Health Alerts for Women

WHS fights for Abortion Rights!

January 26, 2024 - 0 Comments

WHS Chico staff came together on the National Day of Action, the “Bigger Than Roe” protest in Downtown Chico. WHS joined with community partners Women’s March Chico, Reproductive Justice Coalition, WORD—Women On Reproductive Defense, Indigenous Support Collaborative NorCal, and more to fight for… Read More

WHS stands up for Abortion Justice!

January 26, 2024 - 0 Comments

Our Redding clinic joins community partners, Shasta Abortion Coalition, Redding Women’s March, Northstate Women’s Health Network, and more in the National Day of Action, “Bigger than Roe” protest. Check out Record Search Light’s report on the event here!… Read More

In Solidarity with our Indigenous Community

January 4, 2024 - 0 Comments

In solidarity with the passing of KINŁÁNÍ-DOOK’O’OOSŁÍÍD- Klee Benally, a powerful Indigenous cultural advocate, land defender, and community member; we would like to share this article and podcast about the amazing work he did throughout his life. ❤   https://navajotimes.com/reznews/klee-benally-cultural-advocate-and-land-defender-dies-at-48/   https://kpfa.org/player/?audio=413533 … Read More

Reproductive Rights are Immigrant Rights!

October 13, 2023 - 0 Comments

Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Latinx to the U.S., but as more Latinos migrate, celebrating these cultures becomes challenging due to ongoing injustices that threaten the physical and mental health of families and communities. WHS continues to support our Hispanic Community and all Latinx folks. Read More

Action Alert – Appropriations Debating Federal Budget This Week!

July 14, 2017 - By Essential Access Health - 0 Comments

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) released its draft appropriations measure for fiscal year (FY) 2018. The subcommittee will mark up the proposal this week and it is expected to head to the full House Appropriations Committee for debate and approval… Read More

Policy Priority: Freedom of Choice in Family Planning

April 10, 2017 - 0 Comments

It’s Reproductive Freedom Week and we are featuring our policy priorities for this year! First, we’d like to introduce you all to SB 743, the Freedom of Choice in Family Planning Act. SB 743 (Hernandez) would ensure that Medi-Cal managed care enrollees can receive family planning services from their qualified… Read More

Center for American Progress: By Eliminating Title X Protections, Anti-Choice Politicians Continue Attack on Women’s Access to Health Care

March 31, 2017 - 0 Comments

March 30, 2017:  “Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate—with the help of Vice President Mike Pence, who cast the tie-breaking vote—voted to overturn an Obama administration rule that protects Title X providers, a move that could cause millions of people to go without access to affordable family planning services,… Read More