Mission Statement and Philosophy
Since first opening in 1977, we at Atlanta Women’s Center (formerly Atlanta Women’s Medical Center) have shared one common goal: to provide women with confidential, dignified and compassionate abortion and reproductive health care. The choice to terminate a pregnancy is one of the most private and difficult decisions a woman may make. We recognize that no two women are the same and are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of every woman.
Our Mission
- To exceed expectations in women’s health care and set the standard for dignified, confidential reproductive health services
- To treat each woman as a whole person, addressing her physical and emotional needs so that she can make meaningful, informed health care decisions
- To educate our community about the importance of comprehensive reproductive health care in order to increase understanding of the complexity of reproductive health care decisions
Staff and Facilities
Staff
Atlanta Women’s Center (AWC) has a highly skilled and trained professional team that specializes in first and second trimester abortion and gynecological health care services. Our Board Certified obstetrician/gynecologists have been providing excellent abortion care in Atlanta for more than 30 years and are experts in the field of advanced pregnancy termination. Our supportive medical and nursing team consists of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA), specializing in the field of pain management, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, Medical Assistants and Ultrasonographers. With an impressive safety record for more than 35 years, you can be secure in the knowledge that a skilled and experienced team of physicians, advanced practice clinicians and medical professionals will be available to you on the day of your procedure.
Along with providing the best medical care, we at AWC recognize that the emotional side of the decision to end a pregnancy is equally important. All patients have a pre-surgical counseling session, during which you can address any questions or concerns about your pregnancy and procedure and post-abortion counseling is available at your request. Our experienced advocacy staff is professionally educated an trained and includes bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking) patient advocates. Our Patient Services Director has been working in pregnancy advocacy and abortion care for more than 20 years at Atlanta Women’s Center, and is available to discuss special cases and needs by request. If you would like to meet with a patient advocate prior to making a final pregnancy decision, you have the opportunity to have options counseling prior to the day of surgery to meet with our staff and review all pregnancy options, including adoption and parenting.
Facilities
The Atlanta Women’s Center facility is equipped with modern medical equipment and medical methods. As a state-licensed ambulatory surgical center, we are a part of a specialized group of medical care providers that are governed by a stringent set of federal and state health care regulations. Atlanta Women’s Center is an accredited member of the National Abortion Federation and a member of the Abortion Care Network. Atlanta Women’s Center is part of an elite group of medical providers that is highly regulated and committed to setting the standard for the highest level of personalized care.
Our facility is conveniently located in a safe and secure environment.
Confidentiality and HIPPA
Your privacy and comfort is our top priority. The Atlanta Women’s Center complies fully with all Federal Privacy Laws and HIPAA, and we train our staff in our confidentiality policies and procedures. We value your confidence and trust. For a copy of our HIPPA Privacy Notice AWC Hipaa notice.