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Category: Women’s Health
Politicians Play Doctor in Texas
In Texas, as in all other states, a person who is unable to make his or her own medical decisions has the right to an advance directive (AD) for restricting medical treatment; that is, unless that person is pregnant. A Continue Reading …
Debunking “FloozyCare”
As the implementation of the Affordable Care Act continues, controversy remains around requiring contraception coverage as part of minimum preventive benefits. This study examined whether providing free reversible contraception was associated with a change in sexual behavior. Using data from Continue Reading …
Breastmilk: It Does a Body Good!
Breastmilk: It Does a Body Good! [Originally published on the All Things Health Care Blog] October 22, 2013 by Loan Nguyen Pryor As you may know, I recently received my MSN (Masters in Nursing) and MPH (Public Health). Since becoming a new Continue Reading …
Family planning & Medicaid
Expansion of Medicaid has been one of the most controversial provisions in health reform. With the Supreme Court’s June 2012 ruling that states could opt out of the Medicaid expansion, nearly half the states in the country are leaning towards Continue Reading …
Naturalize to Stay Alive
Social determinants possess a tremendous impact on health outcomes. A Belgian study shows the correlation between perinatal death and immigration status. It serves as clarion call to US health and immigration policy makers. Disparities in neonatal mortality and pregnancy outcomes Continue Reading …
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