Dr. Anitra Beasley talks to @pbsnews.org about why, as an ob-gyn practicing under the strain of Texas law, she doesn't choose to leave the state.

How state abortion bans are affecting doctors and how they practice

It's been four years since the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision opened the door to state abortion bans. Now, a new study finds those bans are hurting women who aren't seeking abortions at all. Researche...

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It's been three years since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a daily birth control pill for over-the-counter (OTC) use—a historic first in the United States after 50+ years of prescription-only access! ✅

Learn more about Comadre, and hear from Dr. Anna Chatillon: labreportdallas.com/health/micae...

At This Dallas Clinic, Birth Control Isn’t a 7-minute Conversation - The Lab Report Dallas

Nurse practitioner Micaela Sanchez uses her own story to help patients make better choices and take charge of their future.

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Our new brief shows only 10% of surveyed TX ob/gyns think SB 31, also known as The Life of the Mother Act, would greatly improve their ability to care for patients. Read more: resoundrh.org/new-brief-te...

New Brief: Texas Ob-Gyns' Awareness of and Concerns Over SB 31 (The Life of the Mother Act) - Resound Research

In this new brief, we report on findings from 219 practicing Texas ob/gyns who completed an online survey in late fall 2025, after the passage and implementation of SB 31. We focus on physicians’ awar...

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We are hiring! Join us in researching impact of policy and funding changes affecting abortion and contraception in Texas and surrounding states. resoundrh.org/communicatio...

Texas has invested $200 million in the Thriving Texas Families program, but what has that investment delivered? Heidi Russell speaks with Elena M. Marks and Anna Chatillon in a new podcast. With @bakerinstitute.bsky.social childhealthadvocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/e/7-the-thri...

Faith Fletcher and Kari White discuss why the Maternal Mortality Review Committee matters. msmagazine.com/2026/06/11/t...

Texas May Eliminate a Critical Tool for Preventing Maternal Deaths

As Texas reviews the future of its Maternal Mortality Review Committee, researchers warn that failing to reauthorize the panel would leave the state with fewer answers—and fewer opportunities to save ...

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Four years after the Dobbs decision overturned the federal right to abortion, abortion care nationally remains elevated. Medication abortion through telehealth continues to grow, now totaling 29% of all abortions by December 2025. societyfp.org/research/wec... #WeCount

#WeCount Report - Society of Family Planning

#WeCount is a reporting effort that captures monthly shifts in the volume of abortions provided within the formal US healthcare system, nationally and by state, following the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s H...

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🚨A new Resound Research brief highlights barriers to accessing medications commonly used for miscarriage management. ➡️Only 12% of physicians surveyed were able to prescribe and access mifepristone without difficulty. resoundrh.org/wp-content/u...

Breaking news: The Supreme Court ruled that patients can, for now, continue to access the most commonly used abortion pill by mail, handing antiabortion advocates a defeat in their push to restrict medication abortion.

Supreme Court temporarily clears way for mail distribution of widely used abortion pill

The temporary decision will preserve access nationwide to medication abortion, which has become the most common way of ending pregnancies in the United States.

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BREAKING: The Supreme Court temporarily delays decision on mifepristone access by mail until at least May 14th, leaving access in place for now.

"We are still here and we still care. One of our slogans is ‘Planned Parenthood cares, no matter what.’ We’re here to give evidence-based, unbiased, patient-centered care.” Dr. Anitra Beasley

Planned Parenthood: “We’re Still Here” - Houston Press

Planned Parenthood stopped performing abortions after Roe v. Wade was overturned but they still provide healthcare for more than 100,000 Texans each year.

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Texas leads the nation in funding for alternatives-to-abortion programs, but how well does that funding align with program goals? A new report from Resound Research and @bakerinstitute.bsky.social examines the $200M Thriving Texas Families program. www.bakerinstitute.org/research/thr...

Thriving Texas Families Shows Gaps Between Program Goals and Activities | Baker Institute

Texas leads the nation in funding for alternatives to abortion programs, but how well does that funding align with program goals? A new analysis from the Baker Institute Center for Health Policy and R...

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Racial disparities exist in victim compensation approvals for adult survivors of sexual assault. Across 18 states (2015–2023), Black and Indigenous women’s claims were less likely to be approved. Administrative barriers appear to drive inequities.

Racial Disparities in Victim Compensation Program Claim Approvals for Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault: 18 US States, 2015–2023 | AJPH | Vol. 116 Issue 3

Objectives. To examine racial/ethnic disparities in victim compensation claim approval rates for adult survivors of sexual assault. Methods. We analyzed administrative data from 18 US state victim com...

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Over-the-counter contraception can expand access — but only if people can find it when they need it. A new study from Resound Research for Reproductive Health examines access to Opill® and emergency contraception in Texas pharmacies. resoundrh.org/wp-content/u...

On Abortion Provider Day, Dr. Lauren Thaxton, an affiliate at Resound Research, reminds us, "The quality of care that a patient can receive should not be dictated by their ZIP code." coloradonewsline.com/2026/03/10/a...

On Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, I’m glad to be in Colorado | Colorado Newsline

As an OB-GYN doctor with fellowship training in complex abortion care, I am thankful to be a part of the Colorado community of providers.

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New in AJPH: Post-Dobbs Realities on data transparency & maternal health. Delays in maternal mortality reporting — particularly in Texas — raise serious concerns for equity and accountability. Data transparency is foundational to public health. ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/full/10....

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Restricting access to medication abortion will not reduce intimate partner violence-in fact, the opposite. Evidence shows abortion restrictions are associated with increases in IPV — and telehealth access can be crucial for survivors. Read the full analysis: www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...

Jan 22 marks 53 years since Roe v. Wade. Today, abortion bans remain—and many have become even more extreme. We study the impacts of policy on real people, in Texas and beyond... and provide evidence for action. 🔗 resoundrh.org

Research from M-CARES, led by Martha Bailey with Resound Research’s Vanessa Lang as a collaborator, was featured in the NYTimes, exploring the potential impacts of cuts to healthcare in 2026. We're proud to have Vanessa as a teammate and look forward to supporting her work on contraceptive access!

Opinion | Trump’s Cuts Are About to Make Health Care Even Worse

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New study shows how people navigate barriers like cost, confusion, and long travel to get abortion care—what helped most? Clear info, supportive providers, and trusted networks. 📖 Full study in Women’s Health Issues: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Texas’ Abortion Ban Conflicts With Person-Centered Health Care: Experiences of Texans With Medically Complex Pregnancies

Starting in 2021, the Texas law referred to as Senate Bill 8 (SB8) sharply restricted abortion care, with an exception for medical emergencies. As a r…

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House Bill 7 goes into effect today--impacts remain to be seen.

Texas 'bounty hunter' law targeting out-of-state abortion pills takes effect

The bill targets groups like Aid Access and Her Safe Harbor, which operate outside the state and ship abortion pills to people in Texas.

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More than half of reproductive-aged Texans say they aren’t using the contraception method they want. A new report from @bakerinstitute.bsky.social shows barriers like cost, insurance gaps, and lack of providers continue to limit access. 📖 Read: www.bakerinstitute.org/research/bar...

📉 New study: After SB8, abortion access dropped most for Texans under 25. Minors saw a 26% drop in facility-based care. People 18–24 saw nearly 20%. Legal bans don’t affect everyone equally. They compound barriers young people already face. 🔗 Read it in AJPH: bit.ly/4r6Lkjf

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Texas bans abortion. People still need care. New research finds: • 71% of participants were open to most strategies for abortion care (telehealth, travel, misoprostol) • 10% found few acceptable due to concerns or barriers Data-driven support is key. Read more → bit.ly/4nwgvSm

Preferred strategies for obtaining abortion care among pregnant Texans: A latent class analysis

In September 2021, Texas implemented Senate Bill 8 (SB8)- a law prohibiting abortion after detection of embryonic cardiac activity and was poised to ban all abortions with few exemptions if the US Sup...

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Nov. 4th! Resound Research scholars Anna Chatillon and Gracia Sierra will be presenting their latest research "Barriers to Choice: Insurance and Contraceptive Access in TX" along with Fatimah Lalani from the Hope Clinic. @bakerinstitute.bsky.social www.bakerinstitute.org/event/barrie...

Barriers to Choice: Insurance and Contraceptive Access in Texas | Baker Institute

Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the country — including about 20% of Texas women of reproductive age who lack health insurance. Another 10% rely on public insurance. These gaps have a major im...

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Mental Illness Awareness Week = a chance to look closer at policy impacts. After SB8, distress among Texas women 18–29 rose from 16% to 28%. Mental health is public health. 📖 Read the brief → resoundrh.org/wp-content/u...

First of a 5 part series--"The Unraveling Safety Net"

Texas advocates see familiar health care turmoil brewing as 'defunding' rule hits rest of the US

First in a five-part series.To some, the warning bells started sounding years ago.

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New Resound Research brief links SB8 abortion ban to increased mental distress in young Texans. 🧠 28% of women ages 18–29 reported frequent poor mental health after the ban. 🔗 Read: resoundrh.org/wp-content/u...

Texas lawmakers voted to enact sweeping new restrictions on abortion pills mailed to the state, offering a possible blueprint for other states that have banned abortion. https://bit.ly/47WtecD

Texas passes bill banning abortion pills from being mailed to the state

The legislation lets private citizens sue people who mail abortion medications to Texans. It offers a blueprint for state lawmakers trying to stop their residents from circumventing abortion bans.

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