As the Democratic National Convention (DNC) kicks off, Planned Parenthood is providing free vasectomies, medication abortion and emergency contraception from a mobile clinic parked just blocks from the convention on Aug. 19-20.
Continuing Planned Parenthood’s mission to provide “care, no matter where,” procedures are available for patients who sign up in advance.
According to a press release, “The mobile clinic is a demonstration of the possibilities when states like Illinois work to support, rather than restrict, access to affordable health care. Having the mobile clinic at the DNC is another way Planned Parenthood constantly works to expand services for Illinois residents and to address the influx of patients to Illinois as surrounding states continue to enact severe restrictions on reproductive care, including extreme abortion bans.”
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Chief Medical Officer Dr. Colleen McNicholas said, “Accessibility is a core value at Planned Parenthood and the mobile health clinic helps us live that value and bring care to more people that need it. We are excited to provide this essential health care at no cost in partnership with Into Act!on 2024, Chicago Abortion Fund and [The Wiener’s Circle]. As people from across the country travel to Illinois next week, we are proud to demonstrate what is possible when policies truly support accessible reproductive health care.”
There are seven Planned Parenthood locations in Chicago as well as four suburban locations.
Appointments can be made by visiting plannedparenthood.org/book or calling 1-800-230-PLAN.