Health Care
As U.S. poised to restrict abortion, other nations ease access
In February, Colombia’s Constitutional Court legalized abortion until the 24th week of pregnancy. It was Latin America’s latest shift toward legalization of abortion.
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WHO: Nearly 15 million deaths associated with COVID-19
The World Health Organization is estimating that nearly 15 million people were killed either by the coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems.
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Health care workers rallied alongside elected officials and community members just outside Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
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Abortion rights advocates rally outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Governor Tom Wolf vowed to veto any abortion ban in Pennsylvania, while others say pregnant people could become second class citizens if Roe v. Wade is upended.
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A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned
Karina Gould, the minister of families, children, and social development said that Canada would allow Americans to obtain abortions.
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The Supreme Court’s draft opinion ending abortion rights
In a leaked draft opinion, the Supreme Court conservative majority vote to overturn Roe v. Wade. If The finalized, what will this mean for reproductive rights?
Air Date: May 4, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Abortion will remain legal in Pennsylvania, unlike at least 26 states that are certain or likely to ban abortion immediately after Roe v. Wade is overturned.
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Listen 5:54After COVID, key hospitals get funding for next emergencies
NJ’s top trauma centers are laying out plans for the $550 million lawmakers sent them.
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If Roe v. Wade falls, Pennsylvania’s pro-life Sen. Bob Casey becomes a linchpin in abortion rights
He was one of two Dems who didn’t join 48 other senators in co-sponsoring the Women’s Health Protection Act.
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Biden blasts ‘radical’ Roe draft, warns other rights at risk
The court confirmed the authenticity of the leaked draft and Chief Justice John Roberts said he had ordered an investigation into what he called an “egregious breach of trust.
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Here’s what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned
If Roe is overturned, it will have a major impact on states across the country that have already signaled their intention to further restrict or ban abortion.
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‘Fight like hell’: How Philly and Pa. officials are reacting to the Supreme Court abortion leak
From the governor to the mayor to representatives at all levels, elected Democrats are sounding an alarm.
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‘A truly dark day’: Murphy, Wolf react to Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe v. Wade
Kitty Kolbert, a public-interest attorney who was part of the team that argued Planned Parenthood v. Casey, spokes to the ramifications of the draft opinion.
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Delco judge temporarily pauses county health inspections after eight townships push back
Eight townships — Springfield, Tinicum, Ridley, Upper Chichester, Aston, Darby, Marple, and Middletown — have joined forces to be exempt from county health inspections.
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Connecticut looks to expand abortion rights in response to out-of-state restrictions
The legislation is partly a reaction to the wave of new measures in conservative states restricting abortions and in some cases levying penalties on people who perform them.
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