Work underway to improve access to reproductive care on college campuses NBC Connecticut [Video]

Reproductive health services need to be accessible on public college campuses, according to Public Act 23-41, a new law that passed in July 2023. State lawmakers tasked universities to develop plans to make sure students can access prenatal care, contraception, abortion and gender-affirming care accessible.

College students can visit their school’s health center for care and then get connected with women’s centers like Hartford GYN Center for additional services.

On Wednesday, the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity (CWCSEO) hosted a convening on this topic.

“I think we will hear more today from students what the experience was like last year and then what their hopes are as school is in play this year,” said Melvette Hill, the executive director of CWCSEO.

Lucia Glatz attended. She is a sophomore at Wesleyan University, a private university, and is part of a club on campus that provides reproductive resources.   

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