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There are currently 21 states that ban or restrict abortion, with Arizona being number 22 if its State Legislature is unable to repeal the state’s 1864 ban.

Proposed California Bill Would Allow Arizona Doctors to Provide Abortions in CA

by Breanna Reeves April 29, 2024April 29, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a bill that would allow Arizona providers to provide abortions in California in response to the Arizona Supreme Court’s ruling upholding an 1864 abortion law, temporarily allowing licensed Arizona doctors to provide abortion and abortion-related care to Arizona patients traveling to California until November 30, 2024.

Richard Jerimiah Giles III, 58, works with a computer technician at Riverside Community College for the upcoming semester on April 4, 2024. After serving 28 years in prison he was released in February. He works daily at reintegrating into society by learning new skills and navigating technology.

Navigating Reentry: Two Men Share Their Journeys After Decades in Prison

by Aryana Noroozi April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Advocates Forge Solutions Amid Abortion Crisis for People of Color

by Breanna Reeves April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

The University of California, Riverside (UCR) School of Medicine hosted an event and panel conversation in celebration of the J.W. Vines Medical Society and their impact on the School of Medicine on April 1, 2024 in Riverside, CA. The panel featured donors, former and current professors and past J.W. Vines Medical Society Presidents Dr. Ernest Levister Jr. and Dr. Ancel Rogers.

Legacy of the J.W. Vines Medical Society and the UCR School of Medicine: A Timeline Tracing Its Evolution and Impact

by BVN April 9, 2024April 9, 2024

Dr. Shamus Sheridan gives Briana Rice a chiropractic adjustment in his office at Sheridan Chiropractic Inc. in Riverside County on March 22, 2024. In December 2021, Rice, 38, was on her way home from work when she was rear-ended by a semi-truck. She suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), a spinal injury and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Briana Rice: A Day in the Life (Photo Essay)

by Aryana Noroozi April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

Earlier this month Frontline Doulas, a Los Angeles-based perinatal health program, launched the California Black Doula Directory.

New California Black Doula Directory Launched by Frontline Doulas

by Breanna Reeves March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

Rice takes a moment of gratitude by the lakeshore on March 22, 2023. Part of her healing process includes walking and practicing meditation outdoors. Rice notices the progress in her physical strength and hopes to soon begin hiking.

Brain Injury Survivor Briana Rice: Living with An Invisible Disability

by Breanna Reeves and Aryana Noroozi March 28, 2024April 2, 2024

A Hold That Won’t Let Go: A System Lacks Access to Mental Health Resources

by Aryana Noroozi March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

A report by Lancet noted that 5.4% of physicians identify as Black, and of this percentage, 2.8% are Black women.

UC Riverside PRIME Supports Women, Diversity and Cultural Competency in Healthcare

by Breanna Reeves February 18, 2024February 18, 2024