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LETTER: Plan B Puts No One at Risk
Regarding "Plan B Decision Praised, Criticized [May 2, CTNow]: Peter Wolfgang's views presented within are misguided and misleading. As a nursing student and contraception advocate, I want to offer some background Mr. Wolfgang left out. Plan B is a...Tags: Plan B (drug), Drugs and Medicines, Diabetes, Birth Control, Health Treatments
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Year-old funding scandal hurt local Race for the Cure, officials say
It's been more than a year since Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation was rocked by its short-lived but controversial decision to defund Planned Parenthood. But South Floridians, it appears, have a long memory. Susan G. Komen South Florida...
Tags: West Palm Beach, Planned Parenthood, Social Issues, Palm Beach County, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
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Getting to responsible sexual health education
As Illinois lawmakers prepare to vote on comprehensive sex education for Illinois' youth (House Bill 2675), they should consider the experience of a young woman who was victimized twice — once by a rapist and again by the inaccurate, ideologically...
Tags: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Education, Birth Control, Health Treatments, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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At Hartford Public High School, A Day Reserved For 'Healthy Relationships'
The Hartford CourantLights were off Thursday in the small student center at Hartford Public High School's Law and Government Academy. Over New Age music, there was soothing talk of resting poses and peace of mind. "Think about something that's bothering you in your life,...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Planned Parenthood, Abusive Behavior, Gays and Lesbians, Students
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Subject for debate: OTC Plan B for all
Change of Subject"Plan B," the morning-after contraceptive, is reportedly as safe as aspirin, even when taken by adolescents. Aduilts can buy it over the counter, but I say let everyone buy it who wants it or needs it. In an ideal world,...... -
Community notes Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Births A daughter Lillian Dale Baynham, was born to Adam and Katy Baynham of Petoskey at 4:29 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Lillian weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long at birth. She has a...
Tags: Health, Planned Parenthood, Abusive Behavior, Dentistry and Dental Health, Sexual Assault
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Doctoring in a family way
Jennifer was one of my first patients as a new doctor, and she came to see me about an unintended pregnancy. A single mom to a rambunctious 5-year-old girl, Jennifer was struggling economically and battling depression. We talked about the options...
Tags: Social Issues, Abortion, Family, General Practitioners, Health Insurance
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Michigan Democrats to introduce women's health care, emergency contraception legislation
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Democrats are introducing legislation they say will improve women's access to health care. Minority Democrats in the state House and Senate on Monday announced legislation they plan to introduce this week. One bill...Tags: Plan B (drug), Politics, Health Treatments, Women's Health
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Editorial: Abortion in a 'house of horrors'
For anyone who thinks abortion should not be legal, Dr. Kermit Gosnell's Philadelphia clinic was a nightmare almost beyond imagination — dirty and vile-smelling, with bloodstained furniture, unsterilized equipment and containers filled with the body...Tags: Kermit Gosnell, Hospitals and Clinics, Social Issues, Abortion, Birth Control
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Community notes Monday, May 13
Birth A daughter, Iris Evangeline Newville, was born to Devon Haviland and Bruce Newville of Petoskey at 1:04 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Iris weighed 8 pounds, 4.3 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long at birth....
Tags: Health, Planned Parenthood, Dance, Abusive Behavior, Sexual Assault
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LETTER: Good Reason For Birth Control
Regarding "Census Report: Single Motherhood Surges" [May 3, news]: Yes, please give free birth control pills to any and all women who can't afford them. It's a lot less expensive than paying for child support and food stamps, and trying to have the school...Tags: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Birth Control, Health Treatments
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Judge again rejects limits on emergency contraception
In yet another scathing critique of government health officials, a federal judge refused Friday to stay his order making emergency contraceptives available to consumers of all ages without a prescription. Calling government efforts to restrict the...
Tags: U.S. Department of Justice, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Government
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May 15, 2013
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