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Sep 26
After more than a year of campaigning, the presidential primaries are (finally!) over and the candidates confirmed. Now it’s time focus on the issues. There is a lot a stake in this election beyond who becomes President. The Senate majority may change and there is likely to be a shake up in the House of…
Sep 13
Every year, RHAP selects a group of primary care physicians who are dedicated to providing and teaching reproductive health care within family medicine for our Fellowship program. Take some time to get to know the wonderful physicians who have joined our team for our year-long Reproductive Health Care and Advocacy Fellowship (RHA) and the two-year…
Sep 06
Join us this September 29 for a brave action for a future without Hyde! For 40 years, politicians have used the Hyde Amendment to deny abortion coverage for those struggling to get by and this year we are coming together to say: Enough is enough! On Thursday, September 29 at 6:00pm the Reproductive Health Access…
Aug 22
In light of last month’s Supreme Court victory in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, we asked Dr. Martha Simmons, a 2015-2016 Reproductive Health and Advocacy Fellow, to share a recent patient experience that she found especially meaningful. “Danielle*, one of my regular patients, came to me for a Depo Provera shot. Previously, she had been…
Aug 17
The Supreme Court decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt in June is a huge step forward for our movement. But, even with this favorable ruling, as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has said, “Reproductive freedom is in a sorry situation in the United States. Poor women do not have choice.” We must now battle one…
Aug 10
The Reproductive Health Access Project (RHAP) is now recruiting interns for this Fall! Our Interns play a key role in ensuring that the Reproductive Health Access Project fulfills its mission by supporting the staff of this small but busy organization. We are currently seeking a Development and Communications Intern and a Program Support Intern to…
Aug 02
Fatigued after last month’s national conventions? Take a deep breath and #GetTheFacts with RHAP’s pro-choice voting guide! Our Vote 2016: Get the Facts guide provides national and state-by-state resources to help you make informed decisions this election cycle. So far this year 14 states have passed more than 30 laws restricting abortion access. Though last…
Jul 26
RHAP is always excited to have new voices and perspectives join our team. This past month, we were delighted to welcome a new employee and two new interns! Naomi Legros, Operations Associate – I’m excited to be a part of the RHAP team and explore the world of public health through the reproductive health lens! As a…
Jul 22
Dr. Maggie Carpenter attended medical school at SUNY-Downstate Medical School and it was there that she became aware of family medicine. Dr. Carpenter says “I knew I wanted to do women’s health but I really liked the idea of being able to serve all my patients needs and the needs of their families. Making sure…
Jul 18
We are excited to announce that 43 of the Reproductive Health Access Project’s education materials are now available in simplified and traditional Chinese! This will help us reach Chinese-speaking populations in this country and across the world. RHAP’s materials have always been freely available in English and Spanish on our website. Our patient education materials…