She has said all the free clinics referenced are not equal, without explaining what services they are lacking.I did not read any words in her posts about trying to justify PP’s existence. Unless she actually comes out saying that this is her intention, I would give her the benefit of the doubt.
Why judge her intentions based on a limited number of posts?
Below excerpt includes an assessment for Nevada, which should in principle apply to TX PP alternativesShe has said all the free clinics referenced are not equal, without explaining what services they are lacking.
Just because another clinic also services prenatal care and children isn’t evidence it lacks expertise to service women’s reproductive issues (excluding abortion)
In Nevada, PP advertises abortion services, birth control, HIV testing, LGBT services, morning-after pills, pregnancy testing and services, STD testing, treatment, and vaccines, women’s health care, and men’s health care. Nevada has three Planned Parenthood Clinics — one in Reno and two in Clark County (Las Vegas). In comparison, there are 52 community health clinics spread throughout the state, and they exist even in some of the smallest rural towns. These health centers provide women’s medical care regardless of age or medical issue, and are not just for “lady parts.” In addition to women’s health, services provided at many of these free community health clinics include dental care, immunizations (from babies to adults), STD testing and treatment, pre- and post-partum pregnancy care, behavioral-health care, pediatric care, and general care — regardless of age or gender. These clinics, often owned by community-based nonprofits, operate through federal and state grants.
A note on the men’s health services Planned Parenthood claims to offer: The services provided for males are limited to only those areas that could be covered by a swimsuit, as long as it’s a Speedo. If you have jock itch or premature ejaculation, PP, as noted on its website, might be a good choice. Otherwise, a community health center is the best option, again regardless of age or service needed.
For a woman facing any medical problem — whether her own or a loved one’s — health centers that provide a full suite of services are always preferable.
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In 2013, if a pregnant woman walked into a Planned Parenthood facility, she was 174 times more likely to receive an abortion than an adoption referral. In that year, PPFA performed 327,653 abortions while providing only 1,880 adoption referrals. From 2011 to 2013, adoption referrals have decreased by 18 percent. According to Planned Parenthood’s 2013-14 report, out of total services for pregnant women (adoption referrals, prenatal services, abortion), abortion made up over 94 percent. Prenatal care made up only about 5 percent of pregnancy services. …
I am sorry that you do not understand what my friend is looking for. At least GYN and possibly OB/GYN woman’s clinic. I have finally found what I needed and I am posting the information in a separate post on its own.Wow, you are making the No True Scotsman fallacy argument.
You’re not actually helping a friend, are you?
You’ve never shared exactly what sub specialty she requires, but we gave you loads of clinics that could be investigated.
Instead you insist non of them have met your undefined standards. A real friend would have looked at their websites or called them up, not ask a forum to do it for you.
Aren’t you aware that except for abortions, most of the services at PP are delivered by a regular old Nurse/PA?
I specified what I was looking for in post #8 and then again when Theo ignored the post and posted the same question again and it looks as though Theo ignored that post as well. Bless Theo 520 who has seem to take such an interest in my posts…I have never had someone so interested in my posts before… flattered yet I humbly ask for constructive comments.She has said all the free clinics referenced are not equal, without explaining what services they are lacking.
Just because another clinic also services prenatal care and children isn’t evidence it lacks expertise to service women’s reproductive issues (excluding abortion)
Thank you I really appreciate what you said. I have found a really great list and I am posting it in a new post.I did not read any words in her posts about trying to justify PP’s existence. Unless she actually comes out saying that this is her intention, I would give her the benefit of the doubt.
Why judge her intentions based on a limited number of posts?