Exposing the Deception: How Fake Clinics Are Targeting Real Health Centers

Recently, Dr. Emily Women’s Clinic has been targeted by one of these fraudulent mobile vans, spreading misinformation and causing distress among patients. The fight for reproductive justice is more urgent than ever, and we need your help to push back against these harmful tactics.

What Are Crisis Pregnancy Centers?

Crisis pregnancy centers are facilities or mobile units that masquerade as legitimate health clinics. They are often run by anti-abortion activists who have a single goal: to scare, shame, or pressure individuals out of accessing abortion care. Unlike real health centers, CPCs don’t provide comprehensive medical care and aren’t focused on your well-being. Instead, they use misleading tactics to lure you in, only to spread false information about abortion, birth control, and sexual health.

The Deceptive Tactics of CPCs

CPCs go to great lengths to appear like authentic medical facilities. From staff in white coats to ultrasound machines, they create a façade of legitimacy. They often set up shop near real clinics like Planned Parenthood, using medical-sounding names and professional-looking websites to trick people into believing they’re walking into a genuine health care provider.

These centers advertise free pregnancy tests, counseling, and even STD testing, but the reality is far more sinister. The information they provide is often inaccurate, designed to confuse and manipulate. For instance, they might tell you your pregnancy is further along than it actually is, misleading you about how much time you have to make decisions about your reproductive health.

Why CPCs Are Dangerous

Most crisis pregnancy centers aren’t legitimate medical clinics and aren’t required to follow the same privacy laws as real health care providers. This means they could share your personal information with other anti-abortion groups or use it to harass you. This is especially concerning in states with strict anti-abortion laws, where your information could be used against you.

Recognizing the Red Flags

Here are some signs that a clinic might be a CPC:

• They advertise services like abortion counseling or post-abortion care but refuse to help you obtain an abortion.
• They promote false concepts like “abortion pill reversal.”
• They make untrue claims about the dangers of abortion or birth control.
• They refuse to provide condoms or other effective birth control methods.
• They offer material goods like baby clothes or diapers but require you to attend lectures or workshops to receive them.

Stand Up for Reproductive Justice

Dr. Emily Women’s Clinic has recently been harassed by one of these fake vans, and we are not staying silent. We are committed to exposing the lies and dangers posed by CPCs, and we need your support. Together, we can fight back against these deceptive practices and ensure that everyone has access to honest, nonjudgmental health care.

Join the Fight:

• Spread the word about CPCs and their harmful tactics.
• Support organizations that advocate for reproductive rights.
• Report suspicious clinics to exposefakeclinics.com or crisispregnancycentermap.com.

Check out the pictures of the harassment we faced below and join us in the fight for reproductive justice. No one should be deceived or pressured when making decisions about their health.

For reliable, truthful care and support, trust Dr Emily Women’s Health or a legitimate health center near you. Let’s stand together to protect our rights and health.