The state of New Hampshire’s recently signed $13.5 million budget has created concerns for family planning providers throughout the state, specifically with respect to changes concerning women’s health.
Several of those providers were part of a virtual roundtable with U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) Friday to discuss the effects of the legislation on providers and patients.
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