Anti-Abortion Agencies Requests (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene)

Shafaq Patel (@shafaqpatel) filed this request with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene of Maryland.
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19-373

Multi Request Anti-Abortion Agencies Requests
Status
Rejected

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From: Shafaq Patel (@shafaqpatel)


To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Maryland Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Materials related to requests for information regarding abortion services. Please include as responsive:

1. Any public records requests, as well as any provided responses or responsive materials, submitted by groups with a publicly known focus on anti-abortion and pro-life sentiments. Please include but do not limit responsive materials to those referencing the following organizations:
- Pro-Life Action League
- National Right to Life
- Check My Clinic
- The Center for Medical Progress
- Coalition for Life
- Operation Rescue
- Right to Life.

If there is a group, like a local city group, that has this sentiment but was not listed, please also provide their requests as well.

2. All communications, from Jan. 1, 2015 to present day, between your agency and representatives of the following organizations:
- Pro-Life Action League
- National Right to Life
- Check My Clinic
- The Center for Medical Progress
- Coalition for Life
- Operation Rescue
- Right to Life.

3. Any and all requests and documents with following words:
ABORTION
PREGNANCY TERMINATION
TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY
UNBORN BABIES
INDUCED ABORTION
FETAL TISSUE
PARTIAL BIRTH ABORTION
TELEMEDICINE

Let me know if your office has any questions about this 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 look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 calendar days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Shafaq Patel (@shafaqpatel)

From: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Hello:

Thank you for contacting the Maryland Department of Health - if possible,
please provide a telephone number so that someone from our office can
discuss the request with you directly.

Sincerely,

Pilar Helm

Office of Governmental Affairs
Maryland Department of Health
201 W. Preston St.
<https://maps.google.com/?q=201+W.+Preston+St.+Baltimore,+MD+21201&entry=gmail&source=g>
Baltimore, MD 21201
<https://maps.google.com/?q=201+W.+Preston+St.+Baltimore,+MD+21201&entry=gmail&source=g>
(410) 767-6504
MDH.PIA@maryland.gov
http://dhmh.maryland.gov/

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From: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Hello:

I am following up on the email below - if you could please provide a
telephone number where we can contact you, it would be appreciated. We
would like to discuss and clarify your request.

Thank you,

Pilar

Office of Governmental Affairs
Maryland Department of Health
201 W. Preston St.
<https://maps.google.com/?q=201+W.+Preston+St.+Baltimore,+MD+21201&entry=gmail&source=g>
Baltimore, MD 21201
<https://maps.google.com/?q=201+W.+Preston+St.+Baltimore,+MD+21201&entry=gmail&source=g>
(410) 767-6504
MDH.PIA@maryland.gov
http://dhmh.maryland.gov/

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the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed and may
contain information that is privileged, or exempt from disclosure under
applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from reading,
disseminating, distributing, or copying this communication. If you have
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From: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Good Afternoon,

Please see the attached letter regarding your PIA request made on or about
July 12th.

Sincerely,
Jessica M. Horton

Office of Governmental Affairs
Maryland Department of Health
201 W. Preston St.
<https://maps.google.com/?q=201+W.+Preston+St.+Baltimore,+MD+21201&entry=gmail&source=g>
Baltimore, MD 21201
<https://maps.google.com/?q=201+W.+Preston+St.+Baltimore,+MD+21201&entry=gmail&source=g>
(410) 767-6504
MDH.PIA@maryland.gov
http://dhmh.maryland.gov/

--
NOTICE: This message and the accompanying documents are intended only for
the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed and may
contain information that is privileged, or exempt from disclosure under
applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from reading,
disseminating, distributing, or copying this communication. If you have
received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and
destroy the original transmission.

From: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Good Morning,

Please see the attached 10 day letter. If you have any questions, please
do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you,
Jessica Horton

Office of Governmental Affairs
Maryland Department of Health
201 W. Preston St.
<https://maps.google.com/?q=201+W.+Preston+St.+Baltimore,+MD+21201&entry=gmail&source=g>
Baltimore, MD 21201
<https://maps.google.com/?q=201+W.+Preston+St.+Baltimore,+MD+21201&entry=gmail&source=g>
(410) 767-6504
MDH.PIA@maryland.gov
http://dhmh.maryland.gov/

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NOTICE: This message and the accompanying documents are intended only for
the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed and may
contain information that is privileged, or exempt from disclosure under
applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from reading,
disseminating, distributing, or copying this communication. If you have
received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and
destroy the original transmission.

From: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Good Morning,

Please see the attached letter closing out your PIA request. If you have
an questions, I can be reached at 410-767-6592.

Thank you,
Jessica Horton

Office of Governmental Affairs
Maryland Department of Health
201 W. Preston St.
<https://maps.google.com/?q=201+W.+Preston+St.+Baltimore,+MD+21201&entry=gmail&source=g>
Baltimore, MD 21201
<https://maps.google.com/?q=201+W.+Preston+St.+Baltimore,+MD+21201&entry=gmail&source=g>
(410) 767-6504
MDH.PIA@maryland.gov
http://dhmh.maryland.gov/

--
NOTICE: This message and the accompanying documents are intended only for
the use of the individual or entity to which they are addressed and may
contain information that is privileged, or exempt from disclosure under
applicable law. If the reader of this email is not the intended recipient,
you are hereby notified that you are strictly prohibited from reading,
disseminating, distributing, or copying this communication. If you have
received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and
destroy the original transmission.

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