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Tell HHS: Contraception is Prevention! Don’t deny it to any woman!

September 23, 2011 - By National Women's Health Network - 0 Comments

That’s the message we need to send immediately to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. HHS is seeking comments until September 30 on its proposed religious employer exemption from the contraceptive coverage requirement it announced in August. Write to Kathleen Sebelius Now! National Women’s Health Network. Read More

Tell the FDA: An ounce of prevention is not worth a pound of trouble

September 23, 2011 - By Cindy Pearson - 0 Comments

that their bones were no longer as strong as those of younger women. The NWHN warned back in the 1990s when these drugs were brand new and might cause more problems than they prevent, but the FDA ignored our cautions and approved the drugs for “prevention.” From Cindy… Read More

Stop Shackling Pregnant Women!

September 7, 2011 - By California National Organization for Women - 0 Comments

If signed, AB 568 would build on current law and minimize restraints on any incarcerated pregnant woman when she is outside of the facility, including during transport and medical care. Click here to Email Governor Brown and tell him to sign AB… Read More

Breast Implants Back in the News from NWHN

September 1, 2011 - By National Women's Health Network - 0 Comments

During the first eight to 10 years after getting implants, 20-40 percent of women who get them for enlargement and 40-70 percent of reconstruction. Read more…… Read More