The Texas legislature recently cut funding for family planning programs. The budget cuts have caused many family planning clinics in Texas to shut down, including the one near campus, on North L-B-J Drive. With that location gone, Community Health Services has to work harder to provide care to people who need it.
"This clinic services people from all over Hays County and Central Texas, from New Braunfels and Seguin, not to mention San Marcos. We've got our work cut out for us." –Linda Byers, Director of Clinic Services
Funding for family planning programs was slashed by almost 74 (m) million dollars. That's almost a 70 percent decrease from last year's budget.
"There is a fight going on against family planning clinics, unfortunately. I think they think we offer abortions or are pro-abortion, but by cutting funding they're really only hurting the people who can't afford insurance or healthcare."
Community Health Services offers a variety of programs, including diabetes and cancer screenings, counseling, and AIDS/H-I-V services. Almost all of these were affected by the cuts.
"I believe very strongly that there will always be a need for preventative care. We've been helping people at this location for 40 years now and I've been here for 35 of them. We're making a difference."
[Standup] "Due to recent budget cuts many of the family planning clinics are closing, but Texas State students still have options available. The Student Health Center also offers family planning services for a small fee. For Bobcat Update, I'm Ryan Cochran."
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