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Planned Parenthood to offer ‘just in case’ abortion pills at some US clinics
- Planned Parenthood in Washington and Hawaii will offer 'just in case' abortion pills to patients before pregnancy, expanding access.
- The service will provide in-person and telehealth options for residents of Hawaii and Washington.
- Planned Parenthood says the move reduces barriers like geography, money, and scheduling for access to abortion care.
- The program targets two states first, aligning with state laws that support this model of care.
- Planned Parenthood leaders emphasize trust and access as they expand options for abortion care.
- The state-specific rollout comes amid ongoing FDA review of mifepristone and broader access battles.
- Some providers already offer advance pills, but Planned Parenthood is leveraging its national reach.
- Officials say this is part of a broader effort to expand abortion access amid political and logistical hurdles.
- Planned Parenthood notes access challenges even in hospitable states due to rural barriers and timing.
- The clinics plan to continue working on regulatory environments to offer this service more broadly.
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