Abortion Report Underscores Need for Access to Family Planning
Minneapolis, MN --- Today, Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota (PPMNS) commented on the Minnesota State Department of Health 2007 Abortion Report.
“Abortions have decreased in the state by nearly 2%. Abortions have also declined among teens. This is good news for the state of Minnesota and underscores the success of public health programs geared toward prevention. We know that affordable, accessible birth control and quality reproductive health care are proven ways to prevent unintended pregnancy and reduce the need for abortion,” said PPMNS President and CEO Sarah Stoesz.
As a safety net provider, Planned Parenthood is serving more and more people in need of family planning services. Planned Parenthood served 65,000 people in 2007, an increase of more than 13%. There is a health care crisis in this country and we are serving increasing numbers of patients because the need for affordable, high-quality health care is expanding.
“Again this year, Planned Parenthood worked with lawmakers to improve access to family planning for Minnesotans as well as advocate for responsible sexuality education for young people that includes strong and clear messages about abstinence as well as medically accurate information about reproductive health, contraception, and responsible decision making,” Stoesz said.
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