A Tennessee doctor is practicing reproductive medicine aligned with his Christian faith. Dr. John Gordon’s Knoxville clinic limits how many embryos it creates and does not discard viable embryos, genetically test them or donate them to science. His clinic draws patients nationwide.
In defense of fertility treatment
This year, Tennessee became the first state in the South to pass legislation specifically protecting in vitro fertilization — and the debate between Republicans made it clear that IVF does need some protection.
More whiplash for Tennessee’s Title X family planning funding after Trump freezes and reinstatements
Tennessee’s Title X funding has been on a rollercoaster for years, and the drama is continuing into President Donald Trump’s second term.
More Tennesseans are contracting HIV through injection drug use
The rate of new HIV cases tied to drug use in Tennessee is surging — doubling over the past few years. Experts say that makes safe syringe programs more important than ever.
Maternal mortality is improving statewide, but it’s worsening in East Tennessee
Maternal mortality overall got better in 2022, according to the latest data released in December. But there is a concerning upward trend of postpartum overdose deaths.
Gov. Bill Lee supports in vitro fertilization access. Polls show most Tennesseans agree.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has clarified his support for in vitro fertilization as debate over the procedure continues in the U.S.
Tennessee’s Title X family planning funding could change under a second Trump term
Tennessee’s rigid anti-abortion policies lost the state millions of dollars in family planning funding under the Biden Administration. Experts say it’s not easy to predict what the Trump Administration will do about it.
A Tennessee court is allowing some protections for abortions, but the threat of criminal penalties remains
Abortion rights supporters in Tennessee say a recent court ruling is a victory, but a small one. The ruling will protect emergency abortions in very limited situations.
Feds want to shield medical records as Tennessee proposes travel bans for minor’s reproductive care
Lawmakers are working to crack down on adults who support minors seeking abortion or gender-affirming care at the same time that federal officials are considering additional protections for medical records.
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