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Planned Parenthood of Northern New England warns of $8.6 million shortfall, urges state support
Summary
Jessica Barquist of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England told the House Health Care Committee the organization faces an $8.6 million funding gap over three years, has already closed clinics in 2022 and is seeking state policy and funding options to keep health centers open across Vermont.
Jessica Barquist, vice president of public affairs for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, told the Vermont House Committee on Health Care on Jan. 15, 2025, that her organization faces “a funding gap of more than $8,600,000 over the next 3 years.”
Barquist said Planned Parenthood operates seven Vermont health centers in Burlington, Williston, St. Johnsbury, Barre, White River Junction, Rutland and Brattleboro and serves the state virtually through telehealth. She told lawmakers that the organization provided about $1,300,000 in free and discounted care to Vermont communities in the last…
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