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Birth Control, Abortion Crucial to Reducing Deaths

By Carol Roye ● Uncategorized ● October 14, 2013

Contraception and abortion need to be understood in a public health context. As access comes under heavier attack in this country we can expect higher maternal and infant mortality, more teen anemia and higher risks of child abuse and neglect.

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Female Governors Run in Tail Winds of ACA Votes

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● October 9, 2013

The quartet of women running for gubernatorial reelection will be facing voter reaction to their decisions to accept or reject Medicaid expansion. First of two stories on Govs. Susana Martinez, Mary Fallin, Nikki Haley and Maggie Hassan.

Women’s Groups Amplify #GetCovered Message

By Reshmi Kaur Oberoi ● Uncategorized ● October 3, 2013

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was among those cheering women on to Obamacare enrollment. “Being a woman is no longer a preexisting condition,” the New York Democrat said in one tweet.

‘Young Invincibles’ Jingle Keys to Health Reform

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● September 3, 2013

As the Affordable Care Act gets close, younger Americans are being courted by both sides of the debate. Precarious finances–rather than opposition to paying for older people’s health care–could stop many from signing up.

Saudi Passes DV Law; Health Reform Equality Slammed

By WeNews Staff ● Uncategorized ● August 31, 2013

Saudi Arabia has passed legislation aimed at protecting women, children and domestic staff against domestic abuse. But a Fox News medical expert argued that President Barack Obama’s administration was wrong to force gender equality for health insurance rates.

How Many Nurses? ACA Intensifies Hospital Debate

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● July 7, 2013

Opponents of minimum-staffing bills say they are too rigid, but supporters say more nurses will improve hospital outcomes as the Affordable Care Act boosts patient admissions and aims to lower rates of infection.

Health Reform Puts Abortion Coverage on the Run

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● March 16, 2013

Destruction of abortion coverage is in the details of implementation as states pass an array of insurance bans, Sharon Johnson reports in this news analysis. Women in 21 states are affected so far.

Birth Control Mandate Faces Onslaught of Lawsuits

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● February 16, 2013

With a rash of lawsuits flooding the courts, employer-sponsored birth control appears headed for the Supreme Court. Court rulings that bar employers from imposing religious beliefs on workers could help the government’s case.

Dear President Obama: Do These Things for Women

By Susan Rose ● Commentary ● November 17, 2012

After providing Obama the bulk of their votes, women are in a position to ask for a roster of policy rewards, from labor protections for domestic workers to rapid implementation of health reform.

Medicare in Cross-Hairs of Lame Duck Congress

By Sharon Johnson ● Uncategorized ● November 14, 2012

Election polling found women disproportionately concerned with what happens to Medicare, which is expected to be a major topic when the lame duck Congress meets Nov. 14.