Planned Parenthood closes Louisiana clinics after 40 years due to financial and political pressure

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 both clinics in Louisiana

Planned Parenthood closed its two locations in Louisiana Sept. 30, citing legal and financial challenges. The post Planned Parenthood closes both clinics in Louisiana appeared first on CatholicVote org.

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…

Planned Parenthood clinics in Louisiana close

Planned Parenthood is now absent in four states — Louisiana, Wyoming, Mississippi and North Dakota.