Family planning program deserves our support
Family planning providers across Arizona have struggled for nearly two years (and counting) under onerous restrictions the Trump administration placed on the Title X program, which is the only dedicated source of federal funding for family planning. Our patients, the majority of whom live with low incomes, have borne the brunt of the pain.
Brenda “Bre” Thomas
Arizona witnessed a dramatic decrease in clients served. In 2019, when Planned Parenthood left the network as a direct result of Trump administration Title X rule there was a 24% decrease and another 39% in 2020 in clients served. With substantially reduced capacity to see patients, we are seeing a record decline in STD and HIV tests administered, breast and cervical cancer screenings performed, and contraceptive supplies distributed. Relief from the 2019 rule cannot come soon enough.
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