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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2/11/15  9:15 am
Commenter: Beth York

Respect Women, Require Safety
 

Board of Health,

I wish I could share with you the stories of many young women and men who wish these regulations had been in place for their protection. They suffer quietly with the aftermath of abortion because the pain and desire for privacy makes speaking about it a reminder. One friend drives further to a destination to avoid driving past the Grove Ave. clinic where she had an abortion. Another, who called that clinic about why she continued to bleed, was told by them not to worry. She finally drove herself to St. Marys ER and was told she might not have made it alive until morning due to the aftermath of her abortion. PLEASE LEAVE THESE COMMON SENSE REGULATIONS IN PLACE! Beth York

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