June 2009 - Our Bodies Ourselves

Two Hospitals to Address Access to Care for Patients with Disabilities

By Rachel Walden | PUBLISHED: June 29, 2009

Despite ADA regulations regarding accessibility of public buildings, people with disabilities often face barriers to accessing healthcare that are not addressed by the … More

Double Dose: Pregnancy, Prison and HIV

By Christine Cupaiuolo | PUBLISHED: June 29, 2009

Woman Shackled During Labor Sues State: A former inmate at the Washington Corrections Center for Women who was shackled while in labor is … More

Upcoming Blog Carnival on Women & Caregiving

By Christine Cupaiuolo | PUBLISHED: June 26, 2009

Fem 2.0 is hosting a blog carnival on caregiving. Here's the notice we received via email with encouragement to share: Women take care … More

Norsigian and Rooks on Evidence-Based Labor and Delivery

By Rachel Walden | PUBLISHED: June 25, 2009

In November 2008, The American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology published a review, Evidence-based labor and delivery management, that looked at the quality … More

Breast Implants Should Require Informed Consent

By Christine Cupaiuolo | PUBLISHED: June 24, 2009

Over at the Huffington Post, Marcia Yerman examines arguments surrounding the safety of breast implants, as presented in the documentary film "Absolutely Safe" … More

Maternal Mortality Reduction as an International Human Right

By Rachel Walden | PUBLISHED: June 24, 2009

Maternal mortality and morbidity is a large problem worldwide, and one we've written about here in various contexts in the past. According to … More

Incorporating Oral Health into Prenatal Care

By Rachel Walden | PUBLISHED: June 23, 2009

When you think of prenatal care, you might think of things like ultrasounds, nutrition, dealing with chronic conditions, and other checking and rechecking … More

Political Diagnosis: The Latest on Health Reform Legislation in the House and Senate; Awaiting News From the White House Council on Women & Girls; The FDA’s Full Plate …

By Christine Cupaiuolo | PUBLISHED: June 22, 2009

This Week's Super Fun Health Reform Graphic: The award goes to The New York Times for the multi-tab Key Challenges in the Healthcare … More

Webinar Alert: What Women Need to Know About Social Security

By Christine Cupaiuolo | PUBLISHED: June 22, 2009

On Tuesday, June 23 (tomorrow!), the National Women's Law Center is sponsoring a webinar, "Planning for the Future: What Women Need to Know … More

Report: Racial and Ethnic Disparities Among Women at the State Level

By Christine Cupaiuolo | PUBLISHED: June 22, 2009

Kaiser Family Foundation has released an important package of resources that shines a spotlight on health disparities between white women and women of … More

Monthly Archives: June 2009