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𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀! Listen or Watch Podcast 81 Now: https://lnkd.in/g3RgYWkm Episode Highlights - Understand the alarmingly high rates of maternal mortality and poor health outcomes for women in the U.S. - Get informed about EMTALA—the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act—and the current threats it faces due to a Supreme Court case from Idaho. - Acknowledge the serious risks of lawsuits that could lead to the banning of both abortions and abortion pills. - Be aware of Trump supporters' push for a national ban on abortion and pills, and hear from OB/Gyns in states where these issues are emerging. - Find out which states have the most restrictive laws on abortion and women's health care, and learn about the organizations fighting these bans. Know where to turn if a woman you care about needs support. Don't miss this crucial episode—tune in and stay informed! #WomensHealth #MaternalMortality #AbortionRights #HealthCare

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀! Listen or Watch Podcast 81 Now: https://lnkd.in/gAECw9yn Episode Highlights - Understand the alarmingly high rates of maternal mortality and poor health outcomes for women in the U.S. - Get informed about EMTALA—the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act—and the current threats it faces due to a Supreme Court case from Idaho. - Acknowledge the serious risks of lawsuits that could lead to the banning of both abortions and abortion pills. - Be aware of Trump supporters' push for a national ban on abortion and pills, and hear from OB/Gyns in states where these issues are emerging. - Find out which states have the most restrictive laws on abortion and women's health care, and learn about the organizations fighting these bans. Know where to turn if a woman you care about needs support. Don't miss this crucial episode—tune in and stay informed! #WomensHealth #MaternalMortality #AbortionRights #HealthCare

As science skepticism pervades politics, the Supreme Court will soon consider two cases that seek to define the power of “experts.” Meanwhile, abortion opponents are laying out plans for how Donald Trump, if reelected as president, could effectively curtail abortion even in states where it remains legal. Hear about these topics, and more, on the latest episode of "What the Health?" https://lnkd.in/gfzwnyjN

#BULawProf and Boston University School of Public Health Professor Nicole Huberfeld explains, “On the other hand, with mifepristone, the gathered evidence over time has been that it is even safer than initially understood and more effective for the purpose for which it is approved, i.e., it can be used for a longer period of time and still result in a safe abortion.” Read more: http://spr.ly/6041RuMSf #BULawReproJustice #BUHealthLaw #RoeVWade #ReproductiveRights #DobbsVJackson #HealthLaw #ReproductiveLaw

Abortion fulfills none of the seven criteria the American Medical Association has established for identifying health care for which physicians should advocate. Learn more in the latest issue of CLI's On Women's Health series. ⬇

Unlike for other public health metrics, there is no national mandate for states to collect and report abortion data to one national system which could improve public health research and protect the wellbeing of women and their unborn children. Learn more about the state of abortion reporting in 2024 America. 👇

In this article, we explore the impact of restrictive abortion laws, societal attitudes, and the call for reforms to safeguard women's health. Please subscribe to my newsletter for more nuanced insights into the Nigerian Health Policy and Finance space. Thank you! https://lnkd.in/dEkUvwZ2 #healthpolicy #healthfinancing #healthcare

Our Monthly Abortion Provision Study produces national and state estimates of the number of abortions provided within the formal health care system in the United States. These data provide insight into real-life, on-the-ground patient experiences. As our Vice President for Public Policy Kelly Baden explains, this evidence can inform critical policy changes that ensure everyone can the abortion care they need. Watch the full webinar recording to hear more from our panel of experts. ⬇️ https://gu.tt/3vgX7U5