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Hospitals provided 33% of abortions in 2020, according to data from the Pew Research Center. (Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on abortion access in emergency rooms

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments today in a case about whether patients have access to emergency room abortions in states banning …

In 2021, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, 2.6 times the rate for White women, according to the CDC. (Adobe Stock)<br />

Ohio Black maternal mortality rates continue to spike

The number of Black mothers in Ohio who die during or following pregnancy continues to climb and health advocates said they hope to shine a light on t…

In Ohio, 13 of 88 counties are maternity-care deserts, affecting approximately 97,000 women, according to data provided by March of Dimes. (Adobe Stock)<br />

Maternity Care Becoming Harder for Ohioans to Access, Experts Say

By Leah Shepard / Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. In Ohio, 13 of 88 counties …

Nineteen states have passed laws banning or restricted abortion since the overturning of Roe versus Wade in 2022. (Adobe Stock)

In Ohio, Abortion Rights Fuel Fight Over Ballot Measures

By Belle Taylor-McGhee for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News …

Media reports suggest women are registering to vote in higher numbers in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the federal right to an abortion. (Adobe Stock)

Abortion Rights: 'Lighting a Fire Under Women Voters'

By Roxy Szal for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Mary Schuermann for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News Service …

Most pregnancies aren't detected until about four weeks. Under Ohio law, that means most women will have two weeks or fewer in which they can get an abortion in the state. (Adobe Stock)<br />

Abortion Access: Ohio's 6-Week Ban Could Be Just the Start

By Trista Bowser / Broadcast version by Mary Schuermann reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. After the Supreme Court …

Researchers say increased travel for abortion care can lead to undesired continued pregnancies. (Adobe Stock)

Ohio Research: Post-Roe Scenario Would Increase Travel for Abortion Care

Researchers say abortion care would become even further out of reach for Ohioans should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn or weaken Roe v. Wade…

In Ohio, 33 Republican legislators are cosponsoring a bill that would allow private citizens to sue abortion providers. (Fibonnaci Blue/Flickr)

Newly Introduced Ohio Bill Mirrors Texas' Abortion Ban

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio again is jumping into the national debate over abortion access, with a new bill introduced that mirrors Texas' strict abortion …

Abortion providers in Ohio could face criminal charges for not reporting a child who lives after a failed abortion attempt. (AdobeStock)

Botched-Abortion Bill Gets Third Hearing in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With the national debate over reproductive rights approaching a boiling point, an abortion-related bill had its third hearing in …

Ohio offers free implicit bias training for healthcare workers to address racial disparities in maternal health. (Adobe Stock)<br />

Improving Health Outcomes for Ohio's Black Moms, Babies

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Some Ohio healthcare advocates say policies are needed to improve health outcomes for Black mothers and their babies. According to …

Women's pro-choice advocates worry the current conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court will be open to overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. (Lorie Shaull/Flickr)<br />

Battle Brews Over Ohio's "Abortion-Ban Trigger" Bill

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A consequential debate over the future of reproductive rights could soon be coming to the Ohio Statehouse. Senate Bill 123 is the …

Will heartbeat bills force the U.S. Supreme Court to re-examine Roe v. Wade? (zimmytws/Adobe Stock)

Groups Hope to Deal Final Blow to Ohio's Heartbeat Bill

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Reproductive- and civil-rights organizations are hoping to strike a final blow against Ohio's so-called "Heartbeat Bill." …

Opponents of Ohio's so-called Heartbeat Bill say many women don't realize they are pregnant until after six weeks. (Johannes Jander/Flickr)

DeWine Signs Heartbeat Bill; Opponents: "We'll See You in Court"

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio now has one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the United States. Senate Bill 23, the so-called "Heartbeat Bill," …

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has said he would sign a bill that bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. (Prawny/Pixabay)

"Heartbeat Bill" Back for a Third Time in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A controversial …

Today, only six states have what is considered strongly protected access to reproductive health care. (Steve Rhodes/Flickr)

Study Shows Ohio Still Behind for Reproductive Rights

COLUMBUS, Ohio - President Donald Trump painted a picture of unity in his State of the Union address, but when it comes to the state of reproductive …

Ohio senators failed to override Gov. John Kasich's veto on a six-week abortion ban, but the measure stands a better chance of passing this year. (Progress Ohio/Flickr)

What Will Abortion Rights Look Like Under Ohio's New Governor?

COLUMBUS, Ohio — With John Kasich on his way out as governor and Mike DeWine heading in, supporters of reproductive rights are gearing up for a …

Researchers say teens often rely on their friends when they have questions about sexual and reproductive health. (Pixabay)

Survey of Ohio Teens Pinpoints Inconsistencies in Sex Ed

CLEVELAND – While having "the talk" with kids about the birds and the bees is typically a parent's duty, some researchers say comprehensive …

The Geauga County Safety Center is one of five facilities in Ohio that serve as ICE detention centers. (Geauga County Sheriff's Office)

Concerns Grow Over Treatment of Immigrant Women in Detention

COLUMBUS, Ohio — This week, members of Congress will continue their push for an investigation into the detention of pregnant women in …

Since Gov. John Kasich has been in office, 20 measures restricting abortion access and reproductive health have been passed in Ohio. (Kate Ausburn/Flickr)

Ohio Fetal Remains Bill: Dignity or Shame?

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The opposing sides of another abortion-related bill in Ohio have very different takes on its purpose. The Unborn Child …

Opponents say a Down syndrome abortion ban bill in Ohio ignores the unique circumstances that surround each woman's pregnancy. (Progress Ohio/Flickr)

Ohio Lawmakers Approve 20th Abortion Restriction Under Kasich

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday that, if signed, would become the 20th attack on reproductive health approved in the …

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