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California offers abortion training lifeline for medical residents
Jan 25, 2024 | By Laurie Udesky in USA News Today
Featuring Jess Mecklosky and Michael Belmonte, MSFC's Board Members.
Bria Peacock chose a career in medicine because the Georgia native saw the dire health needs in her community – including access to abortion care.
Her commitment was sparked early on when she witnessed the discrimination and judgment leveled against her older sister, who became a mother as a teen. When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Peacock’s thoughts turned back to women like her sister…
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