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Advocates Meet with Lawmakers Today; Urge New Legislation to Address Health Care Disparities

Wed, 12 May 2010 07:01:34 -0400

Immigrants, African-Americans and other women of color, together with health and human service professionals from across New York State, today engaged in a one-day cultural competence and advocacy conference on health care for diverse communities....

Planned Parenthood Federation of America's Medical Director to speak in Albany during Women's Health Week

Mon, 10 May 2010 20:03:05 -0400

Dr. Vanessa Cullins, medical director of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, will participate in a conference on enhancing access to women's health care for diverse communities in Albany on Wednesday. Dr. Cullins' visit is opportune as this ...

Advocacy Conference Set for African-American and Women of Color and Health and Human Services Professionals

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:01:57 -0400

African-American and other women of color, together with health and human service professionals from across New York State, are invited to engage in a one-day Cultural Competence and Advocacy Conference on health care for diverse communities in Al...

Clergy Gather in Albany to Urge Passage of Reproductive Health Act (S.5808) in Meetings with Lawmakers

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:18:58 -0400

Clergy from around the state gathered in Albany today to discuss with lawmakers the need to update New York's abortion laws by passing the Reproductive Health Act (RHA). In urging passage of RHA, members of Concerned Clergy for Choice and the Reli...

Clergy meet in Albany to urge passage of Reproductive Health Act (S. 5808)

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:56:16 -0400

Clergy from around the state will gather in Albany on Wednesday, April 21 to meet with lawmakers to discuss the need to update New York's abortion laws by passing the Reproductive Health Act (RHA) (S.5808).

Experts, Community Examine Health Care Disparities, April 15 at Albany Medical College

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:52:01 -0400

Family Planning Advocates of New York State and a group of concerned organizations will partner with Albany Medical College and URU The Right to Be in presenting The Deadliest Disease in America at Albany Medical College this evening of Thursday, ...

Experts, Community Examine Health Care Disparities at "The Deadliest Disease in America" Program at Albany Med

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:01:20 -0400

Expert Delivers Strategies for Cultural Competence in Health Care; Sees Opportunity in Health Care Reform

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:02:18 -0400

Dr. Grace Mose, an expert on cultural diversity and women's reproductive issues, delivered strategies for providing more culturally-competent health care services and sees the expansion of health care coverage to tens of millions of Americans as a...

Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York Applauds Peralta's Win in Senate Special Election

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:22:04 -0400

Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York and Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund applaud today's election of New York State Assemblyman Jose Peralta to the New York State Senate representing the 13th district.

Teens Get Advocacy Training, Demonstrate for Sex Ed in Schools

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:54:51 -0400

Hundreds of teen activists from around the state gathered at the Empire State Plaza today for the annual Youth Leadership Conference hosted by Family Planning Advocates of New York State. The teen activists represent Planned Parenthoods and other ...

Youth Leadership Conference Attracts 200+ Teens to Family Planning Advocates' March 15 Event

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:21:37 -0400

Hundreds of teen activists from around the state will gather at the Empire State Plaza on Monday for the annual Youth Leadership Conference hosted by Family Planning Advocates of New York State (FPA). Teens will represent Planned Parenthoods and o...

250 Teens to Get Advocacy Training, Visit Lawmakers at Youth Leadership Conference in Albany

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:03:16 -0500

Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York to Harold Ford Jr.: Stop proclaiming yourself as prochoice

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:58:44 -0500

In anticipation of Harold Ford Jr.'s appearance in the Capital Region this evening, Sunday, February 14, 2010, Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York urges the former Tennessee Congressman to stop proclaiming himself prochoice.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York to Harold Ford Jr.: 'Stop proclaiming yourself prochoice'

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:50:03 -0500

In anticipation of Harold Ford Jr.'s appearance in the Capital Region on Saturday evening, Feb. 13, 2010, Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York urges the former Tennessee Congressman to stop proclaiming himself prochoice.

Family Planning Advocates Testifies: Family Planning Funding Saves the State Money

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:30:02 -0500

In testimony before the Joint Budget Hearing in Albany today, Family Planning Advocates of New York State President and CEO M. Tracey Brooks urged lawmakers to be mindful of increasing demands for family planning services and declining health cent...

A Statement from Concerned Clergy for Choice on the Conviction of Scott Roeder

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:42:26 -0500

Concerned Clergy for Choice issued the following statement on the conviction of Scott Roeder for first-degree murder in the death of Dr. George Tiller in Kansas last May:

Family Planning Advocates Welcomes Swift Justice in Scott Roeder Murder Trial in Kansas

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:32:19 -0500

While the prochoice community continues to mourn the loss of Dr. George Tiller of Kansas, FPA is relieved that swift justice has been served in the first-degree murder conviction of Scott Roeder today. In just 37 minutes, the jury affirmed Roeder'...

Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York: Does Ford Know What It Means to Be Prochoice?

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:01:46 -0500

"Harold Ford Jr. and his spokespersons continue to assert he is prochoice, which calls into question their understanding of what it means to be prochoice," asserts M. Tracey Brooks, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York (PP...

Planned Parenthood Advocates of NY Partners with Sister Organizations to Issue Video on the Real Harold Ford

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:29:49 -0500

Former Tennessee Congressman's Track Record as a Conservative Democrat includes Anti-Choice, Anti-Gay, and Anti-Immigrant Stances.

Family Planning Advocates: 'Family planning funding is smart budgeting for the state'

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:28:52 -0500

Hundreds of family planning advocates from across the state converged on The Capitol today at Family Planning Advocates of New York State's (FPA) Women's Health Matters! Day of Action to urge state officials to fully fund family planning in the 20...

Gov. Paterson and State Leadership to Address Family Planning Advocates Monday in Albany

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:00:31 -0500

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Gov. Paterson and State Leadership to Address Family Planning Advocates Monday in Albany

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:52:48 -0500

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CORRECTED VERSION: Gov. Paterson and State Leadership to Address Family Planning Advocates Monday in Albany

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:25:16 -0500

Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York Denounces Potential Senate Candidacy of Harold Ford Jr.

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:39:04 -0500

Talk of a potential Democratic primary this year involving Harold Ford Jr. for the U.S. Senate seat held by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand drew fire today from Planned Parenthood Advocates of New York (PPANY) President and CEO M. Tracey Brooks.

New York Times Bestselling Author Michelle Goldberg to speak in Albany, Jan. 11

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:01:03 -0500

New York Times bestselling author Michelle Goldberg will address an audience of several hundred in The Well of the Legislative Office Building from 12-12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2010. Goldberg will speak on the topic of her latest book, The...