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Even before Dobbs, Washingtonians sought abortion care in Oregon
Bans in other states are exacerbating existing gaps in Washington’s reproductive health care infrastructure, sending many patients to Portland.
Megan Burbank
Megan Burbank is Cascade PBS’ news editor. She was previously an editor/reporter at The Seattle Times and Portland Mercury, and has covered reproductive rights for NPR, The New Republic and Axios.
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For some Idaho sexual assault survivors, there is no Plan B
WA reported increased demand for programs supporting gender-based violence survivors, as care and emergency contraception turn scarce in other states.
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New report details Dobbs’ grim effect on PNW health care access
Bans in other states are overburdening the system as patients flood to West Coast clinics, hindering care for in-state patients.
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What the latest Supreme Court abortion ruling could mean for WA
Emergency abortions can resume in Idaho, but Northwest advocates say more restrictions could be coming.
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Supreme Court abortion pill ruling not likely to impact Washington
Though the unanimous ruling allows the drug mifepristone to stay on the market, Washington will continue its case to broaden access to the medication.