Massachusetts Nursing Board Codifies Abortion Protections
In The States
Massachusetts Nursing Board Codifies Abortion Protections
2025-01-08 15:54:36
by Dan McCue

BOSTON — Massachusetts on Wednesday approved a series of emergency amendments to regulations that will protect nurses from discipline or disqualification for assisting in or providing reproductive health services.  In a unanimous decision, the state Department of Public Health’s Board... Read More

Health Care Takes Center Stage at Democratic National Convention
2024 Elections
Health Care Takes Center Stage at Democratic National Convention
2024-08-27 17:33:28
by Dan McCue

CHICAGO — While the main purpose of last week’s Democratic National Convention was to reintroduce America to Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee, health care was never far from center stage. In fact, over the course of... Read More

First Lady Spreads Reproductive Health Message During Campaign Swing
2024 Elections
First Lady Spreads Reproductive Health Message During Campaign Swing
2024-07-10 18:05:40
by Anna Claire Miller

WASHINGTON — First Lady Dr. Jill Biden made a three-state campaign swing on Monday, spreading the administration’s reproductive health message with a special emphasis on reaching veterans and military families. At the same time, Biden used stops in Wilmington, North... Read More

Senators Seek to Offset Travel Expenses for Reproductive Health
Health
Senators Seek to Offset Travel Expenses for Reproductive Health
2022-12-19 18:57:23
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — A bill introduced in the Senate last week would provide grants to organizations, including abortion funding, to offset the state-imposed costs on women who now need to travel to meet their reproductive health needs. The bill, introduced by... Read More

HHS Issues Guidance on Protecting Reproductive Rights
Civil Rights
HHS Issues Guidance on Protecting Reproductive Rights
2022-07-14 16:57:57
by Natalie McCormick

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued guidance to over 60,000 different retail pharmacies, reminding them that under federal civil rights laws, and as recipients of federal financial assistance, they are prohibited from discriminating... Read More

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