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Politics’ Intrusion on Women’s Right to Privacy

BY: JOELLE VOGEL Planned Parenthood was established nearly 100 years ago and provides healthcare and sex education to both females and males.[1] With approximately 700 health care centers nationwide, this organization has helped to prevent unwanted pregnancies, assisted in the reduction of the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, and offered screening for many types of […]

Navigators and the Power Struggle Over Access To At-Risk Communities

BY BECKY GREENFIELD — The Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) establishes federally funded “Navigator Programs” to inform even the most at-risk communities about Health Exchanges, Qualified Health Plan enrollment, and premium tax credit eligibility. However, Florida Governor Rick Scott informed Congress that Navigators will be banned from all Florida state-run facilities. What does this mean for […]