About Us: News and Stories
This area includes longer, more detailed stories on various topics from our quarterly newsletter Access.
2/21/12
PPIN Statement in Response to Rep. Bob Morris' Accusations
PPIN President and CEO Betty Cockrum issued the following statement in response to a letter from Rep. Bob Morris to his Indiana General Assembly colleagues.
2/17/12
Facts About the Birth Control Coverage Benefit
The truth about the Obama Administration's new birth control benefit decision and religious accommodation.
2/8/12
PPIN to Offer Free Cholesterol Testing Feb. 13-18, in Recognition of American Heart Month
In recognition of American Heart Month, Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) will offer free cholesterol testing to patients at 19 health centers across the state from Feb. 13 through Feb. 18.
2/3/12
It's All About the Mission
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is enormously grateful that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has clarified its grant-making criteria, allowing Komen to continue partnering with Planned Parenthood affiliates across the country in providing lifesaving breast cancer screenings.
2/1/12
Help Planned Parenthood Continue to Provide Lifesaving Health Services
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation has announced that it will stop supporting lifesaving breast cancer screening for low-income and underserved women at Planned Parenthood health centers.
1/19/12
PPIN Announces New Hours of Service for Muncie, Terre Haute Health Centers
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) today announced new hours of service for its Muncie and Terre Haute health centers.
1/3/12
PPIN Recognizes National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month by Urging Women to Get Regular Checkups
Making New Year’s resolutions? As part of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is urging women in the Hoosier state to put preventive checkups, including cervical cancer screenings, at the top of their lists.
11/18/2011
PPIN to Offer Free HIV Tests at 19 Centers Dec. 1 through Dec. 8 in Recognition of World AIDS Day
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) will recognize World AIDS Day, which falls on Dec. 1 every year, by offering free HIV tests at 19 of its health centers from the first of December through Dec. 8, 2011.
11/10/2011
FSSA's short-sightedness
From the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette: Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration ignored state law and caused Indiana taxpayers to lose out on more than $7 million.
11/10/2011
PPIN Drops Price of Flu Shots to $18
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) announced today that beginning immediately, the nonprofit is lowering the price of its influenza vaccines to $18 each.
11/6/2011
Did Indiana miss a $7M opportunity?
The Indianapolis Star reports on the state's failure to implement important family planning services.
11/2/2011
Want to Reduce Poverty? Family Planning Is Key.
Every year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation shares important information with us through its "Kids Count" report.
10/20/2011
PPIN President and CEO Urges Appeals Court to Side with Indiana's Health
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Indiana were in the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago this morning, defending PPIN’s patients and the lifesaving, preventive care the nonprofit provides.
10/19/2011
October is "Let's Talk" Month
Each year, October is designated as "Let's Talk" month, and the focus on making parents aware of the importance of talking with their young people about sexuality.
8/23/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana to Offer Low-Cost Flu Shots at 19 Centers Across the State
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) announced today that beginning Sept. 6, influenza vaccines will be available for $23 at a number of its health centers across the sate.
8/1/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana Delighted to Again Take Part in Tax Credit Program
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is delighted to announce that the state has awarded it $6,000 in 2011-2012 Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits. The NAP program helps organizations leverage donations.
7/28/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana to Begin Half-Price HIV Testing in Bloomington
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) will begin offering half-price HIV testing at its Bloomington health center on August 1. The rapid-results saliva tests will cost $12.50, instead of the usual $25.
7/18/2011
Madison Health Center Offering New Services to Patients Beginning July 11
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) today announced that its Madison health center, located at 220 Clifty Dr., will begin offering patients a number of new medical services on July 22.
6/28/2011
Statement from Planned Parenthood of Indiana President and CEO Betty Cockrum
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is not surprised the State of Indiana filed an appeal of the judge’s decision granting a preliminary injunction of the majority of HEA 1210. We are confident we will prevail in our legal arguments and find it regrettable that the Indiana Attorney General has chosen to invest even more state resources in an appeal.
6/24/2011
Judge Rules in Planned Parenthood's Favor on Defunding
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is relieved that U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt has granted its motion for a preliminary injunction to halt the enforcement of the new state law that strips Medicaid funding from PPIN. The decision means that PPIN can once again be reimbursed for the preventive health care it provides its 9,300 Medicaid patients.
6/20/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana Makes Difficult Decisions in Case Judge Doesn't Rule by This Evening
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) told staff members this morning that it is making some difficult decisions in the event that U.S. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt doesn’t rule on a request for a preliminary injunction by the close of business today.
6/13/2011
State Serves Another Blow to Planned Parenthood of Indiana - Donations Take a Hit
In the midst of a critical time for fundraising, Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) has learned that its application for 2011 Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits has been rejected. The NAP program helps organizations leverage donations.
6/6/2011
U.S. District Court Hearing Held in Planned Parenthood of Indiana Injunction Case
A U.S. District Court judge today held a hearing on Planned Parenthood of Indiana’s request for a preliminary injunction against HEA 1210, the new state law that strips Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN).
6/1/2011
Statement from PPIN President and CEO Betty Cockrum on Decision from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
“It is incredibly gratifying to have the federal government confirm what we’ve been saying all along, that HEA 1210 violates federal law. It is right that the federal government take action against Indiana and set an example for other states seeking to adopt this type of harmful legislation."
5/25/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana Able to Extend Care to Established Medicaid Patients Once Again
Thanks to contributions from individuals in 46 states and multiple countries, Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) will be able to extend care to its established Medicaid patients through at least Wednesday, June 15.
5/19/2011
Donations Allow Planned Parenthood of Indiana to Extend Care to Medicaid Patients through May 30
Due to an ongoing and meaningful outpouring of financial support from women and men across the country, Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is able to continue to cover the costs of care to its established Medicaid patients through at least Monday, May 30.
5/13/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana to Extend Care to Medicaid Patients - a Temporary Fix
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) will cover the costs of care to its Medicaid patients around the state through at least Saturday, May 21.
5/11/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana Disappointed in Judge's Ruling
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is deeply disappointed that U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Walton Pratt decided today not to grant PPIN’s request for a temporary restraining order to prevent a measure from being enforced that prohibits the state’s largest reproductive health care organization from receiving federal funds.
5/10/2011
ACLU of Indiana Files Request for Injunction and Temporary Restraining Order in U.S. District Court in Planned Parenthood of Indiana Case
Immediately following Gov. Mitch Daniels’ signing of HEA 1210 late today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana (A CLU of Indiana) filed a request for an injunction and temporary restraining order in U.S. District Court on behalf of Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) and its patients.
4/29/2011
Statement from Betty Cockrum, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Indiana:
“The decision to sign HB 1210 into law is unconscionable and unspeakable. We will now suffer the consequences of lawmakers who have no regard for fact-based decision making and sound public health policy. "
4/29/2011
Hoosiers Ask “What can I do?” Supporters Plan Rallies Across the State
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) has been overwhelmed by the requests from Hoosiers asking what they can do to help protect PPIN’s funding. As a result, rallies are being scheduled around the state.
4/27/2011
PPIN Says “Be Our Man Mitch, Veto This Bill!”
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is asking Governor Mitch Daniels to veto one of the worst pieces of public health legislation in Indiana’s history. HB 1210 not only would require doctors to lie to women before an abortion, but it could also cost the State of Indiana millions of dollars.
4/26/2011
PPIN Health Centers Celebrate National Women’s Health Week with Free Pap Days
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) will celebrate the 12th annual National Women’s Health Week, May 8-14, with Free Pap Days at health centers around the state. The organization is beginning to take appointments for the days.
4/21/2011
Gathering of Goddesses and Gods Raises Record Amount for Preventive Health Care
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) has tallied up the preliminary numbers and is pleased to announce the 8th Annual Gathering of Goddesses and Gods raised a record amount of money for preventive health care on Saturday, April 16. The sold-out event brought in $170,000 for the Women’s Health Fund.
4/19/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana Vows to Keep Fighting
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) and its network of supporters are outraged the Indiana State Senate has voted to put the health care of 22,000 Hoosiers at risk and vowed to immediately file for injunctive relief if HB 1210 becomes law, which could be costly for the State of Indiana.
4/18/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana Stunned by Defunding Amendment; Clarifies Consequences
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is stunned that State Senators voted today in favor of an amendment to prohibit the state from contracting with, or granting to, the organization. An amendment to HB 1210 includes language from HB 1205 in its entirety. That bill was never voted on in the House, nor was its equivalent, SB 20, heard in the Senate committee to which it was assigned.
4/15/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana Reacts to U.S. Senate Vote to Reject Proposal to Bar Planned Parenthood from Receiving Federal Funds to Provide Preventive Health Care
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) released the following statement today after the U. S. House passed and the Senate rejected a proposal that would bar Planned Parenthood from providing preventive health services including birth control, breast and cervical cancer screenings, STD testing and treatment, and HIV testing to patients who are covered by Medicaid and other federal programs.
4/13/11
Gathering of Goddesses and
Gods Sold Out for First Time
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is thrilled to announce that the upcoming Gathering of Goddesses and Gods is sold out for the first time in history.
4/08/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana President Betty
Cockrum Releases Statement on Looming Federal Government
Shutdown
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) President and CEO Betty
Cockrum today said it is an outrage to shut down the federal government over an
extreme proposal that would deny millions of American women preventive health
care
4/06/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana Works to Keep Young People Healthy During STD Awareness Month
To help reduce the alarming rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among young people in the U.S., Planned Parenthood of Indiana is joining with MTV, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to encourage young people to GYT — Get Yourself Tested — during National STD Awareness Month in April.
3/29/2011
Free HIV Tests to Be Offered on April 1 at 19 PPIN Health Centers Around the State
Free Tests Part of ‘GYT: Get Yourself Tested’ Campaign and National STD Awareness Month
3/25/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana to Relocate Gary Health Center
Planned Parenthood of Indiana, the state's leading provider of preventive reproductive health care, is pleased to announce that its Gary health center is moving to a new location.
3/8/2011
Hundreds Rally at Statehouse to Support PPIN
More than 400 women and men rallied on the South Lawn of the Indiana
Statehouse to speak their minds and show their support for Planned
Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) and continued access to affordable
reproductive health care.
2/28/2011
Rally At The Statehouse To Protect Our Patients
Planned Parenthood and reproductive health care have been under
attack by members of the Indiana General Assembly this session, as well
as some in Congress – most notably U.S. Rep. Mike Pence, who represents
Indiana’s 6th District.
2/18/2011
Indiana and National Planned Parenthood Organizations React to Federal and State Defunding Attempts
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) and Planned Parenthood
Federation of America (PPFA) are outraged that the U.S. House of
Representatives passed Indiana Congressman Mike Pence's amendment to bar
Planned Parenthood from receiving federal funds for basic primary and
lifesaving preventive health care to women and families.
2/17/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana Appalled by the Legislative Assault on Women
Planned Parenthood of Indiana (PPIN) is appalled by the legislative assault on women.
2/10/2011
The Truth About Our Funding
An open letter from President and CEO Betty Cockrum
1/19/2011
Leading Philanthropist Chairs Planned Parenthood of Indiana Event to Raise Funds for Preventive Health Care
Planned Parenthood of Indiana announces that Deborah J. Simon of
Indianapolis – a leading philanthropist and women's health advocate–
will serve as honorary chair of PPIN's Eighth Annual Gathering of Goddesses and Gods set for Saturday, April 16 in downtown Indianapolis.
1/14/2011
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Food Drive
January 18 - 22nd
Celebrate Dr. King's legacy of service and bring your non-perishable
food donations to any Planned Parenthood of Indiana health center.
Donations will go to your local food pantry.
1/10/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana Drops Price of Flu Shots to $10; 19 Health Centers Offering Vaccinations
Planned Parenthood of Indiana announced today that it has dropped the
price of its influenza vaccines to just $10, while supplies last.
1/5/2011
Planned Parenthood of Indiana Increases Successful Adoptions
Planned Parenthood of Indiana is delighted to announce it has increased its record of successful adoptions.
12/16/2010
PPIN Now Offering Essure® – New Option for Permanent Birth Control – at Georgetown Health Center
Planned Parenthood of Indiana is expanding services and now offering
Essure® at its Indianapolis health center at 8590 Georgetown Rd.
