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This fall, we learned about the stories of two Black women who died as a result of Georgia’s abortion ban: Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller. ProPublica reported that the state’s maternal mortality review committee determined these deaths were preventable. Their most recent report spanned 2018-2020 and reviewed 113 pregnancy-related deaths, of which 101 may have been preventable.
Multiple states already face delays in their review process and in some cases, retaliatory actions have been taken against members who speak out. In Georgia, the committee was just disbanded, and the Department of Public Health announced that every role will be replaced.
As this year closes with much uncertainty around the future of abortion access across the nation, we remain committed in our fight for transparency, equity, and a better future for all patients.
Regardless of where we live, we deserve the best care possible when making decisions for our health and our futures. The work continues.
 Please note that this newsletter will take a short break and be back in your inbox again on December 6th. Resource Alert: Free Emergency Contraception & Pregnancy Tests While supplies last, Planned Parenthood in the following cities has FREE emergency contraception like Plan B and pregnancy tests: Lakeland, Kissimmee, East Orlando, North Tampa, Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota, Naples, and Ft. Myers. Check out their website here.
New Story Collection Project: I Am 7 Million The National Domestic Violence Hotline is running a national campaign to highlight domestic violence survivors’ experiences. To learn more or submit a story, click here.
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