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Even Texas allows abortions to protect a woman's life. Or does it?

New York Times | September 15, 2021
Carole Joffe and Jody Steinauer explain the problems with abortion ban exceptions to protect the life of a pregnant person and call for abortion access for all. 

Texas' abortion crisis proves the abortion pill needs to be in every drug store

NBC News | September 10, 2021
Daniel Grossman of ANSIRH called for over-the-counter access to medication abortion in response to increasing restrictions on abortion care.

Abortion clinics overcame unique challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic

September 08, 2021
All health care providers have faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for in-person services had to be weighed against the need to protect patients and staff from the virus. Facilities that provide abortion experienced unique burdens on top of these challenges. Carole...

'Fetal heartbeat' isn't a clinical term—but it's still used in laws on abortion

NPR | September 03, 2021
Dr. Jennifer Kerns talked to NPR about the misleading use of the term "fetal heartbeat" by anti-abortion policymakers. 

Abortions can be provided safely and effectively using telehealth

September 02, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a federal judge temporarily suspended enforcement of FDA requirements that the mifepristone (a drug used in medication abortion), be dispensed in clinics, medical offices, or hospitals. Soon after, a virtual abortion clinic called Choix began providing care.

Meet Jasmine Powell, equity specialist shifting culture

August 13, 2021
Jasmine Powell’s grandmother was an elevator operator and patient escort at UCSF in the 1970’s. Her mother worked hospital administration. Now, as a third generation San Francisco native and UCSF employee, she’s bringing her personal history rooted in this community and her deep experience working...

Pharmacists can dispense mifepristone for abortions

August 03, 2021
The FDA restricts mifepristone, a drug used for medication abortion, even though it is very safe. Patients can only get it through a certified provider at a clinic. One possible way to increase access is for pharmacists to provide mifepristone directly to patients. Pharmacists safely provide...

Public abortion coverage helps my patients

Newsweek | July 30, 2021
Dr. Mai Fleming wrote about why public abortion coverage is critical to achieving reproductive justice and liberation for her patients in Newsweek. 

Simple education sessions increase students’ knowledge about birth control

July 27, 2021
Almost all young people know about condoms and birth control pills, but they’re less aware of other options like intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants. Healthcare providers can be an important source of information, but young people don’t always have access to clinic visits. Many lack insurance...

Study finds adolescent girls and young women in Africa will use HIV prevention products

Medical Xpress | July 27, 2021
University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences Clinical Trials Research Centre was one of the clinical research sites for a study that found that adolescent girls and young women in Africa can and will use HIV prevention products consistently. 

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