'Planned Parenthood is here to stay.' That message was sent to Texans a month after the overturning of Roe v. Wade effectively banned abortions in the state.
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast is now one of the few reproductive health centers that remain open in the Houston area.
"It's really felt like my ability to provide good care for people has been robbed from me," Dr. Bhavik Kumar, the medical director of primary and trans care at Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, said.More than a month after Dr. Kumar stopped providing abortions at Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, people continue to come in, many for services like ultrasounds and post-abortion care.
"The folks that are most marginalized have the least experience with healthcare generally are usually the folks that are asking questions," Dr. Kumar said.Since then, several have shut down, and the owners of at least five have announced plans to move to New Mexico. Planned Parenthood is large enough to stay open, and many are now going there to schedule out-of-state care."When folks are trying to access appointments out of state, they're finding that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of people that are also trying to access the same care and a limited number of clinics," Dr. Kumar said."I've also heard folks say that given the current landscape, 'I don't want an unintended pregnancy and maybe I do need to consider an IUD.
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