Posts by Melissa Fowler
NAF Mourns the Loss of Dr. Millie Hanson
We are sad to report the passing of longtime NAF member Dr. Mildred “Millie” Hanson. Millie was a founding member of NAF, a women’s health pioneer, and beloved colleague. She died late the night of March 4, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN. Millie was truly a legend within our community, and one of the first women…
Read MoreCriminalizing Physicians who Provide Abortion Care
This week, NAF member Dr. David Grimes published a great post on Huffington Post about how some new anti-abortion bills would criminalize physicians for providing safe medical care. As Grimes writes: “A physician sometimes winds up in court accused of failing to meet the standard of care for a patient. In a bizarre twist, politicians…
Read MoreNAF Members Targeted by Anti-Choice Campaign
This week starts an annual anti-choice campaign that will target a number of our members with increased protests and disruption for the next 40 days. Although the majority of our members deal with protesters throughout the year, they may see an increase during this campaign, with some having protesters outside of their facilities 24 hours…
Read MoreHouse Passes H.R. 7 on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 22, 2015 CONTACT: Alissa Manzoeillo 202.667.5881; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) amanzoeillo@prochoice.org House Passes H.R. 7 on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Statement of Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF): The passage of H.R. 7 is politics at its worst. Today, anti-choice Representatives pushed a bill through…
Read MoreInternational Day of Rural Women Reminds of Need for Abortion Access
Today has been designated by the United Nations as the International Day of Rural Women—a day to recognize the critical role and contributions of rural women throughout the world and to address the unique challenges they face. More than one in five Canadian women face the added obstacles that come with living in a rural…
Read MoreNew Brunswick Government Should Repeal Abortion Restrictions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 24, 2014 CONTACT: Melissa Fowler 202.667.5881; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) mfowler@prochoice.org Statement of Vicki Saporta, President and CEO of the National Abortion Federation (NAF): Yesterday, Brian Gallant and the Liberal Party won the majority government in New Brunswick. Throughout the campaign Gallant has declared himself “pro-choice” and has promised to review…
Read MoreKensington Clinic Receives Standard of Excellence Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 6, 2014 CONTACT: Andrea L. Alford 202.667.5881; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) aalford@prochoice.org Kensington Clinic Receives Standard of Excellence Award This year, the National Abortion Federation (NAF) awarded the George R. Tiller “Attitude is Everything” Standard of Excellence Award to Kensington Clinic in Calgary, Alberta. The Standard of Excellence Award was established…
Read MoreNAF Canada Globe and Mail ad Says Abortion Rights Shouldn’t be up for Debate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2013 CONTACT: Melissa Fowler 202.667.5881; 202.595.4395 (after hours/cell) mfowler@prochoice.org NAF Canada Globe and Mail ad Says Abortion Rights Shouldn’t be up for Debate Saporta: “There would be massive public outrage if politicians or groups called to revoke women’s voting rights. We should have the same reaction to those who wish…
Read MoreNational Abortion Federation x dresslands skater purple backless dress
National Abortion Federation x dresslands skater purple backless dress This National Abortion Federation x dresslands.com/c/backless-dresses/ skater purple backless item is the perfect springtime dress for the lady that wants to show off her figure. The true to size fit will make you look your best every time and the soft, pastel yellow color is perfect…
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