Late last night, the Supreme Court upheld the protections of Whole Woman’s Health vs. Hellerstedt in their decision to block a law in Louisiana, almost identical to Texas’ HB2, that would have forced all but one of the state’s abortion clinics to close overnight. As abortion providers, we know the feelings of fear and uncertainty …
Today, January 31st, is an auspicious day at Whole Woman’s Health. Today marks our Sweet 16 as a company. Last year we celebrated WWH’s quinceñara in San Antonio with a party at our clinic. It was unforgettable. For one night, the clinic was transformed into a fabulous sea of purple love – the recovery room …
Read moreWe persist and we prevail. And today, we’ll celebrate.
Today marks the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. When we opened the first set of doors at Whole Woman’s Health, Roe was only 30 years old and we had no idea what the future held. Standing in the clinic on that first day, there’s no way any of us could have imagined where we’d …
Read moreA Message from Amy Hagstrom Miller on Roe v. Wade’s 46th Anniversary
When people ask what compelled me to work in development at Whole Woman’s Health Alliance, I reply “January 22, 1973.” Many recognize this date as the day Roe v. Wade was ratified and, consequently, abortion was made legal in the United States. However, this date holds even more significance for me because it is also my birthday. I have literally lived my entire life knowing that I have the right to choose when and whether to have children.
It’s March – Women’s History Month! And looking around, I just had to speak up about parts of our past that seem to be repeating themselves – and not the good parts. What a year it’s been for women – Can you remember such negativity in the air? It’s in the Senate hearings. It’s all …