Women’s Health
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Whitmer signs bills to support IVF patients, legalize paid surrogacy
The Michigan Family Protection Act will create legal protections for parents who use fertility treatments, surrogacy, or assisted reproduction.
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Whitmer and Nessel say abortion pill case is part of continued attacks on reproductive rights
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel are blasting Republican-led attempts to restrict mifepristone.
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Record 1.4M Michiganders have ACA coverage, state uninsured rate plummets
New data shows the number of Americans enrolled in health care plans related to the Affordable Care Act has hit an all-time high.
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Whitmer fights back against lawsuit targeting reproductive rights in Michigan
A motion filed this week in federal court by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims to protect the constitutional right to reproductive freedom in Michigan.
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Teen dating violence survivors and allies call for more education on abuse
Domestic violence at any age can turn lethal—and some say schools need to do a better job of equipping kids to recognize early signs of abusive behavior.
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Michigan Dems pass surrogacy and IVF protection bills amid right-wing attacks
The Michigan Family Protection Act would create new protections for parents who use fertility treatments, surrogacy, or any other form of assisted reproduction.
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Biden issues executive order to improve women’s health research
The order directs federal agencies to ensure that they are using federal funds to research diseases and health conditions that disproportionately affect women, and requires them to report their investments in women’s health research annually.
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Exclusive: Sen. Debbie Stabenow gets real with Michiganders about abortion
The retiring senator, well-known for her love of Michigan and her commitment to protecting the rights of Michiganders, was asked to talk about her legacy. But the straight-talker had something far more urgent on her mind.
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A cash-assistance program in Flint is giving new moms some breathing room
Pregnant moms in Flint—and their babies—are getting the help they need through a new cash assistance program.
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Repeal of old abortion laws helps address ‘access crisis’ in West Michigan
Last year, Michigan lawmakers repealed several laws to help expand access to abortion. And this year, Planned Parenthood of Michigan is doing exactly that.
