September 21, 2022 - Harrisburg, PA
Department of Human Services (DHS) Special Advisor Sara Goulet, members of the Women's Health Caucus, and representatives from Planned Parenthood today affirmed that Pennsylvanians should feel safe in accessing the full scope of reproductive, perinatal, and maternal health care available in the commonwealth, and that supports are in place to help mothers and birthing people access necessary reproductive and perinatal care. "As reproductive rights are being rolled back across our country, I want to thank the many health care professionals in Pennsylvania who are not only taking care of people in the commonwealth, but people from other states who are coming here to get the health care they need and deserve to live healthy lives with dignity," said Goulet. "Our fellow Pennsylvanians need to know that abortion remains safe and legal here, and that services and help with costs for reproductive and pregnancy-related health care is available." DHS administers the federal Medicaid program in Pennsylvania. Through Medicaid and DHS' Family Planning Services program, individuals can receive free or reduced-cost reproductive health care. This care may include health care provider visits, birth control, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), screenings and education for some types of cancer, and counseling from a health care provider about pregnancy, such as preparing for pregnancy, preventing unintended pregnancies, and enabling individuals to control the timing and spacing of pregnancies. No public funds are used for abortions except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the pregnant person is in danger. List of Speakers:Sara Goulet, Special Advisor, Department of Human ServicesJayne Frankenfield, Planned ParenthoodSenator Judy SchwankSenator Amanda CappellettiRepresentative Mary Jo DaleySenator Carolyn ComittaSenator Lindsey WilliamsSenator Tim Kearney
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