Abortion pills "just in case"? Planned Parenthood will offer them in two states
Planned Parenthood is launching an initiative called 'Just In Case Abortion Pills' in Washington and Hawaii, allowing individuals to obtain abortion pills in advance. This move comes amid increasing abortion restrictions, prompting many to stock up on medication even if they are not currently pregnant. The initiative aims to provide easier access to abortion care and support for patients when needed.
- ▪Planned Parenthood will offer abortion pills in advance for future use in Washington and Hawaii.
- ▪The initiative is called 'Just In Case Abortion Pills' and aims to help individuals stock up on medication.
- ▪Patients can obtain the pills in person at Planned Parenthood health centers or through telehealth services.
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Exclusive Abortion pills "just in case"? Planned Parenthood will offer them in two states May 21, 20261:29 PM ET Selena Simmons-Duffin The Planned Parenthood clinic in Pullman, Washington. Abortion pills will be offered in advance for future use at Planned Parenthood clinics in Washington state and Hawaii. Don and Melinda Crawford/Universal Images Group via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Don and Melinda Crawford/Universal Images Group via Getty Images When abortion restrictions are in the news, as they have been for several weeks, research shows that many Americans take that as a signal to stock up on abortion medications even if they're not pregnant. Now, for the first time, a Planned Parenthood affiliate is offering what's called the "advance provision" of abortion medication.
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