Reproductive Health Care – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

15 Feb

JD Vance abortion buffer zone comments ‘dangerous’

MollyInternational, Latest News, United StatesAbortion Care, Abortion Rights, Buffer Zones, Health care, Health Care Providers, Misinformation, Reproductive Health Care, Scotland, United States, Vance, Vice President

"The American Vice-President JD Vance has been accused of "spreading misinformation" about buffer zones at abortion clinics in Scotland. In a speech at the Munich Security Conference Vance claimed people who live within safe access zones had been sent letters by the Scottish government warning them about praying within their homes. The Safe Access Zones Act came into force last September and prevents protestors gathering within 200m (656ft) of clinics that perform abortions...."

06 Dec

Conservatives decry ‘procedural nonsense’ as NDP forces House debate on abortion

MollyInternational, Latest NewsAbortion Access, Abortion Rights, Canada, conservatives, house debate, liberal, ndp, Reproductive Health Care, three-party system, womens health care

“A surprise tactical move by the NDP forced a debate in the House of Commons on abortion access Thursday, sidelining a Conservative motion designed to use NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's own words against him. Just ahead of the time set for the Conservative motion to come up, NDP MP Heather McPherson changed the channel by launching into a debate on a foreign affairs committee report tabled in the House Thursday…”

18 Jul

In states with strict abortion policies, simply seeing an OB/GYN for regular care can be difficult

MollyLatest News, United StatesAbortion Ban, Health care, OB-GYN, OBGYN, Reproductive Health Care, United Sates

“The chances that a woman can see a doctor while pregnant — or during a time when she might become pregnant — have fallen significantly since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, according to a new report released Thursday. The findings, from The Commonwealth Fund, a nonpartisan health care research foundation, show that women living in states with a history of health disparities — often in the Southeast — are affected the most. They are not only less likely to be able to afford a doctor’s appointment; they’re less likely to be able to find an OB/GYN in their area….”

17 Apr

UN report points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual and reproductive health worldwide

BarbraInternational, Latest NewsHealthcare, Inequity, Reproductive Health Care, Worldwide

A new study says an African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than a woman in Europe or North America, the U.N. population fund reported Wednesday as it decried widening inequality in sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide.

16 Apr

COMMENTARY — Leave the practice of medicine to physicians, not politicians

BarbraLatest News, OpinionHealthcare, Politics, Reproductive Health Care, United States

Just four short years ago, during a moment where the whole world stopped, health care providers in New Hampshire, and around the nation, were revered as “health care heroes.” “Heroes” that our loved ones, neighbors, complete strangers, as well as our elected officials relied on and trusted, not only to provide comprehensive medical care during a global pandemic and a time of extraordinary uncertainty, but trusted they’d know what’s best for public health and our communities. Today, however, those same health care “heroes” who were trusted to compassionately care for all patients are suddenly under attack.

12 Apr

Challenging harmful masculinities and engaging men and boys in sexual and reproductive health

BarbraInternational, Latest NewsGender Norms, International, Reproductive Health Care

More research is needed to address the impact of harmful masculinities on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), according to a new priority research agenda drawing on a global survey of researchers that was published today in The Lancet Global Health. Harmful gender norms affect boys and men in many ways, for example by increasing risky behaviours such as substance use or unprotected sex, or by causing negative attitudes and practices towards women. However, research on engaging men and boys has often neglected how to address harmful masculinities in ways that promote gender equality in many SRHR programmes.

09 Feb

Statement: The AMA Strongly Opposes Government Interference in Health Care

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The AMA also supports patient access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care options, including abortion and contraception, as a right.

23 Jan

Abortion rights advocates launch ‘Vote Yes’ campaign as Maryland ahead of vote on new amendment

MollyLatest News, United StatesAbortion Rights, Ballot, Campaigning, Maryland, Reproductive Health Care, United States, Vote Yes

"Abortion rights supporters Monday kicked off their campaign to "Vote Yes" on November's ballot referendum to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state's constitution. "We can't take anything for granted when it comes to reproductive health care," Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones said Monday. "We don't just need to win. We need to send a message."..."