by David Linton | Oct 15, 2015 | Activism, Health Care, Law/Legal, Toxic Shock Syndrome
Though getting anything through Congress these days is a daunting task, there is a piece of legislation that is of special interest to anyone concerned about women’s health. It’s a bill called The Robin Danielson Feminine Hygiene Product Safety Act (H.R....
by Saniya Lee Ghanoui | May 28, 2014 | Activism, Communication, Health Care, Law/Legal, Menstruation
As I’m sure you’re well aware, today is Menstrual Hygiene Day and there are activities all across the globe to commemorate this day. The SMCR is excited to announce that it contributed to the day by endorsing the Robin Danielson Act of 2014, a legislation...
by Saniya Lee Ghanoui | May 28, 2014 | Activism, Girls, Health Care, Menstruation
Happy Menstrual Hygiene Day! As has been documented this week, today is Menstrual Hygiene Day. Please see the official Menstrual Hygiene Day website for more information and to check out the global activities going on to celebrate this day. SMCR contributed to...
by David Linton | Apr 25, 2014 | Activism, Disposable menstrual products, FemCare, Health Care
For nearly 20 years Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney has been working to have enacted into law a bill aimed at providing better quality control of tampon manufacture. Researchers have repeatedly raised alarms regarding the potential health risks women are exposed to due...
by Elizabeth Kissling | Jun 25, 2013 | Activism, Birth Control, History, Toxic Shock Syndrome
Don’t feel bad if you missed last week’s headline news about the deaths of 23 young women from their birth control. It was a top story for CBC news and a few other Canadian sources, but it was barely a blip on the radar of most U.S. news outlets. Yaz and Yasmin, two...