Rosemary Westwood

Data from the Society of Family Planning show that abortions were up slightly again in the first half of this year, driven by an increase in medication abortions.

About 25% were provided via telehealth, where patients can receive abortion medications through the mail, including those living in states with abortion bans.

Dr. Allison Norris is co-chair of the WeCount report.

The WeCount findings make clear that abortion bans haven't stopped people from

needing or obtaining abortion care.

The report comes as the FDA has promised to review the safety of mifepristone, one of the medications that induces abortion.

That's despite decades of evidence proving it is safe and effective.

For NPR News, I'm Rosemary Westwood in New Orleans.

Employees learned of the new policy in at least three meetings in October and November, according to four staff members interviewed by NPR. The sweeping restriction includes a prohibition on vaccine events and social media posts encouraging the shots. Public health officials said the new policy will lead to more illnesses and deaths.

Employees learned of the new policy in at least three meetings in October and November, according to four staff members interviewed by NPR. The sweeping restriction includes a prohibition on vaccine events and social media posts encouraging the shots. Public health officials said the new policy will lead to more illnesses and deaths.

It comes after Louisiana Surgeon General made false claims about the COVID and flu vaccines. In a statement, the health department said the changes mark a shift away from, quote, paternalistic guidance and towards individual choice. For NPR News, I'm Rosemary Westwood in New Orleans.

It comes after Louisiana Surgeon General made false claims about the COVID and flu vaccines. In a statement, the health department said the changes mark a shift away from, quote, paternalistic guidance and towards individual choice. For NPR News, I'm Rosemary Westwood in New Orleans.