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The NWHN Applauds Decision That Empowers Title X Providers to Make Abortion Referrals
By: Denise Hyater-Lindenmuth, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network Abortion, Abortion Access, Abortion Coverage Press ReleasesOn Thursday, November 30th, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision on the Ohio v. Becera case that affirms the ability of Title X providers to make abortion referrals. Although the Network is pleased by the appeals court’s decision, we recognize that this case is one of many attempts by anti-abortion advocates to disrupt abortion access.
The NWHN Commends the New White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research
By: Denise Hyater-Lindenmuth, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network women's health research Press ReleasesAs a leading advocate for women’s health, we recognize the pivotal importance of this initiative in addressing the stark disparities in funding and attention that currently plague the landscape of women’s health research.
The NWHN Begins Hosting Charley, an Online Chatbot That Helps Abortion Seekers Safely Navigate Their Options
By: Adele Scheiber Abortion, Abortion Access, Abortion Restrictions, charley Press Releases, UncategorizedThe chatbot is now fully accessible to all on the NWHN’s website.
The NWHN is Disappointed in the 5th Circuit Court’s Decision Regarding Mifepristone
By: NWHN Staff Abortion, Abortion Access, Abortion Restrictions, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medication Abortion, Mifepristone, Supreme Court Press Releases, UncategorizedAlthough the 5th Circuit Court’s decision does not go as far as anti-abortion advocates might have hoped, it is still a grave threat to abortion access.
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The NWHN Applauds Decision That Empowers Title X Providers to Make Abortion Referrals
By: Denise Hyater-Lindenmuth, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network ,Abortion, Abortion Access, Abortion Coverage Press ReleasesOn Thursday, November 30th, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision on the Ohio v. Becera case that affirms the ability of Title X providers to make abortion referrals. Although the Network is pleased by the appeals court's...
The NWHN Commends the New White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research
By: Denise Hyater-Lindenmuth, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network ,women's health research Press ReleasesAs a leading advocate for women's health, we recognize the pivotal importance of this initiative in addressing the stark disparities in funding and attention that currently plague the landscape of women's health research.
The NWHN Begins Hosting Charley, an Online Chatbot That Helps Abortion Seekers Safely Navigate Their Options
By: Adele Scheiber ,Abortion, Abortion Access, Abortion Restrictions, charley Press Releases,UncategorizedThe chatbot is now fully accessible to all on the NWHN’s website.
The NWHN is Disappointed in the 5th Circuit Court’s Decision Regarding Mifepristone
By: NWHN Staff ,Abortion, Abortion Access, Abortion Restrictions, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medication Abortion, Mifepristone, Supreme Court Press Releases,UncategorizedAlthough the 5th Circuit Court’s decision does not go as far as anti-abortion advocates might have hoped, it is still a grave threat to abortion access.
The NWHN Applauds the FDA’s Decision to Make a Birth Control Pill Available Over-the-Counter
By: Denise Hyater-Lindenmuth ,Birth Control, FDA Advocacy, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Oral Contraceptive Press Releases,UncategorizedOPill is the first over-the-counter birth control pill available in the U.S. It is safe, effective, and will increase access to contraception for millions of women nationwide.
The NWHN Executive Director’s Statement on the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision
By: NWHN Staff ,Higher Education, Social Determinants Of Health, Supreme Court Press Releases,UncategorizedThe Network is appalled but not surprised by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down racial and ethnic preferences in higher education admissions. We urge U.S. lawmakers to restore affirmative action and increase funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities...
First Generation of the HEALTH Program Knocks Hill Day Out of the Park
By: NWHN Staff ,Health Care Reform, HEALTH Program Press ReleasesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Director of Communications Adele Scheiber at [email protected] or by phone at 631 – 538 – 6348 for comments and questions. On Tuesday, May 23, the Network hosted a virtual hill day for our HEALTH Program grantees... Updated: May 23, 2023
A Statement on the Supreme Court’s Mifepristone Decision
By: NWHN Staff ,Abortion, Abortion Access, Abortion Restrictions, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medication Abortion, Mifepristone, Supreme Court Press ReleasesThe National Women’s Health Network applauds the Supreme Court for its decision to block the lower court’s ruling against Mifepristone, one of two medication abortion drugs, until the end of the legal proceedings.
As a Breast Cancer Survivor, I’ve Seen Firsthand How Early Detection and Clinical Trial Initiatives Save Lives
By: Denise Hyater-Lindenmuth, Executive Director of the National Women’s Health Network ,Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Clinical Trials, Congress Deep Dive Articles,Press ReleasesFor press inquiries about this op-ed, contact Director of Communications Adele Costa at [email protected] or by phone at 631 – 538 – 6348.
The National Women’s Health Network’s Statement on the Nationwide Ban of Mifepristone
By: NWHN Staff ,Abortion, Mifepristone, Misoprostol Press Releases,UncategorizedWe are gravely concerned about this new nationwide barrier to abortion access.