Ellis Hospital – the only inpatient hospital in all of Schenectady County – would have to abide by the ethical and religious directives that prohibit abortions and other care should a merger with St. Peter’s Health Partners become final. (Photo by Morgan Casey/News21)

Mergers between Catholic and secular health systems are limiting access to reproductive health care – even in states considered abortion safe havens.

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