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Mid-April AVFCA Article Posts



In case you missed our articles published by A Voice for Choice Advocacy writers in the first half of this month, links are below...Be sure to sign up for AVFCA's Substack to get these weekly articles [link removed] [[link removed]] or check our Blog [link removed] [[link removed]] or our new Medium [link removed] [[link removed]] or LinkedIn Channels [link removed] [[link removed]] .



[[link removed]] Saltwater, Solutions, and a Second Chance: Rethinking Ocean Pollution
The future of our oceans is in your hands. Simple changes in your daily routine—like reducing plastic use and supporting sustainable practices—can help protect marine life. Toxic waste continues to devastate ocean ecosystems, but your choices can contribute to slowing its impact and supporting the ocean’s recovery.
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[[link removed]] Stitched Together, Still Broken: The Piecemeal U.S. Healthcare Model
U.S. healthcare is a complex, costly web with little to show for it. Even as expenses soar, health outcomes stagnate. The key isn’t just navigating the system, but recognizing the power you have to challenge its limits and find a more effective approach. Technology, while advancing, remains tangled in the same broken system, offering few solutions to the deeper issues at hand.
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During the first half of April 2025, AVFCA brought awareness to specific observance days by sharing our original stories that matched these themes:



World Health Day : “Does the Thought of Parasites Make You Squeamish? Let’s Face It … Deworming Is Not Just for Your Animals"
Natural treatments for parasites have existed for centuries across a wide variety of cultures. Herbal remedies and plants were often used, while traditions today include sitz baths and raw milk. The tricky part is that it is extremely common to not know you have parasites. Tests are available, and uncontrolled ongoing health symptoms may be a red flag. [link removed] [[link removed]]

Black Maternal Health Week : "Investigating High Rates of Death for Pregnant Black Mothers and Their Babies”
Black women in maternal care are disproportionately treated poorly compared to White women in the same hospitals with the same doctors. As a result, health risks are increased, including fear-based negative outcomes for Black mothers and their babies. Legislative steps are in play, and important recommendations for Black women and their allies are given. [link removed] [[link removed]]

Our team also reads hundreds of articles each week, and those of interest are shared on our social media platforms. However, once or twice a week, our team reads an article that is profound or shares a perspective that is new or from an expert that AVFCA feels should be highlighted. These articles are shared on our Substack.



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Christina Hildebrand
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A Voice for Choice Advocacy, Inc.
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