Reproductive Health
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Tens of thousands of B.C. residents received free contraception in eight months, Eby saysB.C. says in the first eight months of the program, about 123,000 people have received free pill contraceptives, while 30,000 got intrauterine devices — or IUDs — without cost.HealthDec 8, 2023
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Canadian committee studying top women’s health issues. What are they?'There's not a health issue that doesn't have an impact on women,' said Cindy Moriarty, a Health Canada official during a committee meeting for a planned study on women’s health.CanadaNov 27, 2023
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Free prescribed contraception begins in B.C. on April 1. Is your method covered?Non-prescribed methods of birth control are not covered by the new program, including cervical caps, diaphragms, sponges, patches, rings and condoms.HealthMar 31, 2023
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Report finds taboos in women’s health can limit access to knowledge and careThe report says keeping the women's health issues taboo plays a role in the disparity of care and lack of research on the topics.HealthFeb 1, 2023
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Advocates seek funding for free contraception in next B.C. budgetThe B.C. NDP promised to make prescription contraception free for all as part of its 2020 campaign, in what would be a first for a provincial government.PoliticsDec 8, 2022
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Endometriosis: Why Canadian women are flocking to a clinic in Bucharest for surgeryNearly 100 Canadians with endometriosis go to Bucharest every year for surgery. Global News looked into why they're spending thousands overseas on health care that’s free at home.CanadaOct 11, 2022
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Here’s how Roe v. Wade overturn is impacting other medical care in U.S.The overturn of Roe v. Wade has imposed new, unprecedented concerns about data privacy, access to contraception, and when to begin lifesaving care for physicians and patients.HealthJul 16, 2022
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Spain may soon legislate paid menstrual leave. Should Canada follow suit?A gynecologist in Toronto says what's happening in Spain is getting Canadians to talk about periods and menstrual pain more openly and seriously.HealthMay 28, 2022
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Spain becomes 1st Western country to offer time off work for period painA reform bill introduced by the Spanish government seeks to grant the right to menstrual leave, would remove sales tax on sanitary products, and would improve abortion access.HealthMay 12, 2022
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‘Alarming’ Roe v. Wade draft ruling shows Canada must protect abortion access: ministerMinister of families, children, and social development says Canada is "not immune to the forces that want to limit or restrict a woman's right to access abortion services."CanadaMay 8, 2022
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