Health & Fitness
Planned Parenthood Offers Free Abortions, Vasectomies At Mobile Clinic Near DNC
Planned Parenthood said it served between 20 and 30 patients over the two days the mobile clinic was near the DNC.
August 21, 2024
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Planned Parenthood offered some of its services for free on Monday and Tuesday in a mobile clinic near the United Center during the Democratic National Convention.
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The group provided free vasectomies, medication abortions, and emergency contraception by appointment at the mobile clinic parked just blocks from the DNC.
A spokesperson said one goal is to help people who travel to Illinois from states where access to those services has been limited since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and other states began severe restrictions or outright bans on abortion and other reproductive care.
