Horizons Summer 2017 by Planned Parenthood South Texas

2017 SUMMER

HORIZONS A Publication of Planned Parenthood South Texas

State and federal lawmakers continue their attempts to “defund” Planned Parenthood

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Planned Parenthood South Texas MISSION We provide and protect the health care and information people need to plan their families and their futures.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Secretary Susan Smith

President’s Message

PP Supporters Gather in Brownsville

Immediate Past Chair Alan Kramer

New Zika Prevention Project Launched in the RGV

La Juana Chambers Merritt Clements Cheryl Davis, DDS Ceci Goldstone Lupíta Gutierrez Ellen Lake Rev. Jon Lowry Dr. Fernando Martinez Dr. Don McRee Sara Metersky Patricia Morales Yvonne Pelayo Linda Perez Stuart Schlossberg Brian Steward

Interest in PPST Volunteerism Growing Political climate inspires supporters to give their time

Legislative Recap: Texas Passes Most Restrictive Abortion Law in the Country Plus state officials request federal funding for failed program

12 Attempts to “Defund” Planned Parenthood at the Federal Level Continue 13 From Our Patients 14 PPST Launches New Services PrEP & Transgender Hormone Therapy 16 New Clinic Opens in SA!

Gerri Wolfle President & CEO Jeffrey Hons Senior Vice President & COO Polin C. Barraza, RN

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President’s Message If you’re keeping up with the news — tracking the Texas Legislature, following the goings-on of the federal government, and reading tweets — you probably need a massage. We all do. The circumstances surrounding our work are irritating, if not infuriating. But our work remains in front of us, so I suggest we all take time out for self-care and then jump back in with renewed focus on our mission. I want to assure you that the staff and volunteers at Planned Parenthood South Texas are working every day to deliver health care and stand up for compassion, equality and justice. With your strong financial support, we continue to build the world we all want to live in, the world we want for our children and our grandchildren. We have delivered on this same mission for 78 years. This is not the first time we have made it work without support from the White House. No matter the obstacles, we persist. I am not naïve about the challenges we face, but I won’t be paralyzed by them. Neither should you. What would that serve? Amidst difficulties, I am genuinely happy every time I see one of my co-workers providing our clients with the family planning and sexual health care they need. I am excited about our plans to continue care, expand care, relocate our health centers, and carry on Planned Parenthood’s long tradition of service to South Texas. I feel strong and energized every time I speak out in support of our mission, and more broadly, in support of our clients who trust us with their most private health care. I’ve always believed that our strength as an organization and a movement can be found in the irresistibly sensible ideas and values embedded in our mission — that people want knowledge, and health care, that will allow them to have a love life that is safe and healthy, preserves their fertility, lets them to decide whether or when to have a family and allows them to plan their future. Who would want the opposite? Additionally, I now see that another part of our strength comes from the number and diversity of our clients. Think about it: all of those different people are endorsing our work and the health care we provide. Our clients embody the full range of diverse, multicultural America. Our clients are every color, every ethnicity, and every belief system, and they have ancestries that span the globe. They are teenagers, twenty-somethings, and older. They are straight, and they are not straight; they are women and men. More and more of them are expressing gender in their own ways, on their own terms. They come from every economic circumstance. The world walks through our doors every day, and I love it. On behalf of all these people, Planned Parenthood South Texas is committed to ongoing success. We have a newly relocated clinic at 920 San Pedro, and

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San Antonio Area Foundation staff present a $50,000 Medicine & Healthcare grant award* to PPST staff at the PP clinic on Southcross Road. The grant will be used to provide long-acting reversible contraceptives in S.A.

plans to relocate three more San Antonio area health centers. We are hiring new staff who will bring greater organizational capacity to promote our services to new audiences and better support our health care operation. We are expanding services today, and making ready for additional service delivery enhancements for tomorrow. As we’ve done time and again, we are analyzing the changing health care policies of the nation and making ourselves ready to help the greatest number of people. Would it be easier to have a federal government that wanted to help us? Well, yes, that would be great. But our work is not contingent upon it. Our work is about the thousands of clients who rely on us, the thousands of donors who provide resources (like the San Antonio Area Foundation! — see photo), and the thousands of supporters who advocate for us. In a recent poll from Quinnipiac University, we learned that 80% of Americans oppose “defunding” Planned Parenthood (what Congress is trying to achieve in the health care reform bill). When the poll results are focused on Republican respondents, 67% oppose such a defunding. Rarely does any issue or officeholder earn public support that is so broad and so strong. This level of support does not surprise me. I see it walk through our doors every day.

*A grant from the Beulah M. and Felix J. Katz Memorial Trust and John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation of the San Antonio Area Foundation.

Planned Parenthood Supporters Gather In Brownsville On May 20, Planned Parenthood South Texas staff and board members converged in the Rio Grande Valley for a special event: the first PPST board meeting held in the Valley. The PPST board typically gathers in San Antonio, but moving the board meeting 240 miles south allowed board members to tour the health centers in Brownsville and Harlingen and connect with the communities we serve. The board meeting was special for another reason. The last hour was open to community members to learn more about PPST and its growth. A packed room of Planned Parenthood supporters and advocates showed up to the meeting at Rancho Viejo Resort & Country Club, located about halfway between Harlingen and Brownsville. “It was such a great thing to be with our family in the Valley,” said PPST Board Chair Alison Boone.

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“We were able to meet donors and longtime stalwart friends who have been our supporters and cheerleaders for so long in Cameron County, and we are looking forward to strengthening those relationships in the coming years.” During the meeting, PPST President & CEO Jeffrey Hons delivered a presentation about PPST’s service delivery in San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley. He told the group that the Brownsville health center increased its number of unduplicated clients by 13 percent in 2016. The credit, Hons said, goes to Paula Saldaña and her team of promotoras, or community health workers.

Through the Habla Con Tu HermanaSM outreach and education program, the promotoras connect with underserved women in the community and navigate them to Planned Parenthood health centers. Patients who can’t afford the cost of a visit receive a voucher to cover their care. The Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation recently awarded PPST a $35,000 grant for Habla Con Tu Hermana. A representative from the foundation was also present at the event. The conversation about PPST’s work in the Valley continued after the meeting at a social hour, where community members mingled with PPST staff and board members. PPST wants to increase the number of board members who live in the Rio Grande Valley, Boone said. The board meeting in the Valley came during a crucial time for Planned Parenthood, said Hons. “Since the presidential election, we’ve had to endure a lot of unpleasant news about the government’s changing investment in women’s health care,” he said. “Now more than ever Planned Parenthood has to come together and talk about how we will move forward despite these troubles. This weekend gave the board, community and funders multiple opportunities for these conversations.” The board is looking forward to more of those opportunities. “This is the first of what will be recurring meetings in Cameron County,” Boone said. v

In the U.S., Cameron County is one of the areas most at risk for the Zika virus, which has

been linked to birth defects in babies born to women infected by the virus. This summer, Planned Parenthood South Texas is launching a Zika prevention project in Cameron County to reduce the spread of the virus.

Family planning is the primary

strategy recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reduce major complications associated with the Zika virus. PPST is well positioned to educate the public and patients about Zika, which is transmitted by mosquitoes and through sexual contact.

With financial and programmatic support from Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the promotoras with PPST’s Habla Con Tu Hermana program will educate the community at health fairs and community presentations about preventing the transmission of Zika. The promotoras also will go doorto-door to talk with people about Zika. In addition, they will

distribute Zika kits

— containing insect repellent, mosquito dunks, condoms, and information sheets — to pregnant women and those who are trying to become pregnant. Zika education will be part of PPST’s next Clinica Festival sidewalk health fair, which will be held on July 14 at the PP Brownsville health center. v

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VolunteerismGrowing I made a vow that every day I would do something to be part of the resistance, no matter how small - Janet Oglethorpe

Once a month, Janet Oglethorpe dons a yellow vest and walks women from their cars into the Planned Parenthood South Texas health center on Babcock Road. It’s a simple task that makes a big difference. Oglethorpe is a PPST volunteer who serves as a clinic escort, assisting patients who are checking in to the clinic for an abortion procedure. “I feel for the people who pull into the parking lot and what they might be feeling right then, and to have protestors yelling at them is horrible,” says Oglethorpe. “If they can focus on someone who’s on their side for that one minute, I’m happy to do that.” Oglethorpe is one of 56 PPST volunteers, who combined have volunteered more than 500 hours this year. Besides escorting, PPST volunteers also work the reception desk at the central office, put together goodie bags for events, help with filing and other office work, make phone calls and help at the annual luncheon. Some attend rallies, table at events, and travel to Austin to participate in the legislative process. “Volunteers are important to PPST because we need community members to help us and advocate on our behalf,” says Dianira Aluko, PPST Volunteers Coordinator. “We can’t do it alone.” More than 40 volunteers have signed up since January. Aluko attributes the increased interest in volunteering to the presidential election last fall. “A number of new volunteers expressed the reason they filled out the volunteer application was because of the current

political climate,” she said. “They want to do their part to ensure Planned Parenthood South Texas continues to be there for their community.” Oglethorpe said attacks on Planned Parenthood and reproductive rights fueled her commitment to volunteering. “Coming from the Women’s March in Washington (in January), I made a vow that every day I would do something to be part of the resistance, no matter how small,” she said. “Showing up here makes me feel I’m supporting an organization that’s being threatened. I care about this organization.” Tarin Tellez also began volunteering in 2016 because of her passion for women’s rights and women’s health. Like many supporters, she has used Planned Parenthood in the past, and believes it’s important for everyone to have access to health care. “I’ve decided you have to put your money where your mouth is, or your time,” she said. “That is why I will continue to do it as long as there are volunteer opportunities. Volunteering is a way to show your support if you don’t have the money to do so.” One of her favorite ways to help is community outreach. Tellez tables at fundraisers and other events to help spread the word about Planned Parenthood’s work. In the fall, she helped at Get It On, which educated the community about sexual and reproductive health through games. “It’s always nice to be with supporters who are like-minded,” she said. “And it’s a chance to say thank you to other people on behalf of Planned Parenthood.” Volunteer involvement is also important to show elected officials and funders that that there is strong community support for Planned Parenthood. Anyone with dedication and commitment to PPST’s mission can apply to be a volunteer, Aluko said. All skills are welcome, because there is such a variety of opportunities to help out. “Planned Parenthood South Texas recognizes the importance of community involvement and is grateful for our volunteers,” Aluko said. v

Becoming a volunteer requires an application and training. Fill out an application at plannedparenthood.org/ planned-parenthoodsouth-texas/volunteer or call Dianira Aluko at (210) 736-2244, extension 310. 2017 Summer Horizons 7

Legislative Recap Texas Passes Most Restrictive Abortion Law in the Country Texas has a long history of trying to stop women from seeking health care at Planned Parenthood, and the 85th Legislative Session, which ended on May 29, proved to be no different. Extreme, out-of-touch politicians continued their egregious attacks against reproductive rights in general and Planned Parenthood in particular. The state budget for 2018-2019 prohibits any reimbursement that is administered by Texas from reaching Planned Parenthood, or any health care provider that provides abortion care, or maintains any affiliation with a provider of abortion. In this same budget, Texas is allocating tens of millions of dollars for its antichoice programs, including multi-million dollar funding for crisis pregnancy centers, few of which offer any real health care services, and certainly no contraceptive methods. 8

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Texas Passes Another Extreme Abortion Law

exas lawmakers once again took a sweeping approach to abortion restrictions with the passage of Senate Bill 8 (SB 8). Co-authored by anti-choice lawmakers, including State Sen. Eddie Lucio Jr. (D-Brownsville), SB 8 includes a ban on the sale of fetal tissue and a ban on “partial birth” abortion—both already prohibited by federal law. The new law also prohibits women who have an abortion from donating their fetal tissue for medical research. This restriction only applies to women who have an abortion—and does not apply to women who have a miscarriage. SB 8 also includes a requirement that fetal tissue from an abortion procedure (or miscarriage) must be buried or cremated in the same manner as human remains—there isn’t even an exception for women whose pregnancies were the result of rape or incest. This was particularly surprising in light of a January ruling by U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks putting a temporary halt on a similar fetal tissue disposal regulation, saying the Texas rule imposed “undue burdens on a woman’s right to seek a previability abortion.” Additionally and separately, SB 8 bans dilation and evacuation (D&E), the safest procedure for second-trimester abortions (abortion after 13 weeks). While the vast majority of abortion procedures take place in the first trimester, some health risks to pregnant women may not become apparent early in pregnancy, and identification of fetal anomalies most often occur during the second trimester. Further, there have been numerous reports—including a May 15 article in the San Antonio ExpressNews—that second trimester abortions have increased by as much as 25% since statewide shuttering of abortion clinics following the abortion restrictions of 2013. cont’d next page...

Texas Seeks Federal Funding for Failing Women’s Health Program While Texas lawmakers were writing and passing laws that further restrict access to abortion care, Texas officials were working behind the scenes to seek federal funding for a failed women’s health program. For years the state wanted to exclude Planned Parenthood from participating in the state-administered Medicaid Women’s Health Program (Medicaid WHP)—a special expansion of Medicaid (20072011) to cover family planning for low-income women. The federal government paid 90% of all the costs of the Medicaid WHP. In 2012, Texas government made the tragic decision to end the Medicaid WHP altogether, because it was the only way to legally exclude Planned Parenthood. Once again, Texas leadership cared more about scoring political points than keeping Texas women healthy. In 2013, Texas began its replacement program using only state dollars (no federal Medicaid dollars). This new program, the Texas Women’s Health Program, was able to legally exclude Planned Parenthood. The disastrous results of the Texas program are now widely known and often reported upon. There was a dramatic drop in the number of women receiving...

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services. Thousands of women stopped receiving long-acting birth control, and Medicaid pregnancies increased by 27 percent, according to research published in 2016 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Today, the Texas Women’s Health Program has come to be known as Healthy Texas Women (HTW). With a new Health and Human Services Secretary appointed by President Trump, Texas leadership has once again set its sights on federal Medicaid dollars to support the program. In May 2017, Texas sent an application to the Trump administration asking for Medicaid support of HTW. This amounts to asking the Trump administration to legitimize Texas’ exclusion of Planned Parenthood. During the state’s public comment period, more than 16,000 public comments were submitted in opposition to this move. However, Texas marches on undaunted. It remains to be seen how HHS Secretary Tom Price will respond. v

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In a letter outlining their opposition, the Texas American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists said SB 8, “creates a dangerous environment for patients that would prevent doctors from having every option available when providing a patient with the best possible care in any given situation—including when necessary to protect a woman’s health.” Similar attempts to outlaw D&E procedures in other states have been blocked, vetoed, or have not taken effect due to legal challenges. Taken together, the provisions of SB 8 create the most stringent abortion law in the country. The law effectively takes reproductive choices out of women’s hands by restricting access to care. With this law Texas continues to pursue regulating abortion out of existence. “Why don’t we just stop passing unconstitutional laws for a change?” asked state Rep. Chris Turner (D-Grand Prairie) chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, during a debate on the bill. Instead, lawmakers chose to include a severability clause—an amendment that keeps the rest of the bill intact if a part of the law is struck down in the courts. Governor Abott signed SB 8 into law on June 6; parts of the law take effect as early as September 1. It is almost certain that SB 8 will be challenged in court.

Special Session Looms

overnor Greg Abbott has called the Legislature back for a special session to begin July 18 to address an agenda that includes reviving every anti-abortion regulations that failed to pass during the regular session. One bill would ban private insurance companies from including coverage for abortion in any policy that is offered in Texas, even though the state does not subsidize care in the for-profit marketplace. Another bill seeks to increase burdensome reporting requirements for abortion providers. Abbott is also asking lawmakers to pass legislation to prohibit local and state government agencies from contracting with abortion providers and their affiliates, even though state and federal law already prohibit tax dollars from funding abortion except in very rare cases. v

“Why don’t we just stop passing unconstitutional laws for a change?” - Rep. Chris Turner

Attempts to “Defund” Planned Parenthood at the Federal Level Continue

lanned Parenthood has become quite accustomed to relentless attacks by the Texas government, but now the federal government is following suit, with potentially devastating consequences. In May, the White House released their version of a federal budget that bars Planned Parenthood from receiving any federal dollars—that includes Medicaid, national family planning support (Title X dollars), and more. With this budget, Donald Trump has become the first president to use the federal budget to specifically exclude Planned Parenthood from participating in any federally funded programs. To be clear, the term “defunding” is a misnomer. There is no “blank check” that Planned Parenthood gets from the federal government, and Planned Parenthood is not a line item in the budget. Instead, “defunding” legislation seeks to prevent millions of women who rely on Medicaid or other federal programs from choosing Planned Parenthood as their health care provider. Congressional attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act have also made “defunding” Planned Parenthood a priority. Medicaid statute requires the inclusion of any “otherwise qualified provider,” which is why excluding Planned Parenthood from Medicaid will take an act of Congress. Under the Hyde Amendment, federal law already blocks federal funds from paying for abortion procedures (except in the very narrow and dire circumstances when continuing the pregnancy endangers the life of the woman or when a pregnancy results from rape or incest). If Congress makes good on its promises to repeal the ACA, it would negatively affect Planned Parenthood patients across the state. Because Texas has the most restrictive Medicaid qualifications in the entire country, the people who qualify for Medicaid in Texas are the poorest of the poor. Medicaid brings in a relatively small percentage of PPST total revenue, but it is the most vulnerable members of the community who use Medicaid coverage and it is those people who will be collateral damage in the political attacks against Planned Parenthood. v

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From our patients

While politicians continue their reckless attempts to block access to health care for millions of Americans, Planned Parenthood remains focused on what matters most: our patients. Stories like the ones below are why we remain committed to providing the best health care for our patients—no matter what.

I’m very appreciative of this clinic (Brownsville) because it’s been 12 years since I had a Pap test and I had no hope of getting one due to my economic situation but thanks to people who help with funds I could get a Pap test—infinitely grateful. Thank you for helping Hispanic women.

I’m super appreciative with the discussion about HIV at (Clinica) Festival*. I learned so much compared to the conversations I’ve had with friends and family; but I’m also happy that I was able to get an HIV test. I hope there will be more events like this so people can get tested and learn more. Thank you so much Planned Parenthood! I enjoyed the event (Clinica Festival) very much. They talked about various sexual health topics and I was able to get an HIV test, which was a great health benefit given my financial situation. I appreciate the attention given and the good treatment I received. Thank you very much and I hope I can continue to count on you for women’s health. *Clinica Festival is a sidewalk health fair organized by PPST’s promotora program, Habla Con Tu Hermana (Talk to Your Sister). At Clinica Festival, people receive health information and, if they are eligible, they can receive same-day health services at Planned Parenthood at no charge to them.

New Services

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PrEP

ll Planned Parenthood South Texas clinics now offer the HIV prevention strategy known as PrEP (PreExposure Prophylaxis). “PrEP prevents HIV infections from starting in people who are HIV negative,” says Valerie Mascorro, Director for Quality. “It’s an exciting and innovative prevention method to help reduce the rate of new HIV infections.” PrEP involves taking a daily medication (brand name: Truvada®) that prevents the HIV virus from spreading and taking hold in someone’s body if they are exposed to it. It is not a cure for people who already have HIV, and it doesn’t protect against other kinds of sexually transmitted infections or pregnancy. Individuals who are at higher risk for HIV exposure might consider PrEP. When taken every day, PrEP can provide a high level of protection against HIV, and it is even more effective when it is combined with condoms and other prevention strategies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, PrEP

Transgender Hormone Therapy

tarting this fall, Planned Parenthood South Texas will begin offering Transgender Hormone Therapy at all its clinic locations. Transgender refers to a person who has a gender identity that is incongruent with, or does not match, the gender they were assigned at birth. Transgender individuals who want to start their transition process will be able to visit any Planned Parenthood clinic in San Antonio, Harlingen and Brownsville to receive hormone therapy services. “We’ve had patients over the years

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who have come to us and requested hormone therapy, and we’ve been wanting to start this service for some time now,” said Polin C. Barraza, RN, Senior Vice President & COO of Planned Parenthood South Texas. “We’re thrilled that PPST will now offer transgender hormone therapy for people 18 and older, in addition to the other services we’ve always offered.” Planned Parenthood South Texas has always provided health care services to people who are transgender. People still get yeast infections, they

cross South Texas, people come to Planned Parenthood because they know they will receive expert care, and be treated with compassion and respect. Fear is replaced with facts, and misinformation is replaced with education. This is the hallmark of Planned Parenthood’s work—to provide information and care so that people can make the best decisions for themselves and their futures. To that end, PPST is proud to introduce two services this year: PrEP and Transgender Hormone Therapy.

has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection in people who are at high risk by up to 92% when taken consistently. “Taking PrEP is a serious commitment. Prior to taking the medication, patients will need to have some bloodwork done,” says Mascorro. “We’ll also need the patient’s medical history and we’ll review the regimen and see if PrEP is clinically appropriate for them. Follow-up visits and ongoing care is really important for PrEP to be successful and we want to make sure patients are aware of everything that is involved.” While PrEP is costly, Planned Parenthood staff can help patients apply for Truvada’s patient assistance program. This program helps people who are uninsured, underinsured, or otherwise need financial assistance to pay for the medication.

need birth control, and they need testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, and they need cancer screenings—no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity. Planned Parenthood provides expert care to everyone. No exclusions, no matter what. By offering hormone therapy (estrogen or testosterone) in an affirmative environment to transgender patients, PPST is doing its part to assist and respect a community that has been, at many times, let down by the health care industry. Transgender people, like everyone else, have a fundamental need for quality health care, and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Yet, transgender and

gender-nonconforming people face unique barriers and challenges when accessing health care. From filling out forms, to insurance coverage, to staff understanding of transgender identities, health care environments can be unwelcoming to transgender patients. For the past 18 months PPST staff has been undergoing training and connecting with other health care providers to make certain that the services offered meet the diverse needs of the community. This work will be ongoing as PPST works to ensure that all people who visit Planned Parenthood feel welcome, comfortable and respected while receiving expert care in an affirming environment. v 2017 Summer Horizons

New Location lanned Parenthood South Texas is proud to announce its newest health center in San Antonio located at 920 San Pedro Road. The new clinic replaces the health center formerly located on West Ashby Place. The new center will continue to provide all the reproductive health services that were previously offered including cancer screenings, annual exams, birth control, STI testing and treatment, and more. “At a time when reproductive health care is under attack both at the federal level and here in our state, PPST is committed to protecting access to the critical health services we provide,” said Polin C. Barraza, PPST Senior Vice President & COO. “The new upgraded facility will allow us to better serve patients who live or work near the downtown area. It’s also very close to San Antonio College.” Indeed, the new clinic is less than half a mile from the popular community college, which boasts a 26,000-student enrollment. Located on a major thoroughfare, the clinic is also easily accessible from Interstate 10 and Interstate 35 and is across the street from a VIA Metropolitan Transit city bus stop. The San Pedro clinic is located in a 7,750-square-foot building that is now owned by PPST. While this space is more than is currently needed for a family planning clinic, the extra space and configuration create opportunities for PPST. These spaces can be leased to tenants or used to expand PPST services.

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The clinic’s move to San Pedro Road represents the beginning of Phase Two of the Capital Campaign* and is the first of four clinic relocations in San Antonio. These relocations are part of a

comprehensive plan designed to “right-size” the organization and reposition PPST for financial strength and service delivery growth. A key element of the relocation plan is to own facilities rather than lease them, which among other things, will help PPST ensure it is here to serve South Texans for generations to come. Owning clinics gives PPST greater flexibility and provides opportunities to maximize the patient experience. Ms. Barraza continued, “We are creating the new spaces that meet the specific needs of our patients and staff. And because of that, our clinics are better able to accommodate the women, men and families who rely on us for quality care.” Appointments for the new clinic on San Pedro Road can be made by calling (210) 736-2475. Walk-ins are always welcome. v *Phase One of the Capital Campaign was the construction of a new facility in the South Texas Medical Center that opened in 2015 and is now home to a family planning clinic, a surgery center and PPST’s central offices.

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