蜜芽appCelebrates Today鈥檚 Abortion Care providers & Nurtures Tomorrow鈥檚
Today, March 10, we invite you to join us in celebrating Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, which honors and lifts up abortion providers. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the day’s founding, intended to honor the life and service of Dr. David Gunn, who was murdered by an anti-abortion extremist on March 10, 1993.
In the more than 30 years since Dr. Gunn’s murder, abortion providers have continued to face threats, harassment, and violence. And since the Dobbs decision in 2022 overturned Roe, clinicians increasingly face the risk of criminalization for providing abortion care even for miscarriage management.聽
And yet, every day, abortion providers, clinic staff, and volunteers make the commitment to provide the life-affirming and life-saving care they are trained to provide to people who need an abortion. This is one way that radical love-in-action looks like.
Today and every day, 蜜芽apphonors their courage and their conviction to provide abortion care even in the face of these ongoing risks and threats. We affirm that reproductive health services are essential to comprehensive health care, and we support full access to the entire range of reproductive services. We believe safe, voluntary abortions should be available to all who need them, regardless of how much they earn, who they work for, or where they live.
The is here to support tomorrow’s abortion providers and future physician advocates for reproductive health, rights, and justice. If you are planning to provide abortion care – and even if you aren鈥檛 planning to – we welcome you to participate in any of the RHP programs. Additionally, 蜜芽appChapters can receive financial and programmatic support from the 蜜芽appRHP for chapter events.
Medical students, we hope you’ll consider joining us in Asheville for the Summer 2026 蜜芽appAbortion Care and Reproductive Justice Institutes! Just a few open spots remaining – learn more and apply today!
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Why Can鈥檛 it Just be Okay 鈥� A Poem about Abortion Care
Written by Aliye Runyan, MD, FACOG, OB-GYN, Complex Family Planning subspecialist
& 蜜芽appReproductive Health Project Strategist
Routine
Mundane
Another medical procedure that we accept
Can sometimes be necessary,
Life saving,
Difficult 鈥�
But not always.
Not every end to a pregnancy is sad
Some pregnancies end in joyous birth
Some end with grief for what could have been
Some end with a sigh of relief
Freedom to be a parent or not to be
Freedom to choose one鈥檚 path in life
Abortion is an act of love
Abortion is common
Safe
Should not be an undue burden to access
Why can鈥檛 it just be okay
The story of abortion is made to be
Black and white
Good vs evil
When it is simply a part of life
Part of a person鈥檚 reproductive journey
Part of being a human
Abortion is an act of love
Why can鈥檛 it just be okay
We share this poem as part of our annual honoring and recognition of .
Why Can鈥檛 it Just be Okay聽was published originally within 鈥� a collection of poems curated by the Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters (SRHM),聽 a peer-reviewed, international, open access journal that explores emerging, neglected and marginalized issues across the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
ABORTION CARE NETWORK聽
The Abortion Care Network (ACN) supports and strengthens independent abortion providers, ensuring they have the resources, training, and advocacy needed to deliver compassionate care. Their work helps keep clinics open and accessible for communities across the country.
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AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS & GYNECOLOGISTS
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a leading voice in OB/GYN care, medical education, and advocacy. Their work supports providers, patients, and policies that protect and expand reproductive health access, including abortion care.
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NATIONAL ABORTION FEDERATION
The National Abortion Federation (NAF) ensures that abortion care is safe, accessible, and high-quality by providing training, support, and advocacy for providers. They also offer financial assistance and resources to help patients overcome barriers to care.
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NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS
The National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) works to eliminate financial and logistical barriers to abortion care. Through a coalition of nearly 100 grassroots organizations, they provide direct support so that cost and access are never obstacles to reproductive freedom.
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PLANNED PARENTHOOD
For over a century, Planned Parenthood has been a trusted provider of reproductive health care, education, and advocacy. Their commitment to accessible, patient-centered care ensures that millions can make informed decisions about their health and futures.
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SOCIETY OF FAMILY PLANNING
The Society of Family Planning advances science, research, and education in sexual and reproductive health. By supporting evidence-based policies and medical education, they help improve abortion and contraception care worldwide.
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MEDICAL STUDENTS FOR CHOICE
Medical Students for Choice (MSFC) is dedicated to training and empowering future abortion providers by ensuring medical students receive the education and support they need to provide reproductive health care. Their advocacy strengthens the next generation of providers committed to abortion access and reproductive justice.
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PHYSICIANS FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Physicians for Reproductive Health trains and supports physician-advocates to protect and expand abortion care access.聽 Through medical education, advocacy, and leadership training, they ensure that abortion care remains accessible, patient-centered, and evidence-based. Their commitment empowers both providers and communities to fight for reproductive freedom.
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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACCESS PROJECT
Reproductive Health Access Project expands abortion care, contraception, and miscarriage care by training and supporting primary care clinicians. Their work ensures that reproductive health care is accessible, evidence-based, and integrated into primary care settings.
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TEACH-Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare
TEACH聽 equips clinicians with the skills and training needed to provide compassionate, patient-centered abortion care. By integrating abortion education into primary care, they expand access to safe and comprehensive reproductive health services.
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THE RYAN PROGRAM: RESIDENCY TRAINING IN ABORTION & FAMILY PLANNING
The Ryan Program advances family planning and abortion training in OB/GYN residency programs, ensuring that future physicians are equipped to provide comprehensive reproductive health care. Their work strengthens abortion access by integrating it into medical education.
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REPRO TLC
Repro TLC (formerly Midwest Access Project) supports abortion and family planning educators, ensuring they have the tools to train the next generation of compassionate, skilled reproductive health providers. Their work strengthens teaching, learning, and community in reproductive health care.
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PHYSICIANS FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Physicians for Reproductive Health trains and supports physician-advocates to protect and expand abortion care access.聽 Through medical education, advocacy, and leadership training, they ensure that abortion care remains accessible, patient-centered, and evidence-based. Their commitment empowers both providers and communities to fight for reproductive freedom.
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GUTTMACHER INSTITUTE
Advancing sexual & reproductive health & rights worldwide for more than 55 years. High-quality research. Evidence-Based Advocacy. Strategic Communications.
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CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world.
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WE TESTIFY
We Testify uses the power of real stories to change how people see abortion. Through the stories we tell, we build community, leadership, and power. We Testify storytelling also expands conversations through films like produced with Planned Parenthood. *Arrange Viewings to Engage Your Classmates with the 蜜芽appRepro Project – Link
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ALL ABOVE ALL
All Above All is building a future where abortion is affordable, available, and supported for anyone who seeks care. #AbortionJustice.
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ABORTION ACCESS FRONT
The Abortion Access Front is a team of comedians, activists, writers, and producers that uses humor to destigmatize abortion and expose the extremist anti-choice forces working to destroy access to reproductive rights in all 50 states.
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SYA – SHOUT YOUR ABORTION
SYA makes resources, campaigns, and media intended to arm existing activists, create new ones, and foster collective participation in abortion access all over the country.
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REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL
Reproductive Freedom For All, formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America, has helped lead the charge for over 50 years in the fight for abortion rights, access to birth control, parental leave policies, and pregnancy protections.
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M&A HOTLINE
The M+A (Miscarriage and Abortion) Hotline – a team of volunteer clinicians with decades of experience in miscarriage and abortion. Call or Text 1-833-246-2632.聽
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MIFE IN ALL 50 – EMAA PROJECT
鈥淢ife鈥� (pronounced 鈥淢IFF-ee鈥�) is mifepristone, a safe, FDA鈥慳pproved abortion pill used for over 25 years. Science shows it鈥檚 safe. Healthcare providers say it鈥檚 essential. Anti鈥慳bortion politicians? They鈥檙e trying to take it away.
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ABORTIONFINDER
AbortionFinder.org was created to provide clear, up-to-date information about the availability of abortion care across the country. AbortionFinder is operated by Bedsider, a project of Power to Decide.
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PLAN C PILLS聽
Plan C is a public health creative campaign on abortion pill access, started in 2015 by a small team of veteran public health advocates, researchers, social justice activists. Plan C works to transform access to abortion in the US by normalizing the self-directed option of abortion pills by mail.
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