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Obamacare Kick Off Event At Planned Parenthood in Albany Oct 1

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:03:22 -0400

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood will culminate a month long outreach and patient education campaign about the Affordable Care Act with an ALL DAY kick-off event featuring volunteers, balloons, banners, information handouts and on-site certified en...

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood Appoints New Board Officers/Members

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 20:00:46 -0400

PRESS RELEASE

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: A Good Time to Schedule a Well

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 20:01:28 -0400

September is both National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. For women everywhere, this is a good opportunity to determine if you are due-or if someone you love is due--for preventive screening services such as...

New Poll A Wake Up Call for Legislators Says Planned Parenthood CEO

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 20:01:48 -0400

New poll shows more than 60 percent of Americans support access to abortion later in pregnancy to protect a woman's health and in cases of severe fetal abnormalities

Media Advisory: Albany Law School Dean to Speak at Planned Parenthood May 22 Event

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:01:07 -0400

Event: UHPP Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Reception

Local Students and Planned Parenthood Launch Annual GYT-Get Yourself Tested Campaign

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:01:20 -0400

The fifth annual GYT: Get Yourself Tested campaign kicks off this month (National STD Awareness Month) with online and on-the-ground initiatives across the country. Here in the Capital Region, students at the University at Albany, Russell Sage Co...

Planned Parenthood Outreach Teams Urge Partners to Use Protection During National Condom Week

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:01:21 -0500

With National Condom Week set for February 14-21, Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood teams will be visiting local night spots urging sexually active individuals to talk to their partners about the importance of using condoms to protect against sexual...

Women's Health Advocates Gather at Event to Celebrate the

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:30:31 -0500

Over 100 public officials, legislators, clergy and women's health advocates gathered at the Corning Tower Observation Deck, Empire State Plaza, in Albany this evening to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision, Roe v Wade; to ...

Planned Parenthood to Honor Local Rabbi at Roe Anniversary Celebration Tonight

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:01:34 -0500

PRESS ADVISORY

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood Welcomes Inauguration of President Obama

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:58:22 -0500

Chelly Hegan, President/CEO of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, released the following statement today welcoming President Barack Obama's second inauguration:

Planned Parenthood Stands with Women on the 40th Anniversary of Roe

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:01:21 -0500

"To protect their health and the health of their families, women must have access to safe, legal abortion services without interference from politicians." – Chelly Hegan, UHPP President/CEO

Planned Parenthood Stands with Women on the 40th Anniversary of Roe

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:01:21 -0500

"To protect their health and the health of their families, women must have access to safe, legal abortion services without interference from politicians." – Chelly Hegan, UHPP President/CEO

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood Urges Women to Make Cervical Health a Priority

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:01:31 -0500

Noting that cervical cancer is preventable and that proper screening is key to early detection, Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood is calling on women to resolve to protect their cervical health during January's Cervical Health Awareness Month.

The Shaheen Amendment Provides Long Overdue Justice for Military Women

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:01:29 -0500

Today, President Obama signed into law the "Shaheen Amendment"; a provision expanding federal coverage of abortion to military servicewomen in cases of rape and incest as part of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 (NDAA). The Shaheen a...

Founder of local NAMES Project Among Those to be Recognized at Anniversary Event

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 20:00:53 -0500

December 1, 2012 will mark the 25th Anniversary of World AIDS Day and the 15th Anniversary of the founding of the New York Capital Region Chapter of the NAMES Project AIDS memorial quilt. These important anniversaries will be celebrated at a spec...

Obama Election Sends a Strong Message

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:01:04 -0500

President Obama's reelection is a historic victory for women's health, and it was driven by a huge gender gap," Chelly Hegan, President/CEO of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood said today.

Planned Parenthood Albany and Troy Health Centers Post Storm Hours

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:00:02 -0400

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood (UHPP) will close its offices including both the Albany and Troy health centers early today, Monday 10/29/12, in anticipation of the coming storm. Weather permitting, we will open both health centers for drop-in vi...

McKasty-Stagg Promoted to UHPP Vice President for Human Resources

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 06:00:20 -0400

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood has recently appointed Marielle McKasty- Stagg to the position of Vice President for Human Resources . McKasty-Stagg has been employed at Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood for six years and is being promoted from her ...

National Planned Parenthood Releases New Video to Educate Women Under 40

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:30:45 -0400

Planned Parenthood, the nation's leading women's health care provider and advocate, is encouraging women under 40 to take control of their breast health-and has released a new video today to help educate young women on what to do if they notice a ...

Planned Parenthood Urges Women Under 40 to Take Control of Their Health During National Breast Cancer Awarenes

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 06:01:01 -0400

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood (UHPP) is encouraging women under 40 in the capital region to take control of their breast health during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Community Honors Patricia A. McGeown at Retirement Party

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 06:01:34 -0400

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood (UHPP) would like to invite media representatives to join almost 200 supporters and workers of UHPP at an event honoring Patricia McGeown upon her retirement.

Local Planned Parenthood heralds August 1st roll out of new insurance benefits

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 06:01:34 -0400

(Albany, NY) On Aug. 1, 2012 a new phase of the Affordable Care Act will take effect, requiring new insurance plans to cover a host of women's preventive health care services, including birth control with no co-pays or deductibles. As the leading ...

Local Planned Parenthood appoints new Vice President for Medical Affairs

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 06:00:13 -0400

Dr. Byrd Cleveland has been appointed Vice President for Medical Affairs at Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood as of Monday, July 2, 2012.

Local Planned Parenthood Names New Board Members

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:00:15 -0400

New members and officers have been elected to the Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood Board of Directors for the 2012- 2013 term.

Victory for Women's Health and for All Americans

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:00:04 -0400

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood applauds today's Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act. The law will provide access to birth control and cancer screenings without co-pays, guaranteed direct access to OB/GYN providers without re...