Texas Clinics Say Goodbye to Planned Parenthood

Photo Credit: TownHallPlanned Parenthood continues to lose momentum in the state of Texas. Planned Parenthood Association of Hidalgo County, now named Access Esperanza Clinics, has ended its partnership with Planned Parenthood. Patricio C. Gonzales, CEO of Access Esperanza, explained the significant move:

“Changing our name and affiliation allows our agency to apply for state health programs and make low-cost services more available for thousands of our low-income women, men and teens,” said Patricio C. Gonzales, CEO of Access Esperanza, in a letter posted on the group’s website, where she added that it was “a difficult but practical solution.”

In summary, renouncing its association with Planned Parenthood now gives Access Esperanza the opportunity to receive government funds.

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