Abortion laws are changing across the United States, but the demand for abortion services is increasing. In Queens, New York, the Jamaica Sexual Health Clinic has expanded to include a reproductive-health wing, offering walk-in medication abortions free of charge. The clinic has seen a significant rise in the number of women seeking abortion services, with over 700 abortions provided last year. The clinic’s efforts to expand access to abortion care have been supported by the city’s government, which has taken a more active role in coordinating access to the procedure. This has included initiatives such as billboards in other states, a central abortion-referral hotline, and the opening of new clinics in underserved areas of the city. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has prompted these changes, and the impact has been felt not only in New York but across the country.
2024-03-18 23:28:44
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