Emergency Contraception for Rape Victims (Department of Health Services)

Vanessa Nason filed this request with the Department of Health Services of Wisconsin.
Tracking #

FY18-035, EMRUFOIA113017-9
Multi Request Emergency Contraception for Rape Victims
Submitted Nov. 17, 2017
Status
Completed

Communications

From: Vanessa Nason

Subject: Open Records Request: Emergency Contraception for Rape Victims (Department of Health Services)

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To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to Wisconsin's Open Records act, I hereby request the following records:

–Hospitals that have been found in violation of the law requiring sexual assault victims to receive emergency contraception upon request

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I would request your response within ten (10) business days.

Sincerely,

Vanessa Nason

From: Department of Health Services

Subject: Your records request

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Vanessa,

This is to let you know that we have received your request. Again, for faster service, please direct all requests to DHSMedia@dhs.wisconsin.gov<mailto:DHSMedia@dhs.wisconsin.gov>, or call the media line at the number listed below. This will ensure that your requests are being directed to the appropriate person and area. .

I have forwarded your request to the records custodian who will contact you directly.

Thank you,

Jennifer Miller

Jennifer Miller
Communications Specialist - Advanced
Department of Health Services
Office of the Secretary
Office: 608-267-9735
Media Line: 608-266-1683
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From: Department of Health Services

Subject: Your Information Request/ Emergency Contraception

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Vanessa:

Per your request, below is a list of Wisconsin hospitals found in violation of the law requiring sexual assault victims to receive emergency contraception upon request:

* Bellin Health Oconto Hospital, Oconto

* Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Eau Claire

* North Central Health Care, Wausau

* Our Lady of Victory Hospital, Stanley

* River Falls Area Hospital, River Falls

A reminder, please make your requests to DHSMedia@dhs.wisconsin.gov<mailto:DHSMedia@dhs.wisconsin.gov>, or contact the media line at the number below.

Thank you,

Jennifer Miller

Jennifer Miller
Communications Specialist - Advanced
Department of Health Services
Office of the Secretary
Office: 608-267-9735
Media Line: 608-266-1683
Follow DHS:
Web<https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/> / Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/Wisconsin-Department-of-Health-Services-189560914402990/?fref=ts> / Twitter<https://twitter.com/dhswi>

From: Vanessa Nason

Subject: RE: Open Records Request: Emergency Contraception for Rape Victims (Department of Health Services)

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Hi,

Thanks so much for your help with this request! I really appreciate it.

Sincerely,
Vanessa Nason

From: Vanessa Nason

Subject: RE: Open Records Request: Emergency Contraception for Rape Victims (Department of Health Services)

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Hi,

This report states that 22 hospitals have been fined for not following the law: http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/health-med-fit/st-mary-s-other-hospitals-fined-for-not-obeying-emergency/article_83df966a-5d0a-57bd-ab8d-2a6b02f4bd7e.html

I'm wondering where the discrepancy is coming from?

Thanks,
Vanessa

From: Department of Health Services

Subject: RE: Open Records Request: Emergency Contraception for Rape Victims (Department of Health Services)

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Let me check with staff and get back to you.

Jennifer

From: Department of Health Services

Subject: Your questions about emergency contraception

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Vanessa,

Your open records request (actually information request) stated specifically that you were looking for a list of Wisconsin hospitals found in violation of the law requiring sexual assault victims to receive emergency contraception upon request. Based on that request, the list we provided is correct. However, there are various aspects of this law for which a hospital could be cited, and those violators are included in the Wisconsin State Journal article.

Jennifer

Jennifer Miller
Communications Specialist - Advanced
Department of Health Services
Office of the Secretary
Office: 608-267-9735
Media Line: 608-266-1683
Follow DHS:
Web<https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/> / Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/Wisconsin-Department-of-Health-Services-189560914402990/?fref=ts> / Twitter<https://twitter.com/dhswi>

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