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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2/7/12  3:25 pm
Commenter: Hannah E

Regulations Hinder Access to and Do Not Improve Safety of Abortion
 

Regulations that are not based in medical evidence make it more difficult for health centers to provide quality health care to women.

These regulations force clinics to waste valuable time and resources which will introduce financial barriers/hurdles for patients as well as reduce women’s ability to find a health care provider. With the economy still lagging and many families grappling with unemployment, women need more access to affordable, high quality health care, not less. Keep women safe by trusting them to make decisions for themselves and their families with consultation from medical professionals.


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