mammograms

The Mammogram Diversion: Is Komen Laying the Groundwork to Reject Planned Parenthood Proposals?

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by Jodi Jacobson, Editor in Chief, RH Reality Check

February 6, 2012 - 11:05pm (Print)

Komen's ostensible new strategy, to focus its prevention grants "only on mammograms," would not only exclude Planned Parenthood clinics from eligibility, but would also deny tens of thousands of low-income and uninsured women medically-indicated primary preventive breast health services and, potentially, leave many with undiagnosed breast cancers.

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From Confusion to Clarity: New Mammogram Guidelines Explained!

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by Amie Newman

November 18, 2009 - 3:24pm (Print)

Last week, the federal government released re-adjusted guidelines on breast cancer screenings, including mammograms and self-examination causing frustration, confusion and anger throughout the women's health community. Our Bodies, Our Blog explains. 

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Where's the Birth Control?

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by Sharon Lerner

November 6, 2009 - 6:00am (Print)

None of the bills emerging from either the House or the Senate require insurers to cover all of the elements of a basic gynecological "well-woman" visit leaving out essential care such as pelvic exams, STI counseling and - yes - birth control.
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Roundup: Ross Douthat on 08 Republican Electoral Losses; Obama and the Federal Courts

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by Emily Douglas

December 8, 2008 - 11:20am (Print)

Debate over abortion shifts to debate over rights of health care workers; anti-choice movement not to blame for 2008 Republican electoral losses?; Obama can reshape federal courts; Indian ashram rejects woman living with HIV.
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