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Planned Parenthood to Close 8 Clinics, Lay Off 66 Workers in Major Restructuring

Facing federal funding freezes, proposed budget cuts, and restrictive abortion laws, Planned Parenthood North Central States is consolidating services into regional hubs and expanding telehealth to adapt to financial and political pressures.

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FILE - A protester demonstrates in front of a Planned Parenthood on July 12, 2022, in Saint Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
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Overview

  • Planned Parenthood North Central States announced the closure of eight clinics—four in Iowa and four in Minnesota—including the only abortion provider in Iowa.
  • The restructuring will result in 66 layoffs and the reassignment of 37 employees across the affiliate's five-state network.
  • The closures and layoffs are attributed to a $2.8 million federal Title X funding freeze, proposed Medicaid cuts, and restrictive state abortion laws.
  • The affiliate will shift to a model focused on regional centers and telehealth services, aiming to sustain care for patients in a challenging environment.
  • After the closures, the organization will operate 15 clinics across Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, with no physical presence in North Dakota.