WA: Reproductive Health
WA bill would add state oversight to hospital mergers
A bill in Olympia aims to protect Washingtonians against restricted health care access and rising costs from hospital mergers. Consolidation in the …
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: HPV vaccine crucial in prevention
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and a vaccine for young people can reduce the risk of developing this disease. Cervical cancer typically …
Vacuna contra el VPH es crucial para su prevención
Enero es el mes de concientización sobre el cáncer de cuello uterino y una vacuna para los jóvenes puede reducir el riesgo de desarroll…
Racial Disparities Add to Tragedy of Infant Mortality Rates
September brings attention to an unfortunate and painful issue: infant deaths in the United States. This month is Infant Mortality Awareness Month…
After Legislative Session, WA Leads Nation in Protections for Abortion
Washington state lawmakers have passed some of the strongest protections for abortion access in the country. With another session in the books…
WA Bill Supports Trans Youth as Attacks Across US Increase
As legislation across the country targets transgender people, Washington state lawmakers are moving in the opposite direction. The Legislature …
How a Death-Anxiety Theory Fires Up Abortion Debate
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to announce its decision on a case, which could upend abortion access across the country. The topic is a source of …
WA Provider: Telemedicine Abortions Support Patient Autonomy, Control
By Carrie Baker for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Lily Böhlke for Washington News Service reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News Service …
Report: Crisis-Pregnancy Centers Giving Off "False Impression"
SEATTLE -- A new report investigates facilities that dissuade women from getting abortions. Known as crisis-pregnancy centers, the facilities have …
Black Maternal Health Week Underscores Racial Health Disparities
SEATTLE, Wash -- This week is Black Maternal Health Week and medical professionals are highlighting disparities in health outcomes. Black women are …
Semana de Salud para la Maternidad Negra subraya disparidades raciales
SEATTLE, Wash. -- Es la Semana de Salud para la Maternidad Negra y los profesionales médicos están destacando las disparidades en los …
Washingtonians Join Day of Action on Abortion Bans
SEATTLE — Washingtonians are joining people across the country today to stand up against laws rolling back abortion rights in a handful of state…