Want to Reduce Unintended Pregnancies? Provide Health Education & Support
Almost half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended. These pregnancies can result in worse health outcomes for both women and their … More
Monthly Archives: August 2013
How Do You Afford Healthcare in Prison on 50 Cents Per Hour?
Women entering prisons often have poor physical health, in part due to poverty and lack of access to treatment for concerns such as … More
Studies Show How Abortion Restrictions Hurt Women; New Investigative Report Shows Why More Restrictions Are Medically Unnecessary
We recently wrote about the Turnaway Study, a research project that involved following women who were denied an abortion because they were past … More
Breast Cancer, Mastectomy and Breast Implants: A 20-Year History of Images and Attitudes
CBS Sunday Morning this week aired a segment looking at breast cancer and body image, especially women's choices around reconstructive surgery and implants. … More
A Guide to Cervical Cancer Screening & HPV Vaccines
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and … More
How Many Abortion Complications Are Caused by Stigma, Secrecy and Silence?
Although close to one-third of all U.S. women will have an abortion by age 45, there is often little discussion of the topic … More
Taking the Stigmatization of Abortion Providers to a New Level
by Carole Joffe No school district, employee or agent thereof, or educational service provider contracting with such school district shall provide abortion services. … More
Got Health Insurance? New Site Explains Options, Provides Resources for Women
Raising Women's Voices (RWV) launched a new website on Monday that aims to help the 19 million uninsured women in the United States … More
Racism, Mistrust in Medical System May Affect Black Women’s Use of Genetic Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancers
Black women in the United States face many health disparities. The CDC recently provided data showing the average life expectancy for black women … More