OHSU continues to lead advancement in reproductive health

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One year post-Dobbs

Alison Edelman, M.D., M.P.H., left, and Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H., have seen an influx in patients since the June 2022 Dobbs decision. Despite efforts at OHSU and in Oregon, abortion services — what should be basic health care — are becoming increasingly unsafe and inaccessible. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

A call for basic health care

Alison Edelman, M.D., M.P.H., and Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H., have seen an influx in patients since the June 2022 Dobbs decision. Despite efforts at OHSU and in Oregon, abortion services — what should be basic health care — are becoming increasingly unsafe and inaccessible. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Alison Edelman, M.D., M.P.H. (OHSU)

Maria Rodriguez, M.D., M.P.H. (OHSU)

Alyssa Colwill, M.D.

Alyssa Colwill, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the OHSU School of Medicine, who leads the OB/GYN Ryan Residency Program at OHSU, which teaches medical fellows, residents and students complex contraception and abortion care. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

OHSU continues to lead advancement in the field of reproductive health

In the face of expanding health disparities, Oregon Health & Science University has been a leader in meeting the growing need for reproductive health services, including abortion, and in educating the next generation of OB/GYNs. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Alyssa Colwill resident training

Alyssa Colwill, M.D., right, speaks with a medical resident training at the OHSU Center for Women’s Health. OHSU’s reproductive health curriculum includes abortion care. Because of abortion bans in certain states, OB/GYN residents aren’t able to train in this basic piece of their education in their home states. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)