Women's Health

A federal lawsuit has been filed on behalf of an inmate who accuses corrections officers of recording the delivery of her baby. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined Abdul El-Sayed at an event on Black maternal health. As Russ McNamara reports, Harris endorsed El-Sayed run for U.S. Senate.

SafeHouse Center, based out of Ann Arbor, has served as a haven for those who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence. Christine Watson has served as the center's executive director since 2022. She joined Decky Alexander to discuss what SafeHouse has achieved during her time and what the future may hold.

Planned Parenthood of Michigan is permanently closing women’s health clinics in Lansing, Livonia and Warren as it struggles with funding challenges. We have more from Rick Pluta.

For nearly 35 years, the Women's Resource Center on the campus of Eastern Michigan University has fostered students with academic enrichment, as well as personal and professional development through resources and referrals. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor chatted with EMU Women's Resource Center Coordinator, Dr. Kim Ferrell about the center’s mission to help women reach their full potential and maintain a safe space on campus.

Washtenaw County is allocating $500,000 to Planned Parenthood of Michigan to preserve healthcare services at risk due to federal funding reductions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) is asking the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners for help to maintain their local services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Planned Parenthood of Michigan’s services in Washtenaw County might be at risk if the organization fails to secure state funding assistance in the near future. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Planned Parenthood of Michigan is asking Governor Gretchen Whitmer for an emergency infusion of $5 million. The organization says that would keep it from having to close clinics and reduce services. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Community advocates are raising awareness as part of Black Maternal Health Week to lower the mortality rate of Black mothers.WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.