From our statewide coalition partners...
For Immediate Release                                                                        
March 31, 2020 
Contact: Molly Smith 
Phone: 440-668-4049

Activist Judge, Michael Barrett Grants Temporary Restraining Order to Allow Abortions in Ohio Despite ODH Directives

(Cleveland - OH) After days of intense pressure by the Ohio pro-life community, abortion facilities in Ohio ran to an activist federal judge to ensure that their abortion business would be able to continue to do non-emergency surgical abortions, using equipment that the Ohio Department of Health has been deemed essential in the fight against the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. This action once again proves to the community that these businesses are not concerned with the health of Ohioans. 

Preterm, Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio, Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, Women’s Med Group Professional Corporation and Northeast Ohio Women’s Center were all granted the request for a temporary restraining order to remain open for abortions despite an order from the Ohio Department of Health to cease doing abortions which are non-essential elective surgery. The ODH issued the directive to all medical facilities to preserve life saving personal protective equipment (PPE) during the current COVID-19 pandemic in order to preserve the lives of medical personal. The order was granted by an activist federal judge, Michael Barrett, the same judge who issued an injunction against the Ohio Heartbeat Bill from taking effect. 

"This proves beyond a doubt that these businesses they are more concerned with maintaining their lucrative bottom line, than with the safety of their patients and the community at large," said Molly Smith, President of Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio. "By insisting on defying the common sense orders of the Ohio Department of Health and running to an activist pro abortion judge, it is now blatantly obvious to all Ohioan that abortion facilities have no concern for Ohio citizens."

Margie Christie, Executive Director of Dayton Right to Life and past president of Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio, stated “The laws regarding ambulatory surgical facilities were put in place by the legislature to protect the citizens of Ohio. Women’s Med Center should be as concerned as the Ohio Department of Health is, about the health and safety of ALL Ohioans.”

The Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said yesterday in a prepared statement to address the issue “The state of Ohio’s overriding interest is to save lives in light of the COVID-19 public health emergency. That’s the only reason for the Health Department's order. After consultation with the experts at the Ohio Department of Health, the state of Ohio will take the course of action that will most quickly achieve that goal — be it an emergency appeal, a trial on the preliminary injunction, a more specifically drawn order, or other remedy.” 

The Right to Life Action Coalition and Dayton Right to Life will continue to monitor this situation and will provide updates as they are available.  




Dayton Right to Life is a founding and proud member of
the Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio.

Stork's Nest Baby Pantry Still Open!

The Baby Pantry is still open!

We have had 2 very busy weeks---many families are seeking out the services of our Stork's Nest Baby Pantry due to job loss, shortage in stores, etc.

Here are the numbers from the last 2 weeks, compared to a typical week in the baby pantry:
Week of March 16-March 27

Families Served: 132
Diapers Provided: 3,145
Cans of Formula Provided: 98
Typical Week

Families Served: 40
Diapers Provided: 700
Cans of Formula Provided: 18

The need is great for these families.

Make a donation on our website . Mail in a check, or even a gift card, to help keep the Baby Pantry stocked. Although we cannot accept many large physical item donations at this time, there are still ways to help.

Be on the lookout for additional creative ways to help the babies, moms, and families in need in our community during this health crisis.