I encouraging the Board to maintain the regulations as they are.

It is vital that the Board of Health understands how important health and safety regulations on abortion centers are to the people of Virginia.  Abortion centers are medical facilities.  They perform an invasive procedure.  The regulations must be maintained to protect the safety of the women being treated.

Recent information that has come to light about Virginia abortion center owner, Dr. Steven Brigham, exemplifies the need for regulations. Brigham's license to practice medicine has been revoked in five states because of his complete disregard for the safety of women.