Consider This from NPR How A New Majority On Wisconsin's Supreme Court Could Impact Reproductive Health
Apr 7, 2023
Kristen Lyerly, an OB-GYN from Green Bay, discusses the recent shift in Wisconsin's Supreme Court to a liberal majority and its implications for reproductive healthcare. She highlights how the election of Judge Janet Protasiewicz could challenge restrictive abortion laws put in place after Roe v. Wade's reversal. Lyerly shares insights on the obstacles patients face in accessing care, such as costs and travel, while also expressing hope for improved access to reproductive services in the state.
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Relocation due to Abortion Ban
- Dr. Kristen Lyerly, an OB-GYN, now practices in Minnesota due to Wisconsin's abortion ban.
- This has caused chaos, confusion, and fear among her colleagues and patients.
Hope for Healthcare Access
- The overturning of Roe v. Wade has negatively impacted healthcare access for Wisconsin residents.
- Judge Protasiewicz's election win offers hope for restoring access to fundamental reproductive healthcare.
Abortion Care's Wide Impact
- Abortion care is not an isolated issue; it is integral to women's health.
- It impacts various medical specialties, including miscarriage management, infertility treatment, and complicated pregnancies.