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St. Louis County takes first step to drop controversial jail medical provider, expand services with St. Luke's
The county board gave preliminary approval to a contract with St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth that would expand medical and mental health services in the jail, ending the county’s 10-year relationship with MEnD Correctional Care.
Advocates push Minneapolis to provide money to support abortion access
The effort comes after some abortion funds report an increase in people who need help paying for the procedure and travel costs, including those from other states.
Michigan medical students walk out on an anti-abortion keynote speaker
A petition had circulated before Sunday's white coat ceremony asking the university to remove the speaker, a physician who directs the school's Health, Spirituality and Religion program.
A male birth control pill? U of M study is entering new phase
A recent New York Times opinion piece said for researchers working on a male birth control pill, their work has never been more crucial in a post-Roe America. And recent surveys show that an increasing number of men are interested in pharmaceutical contraceptives.
How a near-death experience could change the way you live
When Randy Schiefer was hospitalized with COVID-19, he wasn't sure he would survive. Now, he looks back at that experience as the most important thing that has ever happened to him.
Corporate America reckons with its role in reproductive rights
A growing list of companies is offering to cover travel expenses for abortion care, if an employee lives in a state with restrictive laws. Yet corporate America still has its own issues to address.
Monkeypox explained: How to protect yourself and what to watch out for
The World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of global concern. From how it spreads to preventive measures, here's what you need to know about the disease.