When considering which of the burdensome and medically unnecessary temporary regluations placed on women's health centers offering first trimester abortions, please remember that they are completely politically motivated and have no place receiving endorsement or validation from the Board of Health.

The high standard of care provided by women's health centers is proven by their impressive safety record. Abortion is one of the safest medical procedures. Overregulation will limit access to a wide range of preventive reproductive health care services provided by women's health clinics, including life-saving cancer screenings, family planning, and sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment.

It is my hope that the regulations will be amended to be based purely on medicine and science and should not impede women's access to essential health care.

Sincerely,

Michael Udell