Planned Parenthood MI Clinic Closures Amid Funding Freeze

Planned Parenthood of Michigan is closing three clinics in Jackson, Petoskey, and Marquette by April 30, and consolidating two Ann Arbor locations by May 5, due to a federal funding freeze by the Trump administration. The organization is also reducing its staff by 10% across clinical, programming, and administrative teams. The closures are a strategic move to ensure financial stability amid the freeze of Title X funding, which is pivotal for family planning services. Planned Parenthood plans to expand its Virtual Health Center to provide telehealth services seven days a week to mitigate the impact of these closures. These changes come as the Trump administration cites alleged violations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives as reasons for withholding funds. Despite the challenges, Planned Parenthood of Michigan remains committed to continuing essential reproductive health services in the state.