Leana Wen

U.S. Sets Record For Cases Amid Election Battle Over Virus

While Trump and Biden wait for the last electoral votes, over 100,000 Americans were confirmed to have the coronavirus today, setting a new record.
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Ex-Planned Parenthood President Responds To Backlash That She Believes Abortion Should Be ‘Rare’

Dr. Leana Wen came under fire this week for saying abortion should be "safe, legal and rare" — a phrase that activists believe further stigmatizes the procedure.
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Dr. Leana Wen Out As Planned Parenthood President

“I just learned that the [Planned Parenthood] Board ended my employment at a secret meeting,” Wen tweeted on Tuesday.
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Appeals Court Says Trump Administration's Abortion 'Gag Rule' Can Take Effect For Now

The 9th Circuit ruled that the limit on Title X funding for women's health care can take effect while court cases go forward.
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Planned Parenthood Declares A State Of Emergency Amid Abortion Bans

"This is a man-made disaster that's years in the making and it's endangering women's lives," president Dr. Leana Wen told HuffPost.
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