Planned Parenthood, Virginia

Planned Parenthood, Virginia

Since the 1970s, the federal government has provided funding for family planning services through the federal Title X Family Planning Program. But a new proposal from the Trump administration would cut Title X funding for health clinics that provide abortion or where providers talk to patients about the procedure. We look at the state of abortion access in the region and the impact that this proposal could provide on local healthcare providers and people who rely on the Title X program for family planning.

Guests

  • Dr. Jamila Perritt Obstetrician and Gynecologist specializing in reproductive health and family planning; Former Medical Director, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, D.C.; @reprorightsdoc
  • Tarina Keene Executive Director, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia; @ProtectChoice

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