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Film and television stars hit Republicans on Wednesday for their opposition to abortion rights and free access to birth control.
Central Health questioned about women's health care services
Central Health officials sought this week to quell concerns about the public agency's deepening relationship with the Catholic Church-affiliated Seton Healthcare Family as the two put the final touches on agreements to deliver health care services to needy residents of Travis County.
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
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Democrats Fight Against Lies Told To Women
According to The Hill , there is new legislation coming down the pipe that aims to protect women from being lied to about their health care.
Jordan Red Cross tours J'lem women's health clinic
Jordanian visitors tell Orthodox clinic brass that they are planning to open a similar clinic for women in the Hashemite kingdom soon.
Jordanian visitors tell Orthodox clinic brass that they are planning...
Jordanian visitors tell Orthodox clinic brass that they are planning to open a similar clinic for women in the Hashemite kingdom soon.
Jefferson Regional to build maternity unit
The Jefferson Regional Medical Center board voted Monday to add obstetrics to its service line, breaking with the hospital's 40-year history and bucking a decades-long trend of maternity unit closures in the region.
Five Ugandan youth to attend Women Deliver 2013
By Vision Reporter Five Ugandan youth are among 100 youth leaders from all over the world selected to attend Women Deliver 2013, a global conference that will bring together over 5,000 leaders, experts and advocated from 160 countries in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia next week.
Gender Differences In Access To Trauma Centers
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Louisiana House health panel OK's resolution urging state agencies to investigate Planned Parenthood
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