Opinion: Ohio has enshrined the right to an abortion. But major obstacles remain for patients and providers
Ohio has enshrined the right to an abortion. But major obstacles remain for patients and providers.
Last week those of us who work in reproductive health care celebrated a historic victory in Ohio: Voters overwhelmingly favored Issue 1, which enshrines a right to abortion into the state constitution and makes the six-week ban many of us feared unenforceable. As an abortion provider in Cleveland, I’m relieved that my patients’ freedom to access abortion care, miscarriage care, and contraception is protected.
But obstacles still prevent patients from receiving the care they need and make life challenging for practitioners. These obstacles disproportionately harm those already at greater risk of poor health outcomes. Now providers, activists, and everyone else who cares must take this momentum to make very necessary changes to other abortion laws in Ohio.
What's Your Reaction?
