Planned Parenthood Closes All Louisiana Clinics After 40 Years

Planned Parenthood has permanently closed its reproductive health clinics in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, ending over 40 years of service in Louisiana due to relentless political pressure and mounting legislative barriers. These clinics, which did not provide abortion services, offered birth control, STI testing, cancer screenings, and other health care services to over 10,600 patients in the past year. The closures have left many patients searching for affordable alternatives, with local health departments and community clinics stepping in to provide resources and referrals. Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast will cease physical operations in Louisiana but plans to continue advocating for reproductive rights nationwide. Pro-life groups have celebrated the closures, emphasizing support for pregnant women and babies through initiatives like diaper drives. The New Orleans Department of Health remains committed to protecting access to essential sexual and reproductive health care despite the loss of these clinics.