Tuscaloosa women’s clinic expands amid ongoing state health challenges

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 934

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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Before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, the West Alabama Women’s Center saw 250 patients per month, almost all of which were abortions. The clinic opened a new location Saturday with expanded services after rebranding as WAWC Healthcare in 2024.

Even after the clinic could no longer provide abortions, it saw almost as many patients. Executive Director Robin Marty said in an interview Friday morning that the clinic needed more space, …

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