Physicians in the News
Refinery 29: “Abortion Reversal” Is A Dangerous Myth — Why Is It Still Spreading?
In response to a report that the Office of Refugee Resettlement considered “abortion reversal” for Jane Doe, the 17-year-old who sought an abortion while in immigration detention, Fellow Dr. Jamila Perritt explained that the proposed “procedure” is not based in medical evidence and is unethical.
Rewire: Trump Budget Proposal’s ‘Shameful Priorities’ Devalue Marginalized Lives
Board Chair Dr. Willie Parker said in a statement that the President’s proposed budget threatens the well-being of marginalized communities and that attempts to defund Planned Parenthood, repeal the Affordable Care Act, and add work requirements for Medicaid are dangerous and shameful.
Salon: War on abortion’s new phase: Mississippi moves toward 15-week ban
Fellow Dr. Aisha Wagner addressed the Mississippi legislature’s attempt to advance a 15-week abortion ban, noting that many women are not even aware they are pregnant at this stage and that evidence supports the procedure’s safety.
Add Your Name: Remove Scott Lloyd from ORR
Scott Lloyd, the Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), has done everything in his power to force young immigrant women to continue their pregnancies against their will. Lloyd is woefully unqualified and is imposing his religious beliefs onto the immigrant youth in ORR custody. We are calling for his immediate removal from ORR – join us by adding your name today!
We Need to Talk About Maternal Mortality Rates for Black Women:
#LoveLetterToBlackMoms
On Valentine’s Day, Physicians addressed the issue of the disproportionately high maternal mortality rates among Black women with a social media campaign, #LoveLetterToBlackMoms. We highlighted articles and quotes from our doctors, plus what reproductive health professionals can do to help.
Follow the Twitter thread here
Save the Date: Voices of Courage Benefit on June 11
Join us for the 25th Anniversary Voices of Courage Benefit celebration on Monday, June 11, 2018, in New York City. We will be celebrating our 25th year as an organization and honoring courageous abortion providers and supporters who work to improve access to comprehensive reproductive health care for patients everywhere.
Read more about the Voices of Courage Benefit
Meet Our Advocates: Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi
For our ongoing Meet Our Advocates series, we interviewed Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi, an obstetrician/gynecologist from Texas currently living in Hawaii. She spoke about her early work in abortion care at Whole Woman’s Health in Austin, being a hotline volunteer at the Lilith Fund, and her first-hand experience with patients hurt by the Hyde Amendment.
On the Road with PRH: Upcoming Conferences
From “Mobilizing the Adolescent Health Community to Address the Health Needs of Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth” to “Religion and Reproductive Justice,” our staff and physician-advocates collaborate on a wide range of educational presentations around the country. Check out what topics we’re covering and the conferences we’ll be at next.
The following is a list of upcoming medical and advocacy related presentations by Physicians staff and colleagues. Also, we will be exhibiting at the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – so stop by our booth and say hello!
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) Annual Meeting
(March 14-17, 2018, in Seattle, WA)
- “Mobilizing the Adolescent Health Community to Address the Health Needs of Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth”
Speakers: Taylor Rose Ellsworth (Physicians for Reproductive Health), Dr. Aisha Mays, Dr. Tonya Chaffee, and Dr. Vinny Chulani
Hampshire College Civil Liberties and Public Policy Annual Conference – From Abortion Rights to Social Justice: Building the Movement for Reproductive Freedom
(April 12-15, 2018, in Amherst, MA)
- “Religion and Reproductive Justice”
Speakers: Toni Bond Leonard (Physicians for Reproductive Health), Dr. Sadia Arshad, Elaina Ramsey (Sojourners), and Lisbeth Melendez Rivera (Human Rights Campaign) - “Building Power Through Health Care Access: Direct Service Providers Organize for Change”
Speakers: Lauren Boc (Physicians for Reproductive Health), Oriaku Njoku (Accessing Reproductive Care-ARC), Symone New (The Doula Project), and Laura Riker (Reproductive Health Access Project)
National Judicial Bypass Convening
(April 6-8, 2018, in Austin, TX)
- “How to Build Clinic, Advocate, & Lawyer Relationships”
Speakers: Jeryl Hayes (Physicians for Reproductive Health), Dr. Lin-Fan Wang, and Dr. Elizabeth Janiak
