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2024 Summer Pinecones E-Newsletter -- ADVOCACY News

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

From a public health standpoint, the 72-hour waiting period was a big win, since the biggest risk from gun possession is from suicide. Providers of abortion and gender affirming care in Maine are effectively shielded from laws in other states by the passage of protection by the legislature. LD 227 was signed by Governor Mills.

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STATEMENT RELEASE: Doctors for America Condemns Inhumane Immigration Enforcement

Doctors for America

Children and families are experiencing severe psychological distress, toxic stress, and long-term harm to physical and mental health due to forced separations and the constant threat of deportation. Uphold strict patient privacy protections and reject any use of health data for surveillance or enforcement purposes.