HHS eliminates CDC staff who made sure birth control is safe for women at risk

CTNewsJunkie – Tuesday, July 1, 2025
By Rachana Pradhan, KFF Health News

For Brianna Henderson, birth control isn’t just about preventing pregnancy.

The Texas mother of two was diagnosed with a rare and potentially fatal heart condition after having her second child. In addition to avoiding another pregnancy that could be life-threatening, Henderson has to make sure the contraception she uses doesn’t jeopardize her health.

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