ST. LOUIS  – Planned Parenthood Great Rivers (PPGR)—a reproductive health clinic in St. Louis—announced that it will be resuming procedural abortion care at its health center.

The clinic announced its decision Friday, saying that its first procedures were performed this week.

Ever since Nov. 5, Missourians voted for reproductive rights, approving Amendment 3 for Reproductive Freedom.

“Our medical and patient services teams have been working diligently to prepare to provide this essential health care,” said Margot Riphagen, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Great Rivers. “We stand ready to welcome more patients to ensure they can get the care they need, when they need it.”

Dr. Margaret Baum, interim Chief Medical Officer of Planned Parenthood Great Rivers, says that the clinic has served patients from about 30 states.

PPGR says that it will continue its advocacy for Amendment 3’s full implementation in courts, ensuring that individuals have equitable access to reproductive resources. 

The clinic urges patients who are seeking cancer screenings, birth control or other reproductive resources to make an appointment or call 1-800-230-PLAN (7526).