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February 27, 2009
PRCH board chair Suzanne T. Poppema, MD, issued a statement that was quoted by CNN applauding President Obama's decision to protect patients' health by revoking the Bush administration's conscientious refusal regulation. The regulation expanded federal protections for medical workers who objected to providing certain health services, including abortion and some forms of contraception. PRCH led a coalition of medical organizations who protested the proposed rule, and hundreds of PRCH physician members voiced their opposition during the public comment period in September 2008.

February 24, 2009
President Obama will release his first budget on Thursday, February 26. Speak out and make sure President Obama protects teen health by withholding funding from abstinence-only sexuality education programs and instead funding programs that are age-appropriate, medically accurate, and comprehensive.

February 23, 2009
Thank you to everyone who participated in New York Advocacy Day 2009! We had 15 very successful meetings with senators, assembly members, and key legislative staff. We are optimistic about the Reproductive Health Act’s prospects; sign up for PRCH's email list to help advocate for its passage. Here are some pictures from the day.

February 19, 2009
Almost 100 physicians and medical students have signed PRCH's petition in support of the Reproductive Health Act. We will deliver these signatures to legislators in Albany as part of New York Advocacy Day next Monday. Please sign PRCH's petition in support of the Reproductive Health Act.