Trump administration shifts focus of Title X family planning program away from birth control
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The Trump administration is shifting the federal Title X program away from birth control to natural family planning.
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This change could reduce access to traditional hormonal birth control for low-income individuals through Title X clinics nationwide.
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The Trump administration announced changes to the Title X family planning federal grant program. These new guidelines will shift the program's focus away from traditional hormonal birth control, instead promoting "natural family planning" methods. This redirection alters the long-standing emphasis of the federal family planning program. The move could significantly impact access to and types of contraception offered through Title X clinics nationwide. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder is expected to discuss these changes.
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CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder is expected to discuss these changes.
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