by KYW's Kim Glovas
The downward spiral of the economy is even impacting Planned Parenthood.
As women lose their jobs and their health care, they are finding help at area Planned Parenthood offices. Dayle Steinberg is president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania:
"Usually in times of economic downturn, women place a lower priority on their health care. However, fortunately, we're glad that we've seen a recent increase in the number of patients visiting our health centers (including) those who have lost their jobs and lost their health benefits."
Steinberg says the number of women coming into local health centers has increased ten percent in December and January. She says abortion and contraception services make up only 15 percent of all services provided:
"We provide the full range of reproductive health care services including reversible contraceptive care, emergency contraception, HIV testing for women and men, pregnancy tests, breast exams."
And many forms of cancer screenings. Steinberg adds that services are provided regardless of ability to pay.
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