The state of health care in our nation is a real tragedy. Nowhere is this more apparent than women's health.
My inlaws live in Peoria, once rumored to be the "Teen Pregnancy Capitol of the Nation". My husband grew up there, and assures me that it isn't just a rumor.
I drove there this past weekend and noticed a prime example of the proverbial shaft lower income citizens get in the way of ob/gyn services. There are several women's health care centers up and down Knoxville. From what I can gather, the end my inlaws live on is quite nice. Nearer to the interstate, the demographic changes as does the apparent quality of doctor's offices.
8245 Knoxville
Wexler and Feinstein OB/Gyn and Day Spa
"Blue Cross/Blue Shield covers our manicures!"
6497 Knoxville
Loving Womb Midwifery and Doula Service
"You can do it. We can help."
4300 Knoxville
Planned Parenthood
"We haven't been picketed since 1993!"
2654 Knoxville
Women's Health Care Center
"Enter through Rear"
833 Knoxville
Uncle Todd's Pawn Shop and Discount Abortionarium
"You make 'em, we scrape 'em."
I think I need to write my state representative.
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I also grew up in Peoria and I must agree with your husband 100%. It was a feat to exit middle school there with your virginity intact.
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