We are ecstatic that Bella Health + Wellness and Chelsea Mynyk, CNM, lawsuits resolved with permanent injunctions to prescribe Abortion Pill Reversal (bioidentical progesterone). Colorado law has not been repealed. However, this is a major win in the only state to outlaw APR. We will strive to make APR fully legal again in Colorado.
We have great hope, as we see the advancement of REAL women’s healthcare services, mental health services, and outreach to men in many pregnancy centers; and increasing boldness and community amongst our life-affirming medical professionals. At AAPLOG’s annual conference (MBEC) Colorado was well-represented, with Bella Health + Wellness, Marisol Health, and (Sarah Pederson, MD) hosting booths. In one of the darkest states, medical professionals are taking a stand for women and babies. Colorado’s destiny is being a leader for LIFE.
We have the incredible privilege of hearing peoples’ stories of how abortion has impacted their lives, their practice of medicine, their families, and those around them. We knew people in the state were aware there is an effective prolife medical organization in Colorado when the Denver Post reached out to us twice for comments, and when medical professionals reached out for help with issues they were facing. THERE IS A LIFE-AFFIRMING MEDICAL PRESENCE IN COLORADO!
The annual strategic planning meeting was held in February 2025. See our goals listed below.
Membership
Zoom sessions through April focused on equipping members to understand the bills impacting Life in Colorado and providing the evidence to defend the Life position. In May 2025, John Bruchalski, MD, presented on the Tepeyac Clinic and Divine Mercy Care. In July, Jeannine Duffield shared the life-affirming care and extensive resources provided by Marisol Health.
2026 Colorado legislative session. We focused on:
- Asking the Colorado Department of Health to regulate the riskier second and third trimester abortion facilities – failed
- Conscience protections for medical professionals – failed
- Equitable coverage of maternity care – a sliver of the original ask passed
We testified regarding these bills, also:
- Expansion of Public Funding to pay for elective abortion – testified against, passed
- Relinquishment of Newborn in Safety Device – testified in favor, failed
- EMTALA-like law, specifically including provision of abortion, to include civil action – testified against, passed
- Expansion of abortion-provider shield laws to include civil action – testified against, passed
When we do not get our desired outcomes based on the evidence, we know that there is an impact on many who hear the testimonies, read the Op Eds, and who are emboldened by our evidence-based defense of both of our patients. It All Matters and leads to changing hearts and minds.
Strategy for the 2026 Legislative session is being developed with AAPLOG Action.
Public and Media Education, Support of students
- Educational presentations have been provided at Colorado Christian University in April, the Law and Life Summit in May, My Choice PRC in May, and Rocky Vista University (DO school) in May.
- We joined Giuliana Day of Life Decisions to present to a panel of pastors in the Boulder area, testing an effective approach to provide education to pastors and churches.
- Leaders and members wrote Opinion pieces and Letters to the Editor regarding the bills above.
- Dr. Marcus and Jennifer Button were Keynote speakers at the Colorado March for Life, where AAPLOG CO. hosted a table.