Amplifying the Provider Voice: May’s Must-Reads
New York Times: Trump Rule Would Bar Some Abortion Advice at Federally Funded Clinics
Dr. Jennifer Conti’s statement on the White House’s announcement of a rule barring Title X clinics from making abortion referrals was included in the New York Times.
Bustle: Abortion AMA: Can I Get An Abortion If I’m Religious?
Dr. Chava Kahn and Dr. Ben Brown provided religious perspectives on abortion for the latest installment of Bustle’s AMA (ask me anything) series.
Glamour: How motherhood made me a better abortion provider
In an op-ed in Glamour, Dr. Ghazaleh Moayedi shares why becoming a mother made her a better abortion provider.
Remembering Dr. George Tiller
Nine years ago, on May 31, Dr. George Tiller was murdered while at church by an anti-abortion extremist. #WeHonorDrTillerBecause of the compassion he showed for every patient in need, his unwavering courage despite harassment and violence, and the tireless advocacy he did on behalf of women and families.
Read more reflections on Dr. Tiller’s life and legacy
How You Can Defend Title X Right Now
The Trump Administration released a policy called the “gag rule,” that would force health care providers to knowingly withhold information from patients seeking reproductive health care from Title X funded family planning clinics, including Planned Parenthood clinics and independent providers.
Here are 3 ways you can take action today and help defend Title X:
1. Call your representatives
2. Send a message to HHS Secretary Alex Azar
3. Attend an event
Learn more about Title X and the “gag rule”
Meet Our Advocates: Dr. Valerie Williams
For our ongoing Meet Our Advocates series, we interviewed Dr. Valerie Williams, an ob/gyn in New Orleans, a Fellow with the Leadership Training Academy, and a member of Physicians’ Board of Directors. In her Q&A, she talks about building long-term relationships with patients and the joys and challenges of living and working in Louisiana.
Elizabeth Marvel Announced as Special Guest at Benefit
Acclaimed actor and activist, Elizabeth Marvel, will be joining us for the Voices of Courage Benefit on June 11. Ms. Marvel currently appears as President Elizabeth Keane in a standout role on “Homeland”; and you’ve also seen her in “House of Cards,” “Fargo,” “The District,” and in Shakespeare in the Park’s groundbreaking production of “Julius Caesar.” A few tickets are left for the Benefit, so get yours today!
Learn more about the 2018 Voices of Courage Benefit
Staff Spotlight: Ellen Barker
Ellen is Physicians’ Senior Director of Engagement;
she oversees all of the organization’s fundraising efforts in support of its programs and services. She first joined the staff in 1998 as a freelance grants writer, going on to become the inaugural Director of Institutional Giving.