Member Spotlight: Texas Council on Family Violence
By Perdita Henry Safety should not be a luxury. When we end a long day in the world that produces its own set of harms, often based on...
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- Sep 23, 2020
- 2 min
Cuts to Women's Health Averted, but Eligibility Impacts Remain
By Erika Ramirez On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) released a revised budget reduction plan....
- Aug 27, 2020
- 5 min
Member Spotlight: Young Invincibles
By Perdita Henry When people speak of Generations Y or Z (millennials 24-39 and centennials 5-24 respectively), it’s often in facetious...
- Jul 23, 2020
- 6 min
Member Spotlight: Every Texan
By Perdita Henry Our current circumstances as a country and as a state are difficult, to say the least. The pandemic has widened every...
- Jul 23, 2020
- 4 min
Where Do We Draw the Line?
Birth control coverage is more than providing affordable contraceptives, it is about leveling the playing field and promoting gender equity.
- Jun 25, 2020
- 5 min
Member Spotlight: Every Body Texas
By Perdita Henry It’s officially summer, but the spirit of spring rejuvenation is still in the air. This month, we saw Coalition member,...
- May 28, 2020
- 2 min
U.S. Supreme Court Considers ACA Contraception Coverage Changes -- Update
U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision
- Apr 22, 2020
- 2 min
Great Resources During a Challenging Time
By Perdita Henry The world has changed drastically over the last several weeks. While we’re all doing what we can to flatten the curve...
- Mar 4, 2020
- 5 min
Member Spotlight: Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
By Perdita Henry Texas’ teen pregnancy rates remain higher than the national average, and there are several reasons why. Young people...
- Nov 21, 2019
- 3 min
Happy Thanks, Birth Control Day!
By Erika Ramirez Birth control is one of the greatest medical achievements of the twentieth century. It gave women control over their...
- Oct 24, 2019
- 6 min
Member Spotlight: Mental Health America of Greater Houston
By Perdita Henry It wasn’t that long ago that mental health was reluctantly discussed. People displaying mental health difficulties were...
- Oct 1, 2019
- 5 min
Member Spotlight: The North Texas Alliance to Reduce Unintended Pregnancy in Teens
By Perdita Henry The conversation surrounding sexual health education is often framed as difficult for everyone involved, but it doesn’t...
- Oct 1, 2019
- 7 min
How BAE-B-SAFE Helps Keep Community College Teens Baby Safe
Conversations about sexual health education for pre-teens and teens in public schools is often fraught with tension for parents and...
- Aug 22, 2019
- 5 min
Member Spotlight: Haven Health
By Perdita Henry For 51 years, women in the Texas panhandle have turned to Haven Health for quality care. Established in 1968, the...
- Jul 22, 2019
- 4 min
Member spotlight: The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
By Perdita Henry Can you tell me more about The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) and its work?...
- Jul 22, 2019
- 6 min
What it Means to be in College Without Access to Healthcare
By Perdita Henry During the 86th Texas Legislative Session, auto enrollment was a regular topic surrounding the discussion of improving...
- Jun 20, 2019
- 4 min
Member Spotlight: Centering Healthcare Institute
By Perdita Henry The 86th Texas Legislative Session ended with a few healthcare triumphs for Texas women. We saw an increase in funds for...
- May 16, 2019
- 2 min
Member Spotlight: The Consortium of Texas Certified Nurse Midwives
By Perdita Henry Eighty-Four-member organizations from all over the state of Texas are what make the Texas Women’s Healthcare Coalition...
- May 16, 2019
- 2 min
Women's Health Program Savings and Performance Report Released
By Erika Ramirez The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) released its Women’s Health Programs Savings and Performance Report on...
- Apr 18, 2019
- 3 min
Money, Money, Money, Money, Mooonnney
By Leah Gonzalez As the final day of Texas’ 86th Legislative Session approaches, the House and Senate continue to work toward developing...
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