UCSF Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health
@ucsfbixby.bsky.social
A group of physicians, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, social scientists, clinical researchers, and advocates working to advance reproductive and sexual health worldwide.
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Proposed changes to US medical school curricula would remove requirements around structural competency (understanding & addressing social & structural determinants of health). Anyone can comment by Wednesday 1/7 to keep current curriculum standards: details at
www.healthcarestories.org/take-action
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Medical Education is Changing
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) is proposing changes to Standard 7 that would remove structural competency requirements from medical school curricula. W...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Proposed changes to US medical school curricula would remove requirements around structural competency (understanding & addressing social & structural determinants of health). Anyone can comment by Wednesday 1/7 to keep current curriculum standards: details at
www.healthcarestories.org/take-action
www.healthcarestories.org/take-action
Dr. Josie Urbina has many patients living in "complete and utter fear" because of the Trump administration's aggressive targeting of immigrants.
That stress can lead to pregnancy complications. Read more in @truthout.org
That stress can lead to pregnancy complications. Read more in @truthout.org
Pregnant Migrants May Suffer Complications From Chronic Stress of ICE Raids
One OB-GYN has already noted “more pre-term births, more hypertension complications, and more postpartum depression.”…
truthout.org
January 6, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Dr. Josie Urbina has many patients living in "complete and utter fear" because of the Trump administration's aggressive targeting of immigrants.
That stress can lead to pregnancy complications. Read more in @truthout.org
That stress can lead to pregnancy complications. Read more in @truthout.org
There are many ways people help those who need abortion care across the country, despite growing restrictions.
“Individual state borders no longer had the same meaning they once had,” points out @carolejoffe.bsky.social
“Individual state borders no longer had the same meaning they once had,” points out @carolejoffe.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
There are many ways people help those who need abortion care across the country, despite growing restrictions.
“Individual state borders no longer had the same meaning they once had,” points out @carolejoffe.bsky.social
“Individual state borders no longer had the same meaning they once had,” points out @carolejoffe.bsky.social
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Many things can be true.
This policy is racist.
*And* transnational adoption into the US is a dying industry that has always been rooted in white saviorism, evangelicalism, predation, lies, and the exploitation geopolitical conflict or natural disaster.
This policy is racist.
*And* transnational adoption into the US is a dying industry that has always been rooted in white saviorism, evangelicalism, predation, lies, and the exploitation geopolitical conflict or natural disaster.
The US Administration has banned Americans from *adopting babies* from much of the African continent.
Adopting.
Babies.
What trait do those babies have that, when they grow up as fully American adults, would make them a threat to our country in any form?
Adopting.
Babies.
What trait do those babies have that, when they grow up as fully American adults, would make them a threat to our country in any form?
On that last post: I genuinely cannot think of any good-faith reason to bar international adoptions from those 39 countries. Under this new ban, consulates will refuse adoption visas for any baby from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, Nigeria, or any of the 39 other countries.
December 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Many things can be true.
This policy is racist.
*And* transnational adoption into the US is a dying industry that has always been rooted in white saviorism, evangelicalism, predation, lies, and the exploitation geopolitical conflict or natural disaster.
This policy is racist.
*And* transnational adoption into the US is a dying industry that has always been rooted in white saviorism, evangelicalism, predation, lies, and the exploitation geopolitical conflict or natural disaster.
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Just read this new paper from Alison Comfort et al, incl @drdrtsai.bsky.social as senior author. Great evidence of clustering of knowlege (about getting your baby tested for HIV if you are living with HIV) on networks!
A new paper led by Alison Comfort and colleagues in Uganda and the US found that having social ties to people who knew when babies should be tested for HIV was linked to a person’s knowledge about early infant testing
Social networks can help spread information about infant HIV testing | Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health
By Bixby Center on November 12, 2025
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December 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Just read this new paper from Alison Comfort et al, incl @drdrtsai.bsky.social as senior author. Great evidence of clustering of knowlege (about getting your baby tested for HIV if you are living with HIV) on networks!
@ansirh.bsky.social's Abortion Onscreen report for 2025 highlights a lot of room for improvement in abortion portrayals on TV.
"I think there still is a lot of stigma, even in allegedly liberal Hollywood," says @stephherold.bsky.social
"I think there still is a lot of stigma, even in allegedly liberal Hollywood," says @stephherold.bsky.social
www.npr.org
January 2, 2026 at 5:29 PM
@ansirh.bsky.social's Abortion Onscreen report for 2025 highlights a lot of room for improvement in abortion portrayals on TV.
"I think there still is a lot of stigma, even in allegedly liberal Hollywood," says @stephherold.bsky.social
"I think there still is a lot of stigma, even in allegedly liberal Hollywood," says @stephherold.bsky.social
New research on social media use among participants in a Centering Pregnancy confirms the importance group social support (especially postpartum) for health, how mobile support groups can impact these outcomes, and needs and areas of improvement for group prenatal care
Patient Directed Social Media Use Among Participants of Centering Pregnancy Groups
Social support in pregnancy and postpartum is important for optimizing maternal and infant health. Group prenatal care offers the opportunity for in-person social support yet does not extend into the…
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
December 31, 2025 at 1:34 AM
New research on social media use among participants in a Centering Pregnancy confirms the importance group social support (especially postpartum) for health, how mobile support groups can impact these outcomes, and needs and areas of improvement for group prenatal care
“The US is becoming a tale of two countries in terms of abortion access and abortion policy."
Another Week With Another Abortion Pill Win & Another Abortion Pill Lawsuit
Mifepristone is both more crucial—and more vulnerable—than ever.
www.jezebel.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“The US is becoming a tale of two countries in terms of abortion access and abortion policy."
Telehealth abortion care, including for people in states with abortion bans, continues to grow.
In the first half of 2025, telehealth abortion care accounted for an estimated 27% of abortions provided in the US
In the first half of 2025, telehealth abortion care accounted for an estimated 27% of abortions provided in the US
US telehealth abortions increased in 1st half of 2025: Report
Abortions provided through telehealth appointments accounted for an estimated 27% of abortions provided in the U.S. from January to June, according to new data.
abcnews.go.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Telehealth abortion care, including for people in states with abortion bans, continues to grow.
In the first half of 2025, telehealth abortion care accounted for an estimated 27% of abortions provided in the US
In the first half of 2025, telehealth abortion care accounted for an estimated 27% of abortions provided in the US
“Pregnant patients aren’t avoiding seeking care by choice. They’re having to take into consideration the risk of being detained by ICE, as well as trying to navigate a system that’s telling them that they’re not welcome.”
Pregnant Immigrants and Their Babies May Suffer Complications from Chronic Stress of ICE Raids, Experts Warn
At least two doctors say they're already seeing warning signs in patients, including high blood pressure and deteriorating mental health.
rewirenewsgroup.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
“Pregnant patients aren’t avoiding seeking care by choice. They’re having to take into consideration the risk of being detained by ICE, as well as trying to navigate a system that’s telling them that they’re not welcome.”
Listen to Drs. Ina Park and Craig Cohen talk about the latest evidence in treating and preventing bacterial vaginosis
On the Front Lines of Bacterial Vaginosis Treatment: New ACOG Partner Treatment Recommendations
In our fifth episode of Afaxys Candid Conversations in Public Health, we discuss the recently published “StepUp” randomized controlled trial of male partner treatment for the prevention of bacterial…
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December 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Listen to Drs. Ina Park and Craig Cohen talk about the latest evidence in treating and preventing bacterial vaginosis
@gretchensisson.bsky.social criticizes the systems set up to incentivize adoption.
"We are making a choice to invest in families that are adopting children rather than a comparably modest investment that would allow people to raise their children and keep them in their family of origin."
"We are making a choice to invest in families that are adopting children rather than a comparably modest investment that would allow people to raise their children and keep them in their family of origin."
Birth mothers call for more government support
There are more federal tax cuts in the works for people who adopt children. Birth mothers say they also want financial support so they don't have to place their infants up for adoption.
www.npr.org
December 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
@gretchensisson.bsky.social criticizes the systems set up to incentivize adoption.
"We are making a choice to invest in families that are adopting children rather than a comparably modest investment that would allow people to raise their children and keep them in their family of origin."
"We are making a choice to invest in families that are adopting children rather than a comparably modest investment that would allow people to raise their children and keep them in their family of origin."
"Telehealth has become a lifeline for people accessing abortion care, especially those in states with abortion bans."
@ushma.bsky.social of @ansirh.bsky.social explains the latest data on abortions in the US
@ushma.bsky.social of @ansirh.bsky.social explains the latest data on abortions in the US
US telehealth abortions increased in 1st half of 2025: Report
Abortions provided through telehealth appointments accounted for an estimated 27% of abortions provided in the U.S. from January to June, according to new data.
www.goodmorningamerica.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
"Telehealth has become a lifeline for people accessing abortion care, especially those in states with abortion bans."
@ushma.bsky.social of @ansirh.bsky.social explains the latest data on abortions in the US
@ushma.bsky.social of @ansirh.bsky.social explains the latest data on abortions in the US
We stand with @transequality.bsky.social in opposition to political interference in essential health care for trans and gender-diverse youth
A4TE and Coalition of National and Grassroots Organizations to Condemn Marjorie Taylor Greene Bill H.R. 3492 | A4TE
In response to H.R. 3492, which seeks to criminalize safe and evidence-based transition-related health care for trans and gender-diverse youth, Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) has brought…
transequality.org
December 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
We stand with @transequality.bsky.social in opposition to political interference in essential health care for trans and gender-diverse youth
Pregnancy care providers are seeing complications due to intense stress from the threat of ICE raids.
Dr. Josie Urbina says many of her patients are living in ‘complete and utter fear.’
Read more from @rewirenewsgroup.com
Dr. Josie Urbina says many of her patients are living in ‘complete and utter fear.’
Read more from @rewirenewsgroup.com
Pregnant Immigrants and Their Babies May Suffer Complications from Chronic Stress of ICE Raids, Experts Warn
At least two doctors say they're already seeing warning signs in patients, including high blood pressure and deteriorating mental health.
rewirenewsgroup.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Pregnancy care providers are seeing complications due to intense stress from the threat of ICE raids.
Dr. Josie Urbina says many of her patients are living in ‘complete and utter fear.’
Read more from @rewirenewsgroup.com
Dr. Josie Urbina says many of her patients are living in ‘complete and utter fear.’
Read more from @rewirenewsgroup.com
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Earlier tonight: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's bill effectively banning gender-affirming health care for youth passed in the House. This is a serious attack on parents' ability to make *private* medical decisions for their families. www.advocate.com/politics/mtg...
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors passes with Democrats’ support
The outgoing Georgia congresswoman was able to successfully make transgender young people a target as one of her last acts in Congress.
www.advocate.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Earlier tonight: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's bill effectively banning gender-affirming health care for youth passed in the House. This is a serious attack on parents' ability to make *private* medical decisions for their families. www.advocate.com/politics/mtg...
Independent clinics are the backbone of abortion access in the US, providing 58% of abortions nationwide. They operate the majority of clinics in the most hostile states. They're lifelines for people who would have nowhere else to turn.
Learn more in the full report from @abortioncare.bsky.social
Learn more in the full report from @abortioncare.bsky.social
Communities Need Clinics 2024 | Abortion Care Network
The abortion care ecosystem in the United States depends on Independent Clinics.
communitiesneedclinics.org
December 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Independent clinics are the backbone of abortion access in the US, providing 58% of abortions nationwide. They operate the majority of clinics in the most hostile states. They're lifelines for people who would have nowhere else to turn.
Learn more in the full report from @abortioncare.bsky.social
Learn more in the full report from @abortioncare.bsky.social
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Glad to be included in this conversation with “Liberty Lost”’s @tjraphael.bsky.social from the Concerned United Birthparent conference. I believe this is the first mainstream critical coverage of the adoption tax credit — an important step in the conversation to align our investment with our values.
December 17, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Glad to be included in this conversation with “Liberty Lost”’s @tjraphael.bsky.social from the Concerned United Birthparent conference. I believe this is the first mainstream critical coverage of the adoption tax credit — an important step in the conversation to align our investment with our values.
Abortion pills accounted for the majority of abortions in the US this year, but only 3 out of 65 TV abortion plotlines.
Learn more about @ansirh.bsky.social's research on the state of abortion onscreen in 2025
Learn more about @ansirh.bsky.social's research on the state of abortion onscreen in 2025
Fewer characters on TV had abortions this year — and more stories reinforced shame
Researchers at the University of California San Francisco track how abortion comes up on television. They say the trends from 2025 are concerning.
www.npr.org
December 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Abortion pills accounted for the majority of abortions in the US this year, but only 3 out of 65 TV abortion plotlines.
Learn more about @ansirh.bsky.social's research on the state of abortion onscreen in 2025
Learn more about @ansirh.bsky.social's research on the state of abortion onscreen in 2025
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The Pitt, Ginny & Georgia, All’s Fair – how did this year’s biggest TV shows tackle abortion? We tracked this year’s hits and misses in our Abortion Onscreen report. www.ansirh.org/research/res...
www.ansirh.org
December 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Pitt, Ginny & Georgia, All’s Fair – how did this year’s biggest TV shows tackle abortion? We tracked this year’s hits and misses in our Abortion Onscreen report. www.ansirh.org/research/res...
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15% of people are traveling out of state to access abortion care.
That means they have to pay for gas or plane tickets, a place to stay, and childcare.
Abortion funds help people afford abortion care. Consider supporting your local fund today.
That means they have to pay for gas or plane tickets, a place to stay, and childcare.
Abortion funds help people afford abortion care. Consider supporting your local fund today.
Find an Abortion Fund - National Network of Abortion Funds
Abortion funds provide many kinds of support. Use our search feature to find an abortion fund that can help you or the folks in your community.
abortionfunds.org
December 15, 2025 at 8:10 PM
15% of people are traveling out of state to access abortion care.
That means they have to pay for gas or plane tickets, a place to stay, and childcare.
Abortion funds help people afford abortion care. Consider supporting your local fund today.
That means they have to pay for gas or plane tickets, a place to stay, and childcare.
Abortion funds help people afford abortion care. Consider supporting your local fund today.
“Individual state borders no longer had the same meaning they once had. What we can conclude from the post-Dobbs era is that the abortion-providing community and women themselves have developed very creative modes of resistance.”
@carolejoffe.bsky.social in @nytimes.com about US abortion access
@carolejoffe.bsky.social in @nytimes.com about US abortion access
Three Years After Dobbs, 'the Reality Is People Are Getting Abortions'
The state divide over abortions has only deepened since the Supreme Court decision. But research shows the number of abortions has climbed.
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“Individual state borders no longer had the same meaning they once had. What we can conclude from the post-Dobbs era is that the abortion-providing community and women themselves have developed very creative modes of resistance.”
@carolejoffe.bsky.social in @nytimes.com about US abortion access
@carolejoffe.bsky.social in @nytimes.com about US abortion access
27% of abortions in the first half of this year were provided via telehealth.
@ushma.bsky.social highlights that "telehealth has become a lifeline for people accessing abortion care, especially those in states with abortion bans."
@ushma.bsky.social highlights that "telehealth has become a lifeline for people accessing abortion care, especially those in states with abortion bans."
Telehealth Abortions Have Increased 27 Percent in 2025 in the Wake of Roe v. Wade Being Overturned
More people have been accessing abortion care via telehealth, according to new data released from The Society of Family Planning on Tuesday, Dec. 9. 27% of abortions provided in the U.S. from January…
people.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
27% of abortions in the first half of this year were provided via telehealth.
@ushma.bsky.social highlights that "telehealth has become a lifeline for people accessing abortion care, especially those in states with abortion bans."
@ushma.bsky.social highlights that "telehealth has become a lifeline for people accessing abortion care, especially those in states with abortion bans."
“The U.S. is becoming a tale of two countries in terms of abortion access and abortion policy."
@ushma.bsky.social talks to @nytimes.com about the patchwork of abortion laws in the US and how no matter what, people will need abortion care
@ushma.bsky.social talks to @nytimes.com about the patchwork of abortion laws in the US and how no matter what, people will need abortion care
Three Years After Dobbs, ‘the Reality Is People Are Getting Abortions’
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:39 PM
“The U.S. is becoming a tale of two countries in terms of abortion access and abortion policy."
@ushma.bsky.social talks to @nytimes.com about the patchwork of abortion laws in the US and how no matter what, people will need abortion care
@ushma.bsky.social talks to @nytimes.com about the patchwork of abortion laws in the US and how no matter what, people will need abortion care
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Abortion nationwide has increased since Roe was overturned. The latest data from
@SocietyFP’s #WeCount Study is clear: Abortion bans don’t stop people from needing or obtaining abortions.
@SocietyFP’s #WeCount Study is clear: Abortion bans don’t stop people from needing or obtaining abortions.
Telehealth has “become a lifeline” for women seeking to end their pregnancies, especially those who live under abortion bans, said @ushma.bsky.social, co-chair of #WeCount, to @washingtonpost.com. wapo.st/3MN5hfi
December 10, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Abortion nationwide has increased since Roe was overturned. The latest data from
@SocietyFP’s #WeCount Study is clear: Abortion bans don’t stop people from needing or obtaining abortions.
@SocietyFP’s #WeCount Study is clear: Abortion bans don’t stop people from needing or obtaining abortions.