Augusta, ME – The following is a statement from George Hill, President & CEO of Maine Family Planning: “The Administration’s dangerous decision to withhold Maine Family Planning’s Title X funds jeopardizes access to critical health care services for thousands of Mainers. Any delay in disbursement of federal grants will have a detrimental effect on our state […]
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Augusta, Maine –– Following the news that the United States Supreme Court reinstated a lower court ruling temporarily allowing abortions in medical emergencies in Idaho, as required by the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, Maine Family Planning President and CEO George A. Hill released the following statement: “It’s outrageous that access to medical treatment […]
Read MoreFamily Planning Advocates Held Day of Action to Call on Legislature to Fund Bill Investing in Maine’s Family Planning Network Augusta, Maine –– On Thursday, dozens of advocates from across the state gathered at the State House urging lawmakers to fund LD 1478, “An Act to Improve Women’s Health and Economic Security by Funding Family […]
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The case being heard before the Supreme Court this week has nothing to do with patient safety, as the anti-abortion groups that brought the lawsuit claim. Decades of research show that mifepristone is safe or safer than any other commonly used drugs, including penicillin and acetaminophen. It’s clear this attack is political in nature and […]
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Abortion, Birth Control, Reproductive Health
Eisenstadt v. Baird gave the legal right to contraception to everyone. But 52 years later, we still have to work to ensure everyone has the human right to bodily autonomy and the resources and freedom to control their sexual and reproductive lives.
Read MoreFamily Planning Advocates Held Day of Action to Call on Legislature to Fund Bill Investing in Maine’s Family Planning Network Augusta, Maine –– On Thursday, dozens of advocates from across the state gathered at the State House urging lawmakers to fund LD 1478, “An Act to Improve Women’s Health and Economic Security by Funding Family […]
Read MoreThis year marks the 30th anniversary of the Reproductive Justice movement –– a framework created by 12 Black women as a tool to imagine a more holistic, liberatory approach to reproductive health advocacy. In 1994, the Women of African Descent for Reproductive Justice (WADRJ) convened for the first time in Chicago to address how the […]
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January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and the importance of cervical cancer screening and treatment cannot be overstated. Interventions play a pivotal role in early detection, prevention, and successful management of this potentially life-threatening disease. Early Detection Saves Lives:Cervical cancer often develops slowly, starting with precancerous changes that can be identified through regular screenings like […]
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Domestic violence is a deeply disturbing and pervasive issue that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. In the United States, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence. It is a problem that transcends boundaries of gender, race, and socioeconomic status. But what sometimes goes unnoticed is […]
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September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month. Gynecological cancers can affect the cervix, ovaries, uterus, vagina, and vulva. Early detection and timely treatment are key factors in improving the prognosis and overall quality of life for those affected. This blog post sheds light on the importance of screening for gynecological cancers and emphasizes the significance of […]
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