ASCENT Center for Reproductive Health
On August 1, 2024, the Utah Supreme Court ruled 4-1 that the injunction against Utah’s abortion ban Senate Bill 174 (SB 174) will hold during ongoing legal proceedings in the state’s fifth circuit. As of today, abortion remains legal up to 18 weeks in Utah, with limited exceptions after 18 weeks.
About Us
The Utah Family Planning Group is an interdisciplinary collaboration of passionate health care providers, researchers, educators, and administrators committed to elevating the health and wellbeing of our community through essential sexual and reproductive health care, education, and advocacy.
The Center supports and promotes proactive sexual and reproductive health policy and service provision and acts as a regional resource on sexual and reproductive health in the Mountain West by focusing on expanding and improving local contraceptive access and sexual and reproductive health care for all.
Our Mission
The ASCENT Center supports the fundamental human right to reproductive health for all individuals living in the Mountain West. We promote belonging through research and training, and serve as a regional resource on reproductive and sexual health, rights, and justice.
Our Vision
The ASCENT Center elevates reproductive and sexual health, rights, and justice for people in the Mountain West and beyond.
Contact Us
ASCENT Center for Reproductive Health
Sarah Elliott
Associate Director, Family Planning
sarah.elliott@hsc.utah.edu