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New California Legislation Seeks to Improve Birth Control Access for Insured Californians and “Puts the Man” in the Contraceptive MandateSACRAMENTO, CA—Recognizing that birth control plays an essential role in the health and well being of individuals and their families, Senator Holly J. Mitchell (D-26) of Los Angeles has introduced…

WASHINGTON—The NHeLP Board of Directors announced today that Elizabeth G. Taylor will join the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) as Executive Director. Elizabeth succeeds Emily Spitzer, who announced her retirement at the end of last year."NHeLP has grown tremendously in the last six years," said Emily Spitzer. "I'm thankful to…

WASHINGTON—Today, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) recognized the 41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court's historic decision giving women the right to determine whether or when to become a parent. NHeLP Executive Director Emily Spitzer issued the following statement: "In the wake of Roe, American women continue…

SEATTLE—“Like an apple seed, a kid can grow if he doesn’t get put in a box,” said Phillip Smith, one of the 10 youth who filed T.R. et al. v. Quigley et al., a class action lawsuit calling for reform of Washington’s mental health system for children.Earlier today, Smith…

WASHINGTON—The NHeLP Board of Directors announced today that Emily Spitzer has decided to retire in March 2014 and will step down as Executive Director of the National Health Law Program (NHeLP).Emily came to NHeLP in 2008 after a career with public interest organizations, including the DC Bar Foundation, where…

WASHINGTON — For 24 years, NHeLP's premier event-the annual Health Advocates Conference-has offered a forum for new and seasoned health advocates to parse some of the most pressing health issues affecting low-income communities. This year, NHeLP convened more than 150 advocates from 26 states, covering topics from public polling…