At a time in the country when abortion care is under fire, local leaders are expanding their advocacy for and access to reproductive services.
Get the top Racial Equity stories of the day from America’s most influential oldest continuously published Black newspaper, serving the nation’s largest Black and brown community. Sign up to stay connected.Amsterdam News has been reporting the news of the day from a Black perspective for 113 years.
The telehealth program allows patients to speak with healthcare professionals for an assessment of their menstrual and health history, receive counseling, access medication abortion kits if eligible, and follow up with a doctor for an ultrasound if necessary. NYCHH Executive Director Erfan Karim said about 1,000 patients have accessed the telehealth program so far, which has mailed out over 250 medication abortion kits since its launch last October.
“We are proud to lead this coalition in taking action in full support of protecting women’s access to medication abortions,” said Adams in a statement. “Not only are the courts denying women the right to control their own bodies through this lower court ruling, but they are also endangering our public healthcare system by forcing it to divert resources to alternate options and procedures—undoubtedly impacting hospitals’ ability to provide care across the board.
In December 2023, President Joe Biden wanted the Supreme Court to review the opinion in the FDA case against mifepristone. New York State Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James has led a multi-state coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing anin support of the FDA. They argued that the restrictions on the drug were “medically unnecessary” and could have consequences for low-income and underserved communities.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bay Area Officials and Advocates Reaffirm Commitment to Women's Reproductive Health CareBay Area public officials and abortion rights advocates gathered in San Francisco to reaffirm their commitment to protecting and expanding women's reproductive health care access. The overturning of Roe v. Wade has led to extreme abortion bans in many states, leaving millions of women without access to safe and legal abortion services.
Read more »
How Black Leaders Formed the Reproductive Justice MovementBefore the end of Black History Month, we should remember some of the leaders who shaped the movement in the years before Roe v. Wade.
Read more »
Reproductive Health | Myriad Women's HealthInterested in learning more about Myriad’s reproductive care genetic tests? Fill out the form to get started.
Read more »
How NYC Mayor Eric Adams lost a major bill battle and alienated key alliesHow NYC Mayor Eric Adams lost a major bill battle and alienated key allies
Read more »
Incident at NYC lesbian bar Cubbyhole sparks debate about who belongs thereIncident at NYC lesbian bar Cubbyhole sparks debate about who belongs there
Read more »
Suspected Times Square shooter used a well-worn escape method: the NYC subway systemSuspected Times Square shooter used a well-worn escape method: the NYC subway system
Read more »