Congress Must Invest in Maternal Health by Passing the Momnibus VideoSep 9, 2021 Congress Must Invest in Maternal Health by Passing the Momnibus The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021 would help address the maternal health crisis in the United States, which disproportionately affects Black and Indigenous people. Sep 9, 2021 Osub Ahmed, Juli Adhikari, Jamille Fields Allsbrook, 3 More Hai-Lam Phan, Jasmine Hardy, Meghan Miller
Toolkit: Submitting Comments in Support of HHS Rule To Improve Medical Equipment Accessibility ReportSep 21, 2023 Toolkit: Submitting Comments in Support of HHS Rule To Improve Medical Equipment Accessibility This toolkit provides guidance for reproductive rights and disability rights organizations and others who seek to submit a comment on the Biden administration’s proposed rule on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Sep 21, 2023
Te explicamos la última decisión del quinto circuito sobre la mifepristona VideoAug 24, 2023 Te explicamos la última decisión del quinto circuito sobre la mifepristona El acceso a la mifepristona permanece igual a medida que continúan los litigios. Aug 24, 2023 Sabrina Talukder, Maggie Jo Buchanan, Becca Damante, 4 More Kierra B. Jones, Hai-Lam Phan, Matt Gossage, Toni Pandolfo
Here’s a Rundown of the 5th Circuit’s Latest Decision on Mifepristone VideoAug 22, 2023 Here’s a Rundown of the 5th Circuit’s Latest Decision on Mifepristone Access to mifepristone remains unchanged as litigation continues to play out. Aug 22, 2023 Sabrina Talukder, Maggie Jo Buchanan, Becca Damante, 4 More Kierra B. Jones, Hai-Lam Phan, Matt Gossage, Toni Pandolfo
What to Know as Abortion Access Heads Back to the Supreme Court ArticleAug 17, 2023 What to Know as Abortion Access Heads Back to the Supreme Court Access to mifepristone remains unchanged for now as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to ultimately determine approval of the medication and the independence of drug approvals in the United States. Aug 17, 2023 Maggie Jo Buchanan, Sabrina Talukder, Becca Damante, 1 More Kierra B. Jones
What To Know About Ohio’s Special Election and Abortion Access ArticleAug 3, 2023 What To Know About Ohio’s Special Election and Abortion Access On August 8, Ohio’s special election to change the threshold for approving constitutional amendments will have implications for a November 2023 ballot initiative to protect access to abortion. Aug 3, 2023 Becca Damante
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Will Help Millions of Seniors and Improve Health Equity ArticleJul 17, 2023 Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Will Help Millions of Seniors and Improve Health Equity The Inflation Reduction Act’s Medicare drug price negotiation provision will improve access to and affordability of medications that help women, Black, Hispanic or Latino, LGBTQI+, and disabled beneficiaries. Jul 17, 2023 Gillian Tisdale, Nicole Rapfogel
8 Ways State Attorneys General Have Protected Abortion Rights Since the Fall of Roe v. Wade ArticleJul 13, 2023 8 Ways State Attorneys General Have Protected Abortion Rights Since the Fall of Roe v. Wade State attorneys general across the country should follow the example of those who have implemented measures to protect abortion access since the fall of Roe. Jul 13, 2023 Becca Damante
Getting To Know the New FAMILY Act ReportJul 12, 2023 Getting To Know the New FAMILY Act Congressional leaders recently reintroduced the leading national paid family and medical leave bill, including key updates and improvements. Jul 12, 2023 Molly Weston Williamson
McGovern-Dole Program Alleviates Hunger, Protects Democracy, and Bolsters U.S. Trade ArticleJul 11, 2023 McGovern-Dole Program Alleviates Hunger, Protects Democracy, and Bolsters U.S. Trade Every McGovern-Dole dollar spent on food is a down payment on thriving democracies and trade. Jul 11, 2023 Sarnata Reynolds
1 Year Without Roe Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 1 Year Without Roe Doctors, doulas, and nurse practitioners detail their experiences since the overturn of Roe v. Wade and their fears in the rapidly evolving legal landscape of abortion care. Jun 23, 2023
Texas OB-GYN Grapples With Providing Care in a Challenging Legal Landscape Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 Texas OB-GYN Grapples With Providing Care in a Challenging Legal Landscape Restrictions on abortion force a Texas OB-GYN to change how she operates her practice. Jun 23, 2023
D.C. Abortion Doula Fills Gaps in Support Systems Post-Roe Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 D.C. Abortion Doula Fills Gaps in Support Systems Post-Roe An abortion doula in Washington, D.C., describes how restrictions on abortion and medication abortions hurt the marginalized communities they serve. Jun 23, 2023
Abortion Laws in Texas Restrict Doctors in Providing Abortion Care Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 Abortion Laws in Texas Restrict Doctors in Providing Abortion Care A South Texas OB-GYN resident sees patients suffering worse health outcomes in the aftermath of the state’s near-total abortion ban and restrictions. Jun 23, 2023
Illinois Pediatrician Combats Confusion Among Adolescents and Families Caused by Abortion Bans Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 Illinois Pediatrician Combats Confusion Among Adolescents and Families Caused by Abortion Bans Illinois pediatrician Stephanie Liou describes how the overturn of Roe v. Wade caused confusion and misinformation about abortion access to spread among adolescents. Jun 23, 2023
Doula at D.C. Clinic Provides Abortion Care for Patients Traveling From Across the Country Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 Doula at D.C. Clinic Provides Abortion Care for Patients Traveling From Across the Country An abortion doula in Washington, D.C., details her experiences offering care to patients traveling from across the country to access care. Jun 23, 2023
Georgia Nurse Warns Abortion Bans May Worsen the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis Personal StoryJun 23, 2023 Georgia Nurse Warns Abortion Bans May Worsen the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis A women’s health nurse in Atlanta details how abortion bans could affect education for future nurses and Black maternal mortality rates. Jun 23, 2023
OB-GYN in Texas Explains How Abortion Bans Endanger Patients Who Have Pregnancy Complications VideoJun 23, 2023 OB-GYN in Texas Explains How Abortion Bans Endanger Patients Who Have Pregnancy Complications Bans on medication abortion worsen health care access and outcomes. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
D.C. Abortion Doula Sees Patients Traveling Far Distances From States Where Abortion Is Banned To Receive Essential and Lifesaving Care VideoJun 23, 2023 D.C. Abortion Doula Sees Patients Traveling Far Distances From States Where Abortion Is Banned To Receive Essential and Lifesaving Care Abortion bans contribute to major delays in care and mean that people must travel far distances to receive care. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
Texas OB-GYN Shares How Patient Care Has Been Unnecessarily Restricted Post-Roe VideoJun 23, 2023 Texas OB-GYN Shares How Patient Care Has Been Unnecessarily Restricted Post-Roe Without the constitutional right to abortion, some doctors find themselves unable to share complete and comprehensive health care options. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
Georgia Nurse Educator Explains the Importance of Delivering Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Instruction in a Post-Roe World VideoJun 23, 2023 Georgia Nurse Educator Explains the Importance of Delivering Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Instruction in a Post-Roe World Abortion bans may limit the types of training and education available to future medical professionals. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
D.C. Abortion Doula Explains Why Medication Abortion Is Necessary for In-Community Care VideoJun 23, 2023 D.C. Abortion Doula Explains Why Medication Abortion Is Necessary for In-Community Care Medication abortion is an important tool for doulas to assist people in exercising their choice. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
Illinois Pediatrician Discusses the Challenges Adolescents Face in Accessing Reproductive Health Care VideoJun 23, 2023 Illinois Pediatrician Discusses the Challenges Adolescents Face in Accessing Reproductive Health Care In addition to the normal stressors of adolescence, many teens now worry about the impact of abortion bans on their ability to seek and receive reproductive health care. Jun 23, 2023 Kierra B. Jones, Sabrina Talukder, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Hai-Lam Phan
Fixing Medicaid Reimbursements To Provide Access To Telehealth Medication Abortion ArticleJun 23, 2023 Fixing Medicaid Reimbursements To Provide Access To Telehealth Medication Abortion Changing Medicaid policy in abortion-supportive states to reimburse providers for telehealth medication abortion would be a critical step forward in ensuring access to care. Jun 23, 2023 Tracy Weitz
A Year After the Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade, Trends in State Abortion Laws Have Emerged ReportJun 15, 2023 A Year After the Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade, Trends in State Abortion Laws Have Emerged In the absence of federal protections, state legislatures have become arbiters of abortion access, with some states banning or severely restricting abortion and others improving and protecting it. Jun 15, 2023 Becca Damante, Kierra B. Jones
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