Richmond’s Planned Parenthood expands amid regulatory changes.
by Tom Nash
One of the state’s largest abortion providers, based in Richmond, is merging with its counterpart in Hampton Roads while it grapples with controversial regulations. The Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, which is based in Richmond, announced Monday that it was merging with Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Virginia, which serves an area stretching from Hampton Roads to the North Carolina border.
Director Paulette McElwain, who will lead the merged organization from Richmond, says the move comes at a time when Planned Parenthood is increasing services while struggling under Targeted Regulations of Abortion Providers.…[ Read more ]