Editor:
On Thursday we celebrated the compassionate abortion providers across Pennsylvania and nationwide. On this day in 1993, an anti-abortion extremist murdered Dr. David Gunn, a Florida-based abortion provider. To honor Gunn’s life and work, and to show our appreciation for courageous providers, we observe National Abortion Provider Appreciation Day on the anniversary of that tragic moment.
This year, with abortion rights hanging in the balance, it is more important than ever that we recognize the trusted, committed providers who serve our communities. They continue to show up for patients in the face of aggressive opposition. In June, the Supreme Court seems positioned to overturn Roe v Wade — dismantling abortion access as a constitutional right. By this summer, over half of U.S. states could ban or severely restrict abortion. In Pennsylvania, we are already seeing the introduction of dangerous anti-abortion legislation, including a veto-proof constitutional amendment that denies the right to abortion in our state.
Planned Parenthood Keystone is proud to provide abortion services. We are grateful to the providers who ensure our patients have access to comprehensive reproductive health care — including abortion. We appreciate you, we stand with you, and we are honored to advocate alongside you.
Melissa Reed
President & CEO, Planned Parenthood Keystone
Source: Berkshire mont
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