Creative Commons Mifeprex, a progesterone blocker used to end a pregnancy that is less than 10 weeks along.
It’s been a record year for anti-abortion laws introduced in state legislatures, and in Louisiana, the latest battle is over a procedure not backed by scientific consensus and that could potentially harm women.
Abortions are common in Louisiana, where about 8,000 are performed every year. Medication abortions, in which women take pills rather than undergo a surgical procedure, make up two of every five abortions in the state.
They’re deemed safe and effective by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Mifeprex, a progesterone blocker used to end a pregnancy that is less than 10 weeks along.
It’s been a record year for anti-abortion laws introduced in state legislatures, and in Louisiana, the latest battle is over a procedure not backed by scientific consensus and that could potentially harm women.
Abortions are common in Louisiana, where about 8,000 are performed every year. Medication abortions, in which women take pills rather than undergo a surgical procedure, make up two of every five abortions in the state.
They’re deemed safe and effective by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
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Walking together for New Life Clinic
The annual Walk for Life fundraiser in support of the New Life Clinic in Wilmington was held Saturday morning. The 5K route began and ended on the grounds of the Wilmington Church of Christ on West Locust Street, with a trek into the downtown area where New Life Clinic is located. The photo shows the start of the walk at the church. The theme of this year’s walk was “Expecting the Unexpected”. For more photos, visit wnewsj.com .
Gary Huffenberger | News Journal
The annual Walk for Life fundraiser in support of the New Life Clinic in Wilmington was held Saturday morning. The 5K route began and ended on the grounds of the Wilmington Church of Christ on West Locust Street, with a trek into the downtown area where New Life Clinic is located. The photo shows the start of the walk at the church. The theme of this year’s walk was “Expecting the Unexpected”. For more photos, visit wnewsj.com .
Community Calendar
Upcoming local in-person public events are listed below. We recommend you check with each individual event/organization for updates on changes, cancellations or postponements, and for information on safety requirements (masks, social distancing, etc.) for any events you plan to attend.
Saturday, March 20
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Spring at the Mill is set for 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20 at Sugartree Mill in at 316 E. Sugartree St. in downtown Wilmington. Spring displays are up; find a wide variety of antiques & home goods, get 10% off your purchase and enjoy complimentary refreshments. For more info, visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/sugartreemillco .