Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood

10/27/2025

📝JOIN UHPP FOR OUR STORYTELLING WORKSHOP on 11/19 📣 Every Planned Parenthood supporter and patient advocate has a story to tell as to why they support access to sexual and reproductive health care. Now more than ever, it is critical that we LIFT UP STORIES FROM PATIENTS who have received care at Planned Parenthood. If you are interested in storytelling but aren’t sure where to start, please join us for this workshop! Special thank you to Cassandra Klewicki who will be joining us to share her experience as a PP Storyteller! Use this link to sign up: https://www.weareplannedparenthood.org/a/uhpps-2025-storytelling-workshop

10/23/2025

10/23/2025

BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York said on Thursday that the state would step in to backfill roughly $35 million in lost federal funding for Planned Parenthood after the Trump administration barred clinics that provide abortions from receiving Medicaid payments.

Thank you Governor Hochul!

President Trump’s signature policy bill has barred clinics that provide abortions from receiving any Medicaid payments, putting many at risk of closure.

10/22/2025

Your health journey is yours to define. PrEP Aware Week (Oct 19-25) is about showing up, speaking out, and standing in your truth. Because HIV prevention should be expected, protected, and celebrated.

10/16/2025

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10/09/2025

Drag and Defiance is coming to Mt. Ida Preservation Hall as a bewitching benefit for two local non-profit organizations! This event features a fully trans cast of performers, raffles with prizes to die for, and food and beverages available for purchase! Join us inside for beer and wine while you are starstruck but this lineup of all trans - performers!

All ticket sales and raffle purchases go directly to supporting Collar City Pride and Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood. Together, these organizations provide dozens of services throughout Rensselaer County and beyond, catering to the needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals and those seeking reproductive care, to name a few.

Last but not least, make sure you come dressed in costume for a chance to win our costume contest!! We can’t wait to see what you all dream up.

THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR FOR THIS EVENT, MUST BUY ONLINE IN ADVANCE.

https://www.simpletix.com/e/drag-and-defiance-a-bewitching-benefit-tickets-234609

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09/19/2025

Link to purchase tickets: https://www.simpletix.com/e/drag-and-defiance-a-bewitching-benefit-tickets-234609

Drag and Defiance is coming to Mt. Ida Preservation Hall as a bewitching benefit for two local non-profit organizations! This event features a fully trans cast of performers, raffles with prizes to die for, and food and beverages available for purchase! Join us inside for beer and wine while you are starstruck but this lineup of all trans - performers!

All ticket sales and raffle purchases go directly to supporting Collar City Pride and Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood. Together, these organizations provide dozens of services throughout Rensselaer County and beyond, catering to the needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals and those seeking reproductive care, to name a few.

Last but not least, make sure you come dressed in costume for a chance to win our costume contest!! We can’t wait to see what you all dream up.

THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR FOR THIS EVENT, MUST BUY ONLINE IN ADVANCE. LINK IN BIO



Drag and Defiance llega al Salón de Preservación Mt. Ida como un evento benéfico para dos organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro. Este evento cuenta con un elenco de artistas completamente trans, rifas con premios increíbles y comida y bebidas disponibles para comprar. ¡Acompáñenos adentro para disfrutar de una cerveza y un vino mientras se deslumbra con este elenco de artistas completamente trans!

Todas las ventas de boletos y las compras de rifas se destinarán directamente a Collar City Pride y Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood. Juntas, estas organizaciones brindan docenas de servicios en todo el condado de Rensselaer y más allá, atendiendo las necesidades de las personas LGBTQIA+ y de quienes buscan atención reproductiva, por nombrar solo algunas.

Por último, ¡asegúrese de venir disfrazado para tener la oportunidad de ganar nuestro concurso de disfraces! ¡Estamos ansiosos por ver sus ideas!

NO SE VENDERÁN ENTRADAS EN LA PUERTA PARA ESTE EVENTO; DEBE COMPRARLAS EN LÍNEA CON ANTICIPACIÓN.

09/16/2025

Thank you, CDPHP!

09/15/2025

Chelly Hegan, President/CEO of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood issued the following statement:

“The First Circuit allowed the Trump administration to ‘defund’ Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, blocking patients from using Medicaid as their insurance at Planned Parenthood health centers. Patients may be confused or concerned but know this: the fight is not over — we will continue to push for everyone’s freedom to get high-quality, affordable care at the trusted provider of their choice — including at Planned Parenthood health centers. No matter what, personal medical decisions should be between a patient and their provider.”

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has ruled in favor of President Trump's administration, effectively blocking over 1.1 million patients from usin

09/15/2025

Last week, the First Circuit allowed the “defund” provision targeting care at Planned Parenthood health centers to take effect. Make no mistake: Planned Parenthood health centers will never stop caring for patients, and care will continue - no matter what. UHPP’s commitment to finding ways to serve the most people with the best possible care has never been stronger.

08/22/2025

Thank you both so much for spending time at our Albany health center and for continuing to stand up and fight for reproductive access for all.