News from Mabel
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Rally Remarks by Aspen Ruhlin (they,them)
I want to thank everyone for being here with us today to rally and fight for abortion access. While the looming loss of Roe is devastating, it is important to remember that Roe was never enough. Roe is the floor, and it is a rickety floor that has failed many people. Marginalized people especially–poor people,… read more…
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Leadership Announcement
June 3, 2021 Leadership Announcement from Board President, Aislinn Canarr (she, her): It is with a heart full of both sadness and joy that I share the news that Andrea Irwin will be stepping down as Executive Director of Mabel Wadsworth Center after six years of leadership. Andrea is the second-ever Executive Director in… read more…
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STIs – Stigmatized and On the Rise
By Emma Smith (she, her, hers), intern, Mabel Wadsworth Center Why are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) a topic of avoidance? What makes them stigmatized – giving them a negative connotation? When should we be concerned about them? Why do they seem scary? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report in 2018 with… read more…
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Announcing “Terry’s Trust”: a new initiative to honor Terry Marley-DeRosier, WHNP
After more than 23 years of service as an employee, and nearly four decades as a co-founder, Terry Marley-DeRosier, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, is leaving Mabel Wadsworth Center to explore new opportunities. While this news is bittersweet, we are pleased to announce the launch of “Terry’s Trust”, a new initiative to honor Terry’s legacy and… read more…
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Most STIs are Asymptomatic
By Emma Smith (she, her, hers), Mabel Wadsworth Center, Intern Did you know that most STIs are asymptomatic? This means that many sexually transmitted infections(like chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV, HPV, syphilis, et al) usually don’t cause any noticeable symptoms, meaning that outwardly, a person and their partner(s) have no way to tell if there is… read more…