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By American standards, New York City is a very progressive city regarding sexual and reproductive health services. Abortion is legal and accessible, and Planned Parenthood facilities exist in all five boroughs. There is an especially large concentration of clinics in Manhattan and Brooklyn, but clinics can be found throughout the city. However, it should be noted that some parts of the city are more conservative than others, and there have been cases of pharmacies refusing to sell Plan B in the past. | By American standards, New York City is a very progressive city regarding sexual and reproductive health services. Abortion is legal and accessible, and Planned Parenthood facilities exist in all five boroughs. There is an especially large concentration of clinics in Manhattan and Brooklyn, but clinics can be found throughout the city. However, it should be noted that some parts of the city are more conservative than others, and there have been cases of pharmacies refusing to sell Plan B in the past. | ||
Although New York City is very expensive, many residents find cheap (even free) ways to cover health care costs. If you're insured, there are a wealth of health care options. If you are uninsured or have minimal insurance coverage, prices can be exorbitant -- but there are viable ways to cut down these costs. Some clinics are free or sliding-scale in fee structure. There are also many public hospitals that actively work with low-income communities. If you're currently uninsured, it's recommended that you see if you're eligible for | Although New York City is very expensive, many residents find cheap (even free) ways to cover health care costs. If you're insured, there are a wealth of health care options. If you are uninsured or have minimal insurance coverage, prices can be exorbitant -- but there are viable ways to cut down these costs. Some clinics are free or sliding-scale in fee structure. There are also many public hospitals that actively work with low-income communities. If you're currently uninsured, it's recommended that you see if you're eligible for Medicaid or seek out hospitals/clinics that actively work with low-income individuals (see below for more details). | ||
Regarding transportation, it is very easy to get around NYC, and you can visit most clinics without a car. The subway system runs 24/7, though trains run less frequently on late nights and weekends. There are also city buses. The fare for a subway or local bus ride is currently $2.75. If you want to visit Staten Island, there's a free ferry that runs between Manhattan-Staten Island. If you prefer to get around by taxi/car, there are a plethora of taxis and ride-share services, like Uber and Lyft. | Regarding transportation, it is very easy to get around NYC, and you can visit most clinics without a car. The subway system runs 24/7, though trains run less frequently on late nights and weekends. There are also city buses. The fare for a subway or local bus ride is currently $2.75. If you want to visit Staten Island, there's a free ferry that runs between Manhattan-Staten Island. If you prefer to get around by taxi/car, there are a plethora of taxis and ride-share services, like Uber and Lyft. | ||