Roeder Conviction

Statement by Peter B. Brownlie
President & CEO of Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri

Planned Parenthood of Kansas & Mid-Missouri is grateful for the jury’s decision in Sedgwick County to convict Scott Roeder of first-degree murder in the assassination of Dr. George Tiller.  We are satisfied the criminal justice system in Kansas has worked, as it always has in abortion matters. 

There’s no joy in this outcome.  On May 31st last year, Kansas, and America, lost a compassionate and courageous physician.  Jeanne Tiller and her children and grandchildren lost a loving husband, father and grandfather.  And women across the world lost a bold and irreplaceable advocate for their health and reproductive rights.

Mr. Roeder’s conviction represents a victory for the rule of law and a clear message that domestic terrorists will be held accountable in Kansas as elsewhere in America.  Roeder’s was the worst and most recent of many acts of terrorism aimed at physicians and health centers in Kansas in the last 20 years.  It’s important to note since 1991, dozens of anti-abortion activists have been convicted of crimes in Kansas – and they are the only people ever convicted of abortion-related crimes in our state.

All of us at Planned Parenthood of Kansas & Mid-Missouri renew our support for and condolences to Dr. Tiller’s family and wish them peace and safety in the wake of the trial and conviction.

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Planned Parenthood is a vital resource for our community and for women and families throughout Kansas and Missouri.  We are a trusted source of health care and education for thousands of women, men, and children.  For more than 70 years, women have relied on Planned Parenthood to keep themselves and their families safe and healthy. 

Planned Parenthood Mourns Dr. Tiller

Welcome to Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri!

Providing reproductive and health services and education programs to over 40,000 people each year through 11 health centers.

Our mission is to ensure that every individual has the knowledge, opportunity and freedom to make informed private decisions about reproductive and sexual health.

There are so many ways YOU can make a difference – as a PPKM Volunteer!! 

Help protect reproductive freedom by joining pro-choice volunteers and activists
as we work together on a variety of volunteer projects.  It's a great way to get involved and
stay in the loop on legislative activities in Kansas and Missouri! 

For more information - Contact PPKM’s Volunteer Department at
913.312.5100 ext 228 or ppkmvolunteer@ppkm.org

UPDATE - The HPV Vaccine - GARDISIL
Eligible patients to receive free vaccine to prevent cervical cancer

Greater Kansas City – You may be eligible for a free vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. PPKM/CH is currently participating in 3 grant programs to allow women ages 19-26, who are uninsured, insured but cannot afford co-pays/deductibles, or cannot afford to pay cash to receive the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, at no cost. Please contact a participating health center to find out if you qualify. These centers are participants for these grant programs:
          Columbia
          Jefferson City
          North KC
          South KC
          Independence
          Midtown Kansas City
          Overland Park