August 5th, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn, to advocate for emergency state action to keep Planned Parenthood health centers open and accessible across Los Angeles County. The vote comes in response to new federal restrictions that will block Planned Parenthood health centers from receiving Medicaid reimbursements for any services they provide. A federal court injunction has – for now – blocked the federal restrictions from taking effect, but access to life-saving, preventative services remain in jeopardy.

In Los Angeles County alone, Planned Parenthood operates 23 health centers and provides approximately 250,000 patient visits each year. Their outreach and education teams, including the Promotoras Comunitarias and Black Health Initiative, reach nearly 50,000 people annually, focusing on communities most affected by disparities in care.

“For decades, Planned Parenthood has been a trusted source of care in Los Angeles County—providing essential health services, trusted information, and compassionate support, especially in communities too often overlooked,” said Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath. “We won’t let political attacks erase decades of progress. We stand with our communities to protect access, preserve dignity, and ensure that care remains available to everyone who needs it. This is about real people getting access to essential care—cancer screenings, birth control, STI treatment, and all they need to lead healthy lives.”

“Our healthcare system in this country is fragile as it is, and now the federal government is threatening to deprive already underserved populations from the vast range of services that Planned Parenthood centers provide. It could impact families for generations to come. Today we’re sending a clear message to our partners in Sacramento that keeping them open is urgent and essential,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn.

The Board’s motion directs the County’s Chief Executive Office to send a five-signature letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and key state leaders urging emergency funding and policy solutions to keep Planned Parenthood health centers open. Without intervention, an estimated 115 health centers could close statewide—23 health centers in LA County—leaving significant gaps in care that other providers are not equipped to fill.

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