent 2015 Women in the World Summit that «Deep - seated cultural codes, religious beliefs and structural biases have to be changed» for the sake of giving women access to «reproductive health care and safe childbirth,» at first I was confused.

The agenda must address universal health - care coverage, access and affordability; end preventable maternal, new - born and child deaths and malnutrition ensure the protection, promotion and support of exclusive breastfeeding for six months and continued breastfeeding with adequate complementary feeding for 2 years and beyond ensure the availability of essential medicines; realize women's reproductive health and rights; ensure immunization coverage; eradicate malaria and realize the vision of a future free of AIDS and tuberculosis; reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases, including mental illness, nervous system injuries and road accidents; and promote healthy behaviours, including those related to breastfeeding, water, sanitation and hygiene.

«These women are leading the fight to protect middle class families by raising the minimum wage, ensuring equal pay for equal work, protecting funding for Planned Parenthood, women's health care access, and reproductive rights,» Matthews said of the endorsements in a statement.

«Chris Gibson has consistently taken votes to undermine and threaten women's health and to limit access to affordable reproductive health care for low - income women.»

«Serious candidates running for state - wide office respect New Yorker's beliefs in ensuring women's access to comprehensive reproductive health care services — including abortion,» M. Tracey Brooks, the president of Planned Parenthood Advocates, said then in a statement comparing Astorino to «radical statements of the national Republican Party» and saying his «position reflects his inability to represent the people of the state of New York.»

«These regulatory actions will help ensure that whatever happens at the federal level, women in our state will have cost - free access to reproductive health care and we hope these actions serve as a model for equality across the nation,» Cuomo said.

Schneiderman said the measure «threatens to slash essential health care services for millions of New Yorkers who need them the most» and would unconstitutionally «deny women access to reproductive health care.»

For Dr. Daniel Grossman, a professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of California at San Francisco and director of Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, if lawmakers want to curb abortion at a later stage, they should make it easier for women to access care in the early stages of the pregnanFor Dr. Daniel Grossman, a professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of California at San Francisco and director of Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, if lawmakers want to curb abortion at a later stage, they should make it easier for women to access care in the early stages of the pregnanfor women to access care in the early stages of the pregnancy.

These bills provide a roadmap for state policymakers seeking to fight government interference within the patient - provider relationship, promote women - centered approaches in the provision of abortion and other reproductive health care services, and enact legislation that emphasizes the need to expand access to abortion.

Sexy Beast program director and co-chair Eliah Perona adds, «Access to safe, reliable, and quality reproductive healthcare is being challenged in every state in the U.S., and the effects are far reaching — particularly for those who lack employer - sponsored health care, which is something women artists can certainly identify with.

She has also been a staff attorney at the Center for Reproductive Rights, where she worked on two trials challenging a Texas law limiting women's access to reproductive health care.

Running as an alternative to what he has called «a good old boy network» and «business as usual,» Gadek has received Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona's endorsement for his commitment to reproductive freedom and access to reproductive health care.

As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPNYC supports legislation and policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.

These choices reflect the findings of a Planned Parenthood poll which revealed an overwhelming 93 percent of Rhode Island voters believe it is important for people in Rhode Island to have access to all of the reproductive health care options available to them.

Across the country, reproductive rights advocates powerfully rallied to demonstrate that they'll hold any member of Congress accountable for voting against health care access.

My wife and I join in Planned Parenthood's mission to fight for EVERY woman's right to reproductive choice and access to health care because it meant everything to us.

His budget would protect the essential care provided by Medicaid and lift barriers to access to reproductive health care for women.

We do this work by advocating for public policies that guarantee the right, as well as full and non-discriminatory access, to sexual and reproductive health care, comprehensive sexuality education in our schools, and a social and political climate favorable to the exercise of these rights free from judgment.

On campuses and online, in statehouses and courts, in local communities, and in the media, Planned Parenthood is an outspoken, passionate advocate for policies that enable all people to access comprehensive reproductive and sexual health care, education, and information.

The Raíz program is Planned Parenthood's national effort to work with the Latino community on fights for reproductive health, sex education, and access to care.

We work at the local, state and federal level to advocate for medically - accurate sexuality education, contraceptive equity, patient safety, abortion rights, and affordable access to reproductive health care for all people.

You can read and hear about their passion for ensuring access to reproductive health care here.

Defenders are a core group of activists, supporters, and patients who fight to defend reproductive rights, expand access to health care, and protect those who rely on Planned Parenthood health centers for care.

The goal of Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast (PPGC) is to protect the health of our community by providing affordable, high quality reproductive health care, age - appropriate sex education and advocating for access to both.

Whether members provide abortions, educate colleagues and the public about abortion care, or lend their voice in advocating for reproductive choice and the important contribution their professions can make, their role is vital to increasing access to comprehensive reproductive health care.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Indiana and Kentucky is committed to protecting access to reproductive health care and rights for all Hoosiers and Kentuckians through advocacy, education, lobbying, and electoral activity.

«Governor Baker's decision to cut funding for this vital state program will make it more difficult for patients, particularly low - income women, to access the preventive care they need at a time when the future of sexual and reproductive health care access is already in jeopardy.»

Planned Parenthood Federation of America sharply denounced Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell for signing medically unnecessary and politically motivated regulations intended to shut down all abortion providers, which could undermine women's access to reproductive health care providers in Virginia.

Planned Parenthood advocacy and political organizations are fighting for access to sexual and reproductive health care.

She will work with communities to advocate for reproductive health and rights, and will collaborate with Planned Parenthood Advocates of Arizona to reach out to voters and legislators to advance a vision of greater access to comprehensive sexuality education, family - planning services, and abortion care.

Governor Scott must veto this bill to protect access to reproductive health care, including safe, legal abortion, for all Floridians.»

As part of this exciting new initiative, Planned Parenthood Global, the international division of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, will provide technical support to local organizations advocating for expanded access to reproductive health care in Nicaragua, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Uganda.

Planned Parenthood will continue to stand up for Texans» right to access affordable, quality reproductive health care,» said Patricio Gonzales, CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Hidalgo County.

With 78 % of our patients living at or below the federal poverty level, we are caring for people who don't have access to vital health and reproductive services.

Governor Baker's support for Planned Parenthood's patients makes clear that women's health, sexual and reproductive health, and access to affordable health care are all non-partisan issues.

Put simply, says Randall Ellis, senior director of government relations for the well - respected Houston FQHC Legacy Community Health Services, it takes the entire spectrum of providers, including Planned Parenthood, to meet the needs of the growing population of low - income people without access to reproductive and other basic health care serHealth Services, it takes the entire spectrum of providers, including Planned Parenthood, to meet the needs of the growing population of low - income people without access to reproductive and other basic health care serhealth care services.

The Planned Parenthood Action Fund and local Planned Parenthood political organizations are fighting back against these attacks in statehouses and courtrooms, and working with legislative champions to introduce bills to expand access to reproductive health care — all while more than 600 Planned Parenthood health centers care for patients across the country.

We envision a world in which access to quality reproductive health care — delivered without judgement and with respect — is a reality for all.

On campuses and online, in statehouses and courts, in community settings, and in the media, Planned Parenthood is a visible and passionate advocate for policies that enable Californians to access comprehensive reproductive health care and sexual health education.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) works to support health care providers at Planned Parenthood health centers across the country, educate the public on issues of reproductive and sexual health, and advocate for policy to expand access to health care.

She introduced eight bills to expand access to reproductive health care — eight more than anyone else running for president of the United States.

«We applaud the Pentagon for ensuring that every woman honorably serving our country and the spouses of military personnel stationed around the world will have access to the same basic reproductive health care available to women in the United States,» said PPFA President Cecile Richards.

All women have concerns when it comes to reproductive health, but for Latinas, the lack of access to quality health care has an impact that will be felt for generations.

There are a number of ways to volunteer your time, show your support, and connect with other advocates for reproductive health care access and rights.

Her campaign also was based on an anti-women's health platform that would have serious consequences for women's ability to access affordable birth control and reproductive health care.

It's committed to supporting candidates for federal office, Congress, and the White House who are steadfast in their support for women's health, health care access, and reproductive rights.

Congress continues to move to eliminate access to reproductive care at Planned Parenthood health centers, with no regard for facts or common sense.