Donation to Parkland supports family planning services

Parkland Health Foundation recently received a $600,000 donation to support expanding family planning services at Parkland Health. This funding was a philanthropic investment from The Addy Foundation to provide Parkland with the resources to increase access to its family planning services program, allowing the health system to address barriers women and girls face when trying to access contraceptive care. The program is aimed at improving health equity within the community by empowering all women in need with affordable reproductive health care, resources and education. Related Stories “Parkland Health Foundation is grateful for The Addy Foundation’s investment in Parkland’s expansion of reproductive health services and education for women and young girls in Dallas County,” said Michael Horne, EdD, MPP, president and CEO, Parkland Health Foundation. “Parkland’s commitment to the health and well-being of Dallas County residents requires strong partnership with philanthropic leaders such as The Addy Foundation who deeply understand the importance of accessible and holistic health care for all.” Unintended pregnancies result in many Dallas County children beginning their lives without access to critical resources, according to Trust Her, an initiative of the Child Poverty Action Lab. For many young women in Dallas County, the lack of access to health...