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01.27.2026 Portrait of a serious woman sitting on a couch and looking at her phone. Telehealth concept

Telehealth Bridges the Post-Dobbs Divide

Travel has long been a barrier to abortion access, and the Dobbs decision has worsened these disparities. Telehealth is filling the gap.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

12.01.2025 Close up of a pregnant woman sitting during medical examination with female doctor holding stethoscope near belly, focusing on prenatal health care and pregnancy monitoring

Close up of a pregnant woman sitting during medical examination with female doctor holding stethoscope near belly, focusing on prenatal health care and pregnancy monitoring

Sexual & Reproductive Health
Maternal Health

Most Rural Hospitals in the U.S. No Longer Deliver Babies

In 2010, 57% of rural hospitals offered obstetric services. By 2022, over half of rural hospitals no longer had labor and delivery care.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

10.27.2025 Black pregnant woman touching her belly with gentle fingers while resting in a comfortable setting, showing tenderness and connection

Black pregnant woman touching her belly with gentle fingers while resting in a comfortable setting, showing tenderness and connection

How H.R. 1 Will Harm Maternal Health in the U.S.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will reshape how women experience pregnancy in the U.S., threatening access to care and deepening disparities.

Guest Authors DeJah Fleurancois, Sarah Gordon, Kathryn Thompson

10.08.2025 Portrait of a young woman sitting on a couch and looking out the window. Mental health and women's health concept

The Mental Cost of Heartbeat Acts

Following the Texas Heartbeat Act, women across the state reported a 6.1% increase in mental distress, with young women most affected.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

08.28.2025 Young woman sitting alone in a waiting room. Crisis pregnancy center concept

What Are Crisis Pregnancy Centers and Who Visits Them?

The United States has three times more anti-abortion centers than abortion providers, but the extent of their use remains unclear.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

06.27.2025 Mallory Bersi headshot

Public Health Post

Meet Our Team: Mallory Bersi

Mallory Bersi, PHP's managing editor, shares about her public health interests and her thoughts on the power of storytelling.

04.28.2025

Health Equity

The Politics of Care: DEI, Black Doctors, and the Fight for Health Equity

A diverse medical workforce is a matter of life and death for communities that face disproportionate health disparities.

Guest Author Rasheera Dopson

04.07.2025 portrait of a young woman using a mobile app

Period Apps After Dobbs: More Users, More Risks

Following the Dobbs decision, the number of women using period-tracking apps has increased from 37% to 45%, raising privacy concerns.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

01.17.2025 A couple stressed out and fighting during pregnancy

Pregnancy, Divorce, and the Dangerous Gaps in State Laws

Restrictive divorce laws in some states not only fail to protect pregnant individuals but may also actively contribute to harm.

Fellow Dani Weissert