The recommendation minimizes the dangers of the side effects. An advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted this week to recommend the over-the-counter sale of…
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Policies for Pregnant Service Members and Families Updated
Defense Department creates flexible days off for reproductive health care appointments. The Department of Defense (DoD) has released three policies specific to the care of pregnant service members…
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HHS Offers Abortion Guidance for Migrant Youth
Taxpayer funding to cover pregnancy termination in breach of the Hyde amendment. The Department of Health and Human Services is facilitating access to abortion for migrant youth. In a…
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Over Half the States Expand Children’s Health Coverage
Georgia and Pennsylvania are the 24th and 25th states to have programs approved by HHS. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced last week that Georgia…
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President Supports Federal Funding for Abortion Expenses
Assistance would help pay for procedures, time off, and child care. President Biden recently said he would support a federal fund to help women pay for abortion procedures.…
Read MoreHHS Dedicates $6 Million for Family Planning Research
Office of Population Affairs announces multiple grants. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the awarding of $6 million in grants for family planning research. Eleven…
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Department of Labor Highlights Maternal Workers’ Rights
Officials organize the Maternal Health Series for the month of August. During the month of August, The Department of Labor will roll out their Maternal Health Series, a…
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Justice Department Sues Idaho Over Abortion Ban
The state’s trigger law would take effect on August 25. The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state of Idaho on Tuesday, claiming that its new six-week…
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VP Harris Convenes Cabinet Meeting For Maternal Health
Administration seeking to reduce minority maternal mortality. Vice President Kamala Harris conducted a meeting last week with Cabinet secretaries and agency leaders to discuss maternal mortality and morbidity…
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