Dear John, 

Like all of us at PRH, I know that you are reeling from the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. But this decision is not final.

Abortion is still legal, and we will continue our critical work.

We are continuing to fight by speaking out in the media to center patients and providers, guiding Members of Congress on how they can best respond to this crisis, and continuing to care for our communities. We are providing needed support to our network of 440+ physicians as they face increasing risks and hostility. Check out a few recent highlights of our work below.

And here are a few actions you can take now and helpful resources to share:

• Donate to local abortion funds today and every day!
• Donate to Keep Our Clinics to support independent community abortion providers.
• PRH’s Resources for Talking About Abortion is a guide for journalists, lawmakers, and activists on how to talk about abortion using medically accurate, inclusive, and person-centered language.
• M+A Hotline is a confidential, private and secure phone and text hotline for people in need of support for miscarriage or self-managed abortion care.
• If/When/How’s Repro Legal Helpline is a free, confidential source for legal advice and information on self-managed abortion.
• INeedAnA.com is a resource to find vetted, up to date, and personalized info on how to get an abortion (no search or user data saved).
• PRH is a part of the Liberate Abortion coalition who will be organizing rallies around the country in the coming weeks. To stay up to speed on events in your community, follow local organizers and funds, PRH is not involved in local organizing.

Finally, I ask that you continue your vital support of PRH as we ready our physician network who will be providing and advocating for care in the face of historic challenges.

Thank you for all you do.

– Dr. Jamila Perritt, President & CEO

Black Maternal Mortality Rates Show Uneven Stakes of Abortion Bans

Following her speech at the #LiberateAbortion rally in DC, President & CEO Dr. Jamila Perritt spoke to The Washington Post about the disproportionate impact abortion bans have on Black birthing folks, especially Black women, who already face troubling maternal mortality rates due to systemic inequities in care.

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Abortion Providers Don’t Have Time To Be Surprised By The Leak. They’re Busy Preparing For A Post-Roe World.

In BuzzFeed News, Fellow Dr. Nika Vizcarra shared that the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade has been what she and other abortion providers have long anticipated and are busy preparing for. In Las Vegas, Dr. Vizcarra is already seeing patients from as far as Texas and Oklahoma.

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APPLY NOW: Leadership Training Academy Class of 2023

Applications for PRH’s Leadership Training Academy Class of 2023 are open now through Monday, May 16. We’re eager to train another group of motivated physician advocates to join our community of over 440 strong across the country.

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LISTEN: Restricted Access to Abortion Means 'Worsening Outcomes' for Black Women, Doctor Says

President & CEO Dr. Jamila Perritt joined WBUR’s Here & Now to discuss how abortion restrictions negatively impact maternal health. 

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What a Roe v. Wade Overturn Could Mean For Birth Control

Fellow Dr. Gabriela Aguilar talked to POPSUGAR about the what the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade will be on the future of contraception access.

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Framing This as a ‘Difficult Choice’ Only Makes Abortion More Taboo

In a letter to The Boston Globe, Fellow Dr. Anna Whelan implores those working to support abortion access to make clear that abortion is safe, necessary, and normal health care that should not be stigmatized.

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