Category Archives: Health News

Looming Government Shutdown and Planned Parenthood

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Maia Belay

The U.S government will shut down in three hours if Democrats and Republicans cannot reach an agreement, on Planned Parenthood funding. It seems unthinkable that the most powerful democracy in the world would shut down over a moral debate on abortion. … Continue reading →

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Makena Adds New Cost to Pregnancy

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Maia Belay

A baby can be one of life’s greatest gifts. Or at least that’s what I hear. KV Pharmaceutical dosen’t seem to share that same sentiment. They’ve hiked up the price of a potentially life saving medicine. KV Pharmaceutical figured out a … Continue reading →

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Stand with Planned Parenthood

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Maia Belay

The House of Representatives passed a measure Friday that will cut all federal funding for Planned Parenthood in a 240-185 vote. The republican dominated congress has essentially declared war on one of the largest and most successful women’s health organizations in … Continue reading →

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