My primary care provider no longer provides abortions
I live in WA state. My primary care doctor sent me a letter to let me know that she can no longer provide abortion or treatment for ectopic pregnancy at her place of employment. I need to find a new primary care provider.
My provider was Virginia Mason. They were acquired by Franciscan Health, which is owned by the Catholic church. Even though abortion is legal in WA, 60% of hospital beds are owned by the Catholic church in this state and they are no longer required to provide access.
I am pretty sure that my doctor is leaving Virginia Mason so that she can find an employer who allows her to do her job. I am posting this as a warning to my sisters in blue states who may think they are unaffected by the recent SC decision. Right now it depends on who owns your primary care provider. I am grateful my doctor sent me a letter.
If you are an ally, I urge you to wait to find a new primary care provider. Lots of women of childbearing age will be looking to find limited spots at PMC who can provide reproductive care. Don't take their spots. Do move on so you can spend your dollars elsewhere once all the women who need it have access to the spots.
I'm so fucking angry right now. Not only is this fucking up my life, it's fucking up the career of the doctor I have known and trusted for the past 10 years.
I hate this.
Edit: Franciscan Health is a major advertiser for the Seattle Mariners. Their stupid advertising was prominently featured behind home plate during the game tonight. If you live in Seattle or are a Mariners fan, please write to them and let them know that this advertising is unacceptable.