Planned Parenthood Cuts Jobs, Closes Iowa City Clinic
The move follows staffing cuts, with 38 employees laid off, 12 reassigned and 11 positions eliminated amid funding and political pressure.
- On Monday, Planned Parenthood North Central States announced it will transition in-person services from its Iowa City Health Center to the Susan Knapp Health Center in Des Moines.
- Budgetary hurdles and political challenges prompted the move, with the organization citing an 80% decrease in Iowans accessing abortion services in-state since Iowa's abortion ban took effect.
- Within the region, 38 employees will be laid off, 12 staff members will be reassigned and 11 open positions will be eliminated through attrition.
- Ruth Richardson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States, stated, "We are in the hardest moment for the reproductive freedom movement," while confirming virtual care will remain available statewide.
- By protecting core infrastructure now, Richardson aims to expand care again when conditions shift, maintaining the organization has the resilience to sustain its strength and build back.
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