The first-ever Wyoming Reproductive Freedom Summit took place in Lander on June 22. It comes as Wyoming grapples with how to regulate abortion, which remains legal for now.
Women’s Health
Jackson could lose its only practicing abortion provider
Dr. Katie Noyes was planning to provide the service at St. John’s starting next year, but she may not be allowed due to the uncertain legal environment.
Future of abortion in Wyoming remains undecided
The Teton County judge is taking time to make a decision after hearing arguments this week, citing “complex constitutional issues.”
‘I feel heartbroken’: Jacksonites concerned about future of women’s health care
As yet another OB/GYN clinic shutters in Teton County, women are left wondering what the future holds.
Women’s health providers stepping up to fill gaps in Teton County
This comes after a longtime OB/GYN clinic in Jackson announced it’s shutting its doors due to rising costs.
Jackson’s only abortion provider shutting its doors due to high costs
There’ll be a six-week gap this winter with little access to pregnancy-ending care in Teton County.
How abortion has changed in the Mountain West since Roe v. Wade was overturned
States like Colorado saw huge increases in patients, while there were slight declines in Wyoming — where a ban is being challenged in the courts.
Wyoming doctors call for judge to uphold state’s abortion ban
A handful of physicians argue the law prevents “abortions on demand” while allowing them when a pregnant person’s life is in danger.
Teton County judge tells state to explain abortion bans in court
The state will have to explain how the near-total and medical abortion laws protect Wyomingites’ public health and welfare.
