It seems to be very successful in supporting youngsters' efforts to stay drug-free. Our county dependency program provides outpatient treatment programs for all ages, and I provide medical care and consultation as needed for this program. For the record, we provide abortions just as we do the rest of our practice. A woman does not have to go to separate facilities for sonograms, etc. We try to provide an informal atmosphere and render all services possible in an outpatient setting.
Abortion is a facet of our general medical care.
Because of the anti-abortion climate, abortions are often provided in specialty clinics, perhaps making those reproductive health care workers greater targets for violence. Except for the anti-abortion threats and violence, abortions would be a routine part of medical care at my office. The most violent act against us took place on October 11, 1994. At three a.m., an arson fire triggered our automatic alarm service. By the time the fire department was able to extinguish the fire, substantial damage to our offices had already been done.