Planned Parenthood to close four health centers in New York due to financial woes

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Planned Parenthood announced that it would close four health centers in the state of New York due to financial challenges.

The proposed closure of facilities in Goshen, Amsterdam, Cobleskill and Staten Island is the result of "compounding financial and political challenges."

"By closing smaller or part-time sites, PPGNY can maximize resources to best deliver patient care throughout New York," a press release said.

Clinic closures are scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2024, pending approval by the New York State Department of Health. PPGNY will also temporarily pause deep sedation in Manhattan starting September 3.

Patients will still be able to access "local anesthesia and moderate sedation" for in-clinic abortion and IUD insertion and removal, the announcement said. Instead of outsourcing anesthesiology services, PPGNY will instead utilize in-house physicians and nurses to administer pain management to patients at its Manhattan facility.

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"During this time of deep financial crisis, PPGNY simply cannot afford to contract anesthesiology services in Manhattan without sacrificing other essential patient services and community-centered programs throughout the state," the press release said. "Our physicians and nurses are committed to ensuring