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 on Tuesday due to financial and political challenges after over 40 years of operation, making it one of four states without the organization.
- The closures have raised concerns among advocates and medical professionals about the impact on reproductive health care in Louisiana, which already faces high maternal mortality rates.
- Planned Parenthood's CEO, Melaney Linton, cited 'relentless political assaults' as the reason for the closures, not a lack of need.
- Supporters fear that these closures will worsen reproductive health care in Louisiana, which already has a high maternal mortality rate.
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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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