51: Continuing Reproductive Services

Even if you have no resources or money at all, these clinics will still take care of your reproductive health needs.

Planned Parenthood’s Bend Health Center Manager, Joanna Dennis-Cook, gives us an update on services and affairs after the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade. Neighboring states have since banned abortion and other reproductive services, putting more pressure than ever on the clinics in independently-supported states. Anytime someone has to travel for health care, the risks and costs skyrocket, and, begs the question, how do we continue to support all women to live their happiest and healthiest lives?

Originally aired on January 20, 2023 on KPOV’s The Friday Point

6: Fundamental Choices

Protestors outside Bend, Oregon's Planned Parenthood are an almost daily scene.

This topical discussion with Bend, Oregon’s Planned Parenthood Manager, Joanna Dennis-Cook, brings awareness to how important consistent and supportive reproductive and abortion care is for Oregonians. Also, what will happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned at the federal level and our communities response to continuing to offer this equal, fundamental care for all.

Originally aired on May 10, 2022 on KPOV’s Curiosity Lab