Abortion Provider Appreciation Day: Uplifting the Heroes of Reproductive Well-Being
March 10th marks National Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, a time to honor the courageous and compassionate individuals who provide essential abortion care to people across the country. This day of honor, established in 1996 in remembrance of Dr. David Gunn, who was tragically murdered by an anti-abortion extremist, serves as an annual reminder of the immense resilience of those who continue to offer care despite the persistent threats. At a time when abortion access is under constant attack, these providers not only meet the medical needs of their patients but also offer compassion, dignity, and hope during incredibly challenging times.
At Power to Decide, we recognize the critical role abortion providers, doulas, clinic staff, and patient navigators play in our communities. Despite the landscape for reproductive health constantly shifting, and ever-increasing restrictions and barriers to care, they continue to show up to ensure that their patients can access the care they need. Today and every day, we want to uplift them for their unyielding dedication to giving people the power to decide their own futures on their own terms.
As abortion access faces unprecedented challenges, platforms like our AbortionFinder database offer a straightforward way to search for verified abortion providers and identify support resources. It can be overwhelming to navigate the current environment— that’s why, in addition to the provider search tool, the site offers state-specific guide pages with up-to-date information on local laws and details about support organizations that are available to folks in that area. From there, abortion seekers can find help to pay for their abortion and other travel-related expenses, in addition to legal aid, emotional support, and medical guidance.
With the largest verified database of abortion providers in the country, AbortionFinder gives users the ability to enter key details (which the website never stores) to generate a verified list of clinics that can help. Users can filter their results by estimated appointment availability, pregnancy stage, language services, and more. Plus, each provider is thoroughly vetted by actual humans at Power to Decide, so abortion seekers can be sure that every clinic listed on AbortionFinder is an active, reliable source for abortion care. We’re here to empower people with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions about their health.
Abortion providers are more than just health care professionals— they are champions of autonomy, compassion, and safety. They do the hard, often thankless and emotionally-taxing work of ensuring that people can make their own reproductive decisions, free from judgment or unnecessary barriers. During a time when anti-abortion rhetoric and legal challenges seek to undermine their ability to provide care, it’s vital that we show up for them in the same way they show up for their patients — with support, appreciation, and solidarity.
