Good News - September 2018

GoodNewsFL.org 37 SEPTEMBER 2018 OUT AND ABOUT hold them to any standard of accountability.” Hope Women's Centers operates five State of Florida AHCA certified health clinics with a professional medical staff that includes registered nurses, registered diagnostic medical sonographers, refer- ring physicians and a medical director, who help serve the needs of women and men faced with pregnancy deci- sions. According to McDon- ald, "Women can become overwhelmed by fear and confusion when they face an unplanned pregnancy. They need practical solutions, com- passionate care and non- judgmental support during this difficult time." Hope Women's Centers stand for life in the privacy of their clinics, speaking the truth in love to one woman at a time and trusting God to change the heart. They share the overarching message that "God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life." They provide practical serv- ices including a free preg- nancy test confirming the pregnancy, options counsel- ing via medically documented information, and a limited ul- trasound confirming the ges- tational age and viability of pregnancy.