FDA Approves First Over-the-counter Birth Control Pill
The FDA has approved the first nonprescription birth control pill available over the…
NCDHHS Forms for Compliance with New NC Abortion Statute
Session Law 2023-14 (enacted Senate Bill 20) describes new requirements for informed…
Report: Abortions fell by 26,000 in nine months after Dobbs ruling
The Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade resulted in 3,000 per month drop in abortions, new data…
North Carolina General Assembly overrides governor’s veto of 12-week abortion ban
SB 20 Care for Women, Children and Families Act becomes law despite governor's veto Most abortions…
FDA Advisers Vote Unanimously in Support of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill
FDA advisers: Over-the-counter birth control pill Opill benefits outweigh risks. Advisory…
NCMS Legislative Review – May 5, 2023
Health took center stage last week as many health-related bills passed each chamber.…
Political Pulse for May 4, 2023
Another busy week for the North Carolina Medical Society. Senate Bill 20 is making a fast track…
Statement of the North Carolina Medical Society on Senate Bill 20 – Care for Women, Children, and Families Act
Statement of the NCMS on Senate Bill 20 – Care for Women, Children, and Families Act (RALEIGH) --…
On Point: Doctors: If NC Enacts a 12-Week Ban on Abortion, More Women Will Die by Dr. Beverly Gray and Dr. Jonas Swartz
On Point submissions are individual member viewpoints and not North Carolina Medical Society…
Vasectomies on the Rise. What is the Reason?
The number of vasectomies performed in U.S. is up more than 30% According to a new analysis from…