Hot Topics In the News: Women’s Health
Women’s health is a hot topic in the news. Here are some of the latest headlines from both sides of the debate. We encourage you to speak out for women’s health!
| Obama administration placing pro-abortion politics over women’s health Fort Worth Star Telegram They are trampling on the rights of states like Texas to create programs like the Women’s HealthProgram and to administer it for Texans by Texans. Why would the Obama administration take away access to healthcare for low-income Texas women? See all stories on this topic » |
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| Women’s Health Fest A Success WTVB COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – It was another big crowd Saturday for the 15th annual Women’s HealthFest at the Branch Area Careers Center in Coldwater. Organizers estimate over 300 women were on hand to browse 45 vendors and attend eight different workshops. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Where Are Men’s Voices in the Fight for Women’s Health? Care2.com (blog) by Ms. Magazine Now that the public outcry has died down over the Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s ill-advised and short-lived decision to defund Planned Parenthood, there’s time to consider men’s role in this and other recent women’s health controversies … See all stories on this topic » |
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| NJ Breast Oncologist Named one of 30 ‘Outstanding Women’ in Advancing Women’s … Newswise (press release) Deborah L. Toppmeyer, MD, a medical oncologist at CINJ who heads a very active breast cancer clinic and conducts clinical research, was selected for her commitment to issues critical to advancing women and women’s health. Her achievements will be … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Health forum set on Women’s Day Philippine Information Agency In line with this, Marikina Mayor Del De Guzman invites Marikeños, especially women, to participate in the whole day forum in celebration of the International Women’s Health Day and National Women’s Health Month. “Every woman plays a great role in our … See all stories on this topic » |
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| No infringement occurred Times Daily I am puzzled by objections of some evangelicals and the Catholic hierarchy to coverage of women’s health care (including contraception) by insurance companies. Even more puzzling is their claim that requiring coverage represents an infringement of … See all stories on this topic » |
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| The GOP Rush to Deny Coverage of Birth Control Huffington Post It is a certainty that their efforts, if successful, will have a damaging effect on women’s health. Make no mistake — though the headlines have been about birth control, the issue here is women’s health. Birth control is directly and undeniably … See all stories on this topic » |
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| The politics of contraception South Bend Tribune What he and the Republican-controlled Texas legislature did last year was drastically cut funding for family planning and women’s health programs. The result did not affect abortions, but it will end up denying access to contraception and health exams … See all stories on this topic » |
| How Can Missoula’s Top Specialist in Women’s Health Physical … By Brent Dodge Providing specialized women’s health physical therapy requires extra education, experience, and drive to provide passionate and considerate care. Meet women’s health physical therapy expert, Tara Mund, DPT. In a recent interview, Tara … Health and Fitness 101 |
| Obama administration placing pro-abortion politics over women’s health Fort Worth Star Telegram They are trampling on the rights of states like Texas to create programs like the Women’s HealthProgram and to administer it for Texans by Texans. Why would the Obama administration take away access to healthcare for low-income Texas women? See all stories on this topic » |
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| Women’s Health Fest A Success WTVB COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – It was another big crowd Saturday for the 15th annual Women’s HealthFest at the Branch Area Careers Center in Coldwater. Organizers estimate over 300 women were on hand to browse 45 vendors and attend eight different workshops. See all stories on this topic » |
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| Where Are Men’s Voices in the Fight for Women’s Health? Care2.com (blog) by Ms. Magazine Now that the public outcry has died down over the Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s ill-advised and short-lived decision to defund Planned Parenthood, there’s time to consider men’s role in this and other recent women’s health controversies … See all stories on this topic » |
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| NJ Breast Oncologist Named one of 30 ‘Outstanding Women’ in Advancing Women’s … Newswise (press release) Deborah L. Toppmeyer, MD, a medical oncologist at CINJ who heads a very active breast cancer clinic and conducts clinical research, was selected for her commitment to issues critical to advancing women and women’s health. Her achievements will be … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Health forum set on Women’s Day Philippine Information Agency In line with this, Marikina Mayor Del De Guzman invites Marikeños, especially women, to participate in the whole day forum in celebration of the International Women’s Health Day and National Women’s Health Month. “Every woman plays a great role in our … See all stories on this topic » |
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| No infringement occurred Times Daily I am puzzled by objections of some evangelicals and the Catholic hierarchy to coverage of women’s health care (including contraception) by insurance companies. Even more puzzling is their claim that requiring coverage represents an infringement of … See all stories on this topic » |
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| The GOP Rush to Deny Coverage of Birth Control Huffington Post It is a certainty that their efforts, if successful, will have a damaging effect on women’s health. Make no mistake — though the headlines have been about birth control, the issue here is women’s health. Birth control is directly and undeniably … See all stories on this topic » |
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| The politics of contraception South Bend Tribune What he and the Republican-controlled Texas legislature did last year was drastically cut funding for family planning and women’s health programs. The result did not affect abortions, but it will end up denying access to contraception and health exams … See all stories on this topic » |
| How Can Missoula’s Top Specialist in Women’s Health Physical … By Brent Dodge Providing specialized women’s health physical therapy requires extra education, experience, and drive to provide passionate and considerate care. Meet women’s health physical therapy expert, Tara Mund, DPT. In a recent interview, Tara … Health and Fitness 101 |
| Save Women’s Health Program Corpus Christi Caller Times CORPUS CHRISTI — The League of Women Voters of Texas deplores the ongoing “war against women” and is outraged that the Texas Women’s Health Program has apparently become its latest victim. Initially authorized by the Texas Legislature in 2005 with … |
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| Aspirus Wausau Hospital updates women’s health unit Wisconsin Rapids Tribune “We were looking for a way to keep the environment very supportive,” said Sheri Holmes, the service line administrator for women’s health at Aspirus. Aspirus spent $45000 remodeling the unit, adding features such as iPod docking stations and … |
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| Alice Hauan, Fargo, column: Stop the GOP’s assault on women’s health Grand Forks Herald It’s outrageous what politicians in Washington and many states are trying to do to women’s healthcare. Although women make up more than 50 percent of the population, men still continue to dominate. Two weeks ago, we saw a glaring example of this when … |
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| Pascrell calls upon Gov. Christie to reinstate funding for women’s health care The Hudson Reporter HUDSON COUNTY — Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-Paterson) Friday called upon NJ Governor Chris Christie to reinstate $7.4 million women’s health care services that had been eliminated in the state budget. “This important funding, $7.4 million of … |
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| The future of women’s rights Concord Monitor Among the mean-spirited and regressive proposals put forth, those attacking women’s health and privacy issues are most outrageous. The ongoing attacks on the right to choose safe and legal abortion are unjustified and malicious. |
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| Health vs. faith: The debate over insurance for contraceptives Denver Post Debate over new rules on contraceptives is about more than birth control vs. religious freedom — it’s about women’s health By Lisa Wirthman Sandra Fluke, a third-year law student at Georgetown University and former president of the Students for … |
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| Health and wellness events Detroit Free Press What does Lansing plan for women’s health?: The Women’s Health Initiative “Prevention First Package” will be discussed by state Rep. Ellen Cogen Lipton, D-Huntington Woods. Learn more about the debate. 6 pm March 12. Clawson Steakhouse, 56 S. Rochester … |
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| Study: York County Prison lacks policy on labor and delivery York Daily Record The ACLU-PA surveyed 57 Pennsylvania prisons to see if they meet the legal standards for women’s health care. By REBECCA LeFEVER York, PA – Louann Emma Bowers gave birth in November to her sixth child while in her prison cell. |
| Daily Kos: BREAKING: Peaceful Rally for Women’s Health … By rss@dailykos.com (lowkell) Cross posted from Blue Virginia. Thanks to my friend JR Tolbert for the images from Richmond, the first of which he annotated, “#waronwomen rally in Richmond for women’s health,” and the second “SWAT team dispersed the peaceful crowd. Recommended |
| Why Birth Control Coverage is Fundamental – A Response to the … By Rachel Skip to content. Women’s Health News. Women’s health news, politics, information, and resources from a medical librarian. Home · About · Contact · Useful Health Information Links. Why Birth Control Coverage is Fundamental – A Response to … Women’s Health News |
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| Women’s health program hangs in the balance San Antonio Express By Jeannie Kever By Jeannie Kever In the volley of words hurtling between Austin and Washington DC, over the fate of the $40 million Medicaid Women’s Health Program, Kimberly Moore hasn’t heard many voices such as hers. “This is a big issue,” she said. |
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| Planned Parenthood Laments End of Women’s Health Program Texas Tribune She went back to school at Austin Community College and enrolled in the Women’s Health Program. “The WHP has allowed me to come in for testing as well as birth control, giving me an opportunity to plan my family and prepare myself better for a family … |
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| Birth Control Isn’t Really About “Women’s Health.” It’s About… Huffington Post (blog) The phrase “women’s health” in the birth control dispute is the latest nimble euphemism. There are many examples. Barbara Boxer frames the birth control issue a la mode as about “defending women’s health. We will fight for women and their families and … |
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| DeGette rolls out women’s health Wednesdays The Colorado Statesman Diana DeGette, D-Denver, announced the inaugural “Women’s Health Wednesday,” which will take place every week the House is in session for the remainder of the year. “Starting today, and continuing for every Wednesday, members of this distinguished body … |
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| Arizona Planned Parenthood chief: HB 2625 erodes women’s health rights Yuma Sun “It’s about women’s health. This legislation … basically infringes on the religious freedom of the employees, (and) their ability to seek out health care that fits their faith is taken away. It enables the employer to impose his or her particular … |
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| Remove politics from women’s health care Asbury Park Press … to make decisions about their own health. There are 1.8 million women of reproductive age in New Jersey. Shouldn’t their health care decisions be up to them and their doctors? Let’s take politics out ofwomen’s health care decisions once and for all. |
| Friday Women’s Health Hero: Sandra Fluke | Our Bodies Our Blog By Christine C. Just when we think Rush Limbaugh couldn’t possibly sink lower, he takes on Georgetown University Law School student Sandra Fluke for testifying about the. Our Bodies Our Blog |
| Texas Women’s Health Fund In Jeopardy Over Abortion Politics … By Carrie Feibel, KUHF Texas is in a stand-off with the federal government over a program that provides contraception and reproductive check-ups for low-income Texas women. A new Texas rule would exclude Planned Parenthood clinics from participating, even … All Kaiser Health News |
| What We’re Reading This Week | Women’s Health News Blog: Latest … By Lindsay Roseman Editors’ favorite health and fitness stories this week including yoga in the Olympics, Pippa on ice, and the new dangers of sleeping pills. Women’s Health News Blog: Latest… |
| Where Are Men’s Voices in the Fight for Women’s Health? : Ms … By Rob Okun Now that the public outcry has died down over the Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s ill-advised and short-lived decision to defund Planned Parenthood, there’s time to consider men’s role in this and other recent women’s health controversies.
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| Democrats win vote on women’s health care, urge donations to keep fighting The Missoulian After Thursday’s vote, Murray said that women and families now could “breathe a sigh of relief” but must remain vigilant against Republicans: “They seem to believe that their path to victory on Election Day runs straight through the women’s health … |
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| DNC Chair: Bosses shouldn’t decide women’s health care msnbc.com Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, D-Fla., discusses the extreme divide between Republicans and President Obama, and lashes out at the Blunt Amendment, saying we can’t allow male bosses to make women’s health care decisions. >>> the next hour the senate will … |
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| Women’s health fair turns 21 Quad City Times How much: $1 admission for those 18 years and older that goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure The KWQC-TV Women’s Health & Lifestyles Fair is coming of age this weekend. This will be the 21st year it’s been held. Actually, the name is a little different … |
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| DNC attacks Romney over women’s health care CNN (blog) Washington (CNN) – Democrats continued to capitalize Thursday on an unforced error from Mitt Romney Wednesday when he came out against a controversial Senate amendment that would allow employers to opt out of health care coverage they disagree with on … |
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| Suehs: Feds’ Stand on Women’s Health Sets Bad Precedent MyHighPlains David Dewhurst and House Speaker Joe Straus, Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Tom Suehs argues that if the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) won’t let Texas exclude Planned Parenthood from the Women’s Health Program, … |
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| Aging successfully, women’s health will be subjects for therapist March 5 in … New Jersey Hills The current focus of her clinical practice is older adults and women’s health and fitness. Her research interests are concentrated in the areas of postural control and balance in children, women and older adults. Women interested in joining the AAUW … |
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| Let’s Not Play Political Football With Women’s Health Huffington Post The president announced a small change to the Department of Health and Human Services’ contraception ruling that accommodates religiously based institutions while continuing to protectwomen’s health. Under the new policy, all women will have access to … |
| Women’s Health vs. Religious Liberty » First Thoughts | A First … By Mark Misulia Inside Higher Ed has obtained a copy of a letter signed by numerous John Carroll University faculty, pitting religious liberty and freedom of conscience against women’s health: “We, the faculty of John Carroll University named below, are … First Thoughts |
| The Last Word – Women’s reproductive ‘health experts’ By Clare Kim These women’s “health experts” prove their expertise, simply because “they’re late middle-aged men who know the most about everything.” Today, the Senate blocked a Republican effort, known as the Blunt amendment, that would have let … Newsvine – The Last Word – Articles |
| SEIU Healthcare: Americans Will Remember Who Stood Up for … By Contact: Meghan Finegan: 617-283-8597, Meghan.Finegan@seiu.org SEIU Healthcare: Americans Will Remember Who Stood Up for Women’s Health Care Today. FOR IMMEDIATE … Instead, they ignited a firestorm of voices in support of women’s health and in support of the healthcare law. “They thought … SEIU.org | Service Employees… |
| European Women’s Health Imaging System Market to Grow Slowly to a Value of … MarketWatch (press release) TORONTO, Mar 01, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — According to Millennium Research Group (MRG), the global authority on medical technology market intelligence, while most of the European women’s health imaging system market will decline over the next five years … |
| Women’s health care offers new wrinkle in Texas-Washington war Austin American-Statesman A budding controversy over women’s health care could reshape the tug-of-war between Texas and Washington that has dominated state politics for the past three years. The controversy centers on theWomen’s Health Program, which provides Pap smears, … |
| Is the Blunt Amendment an attack on women’s health? msnbc.com … senator roy blunt that allows employers and health insurance providers to opt out of health care coverage, it is said that they are trying to preserve the rights of not violating teachings, and barbara boxer said it’s an attack on women’s health. |
| Texas Women’s Health Fund in Jeopardy KERA News So five years ago, Texas partnered with the federal government to create the Women’s HealthProgram. Stephanie Goodman is with the state department of Health and Human Services. She says every year the program helps 130000 Texas women get contraception … |
| Statement on Federal Threats to Texas’ Women’s Health Program Sacramento Bee By Texas Public Policy Foundation AUSTIN, Texas, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — “The federal government’s proposed denial of Medicaid funds to the Texas Women’s Health Program threatens state sovereignty and the rule of law. |
| Mindless politics are fraying women’s health San Antonio Express So for the past few years, Rodriguez has been one of about 130000 women in Texas who receive free birth control and preventative health care through the Women’s Health Program, a Medicaid waiver on the brink of dissolution because Republican lawmakers … |
| Young Women’s Health Care Needs Are No Laughing Matter Media Matters for America On America Live, Fox News contributor Monica Crowley responded to Fluke’s testimony by repeatedly arguing that the debate on women’s health care issues was about “recreational sex.” She said: “Cry me a river. … Cry me a river. |
| Don’t threaten women’s health care CNN (CNN) — Congress is attempting to eviscerate women’s health care. Like many women across America, I am outraged. Tomorrow, the Senate will vote on legislation proposed by Sen. Roy Blunt that would allow employers to deny coverage for health care … |
| Celebrate women’s health in Paris Northern Rivers Echo Lismore & District Women’s Health Centre staff, at their new Uralba Street premises, invite everyone to the A Night in Paris fundraiser on March 10. Festooned with peacock feathers and beaded lampshades, you could be mistaken for thinking the new … |
| Women’s Health Care At Risk | Stock Market News – Business … By Editor – Health News This can put an unacceptable burden on women, especially low-income women and those who live in smaller communities where there are fewer health care. Rocket News |
| Obama Regime Threatens To Cut Off Women’s Health Funding If … By ZIP The Texas Legislature and Governor Rick Perry have authorized the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to continue the Medicaid Women’s Health Program (WHP). The program, which the HHSC points out provides … Weasel Zippers |
| Women’s Health: A Lasting Commitment of the Reform Movement … Women’s Health: A Lasting Commitment of the Reform Movement. February 24, 2012 0 Comments. Recent weeks have brought the issues of birth control, health … blogs.rj.org/…/womens- |