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Planned Parenthood: Origins, Evolution & Current Mission
From Birth Control Clinic to Comprehensive Reproductive Health Leader
Founding (1916)
Margaret Sanger, nurse and activist, opened the first US birth control clinic in Brooklyn. Goal: provide safe, legal contraception and education when both were banned.
Mission Expansion
- Abortion care (post-Roe 1973)
- Cancer screenings (breast, cervical)
- STI testing & treatment
- Gender-affirming hormone therapy
- Sex education & advocacy
Current Scope
- 600+ health centers nationwide
- 2.4M+ patients annually
- Leading advocate for reproductive rights & health equity
- Largest single provider of reproductive healthcare in the US
Planned Parenthood remains a lightning rod in cultural debates but a trusted clinical resource for millions.
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