US EditionPlanned Parenthood closes Louisiana clinics after 40 years due to financial and political pressure
Planned Parenthood cites relentless political pressure and funding cuts for closing two Louisiana clinics that served over 10,600 patients last year, ending 40 years of care in the state.
- Planned Parenthood closed its two clinics in Louisiana due to financial and political challenges after more than 40 years of operation, making Louisiana one of four states without Planned Parenthood locations.
- These closures have affected nearly 11,000 patients who received care last year, according to Planned Parenthood.
- Melaney Linton, the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, stated that the closures are due to 'relentless political assaults' making sustainable operation impossible.
- Experts fear that the departure will worsen reproductive healthcare in Louisiana, which already faces challenges like a significant OB-GYN shortage and high maternal mortality rates.
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Louisiana Planned Parenthood clinics close, leaving patients searching
Planned Parenthood has closed its last clinics in Louisiana, leaving patients to turn to other providers for reproductive care. After serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge and other major cities for more than 40 years, the organization has shut the doors on two remaining facilities, according to its website. Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast President and CEO Melaney Linton told several news outlets that the decision was not voluntary, saying the clinics…
Planned Parenthood closes Louisiana clinics over ‘relentless’ political pressure: ‘They saved my life’
Planned Parenthood shuttered its two clinics in Louisiana over what the organization said were mounting financial and political challenges that made operating in the state no longer possible.
Planned Parenthood closes all Louisiana clinics
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Planned Parenthood shuts down its two Louisiana clinics after more than 40 years. Closures leave Louisiana the most populous state without a Planned Parenthood location. Organization cites financial strain and political pressures tied to Medicaid funding cuts. Advocates warn closures will worsen health care access in a state with high maternal mortality rates. Planned Parenthood on Tuesday shuttered its two clinics in Louisi…
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