Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities [12 VAC 5 ‑ 412]
Action Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities
Stage Emergency/NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 2/15/2012
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2/13/12  1:23 pm
Commenter: Hillcrest Clinic

Clinic Regulations
 

For over 38 years, Hillcrest Clinic has been assisting women and their families facing unexpected pregnancies. The choice to terminate an unintended pregnancy can be one of the most empowering choices a woman makes.  It may mean that she can leave an abusive relationship, continue to care for the children she already has, take back control after a sexual assault or continue treatment for a chronic illness.  Each patient's situation is unique and is treated with dignity and respect.   We have been a safe haven  for women facing crisis pregnancies.  We ensure that women have access to quality medical care at afforable prices.  The community has relied on Hillcrest to be here for women and their families seeking our help.

When women choose when they are ready to provide for a child, the entire family and society benefit.  Being prepared to parent translates into more opportunity for education, employment, adequate health care and overall psychological well-being for parents and children.  

The regulations would, at minimum, force the clinic to increase our fees making it more difficult for women to access health care and could possible force us to close our doors. 

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