#Out-of-state patients

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Chicago Tribune
8 months ago
Medicine

Illinois abortions surged the year Roe fell, with nearly 17,000 patients traveling from other states - a 49% spike

In 2022, there were over 56,000 abortions performed in Illinois, the highest number since the mid-1990s.
The increase in abortions was driven by a 49% spike in out-of-state patients, with nearly 17,000 people traveling to Illinois to terminate a pregnancy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Medicine

Abortion clinics saw record surge in out-of-state patients post-Roe, report says

Abortion providers have seen a surge in out-of-state patients since Roe v Wade was overturned last year.
Illinois and Kansas have become key destinations for out-of-state patients seeking abortions. [ more ]
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