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    May 1, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. FDA changes to morning-after pill fuels fire over emergency contraception debate

    Just one day after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced changes to the morning-after pill, many are asking themselves how young is too young?
    WDBJ7 Multimedia Journalist
    Just one day after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced changes to the morning-after pill, many are asking themselves how young is too young? The pill, also known as Plan B One-Step, has always been a hot topic and many said the changes are...

    Tags: Plan B (drug), Social Issues, Food and Drug Administration, Abortion, Family Planning

    2. May 1, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast

  2. Justice Department is appealing decision to lift age limits and provide cheaper morning after pill

    The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic.
    The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic. The federal government says the judge who issued the ruling had exceeded his authority and that his...

    Tags: Plan B (drug), Crime, Law and Justice, Food and Drug Administration, Family Planning, Judges

    3. Nov 26, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Is age 16 too young for Plan B? How about younger?

    A new recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics is raising eyebrows.  It says pediatricians should prescibe emergency contraceptives like Plan B for girls ages 16 and under.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    A new recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics is raising eyebrows.  It says pediatricians should prescibe emergency contraceptives like Plan B for girls ages 16 and under. The Academy says while teen pregnancies have declined, the pregnancy...

    Tags: Plan B (drug), Family Planning, Medical Specialization, Planned Parenthood, American Academy of Pediatrics

    4. May 22, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Kaine sits down with women voters during visit to Roanoke County

    Jobs and economic growth were on the table today, as Democratic Senate candidate Tim Kaine sat down with a group of women in Roanoke County, but it was another issue that generated the strongest reaction.
    Jobs and economic growth were on the table today, as Democratic Senate candidate Tim Kaine sat down with a group of women in Roanoke County, but it was another issue that generated the strongest reaction.   The Kaine campaign organized a roundtable on...

    Tags: Government Health Care, Elections, Abortion Issue, Primaries, Family Planning

    5. Feb 13, 2012 |Story| AP Virginia

  5. Virginia House advances 'personhood' bill

    Legislation stating that human life begins at conception has advanced without a provision to clarify that
    Legislation stating that human life begins at conception has advanced without a provision to clarify that birth control is still OK. The House of Delegates gave preliminary approval Monday to Del. Bob Marshall's so-called "personhood" bill. But first,...

    Tags: Prince William County, Abortion, Family Planning, Health, Health Treatments

    6. Feb 1, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Pfizer recalling nearly 1 million birth control pills

    Pfizer Inc. is recalling 28 lots of birth control pills after uncovering a packaging error that could leave
    Pfizer Inc. is recalling 28 lots of birth control pills after uncovering a packaging error that could leave women with an inadequate dose of the hormone-based drugs and raise the risk that they will get pregnant accidentally. The drugs are marketed by...

    Tags: Washington, DC, Family Planning, Health, Health Treatments, Health Treatments

    7. Feb 9, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Democrat vs. Republican at W&L's mock convention

    The best show Thursday night wasn't on television.
    Reporter
    The best show Thursday night wasn't on television. A fiery debate between two political pundits attracted a sold out crowd in Lexington. It kicked off the mock convention at Washington and Lee University. Democrat James Carville and Republican Ann...

    Tags: Elections, Family Planning, Mitt Romney, Health, Ann Coulter

    8. Dec 7, 2011 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. Allen, Kaine debate in Richmond

    Two former governors traded blame for the failing economy and disputed at what point contraception occurs during the first debate of Virginia's nationally prominent 2012 U.S. Senate race.
    Two former governors traded blame for the failing economy and disputed at what point contraception occurs during the first debate of Virginia's nationally prominent 2012 U.S. Senate race. Republican George Allen and Democrat Tim Kaine faced off...

    Tags: Elections, Jim Webb, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Germany, Government

    9. May 17, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant

  9. LETTER: Plan B Puts No One at Risk

    Regarding "Plan B Decision Praised, Criticized [May 2, CTNow]: Peter Wolfgang's views presented within are misguided and misleading. As a nursing student and contraception advocate, I want to offer some background Mr. Wolfgang left out. Plan B is a...

    Tags: Plan B (drug), Diabetes, Family Planning, Health Treatments, Drugs and Medicines

    10. May 17, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Getting to responsible sexual health education

    As Illinois lawmakers prepare to vote on comprehensive sex education for Illinois' youth (House Bill 2675), they should consider the experience of a young woman who was victimized twice — once by a rapist and again by the inaccurate, ideologically driven, abstinence-only doctrine passed off as sex education in her classroom.
    As Illinois lawmakers prepare to vote on comprehensive sex education for Illinois' youth (House Bill 2675), they should consider the experience of a young woman who was victimized twice — once by a rapist and again by the inaccurate, ideologically...

    Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Sexual Health, Family Planning, Diseases and Illnesses

    11. May 15, 2013 | Chicago Tribune

  11. Subject for debate: OTC Plan B for all

    Change of Subject
    "Plan B," the morning-after contraceptive, is reportedly as safe as aspirin, even when taken by adolescents. Aduilts can buy it over the counter, but I say let everyone buy it who wants it or needs it. In an ideal world,......
    12. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Doctoring in a family way

    Jennifer was one of my first patients as a new doctor, and she came to see me about an unintended pregnancy. A single mom to a rambunctious 5-year-old girl, Jennifer was struggling economically and battling depression. We talked about the options available to her: continuing the pregnancy and preparing to parent another child, offering the baby for adoption or having an abortion. She chose to continue with the pregnancy, and I worked with her over the following months as she struggled with the discomforts of pregnancy, excessive weight gain and the anxiety of having to raise two small children on her own.
    Jennifer was one of my first patients as a new doctor, and she came to see me about an unintended pregnancy. A single mom to a rambunctious 5-year-old girl, Jennifer was struggling economically and battling depression. We talked about the options...

    Tags: Health Insurance Cost, Family, Health and Medical Professionals, Social Issues, Arts and Culture

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