Women's Voices Still Needed in Health Care Reform

While we are breathing a big "sigh" of relief that the Health Care Bill is on it's way to passing, it is more important than ever that women turn their attention to the details of the bill. With proposed expansions to children's health and the elimination of heinous pre-existing conditions clauses, the bill does have some high points. However, for those of us concerned with women's reproductive health and the health of women of color and poor women, there are some deeply disturbing provisions. See below:

http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2010/03/23/health-care-bill-womens-health-wins-losses-challenges

http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2010/03/19/reproductive-justice-latinas-struggle-continues-0