Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood

05/27/2026

The recent legal battles trying to limit telehealth access to abortion medication Mifepristone have abortion rights advocates feeling increased anxiety.

05/26/2026

‼️CONTACT New York State leadership ‼️

Every message helps show lawmakers that constituents around the state are paying attention and expecting action. The more emails they receive, the stronger our collective voice becomes.

Fill out our online form to send a message to state leaders in just a few clicks using this link: https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/a/2026-policy-advocacy

05/11/2026

BREAKING: SCOTUS has extended its pause of the 5th Circuit’s ruling restricting access to mifepristone. While mifepristone’s availability remains unchanged for now, this does not end the chaos that patients and providers are navigating.

Planned Parenthood health centers will continue to help patients get the care they need. If you or someone you know needs care, contact 1-800-230-PLAN for more information.

05/05/2026

Chelly Hegan, UHPP President/CEO spoke to WAMC about mifepristone and the latest on the impact locally.

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood CEO says the courts are trying to foster doubt.

05/04/2026

Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood’s President/CEO Chelly Hegan speaks to News Channel 24 about the recent court cases surrounding mifepristone,

A new court fight over the abortion pill is creating uncertainty, though access in much of New York remains largely unchanged for now.

05/04/2026

On Friday, the 5th Circuit Court blocked mifepristone from being sent to patients via mail. There are NO CHANGES to how UHPP is providing care in our health centers at this time.

04/30/2026

Hear from Dr. Wasserman, a PP physician, about the importance of passing the Electronic Health Record Privacy bill (A.2613/S.1633) this session in New York State. You can USE THIS LINK to email state leadership to ensure this bill, and three other key PP priorities, are passed this session: https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/a/2026-policy-advocacy #!

04/16/2026

New York State’s budget is being finalized right now - and what happens next will determine whether access to sexual and reproductive health care is protected or pushed further out of reach. ➡️ SIGN OUR PETITION asking NYS leadership to include funding for abortion care and gender affirming care in the state budget: https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/a/2026-budget_leadership-2

04/01/2026

This Trans Day of Visibility, Meet some of the New Yorkers speaking out for gender-affirming care. 🏳️‍⚧️✨

Gender-affirming care is essential health care, and New York must protect access to it. We’re calling on the state to create and fund the Gender-Affirming Care Access Program at $8M so trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming New Yorkers can get the care they need.

04/01/2026

UHPP is excited to announce that we’ve transitioned to a new patient portal, MyChart, across all our health centers. All your health info — in one place! Patients can see upcoming appointments, medications, test results, bills, and more in one secure place. Schedule appointments & find care! Patients can book, view, and cancel appointments, or complete pre-visit tasks when and where it’s convenient.

UHPP is a trusted provider of highquality, affordable health care. We now offer greater access to your health care with MyChart.

Find out more at: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-upper-hudson/patient-resources/my-chart