New Jersey lawmakers are trying to shield trans health care from out-of-state threats

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/nj-trans-healthcare-protection

Woman denied permanent birth control on NHS wins case with ombudsman

Leah Spasova from Oxfordshire fought for 10 years to obtain tubal ligation procedure, while men could get vasectomies

The Guardian
Missouri patients don’t know who to trust when it comes to menopause hormone therapy • Missouri Independent

Missourians describe a health care system marked by conflicting advice, uneven physician training and limited access to menopause specialists

Missouri Independent
Trump administration seeks to pause Missouri lawsuit targeting abortion pill access • Missouri Independent

For the second time this year, the Trump administration is trying to at least delay another legal attempt to curb access to medication abortion.

Missouri Independent
After Rolla closure, Planned Parenthood leaders reject claims abortions drive profits • Missouri Independent

The closure of the Rolla Planned Parenthood comes as Missouri anti-abortion leaders continue targeting the nonprofit, arguing it profits off abortions.

Missouri Independent
Federal funding for people in poverty heading to Missouri anti-abortion centers • Missouri Independent

The bulk of the money Missouri gives to its crisis pregnancy centers comes from federal funds meant to assist families experiencing poverty.

Missouri Independent

‘Shockingly unique’: Why St. Louis program for antepartum moms is getting national attention

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://missouriindependent.com/2026/02/23/missouri-antepartum-art-program-moms-mental-health/

‘Shockingly unique’: Why St. Louis program for antepartum moms is getting national attention • Missouri Independent

A longtime antepartum arts and crafts program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis acts as group therapy for expectant moms.

Missouri Independent

California doctor first to face lawsuit under Texas' bounty hunter abortion pill ban

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/california-doctor-texas-abortion-pill

Ron DeSantis will have 'blood on his hands' if HIV funding isn't restored, Democratic chair says

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/florida-desantis-hiv-medication-funding

Missouri Supreme Court upholds ban on Medicaid coverage for  gender-affirming care

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/missouri-supreme-court-transgender-medicaid