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MVAA Director Zaneta Adams issues statement on VA decision to offer abortions

September 07, 2022

Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency Director Zaneta Adams issued the following statement following the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ announcement that it will offer abortion counseling and, in certain cases, abortions to pregnant veterans and VA beneficiaries.

“Veterans in Michigan and across the nation proudly and selflessly served their country and deserve the best care we have to offer when they return home. I applaud the VA for offering abortion counseling and, in certain cases, abortion care to pregnant veterans and VA beneficiaries for the first time in its history. All pregnant veterans and VA beneficiaries seeking reproductive care – including those who have been sexually assaulted in the military – deserve the freedom to control their own body. They fought for us and it’s great to see the VA fighting for them. This historic move reflects the efforts by the State of Michigan and the Whitmer administration to protect reproductive freedom.”

For more information, visit VA.gov/ReproductiveHealth or call 855-829-6636.
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