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Reproductive health care in Iowa ‘not going anywhere’

WebWhile the abortion landscape across the country has changed dramatically since the overturn of Roe v Wade, Francine Thompson is confident abortion care isn’t …

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Senate Bill Would Increase State’s Maternal Support for Providers …

WebFebruary 17, 2022. Iowa women would have more support during their pregnancies and postpartum period under a new bill approved by an Iowa Senate Human Resources …

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Post-Roe Abortion Bans Have Led to Devastating Outcomes for …

WebWomen and girls across the United States have suffered devastating experiences over the past year when seeking abortions and routine reproductive health …

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Hinson Now Backs National Abortion Ban, Reverses States-First …

WebLike many Republicans on the ballot this fall, Rep. Ashley Hinson's views on whether Iowans should control their own reproductive health care rights are quickly …

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Iowa Board of Medicine discusses rules for state’s abortion ban

WebThe Iowa Board of Medicine met Friday to discuss standard rules for abortion in Iowa under the six-week abortion ban passed by Iowa Republicans in a July special …

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Iowa Senate Dem bill would guarantee access to birth control

WebWith that in mind and amid attacks on birth control across the country and in the state, Iowa Senate Democrats on Monday filed SF 2135, the Right to Contraception …

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How to get help for—and support—transgender Iowans

WebOther ways to support trans and nonbinary Iowans. There are organizations across the state built to support trans and nonbinary Iowans, too many to list here …

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When getting a raise means losing health care: Disabled Iowans …

WebFor a household of one, 250% of the federal poverty line amounts to a salary of $36,450 per year; 450% would raise it to $65,610 per year. Here is the current federal …

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Iowa Senate bill would expand postpartum coverage, but limit …

WebFebruary 7, 2024. A bill that would increase postpartum Medicaid coverage for a full year, but restrict the number of people eligible for the program continues to work its way …

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5 Things To Know About Iowa's Meskwaki Nation For Indigenous …

WebThe Meskwaki Nation is Iowa’s only federally recognized Indian tribe. They reside on more than 8,600 acres of native land in Tama County. In honor of Indigenous …

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1,300 Iowa moms, 400 babies could lose health coverage under …

WebThousands of Iowa women and hundreds of babies could lose Medicaid coverage under a bill that passed through the Iowa Senate. On Monday, the Iowa …

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As More Birthing Centers Close, Iowans Look To Alternatives

WebMaternity ward closings have left some significant gaps in Iowa‘s prenatal care and delivery services as rural hospitals struggle to keep their doors open.. Across …

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Here’s How the Biden Administration Has Tackled The Mental …

WebMay was Mental Health Awareness Month, and for the past few weeks, the Biden administration has announced a series of efforts to address the nation’s growing …

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Here Are The Reproductive Rights Bills Iowa Democrats Introduced

WebMarch 20, 2023. Despite the odds stacked against them, House Democrats are still fighting for Iowans’ reproductive rights. On Monday, legislators introduced a package of bills to …

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As some Iowa lawmakers vilify birth control, here’s what it actually …

WebAs some Iowa lawmakers vilify birth control, here’s what it actually does. When Dr. Emily Boevers, an OB-GYN in Waverly, first sits down with patients for birth …

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One Year In, Here’s How the Inflation Reduction Act Has Helped …

WebOne year ago today, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. The legislation represented the largest-ever investment in fighting climate change, …

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‘Gut punch after gut punch’: IVF patients speak out after Alabama …

WebA majority of Supreme Court justices in Alabama said in an unprecedented February 16 ruling that frozen embryos created by IVF are considered children under …

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Virus Outbreak Concerns Rise In, Around Sioux City

WebThe western half of the state has been spared the brunt of the virus so far, but there’s concerns that situation may not last for long. According to Siouxland District …

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Veterans Have Until Aug. 9 to Apply for Backdated PACT Act …

WebMost veterans who apply for PACT Act-related benefits, or who submit their “Intent to File” by Aug. 9, will have their benefits backdated to Aug. 10 of last year–the …

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Educators See A Listener, Advocate In Hillary Clinton

WebPolicy issues have not always enjoyed center stage in 2016’s divisive and wild election, and one major area that’s particularly been left out is K-12 public education. …

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