Planned Parenthood - Caring for the El Paso Community

“I had an amazing experience —everyone was kind and answered all my questions. I felt safe and welcomed the entire time.”

-Beatriz, an El Paso patient

Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas builds healthier communities. Seven years ago, Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas opened a health center in El Paso to provide trusted reproductive and sexual healthcare and education. This year, our commitment to the border community remains strong as we welcome patients to our beautiful, brand new El Paso health center opened last November, thanks to your generous support!

As part of our ongoing commitment to quality patient care, the state-of-the-art health center includes expanded patient service areas, an on-site laboratory and pharmacy, enhanced privacy, parking and security, and a dedicated space for community meetings.

Since Planned Parenthood opened in El Paso in 2018, nearly 14,000 patients have received affordable, expert healthcare. Our team is proud of their roots in the region and the culturally competent, bilingual care and education provided to every patient. Through telemedicine and in-person health center appointments, we are a trusted resource for sexual healthcare in the border community. Planned Parenthood patients count on us for healthcare services that include:

• Birth control, including IUDs and implants • Lifesaving breast and cervical cancer screenings • STI Testing and treatment • HIV testing and prevention • Pregnancy testing and family planning education • HPV and flu vaccines • Menopause care • Gender-affirming care for patients ages 18 and up • Wellness and preventive care and so much more

Planned Parenthood’s education team has built a partner network to deliver science-based, culturally competent, bilingual sexual health education. Our community health education programs include Planned Parenthood’s signature Puberty Parties and Habla Primero/Talk First programs in English and Spanish at no cost for participants.

Puberty Parties are educational sessions for 4th and 5th graders that create a safe, age-appropriate environment to learn about social, emotional, and physical changes, healthy friendships, menstruation, and how to talk to trusted adults. Habla Primero is an education program that empowers parents and caregivers with the knowledge and skills to have important conversations with their children to support their health and informed decision-making. Community members can request these workshops at no cost to participants.

**With your support, we are proud to be celebrating seven years of healthcare and education in the El Paso community. Thank you for standing with us. **

Addressing the Needs of the Paso del Norte Community

Planned Parenthood’s El Paso health center serves a disproportionately high number of patients living in poverty – 71% of patients are at or below the federal poverty level, compared to 18% of El Paso residents overall. In the past year, 3,883 patients received federal grant-funded healthcare at this health center.

LOSS OF FEDERAL FAMILY PLANNING FUNDING (TITLE X)

In April 2025, PPGT was notified that the Trump Administration is withholding a previously approved federal grant (Title X). Title X grant funding is a vital resource for Planned Parenthood health centers to provide essential, life-saving healthcare to uninsured, low-income patients.

By withholding federal grant funds, the Trump administration is making it harder for people to access critical healthcare. Through donor support, Planned Parenthood serves as an essential source for healthcare for thousands of uninsured, low-income patients in the Paso del Norte community.

We are committed to providing access to healthcare, regardless of documentation or insurance status, income level, where you live, or who you love.

We’re grateful for your support. Thank you, Gracias, El Paso!