Dear John,

Last week, we rallied at the Supreme Court for emergency abortion care. Oral arguments were heard in a pivotal case out of Idaho that can have catastrophic implications for pregnant people facing medical emergencies and emergency medical care as a whole. 

I was proud to speak out alongside PRH Fellow Dr. Caitlin Gustafson, a family medicine physician in Idaho, and countless advocates to make one thing clear—abortion is life-saving care and SCOTUS must protect the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). Anyone being turned away for emergency care, including abortion care, for any reason is dangerous and indefensible.

Watch Our Remarks at Supreme Court:
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We’re here to help you stay in the know about what’s at stake in this case:

-- What the h*ll is EMTALA? Let the medical experts break it down for you.
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-- Check out our initial takeaways from the Oral Arguments.
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-- Read PRH’s Amicus Brief featuring first-hand accounts from PRH doctors. We’re urging SCOTUS to protect EMTALA and detailing how abortion restrictions, including Idaho’s extreme abortion ban, can conflict with physicians’ responsibilities under this federal law.
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As we await the Court’s decision in this case, as well as in the case threatening access to mifepristone in the coming months, PRH and our network of physician advocates across the country will keep showing up and doing the work to provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based care.

No matter the outcome—people who need abortions, support abortions, and provide abortions are not going anywhere.

Thank you,

Dr. Jamila Perritt | PRH President & CEO

GIVE NOW ♥
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Hospitals at Center of Supreme Court’s Next Abortion Battle

PRH Fellow and Idaho physician Dr. Caitlin Gustafson shares how the state’s abortion ban is forcing physicians to “ignore their medical training and judgment,” creating a maternal health desert, and putting the lives of pregnant people at risk.

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Florida Abortion Providers Brace for Six-Week Ban: ‘Where are these 80,000 patients gonna go?’

PRH Fellow Dr. Chelsea Daniels tells The Guardian she is focusing on her patients after the Florida state supreme court's decision to uphold a 15-week abortion ban, clearing the way for a six-week ban to take effect on May 1.

“Until they pull the instruments out of my hands, I’ll be providing abortion care till 15 weeks.”

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Apply Now: The 2025 Leadership Training Academy applications are open! 🎉

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PRH’s Leadership Training Academy exists to cultivate and support emerging leaders in reproductive and sexual health advocacy by offering training in communication, policy, and more.

LEARN MORE & APPLY
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Black PRH Doctors Speak on Caring for Black Patients during Black Maternal Health Week 2024

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During #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, we asked Black doctors to share their reflections on the importance of having Black providers caring for Black patients. Read responses from four amazing providers who are proudly advocating for their communities and their patients.

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: 5 Things You Should Know!

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In our newest blog, PRH Director of Public Policy MiQuel Davies shares the five things you should know about The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) which will go into effect this June.

The PWFA is a groundbreaking civil rights law that gives pregnant and postpartum workers the right to receive reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions.

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LISTEN / Dobbs ’ Domino Effect: The Future of Choice in America – A 2024 Election Special

PRH President & CEO Dr. Jamila Perritt joined the On Shifting Ground podcast to discuss the pivotal abortion cases before the Supreme Court, Dobb’s continued and harmful impacts nationwide, and the challenges still to come.

LISTEN NOW
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✨✨ Celebrate Abortion Providers ✨
at Voices of Courage

Reserve your tickets—space is limited.

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As draconian abortion bans sweep across the nation, the vital work of abortion providers has never been more essential. Voices of Courage is an evening of celebration recognizing two courageous abortion providers making a tremendous impact in their communities while facing political attacks, harassment, and criminalization.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET
NYC & Livestreamed

HONORING THESE VOICES
Dr. April Lockley & Dr. Amy Bryant

WITH FEATURED SPEAKER
John Oliver

AND EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Dr. Chris Creatura & Dr. Meera Shah

Learn more about our 2024 special guests here.
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