Abortion

Gov. Eric Holcomb said his office followed the correct process when it blocked Dr. Caitlin Bernard from receiving a state award given to Indiana women who make contributions to their community, state and country.

WVPE's Jeff Parrott speaks with retired physician Dr. Cynthia Heckman-Davis about the abortion pill

Indiana's near-total ban on abortion hasn't officially gone into effect yet, but it's already had a chilling effect on patients there, according to Planned Parenthood of Michigan.

April Lidinsky talks about the importance of advocating for public health.

Indiana lawmakers passed a near-total abortion ban on Aug. 5, 2022, which Gov. Eric Holcomb signed into law quickly after. Two lawsuits temporarily halted the ban shortly after it took effect, until the Indiana Supreme Court ruled the ban did not violate the state’s constitution.

One of Indiana’s primary abortion care providers says they have no more open appointments three weeks ahead of the state’s near-total abortion ban taking effect.

Senate Democrats say Republican attacks on abortion access since the Supreme Court decision ending guaranteed abortion rights have left Hoosiers “uncomfortable, confused and intimidated.”

Whole Woman's Health Alliance said the state's anti-abortion movement precipitated the clinic closing.

Dr. Caitlin Bernard – described as a “good doctor” Thursday by the head of the Indiana Medical Licensing Board – was found to have violated state and federal patient privacy laws.

Dr. Caitlin Bernard’s medical license is potentially on the line as she is set to appear this week before the state Medical Licensing Board.