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The Lesser-Known Side of Dr. George Tiller: A Physician Colleague Speaks on the Second Anniversary of His Murder

by Dr. Suzanne Poppema, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health

May 26, 2011 - 2:56pm (Print)

Dr. Susan Poppema, a close colleague of Dr. George Tiller's, reflects on what Dr. Tiller offered his patients and their families, something missing from the recent push for abortion restrictions in Congress and state legislatures.

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Not a Moment to Lose: We Must Protect Abortion Providers’ Rights

by Dr. Suzanne Poppema, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health

June 14, 2010 - 6:00am (Print)

A new declaration spells out the rights of providers to practice medicine free from fears of violence, harassment, and intimidation; to give patients complete, medically accurate information about procedure; and to continue training and research.

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The Real Victims of Stupak-Pitts

by Dr. Suzanne Poppema, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health

November 20, 2009 - 7:00am (Print)

In examining rooms, we see women in terrible pain, but their suffering doesn’t count in Stupak/Pitts world. By banishing abortion from the reform bill, the amendment punishes women who need to end unwanted or unhealthy pregnancies.

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Save the Endangered Abortion Provider!

by Dr. Suzanne Poppema, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health

March 10, 2009 - 8:00am (Print)

On National Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, we recognize that the threats to abortion providers have changed since the 1990s. Violent attacks have diminished. But state legislatures are still restricting and targeting providers.

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In Memory of Richard Hausknecht, MD

by Dr. Suzanne Poppema, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health

November 1, 2008 - 8:00am (Print)

On Sunday, the reproductive health community lost Dr. Richard Hausknecht, a pioneer in medication abortion, and a longtime advocate for women's reproductive health.

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Women's Health Exception in South Dakota Ban Not Enough to Protect Women

by Dr. Suzanne Poppema, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health

October 21, 2008 - 7:00am (Print)

Proponents of the South Dakota abortion ban argue that the health exception protects women's well-being. But the amendment would force physicians to make medical decisions with their attorneys, rather than with their patients.

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Four Abortion Myths Dispelled

by Dr. Suzanne Poppema, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health

January 11, 2008 - 9:04am (Print)

Over the years, I've heard many myths about abortion that are as pervasive as they are false. Four myths in particular never seem to go away, though any doctor who provides abortions can tell you they just aren't true.

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