New York City Launches Telehealth Abortion Access through NYC Health + Hospitals
In a groundbreaking move aimed at expanding access to abortion care, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Health + Hospitals have launched telehealth abortion services through Virtual ExpressCare, making NYC the first public health system in the nation to offer this service. Beginning this week, individuals in New York City seeking abortion care can schedule Virtual ExpressCare appointments for on-demand video or phone consultations with licensed healthcare professionals, providing assessments and counseling. If deemed clinically appropriate, patients can receive medication abortion kits delivered to their New York City addresses within days.