May 26
Laura Riker is the National Organizer at the Reproductive Health Access Project. She oversees the Reproductive Health Access Network. The Reproductive Health Access Network is a community of clinicians from all over the United States, and while we have always connected with our Network members virtually through newsletters and listservs, the heart of our work…
May 19
Our world has changed drastically in a matter of months. We have all had to adjust our lives in so many ways in reaction to this global pandemic. Never did we imagine that the clinicians we work with would be on the frontlines fighting a global pandemic, or that accessing basic reproductive health care could…
May 12
This Mother’s Day, May 10th, marked the start of National Women’s Health Week, an annual celebration of the ways in which women can focus on making their mental and physical wellness a priority. Now more than ever the need for people of all genders to do our part in sustaining a healthy lifestyle is clear–…
May 04
Building and fostering spaces for community is the core of RHAP’s organizing. Right now, during this time of social distancing, our largest platform for organizing is on social media. Beyond a lone tweet or hashtag, social media platforms have enabled us to amplify calls to action, further connect with primary care clinicians and allied organizations,…
Apr 28
Last month, the Supreme Court heard June Medical v. Russo, a case challenging Louisiana’s admitting privileges law. However, this is not the only reproductive rights case that SCOTUS will be hearing this year. In Pennsylvania v. Trump and Little Sisters v. Pennsylvania (these cases have been consolidated), the Court will hear a case that will determine…
Apr 28
The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting inequities that have long existed in our country’s health care system. Many states and the federal government have laws and policies that create barriers to accessing reproductive health care, especially abortion care. Denying health care coverage for abortion, banning telemedicine for abortion, preventing prescription access to medication abortion, mandated ultrasounds,…
Apr 21
Mifepristone with misoprostol is the safest, most effective way to manage abortion and early pregnancy loss (EPL) with medications. However, regulations on mifepristone make it difficult for primary care clinicians to provide this basic, evidence-based care. Currently, the US Food and Drug Administration regulates mifepristone under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), which means…
Apr 14
These are unprecedented times. The amazing and courageous primary care clinicians we work with are on the front lines, often in very difficult positions, but they are still working to ensure that patients have access to reproductive health care. Because of the current crisis, primary care settings are trying to figure out how best to…
Mar 19
We hope you are well. During this time of uncertainty, it is more important than ever that we take care of ourselves and each other and center the health and well-being of our communities. This is a stressful time. The primary care clinicians we work with are on the front lines, caring for the most…
Mar 10
On March 10, 1993, Dr. David Gunn was murdered by an anti-abortion extremist. Three years later, to honor his life and his work, the 10th of March became the National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers. Every day, we are thankful and honored that abortion care providers all over the country put their lives at…