From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our BlogHealthcare System Our Doctors, Ourselves: Barbara Seaman and Popular Health Feminism in the 1970s Read A journalist who became an activist after covering "women's lib," Barbara Seaman played an huge role in the emerging women’s health movement. Read A journalist who became an activist after covering "women's lib," Barbara Seaman played an huge role in the emerging women’s health movement. Religion-Restricted Healthcare and its Effects on Reproductive Health Needs Read In my last year of medical school, I began looking into residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology. My first interview of the season was at a Catholic-affiliated hospital. Read In my last year of medical school, I began looking into residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology. My first interview of the season was at a Catholic-affiliated hospital. Faith, Not Contraception, at the Heart of Trump's Family Planning Funding Read Under the Trump administration, Title X, the federal family planning program, will prioritize funding for abstinence and faith-based family planning, according to the announcement finally released last week. Read Under the Trump administration, Title X, the federal family planning program, will prioritize funding for abstinence and faith-based family planning, according to the announcement finally released last week. The Sad State of Sexual Health Education in Physician Training Read The average medical school student, over the course of 4 years, receives just 3-10 hours of sexual health education. Here's why we need to do better. Read The average medical school student, over the course of 4 years, receives just 3-10 hours of sexual health education. Here's why we need to do better. The Trump Administration's Latest Plan To Dismantle Reproductive Rights Read A proposed draft of a new HSS strategic plan says life begins at conception and pits the rights of women against the rights of the "unborn." Read A proposed draft of a new HSS strategic plan says life begins at conception and pits the rights of women against the rights of the "unborn." The Rise of Rural 'Maternity Deserts' Read Increasingly, women in rural settings across the United States are losing access to high quality maternity care and facing greater risks during childbirth. Read Increasingly, women in rural settings across the United States are losing access to high quality maternity care and facing greater risks during childbirth. The Senate GOP Health Care Bill and Women's Health Read The Better Care Reconciliation Act, the Senate GOP version of the health care bill, has been released and -- once again -- the news is not good for women. The Better Care Reconciliation Act, the Senate GOP version of the health care bill, has been released and -- once again -- the news is not good for women. US Has Some of the Worst Health Disparities in the World Read A new study offers startling statistics on the degree of health disparities between Americans of different socioeconomic status. A new study offers startling statistics on the degree of health disparities between Americans of different socioeconomic status. Trump Administration Set to Make Denying Birth Control Coverage Even Easier Read The Trump Administration may remove birth control from the list of covered preventive health care services without a copay. And that's not all. The Trump Administration may remove birth control from the list of covered preventive health care services without a copay. And that's not all. Right to Try? Or Right to be Exploited Before You Die? Read U.S. patients already have the right to try experimental drugs that have at least some evidence of safety & effectiveness. So why lower the standards? Read U.S. patients already have the right to try experimental drugs that have at least some evidence of safety & effectiveness. So why lower the standards? New GOP Health Care Plan Would Hurt People who Need Health Care Most! Read Read The Opioid Epidemic: Why Are Women At Risk? Read Between 1999 and 2010, deaths from prescription painkillers increased over 400% among women, compared to 237% among men. We need to better understand why. Read Between 1999 and 2010, deaths from prescription painkillers increased over 400% among women, compared to 237% among men. We need to better understand why. Repeal and Replace is a Women’s Issue Read The Republican plan to eliminate or change substantial portions of the Affordable Care Act is likely to disproportionately hurt women. Read The Republican plan to eliminate or change substantial portions of the Affordable Care Act is likely to disproportionately hurt women. What Does A Day Without A Woman Look Like (And Why Is It Needed)? Read On March 8, join millions to participate in A Day Without a Woman, a one-day demonstration for equity, justice and human rights for women. Read On March 8, join millions to participate in A Day Without a Woman, a one-day demonstration for equity, justice and human rights for women. Repealing the Health Care Law Could Impact Women of Color Hardest Read The ACA mandate to cover women's reproductive health services is especially critical for women of color, low-income women, and immigrant women. Read The ACA mandate to cover women's reproductive health services is especially critical for women of color, low-income women, and immigrant women. Millions of Women's Birth Control Depends Upon the ACA Read If the contraceptive coverage mandate goes away, we’ll once again put women in the U.S. at risk of not being able to afford necessary health care. Read If the contraceptive coverage mandate goes away, we’ll once again put women in the U.S. at risk of not being able to afford necessary health care. Join Our Bodies Ourselves at the Women's March! Read Join Our Bodies Ourselves at the Women's March on Washington! OBOS founders, board, staff, and supporters will be marching in DC, Boston, NYC and Seattle. Read Join Our Bodies Ourselves at the Women's March on Washington! OBOS founders, board, staff, and supporters will be marching in DC, Boston, NYC and Seattle. The "Option" of a DIY Abortion Read In 2017, when abortion in the United States is legal but increasingly difficult to access, a growing number of people are attempting a DIY method. Read In 2017, when abortion in the United States is legal but increasingly difficult to access, a growing number of people are attempting a DIY method. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill On Its Way to the U.S.A. Read After more than a decade of work, an over-the-counter birth control pill is a major step closer to becoming a reality in the United States. Read After more than a decade of work, an over-the-counter birth control pill is a major step closer to becoming a reality in the United States. What Will Reproductive Health Access Look Like Under a New President? Read The results of the 2016 presidential election, along with a continued Republican majority in Congress, signal potential devastating rollbacks. Read The results of the 2016 presidential election, along with a continued Republican majority in Congress, signal potential devastating rollbacks. 1 2 3 4 5 6
