Articles tagged as: Ohio
July 26, 2022
Indiana doctor says she has been harassed for giving an abortion to a 10-year-old
The harassment began soon after her young patient became flashpoint in the national debate over abortion, Dr. Caitlin Bernard told NPR. "It's honestly been very hard for me, for my family," she said.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2022
Indiana's AG could face a lawsuit by the abortion provider for 10-year-old rape victim
Dr. Caitlin Bernard has threatened to sue Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita for "false and misleading statements" he made after she provided a medication abortion for the girl from Ohio.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2022
IU Health: Dr. Bernard complied with patient privacy laws regarding 10-year-old’s abortion
IU Health said they conducted an investigation and found she was compliant with patient privacy laws.
Read MoreNovember 22, 2021
Conservatorship system is slow to change, despite availability of less restrictive options
If a judge decides someone is not able to make their own decisions, the person can be placed under a court-appointed guardianship, which is also known as a conservatorship. Some states allow less-restrictive alternatives, but it's unclear how widely they're used.
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2021
Americans Are Turning Down COVID-19 Vaccines That Some Are Traveling Thousands Of Miles To Get
The U.S. has secured more doses than the country's COVID-19 vaccine needs. But around the world, millions of people have no access to vaccines in their home countries. And that makes some people travel thousands of miles to get a shot here in the U.S. if they can afford it.
Read MoreMay 22, 2020
Officials In Ohio Apologize For Advice On COVID Masks For African-Americans
Health officials in the Ohio county that includes Columbus have apologized after releasing a document advising African-Americans to avoid face coverings that might be interpreted as being "associated with gang symbolism."
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