George Tiller

Physician specializing in abortion services

George Tiller - Physician specializing in abortion services
Born

1941
84 years ago

Died

May 31st, 2009
15 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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Practiced medicine in Wichita, Kansas, focusing on women's reproductive health. Operated one of the few clinics in the United States that provided late-term abortions. Advocated for women's rights in healthcare access. Assassinated in 2009 outside his clinic, which drew national attention to the debate surrounding abortion. His work continued to influence discussions on reproductive health posthumously.

Provided late-term abortion services at the Women's Health Care Services clinic

Facilitated access to reproductive health care for women

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