ST. LOUIS (AP) – The director of Missouri’s health department says Planned
Parenthood corrected just four out of 30 deficiencies cited at its abortion clinic in St. Louis, prompting the department’s action to decline to renew its abortion license.
Dr. Randall Williams spoke Friday at a news conference in Jefferson City,
hours after the state informed Planned Parenthood of its decision. He did not elaborate on the deficiencies.
A judge’s preliminary injunction remains in place, meaning abortions can
continue at Missouri’s only abortion clinic. St. Louis Circuit Judge Michael Stelzer will issue a written order outlining next steps, but it isn’t clear when.
M’Evie Mead, director of Planned Parenthood Advocates in Missouri, says the state continues to try and “weaponize” the licensing process as part of its effort to end abortion in Missouri.
Health department officials have cited concerns at the clinic, including that three “failed abortions” required additional surgeries, and another led to life-threatening complications.
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