HHS launches reproductive health care website
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a website Friday which offers women a comprehensive list of reproductive health care resources, services, and information.
The website, reproductiverights.org, outlines women’s reproductive rights and details the various reproductive health care services still available and protected by law.
The website provides helpful information about access to and coverage of various reproductive health care resources and services, including abortion care, birth control, emergency contraception, and family planning counseling.
It also includes a link to AbortionFinder.org—the most comprehensive directory of trusted and verified abortion service providers in the country—where women can find verified abortion providers, resources for financial assistance, and a state-by-state guide on the current abortion laws.
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