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 Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 2/11/2015
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2/9/15  7:35 pm
Commenter: Robert Weisberger MD

women's health clinic regulations
 

The proposed architectural changes to women's health clinics are not about women's health, but are about making the cost of altering these facilities so burdensome that they would be unable to operate. These clinics provide needed services, and if they are forced to close the women of Virginia will pay the price. I don't think we want to return to the days of dangerous back room abortions or diminish access to cancer screenings, birth control and counseling. These proposed regulations will not improve women's health; on the contrary, they are deliberately designed to restrict access to women's health services. Please do not implement them. Thank you. 

CommentID: 38174