As the new administration already signals opposition to sexual and reproductive health care, access to trustworthy, medically-accurate abortion information and care has never been more essential.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today marks another year without Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that affirmed the constitutional right to abortion. While Roe was never enough to ensure abortion access for all, we have faced even greater threats since it was overturned. As the new administration already signals opposition to sexual and reproductive health care, access to trustworthy, medically-accurate abortion information and care has never been more essential.
AbortionFinder.org, a digital tool of Power to Decide, is the nation's most comprehensive and trusted directory of verified abortion providers and support services. Within 24 hours of the November election, AbortionFinder experienced a 320% surge in daily visits, highlighting the urgent demand for this important health care information.
"Over the coming years, access to abortion, along with other crucial reproductive and sexual health services, will face significant and growing threats. As people navigate this ever-changing and confusing abortion landscape, it's imperative they have resources, such as AbortionFinder, to assist them in their health care journey — on their own terms," said CEO and practicing OB-GYN, Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley.
In our recent Youth Reproductive Health Access (YouR HeAlth) Survey, only one-third of young people 15-29-years-old were completely confident they could find a nurse, doctor or other health care provider they could trust to provide abortion care. Among 15-17-year-olds, only one-quarter were completely confident they could do so. Given that only 20% of young people received information about abortion in the prior year, there's a clear opportunity to provide young people with the resources they need to be able to access the abortion care they deserve.
"AbortionFinder is a critical resource for individuals to confidently learn about abortion options, funding and support services and the current state of abortion access. As we take a moment to reflect on the foundation that Roe v. Wade once held for abortion rights, now is the time to roll up our sleeves and fight for an even better future where everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, can control their own bodies and their own lives without barriers," continued Dr. Raegan McDonald-Mosley.
AbortionFinder's updated "Find Funding & Support" section helps connect users to financial, travel, medical, legal and emotional support services to ensure that they receive the care they need — before, during and after an abortion. As abortion policies change across the country, AbortionFinder will stay up to date.
To learn more about AbortionFinder, please visit AbortionFinder.org.
Power to Decide is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to advance sexual and reproductive well-being for all by providing trusted information, expanding access to quality services, and catalyzing culture change.
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