NYC Health + Hospitals has been awarded $10.7 million from the New York State Abortion Access Program to strengthen abortion care across its 11 hospitals over the next three years.

The funding will go toward hiring providers and patient navigators, purchasing equipment and supplies, expanding access to abortion doulas and providing financial support for patients.

In 2024, the health system provided more than 6,000 abortions. Services currently include both medication and procedural abortion at hospital-based clinics, as well as telehealth options through the Virtual ExpressCare platform.

“I am thrilled that Governor Hochul and other state-level leadership has chosen to continue to put resources toward this essential healthcare service,” said NYC Health + Hospitals System Director of Co

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