Advocacy

Today and Every Day, We Celebrate Abortion Providers

SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE  Today and Every Day, We Celebrate Abortion Providers Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Programming Strategist Today, March 10, marks Abortion Provider Appreciation Day (APAD), a day dedicated to recognizing the courage and commitment of healthcare providers who offer abortion care, and celebrating the folks who...

Women Hold Up Half the Sky, But What About the Conditions on the Ground?

SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE  Women Hold Up Half the Sky, But What About the Conditions on the Ground? Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Programming Strategist   As I sit down to write this post for a special edition of the AMSA Repro eNewsletter in recognition of the start of...

World Cancer Day: A Call to Action for Pediatric Cancer Research, Care, and Advocacy

By Andres F. Diaz World Cancer Day is not just a day of awareness—it is a call to action. It is a reminder of our collective responsibility to advocate for those battling cancer and to push for policies that ensure equitable access to prevention, treatment, and research (1). This day provides an opportunity to reflect...

Justice is a Journey; Hope is Each Step We Take in Spite of it All

  SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE  Justice is a Journey; Hope is Each Step We Take in Spite of it All Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Programming Strategist “Jeff, that’s white supremacy thinking; justice is never just one-and-done. It’s always on-going and always returning. Justice is a journey, not a...