Anna Nusslock, a chiropractor from Eureka, California was denied an emergency abortion by Providence St. Joseph Hospital despite medical advice that terminating the pregnancy was necessary to prevent infection, hemorrhaging, and future fertility risks. Nusslock’s devastating experience calls attention to reproductive rights violations happening even in states known for strong abortion protections like California.
California Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has filed a lawsuit against the hospital for violating state laws requiring hospitals to provide care to prevent serious injury or illness. The lawsuit aims to ensure that hospitals follow the Emergency Services Law, regardless of religious beliefs or conscience objections.
Nusslock’s harrowing ordeal, which led her to drive to another hospital, highlights the need for legal action to protect women’s access to reproductive care. The hospital’s policy of denying abortion services when fetal heart tones are detected puts women’s health and lives at risk in emergency situations.
Following Nusslock’s traumatic experience, the lawsuit seeks to hold the hospital accountable and ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future. Nusslock’s story sheds light on the importance of upholding reproductive rights and ensuring that women have access to necessary healthcare services without facing barriers or discrimination.
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