Despite the closures, PPMI remains committed to providing care, particularly through enhanced telehealth options to mitigate the impact on patients.

In light of these challenges, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a lawsuit aimed at blocking the federal funding cuts that threaten nearly $380 million in state grants.

If the Title X funding freeze becomes permanent, it could account for about 16% of PPMI's 2025 budget, further straining its financial viability.

President and CEO Paula Thornton Greear emphasized that these changes are necessary to adapt to a challenging political environment and ensure long-term sustainability.

The organization has already faced multimillion-dollar losses due to these funding cuts, prompting a restructuring that will lead to a 10% reduction in staff.

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, PPMI has seen a notable increase in out-of-state abortion patients, with around 2,000 individuals accessing services annually.

Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) is set to close three clinics in Jackson, Petoskey, and Marquette by the end of April, with the last patient appointments scheduled for April 25.

In addition to these closures, PPMI will consolidate two clinics in Ann Arbor by early May and expand its Virtual Health Center to offer telehealth services seven days a week.

These changes come in response to significant funding cuts linked to alleged violations of federal civil rights laws and executive orders regarding diversity and inclusion.

PPMI anticipates an annual funding loss of approximately $5.4 million due to these cuts, which could severely impact access to essential services like birth control and STI testing.

Officials warn that a potential freeze on Title X family planning funds could restrict access to medication abortions and other critical services.

Local advocacy groups, such as the Marquette County Democratic Party, have expressed their commitment to supporting Planned Parenthood's mission of ensuring access to reproductive health services.