Equity Who is traveling to Washington for abortion care? Abortion providers predicted Roe’s reversal would cause an influx of out-of-state patients. New data and clinic reports show they were right. by Megan Burbank / November 14, 2022
News WA abortion clinics are preparing for Roe v. Wade to be overturned Patients already routinely travel into the state for abortion care. Clinics expect those numbers to grow. by Megan Burbank / February 28, 2022 / Updated May 3 at 11:40 a.m.
News As omicron subsides in WA, health officials are hopeful and vigilant Experts predict a 'long, winding road' to get past COVID but some wonder if we're seeing the end of the pandemic. by Megan Burbank / February 9, 2022
Equity Seattle therapist starts her own conference for clinicians of color Striving to counteract the whiteness of most mental health treatment, Ashley McGirt-Adair hopes “Reclaiming Wellness” will be an annual event. by Megan Burbank / August 14, 2023
News Activists sue Idaho over ‘abortion trafficking’ travel ban A Northwest coalition argues the law violates freedom of speech and travel, and could set a precedent for more widespread policing in other states. by Megan Burbank / August 3, 2023
News Washington health experts agree COVID-19 isn’t going anywhere Fall vaccines, long COVID, staying safe during summer travel — here’s how to assess risk in the months to come. by Megan Burbank / July 19, 2023
News Video | ‘Roe’ ruling could jeopardize other civil liberties, AG says Beyond a rollback of abortion rights, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s team is preparing to face what might come next. by Megan Burbank / June 24, 2022 / Updated at 8:25 a.m. on June 24
Opinion Ignoring nursing homes denies our own humanity As COVID-19 cases increase in these communities, a writer reflects on the lives behind the statistics. by Tom Keogh / July 6, 2020
News Abortion pills available by mail in WA, but access isn’t equitable Early in the pandemic, reproductive health workers lead a push to make at-home abortion available to more Washington women. This is what happened. by Megan Burbank / October 25, 2021 / Updated May 3 at 11:30 a.m.
News New Yakima clinic to expand abortion access in Eastern Washington The clinic is expected to help accommodate the influx of people who will need Washington abortion services if Roe v. Wade is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. by Megan Burbank / June 14, 2022 / Updated at 7 p.m. on June 15