The governing body of the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics on Wednesday approved a plan to allow certain late-term abortions at an outpatient clinic.
After hearing three hours of emotional testimony from supporters and opponents Wednesday, the board voted 11-3 for the plan to provide abortions on women 19 to 22 weeks pregnant at the Madison Surgery Center.
UW Hospital, the UW Medical Foundation and Meriter Hospital are proposing the plan in the wake of the December retirement of a Madison abortion doctor. In his absence, the Madison area does not have a provider who will perform abortions after 19 weeks.