On Hand

Why the UP's only abortion clinic closed


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Planned Parenthood of Michigan closed four clinics this year.

Kate Wells, health reporter for Michigan Public, explained why operational costs and the loss of Title X funding may be the biggest threat to abortion access. She also discussed the role telehealth services have played in changing the reproductive care landscape, particularly in rural areas.

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