May 18, 2017 planned parenthood of the heartland will close onethird of its iowa clinics at the end of june, affecting more than 14,600 people, the womens health provider said thursday. Planned parenthood to close four iowa clinics the arlington. Planned parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide. Planned parenthood federation of america ppfa has its roots in brooklyn, new york, where margaret sanger opened the first birth control clinic in the u. I first met amanda svoboda and heard her incredible story at the bomb mom getaway last year. Please visit our website for information about our 60th anniversary of the des moines book sale this fall. Planned parenthood closing 2 southwest iowa clinics.
Planned parenthood points to a february 2017 des moines register poll, which showed that 77% of iowans including 62% of republicans and evangelical christians support public funding for planned parenthoods family planning services, which include birth control, std testing and treatment, hiv testing and prevention, cancer screenings. Photo taken at planned parenthood bookdrop by jaime b. Feb 21, 2020 a book lovers paradise, the sale offers hundreds of thousands of books and related items, all categorized and individually marked. Sep 03, 2014 planned parenthood asserted in the august 28 appeal that webcam abortion is extremely safe and effective. Planned parenthood closes 4 clinics in iowa the denver post. Feb 03, 2017 planned parenthood is iowas largest abortion provider with 12 clinics operating in the state, but no public money goes toward abortions, according to the des moines register. The 2010 numbers reflect merger with nebraska and the 201112 numbers reflect merger with arkansas. In the last six years, pphs medication abortion program has served over 6000 iowa. Planned parenthood of the heartland has served women and men of all ages in iowa, nebraska and nearby states since the mid1930s. Building in des moines, ia foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. There are four book chutestwo chutes accommodate boxed books and two accommodate loose andor bagged books.
The clinics in burlington, keokuk and sioux city will close effective june 30. The des moines parent event calendar has been updated to reflect businesses and organizations offering virtual andor social distancing events. How to get to planned parenthood bookdrop in des moines by bus. Sheryl powell sheryl powell founded local blog eat, play, love des moines and it was one of the first des moines parent spotlight. Since 2010, planned parenthood of greater iowa inc has been providing individual and family services from des moines. The event takes place at the iowa state fairgrounds. The des moines register editorial board believes this is a bad thing for iowans. Planned parenthood of the heartland po box 4557 des moines, ia 50314 5152350477 teri. Planned parenthood is closing four clinics in iowa the. Planned parenthood of greater iowa inc des moines, ia.
Books range from collectible oldies to recent bestsellers and include first editions and rare finds, plus cds, dvds, puzzles and posters. Planned parenthood of the heartland book sale des moines. Planned parenthood north central states announces the 59th year of the planned parenthood book sale in des moines, iowa. Planned parenthood booksale 2020 at iowa state fairgrounds 3000 east grand avenue 5152340414. Please visit the book sale website and stay tuned for the announcement of our fall dates for the book sale s 60th anniversary.
Find 31 listings related to planned parenthood in des moines on. Those who would like to donate books or other items can drop items off anytime at the jacqueline n. Planned parenthood appeals after judge upholds iowa ban on. Des moines, iowa ap iowas governor has proposed cutting funding for needy kids as part of his plan to defund planned parenthood, a rare step even as republicandominated states grapple.
Planned parenthood asserted in the august 28 appeal that webcam abortion is extremely safe and effective. Planned parenthood of the heartland will close onethird of its iowa clinics at the end of june, affecting more than 14,600 people, the womens health provider said thursday. Jun 02, 2017 closing of planned parenthood clinics a victory for iowa women. In an opinion piece published in the register in june, iowans for life executive director maggie dewitte contended there are plenty of other clinics that could provide family planning services without offering abortions. Visit the planned parenthood health clinic for men and women in des moines, ia for the day after pill, abortion procedures, pregnancy resources, std treatment, birth control, and family planning. In the last six years, pphs medication abortion program has. Today the agency offers a full range of quality reproductive health care services to residents in arkansas, iowa, oklahoma, and nebraska. Closing of planned parenthood clinics a victory for iowa women. Planned parenthood is the nations leading sexual and reproductive health care provider and advocate, and has been providing trusted health care for nearly 100 years. Over 700 volunteers make the planned parenthood book sale possible. Talking to people and looking at their book choices is fascinating. Planned parenthood facility in business for 18 years. Planned parenthood is closing two clinics in southwest iowa. Drop items off at southwest ninth street and park avenue.
Planned parenthood book drop des moines items we accept. Planned parenthood des moines, 2304 university avenue ia 50311. Des moines, iowa the president of the planned parenthood chapter for iowa and nebraska will step down as the organization prepares to join a larger chapter based in minnesota. If you have an event you would like to submit, please submit here. Planned parenthood is iowas largest abortion provider with 12 clinics operating in the state, but no public money goes toward abortions, according to the des moines register. It is a taxexempt corporation under internal revenue code section 501c3 4 and a member association of the international planned parenthood federation ippf. Curtis lives in des moines with his wife, carole, and their two sons, liam, 10, and henry, 6, and their old yellow labrador, kaden. There are currently no upcoming dates for planned parenthood fundraiser. Join us for the book sale at the iowa state fairgrounds. In addition to being devastating, this is not what iowans want. Explore the planned parenthood of greater iowa inc business page in des moines, ia. The second volunteer runs a calculator or adding machine to total the prices and then accepts the customers payment.
Davenport, iowa planned parenthood of the heartland, based in des moines, has announced plans to close four of its 12 clinics in iowa three in the diocese of davenport and one in the diocese of sioux city. If you have many books to donate, call 5152350414 to see whether a pickup is possible. Planned parenthood officials said the closures will affect onethird of its clinics in iowa and will cut off access to essential healthcare services. Trusted health care for nearly 100 years by planned parenthood. The closest stations to planned parenthood bookdrop are. Planned parenthood is one of the nations leading providers of highquality, affordable health care, and the. Join us for planned parenthood s spring 2020 book sale, where youll discover thousands of books, cds, dvds, records, puzzles, collectibles and more.
Planned parenthood in iowa pressures title 19 lowincome women to donate for services planned parenthood here in iowa also charges for pregnancy tests and other services that can be obtained at other clinics for free. The book drop is the building on the north side of clark street. Planned parenthood alone kills the equivalent of a kindergarten class every two days in iowa. Planned parenthood of the heartland des moines united way. Blank book drop 123 clark street, des moines thursday.
Planned parenthood of iowa folded into minnesotadakotas. Please check back for information about our 60th anniversary of the planned parenthood book sale this fall. Find 25 listings related to planned parenthood in west des moines on. Get the facts planned parenthood and abortion statistics in iowa. Family planning program that excludes planned parenthood has nearly 75% drop in people using services barbara rodriguez, the des moines register published 5. Jun 30, 2017 planned parenthood officials said the closures will affect onethird of its clinics in iowa and will cut off access to essential healthcare services like cancer screenings and annual checkups for. See 2 photos from 23 visitors to planned parenthood bookdrop. May 23, 2018 des moines, iowa the president of the planned parenthood chapter for iowa and nebraska will step down as the organization prepares to join a larger chapter based in minnesota. Ppfa, or planned parenthood, is a nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health care in the united states and globally. Planned parenthood of the heartland abortions up until 2009, planned parenthoods abortion numbers were from iowa. Over half of planned parenthood clinics serve communities with extremely. Planned parenthood in des moines, ia get driving directions to 818 5th ave des moines, ia 50309. Des moines parent connecting central iowa families.
Planned parenthood officials said the closures will affect onethird of its clinics in iowa and will cut off access to essential healthcare services like cancer screenings and annual checkups for. One volunteer reads the prices and may pack the books. Iowa plan to defund planned parenthood may cut kids. Des moines event calendar events and activities in des. Iowa senate passes bill to stop medicaid funds from going to. Dec 27, 2017 the des moines register reports abortion opponents hailed the legislatures decision to cut off much of planned parenthood of the heartlands public money. Iowa senate passes bill to stop medicaid funds from going. Planned parenthood to close four iowa clinics the gazette. Donations des moines book sale planned parenthood book sale.
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