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'I had to use a goods lift to go for an abortion'

The Elizabeth Bagshaw Clinic, a B.C. abortion, sexual and reproductive health clinic named after a pioneer in reproductive choice, announced it is closing after 35 years of operation, on Friday morning, March 29, 2025.
The closure stems from changes to the provincial health-care system, including Vancouver Coastal Health's shift to a new model for sexual and reproductive health, creating an uncertain future and operational barriers for the independent clinic, which was founded in 1989.
Operational barriers include new accreditation standards, lease constraints as their West Broadway lease expires this summer, and only one more year of confirmed funding making it impossible for the clinic to continue operating.
Board chair Robyn Jones-Murrell stated, "The time is now for the Government of B.C. To establish a dedicated provincial strategy for community-based, trauma-informed sexual and reproductive health care," emphasizing that the closure will add strain to an already overburdened system.
The Elizabeth Bagshaw Clinic is working with Vancouver Coastal Health and other clinics to help transition patients to alternative services like Willow Clinic and Everywoman's Health Centre, aiming to ensure continued access to abortion services.

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