Women’s Health
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Michigan Dems push for action on prescription drug board bills
Four Democratic House members are renewing the call for action on prescription drug affordability, sharing support for three bills awaiting action on the House floor.
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It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion
Employees across the US will now have access to unpaid time off to recover from childbirth or to access an abortion. Here’s what you need to know about the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act changes.
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‘You are not safe’: Elizabeth Warren warns Michigan women ahead of presidential election
During a visit to Michigan, US Sen. Elizabeth Warren offered a stark warning to Michigan voters ahead of the presidential election:
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This Michigan lawmaker built his career on compromise. But he isn’t budging on this issue.
When it comes to reproductive rights, Curtis Hertel Jr. said there’s a “big difference” between him and his Republican opponent.
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Medicaid-covered doulas are bridging the gaps for Black mothers in Michigan
Through her work with expectant parents covered by Medicaid, Detroit doula Khalifah Green addresses the Black maternal mortality crisis one patient at a time.
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Whitmer ‘confident’ Trump will sign federal abortion ban if given the chance
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said ex-President Donald Trump is still taking pride in letting politicians interfere in private medical decisions for women.
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Nessel asks SCOTUS to block red state bans on emergency abortions
Attorney General Dana Nessel urged the US Supreme Court to preserve the ability of emergency room doctors to provide abortions.
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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.
