Letter from the President & CEO
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This past year we have shown like never before that we will be here for our patients. No matter what.
When the federal government prohibited Planned Parenthood Mar Monte from receiving Medicaid reimbursements for our services this past fiscal year (July 2025 through June 2026), it was a clear attempt to shut us down. But the politically motivated defunding attack did not change our commitment to our patients and communities.
And we didn’t just survive – we thrived.
By January, we had seen nearly as many patient visits as the year before though defunding had forced us to close five California health centers and sunset three programs, including family medicine, prenatal care, and behavioral health care. Despite the funding cuts, we launched a suite of new services to meet patient demand while also improving our financial stability.
We provided more abortion care than in the previous year and continued to see more patients from far outside our service region because state abortion bans have made this essential care inaccessible. We also saw many more patients for STI testing as we continue to play a key role in public health efforts to combat rising rates of infection in some counties we serve. Our Education programs continued to be relied upon by thousands, online and in-person, including school districts that depend on PPMM as the sole provider of comprehensive sex ed.
In addition to convincing state legislators in California and Nevada to approve emergency funding for our services and support bills that strengthen access to sexual and reproductive health care, PPMM’s advocacy work included an effective partnership with our Faith Leaders Network and a popular Youth Summit in the Central Valley, encouraging young leaders to participate in improving access to care where they live.
This past year we have shown like never before that we will be here for our patients. No matter what.
Stacy Cross
President & CEO
300,011 Total Visits
231,745
Sexual and reproductive health care visits*
694,815
Tests for sexually transmitted infections (STI)
33,484
Abortions (80% medication, 20% procedural)
18,577
Breast and cervical cancer screenings
15,559
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) visits
11,738
Gender-affirming care visits
Patients may receive multiple services per visit​
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* Wellness, contraception, pregnancy, gender-affirming care, STI testing/treatment and cancer-screening visits.
165,306 unique patients
Latina/o/e/x
42%
Multi-racial, other, or unknown
23%
White
17%
Black or African American
10%
Asian
7%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
63%
live below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level
(2026 FPL annual income for one person is $15,960)
87%
live at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level
74%
used Medicaid/Medi-Cal/Family PACT/Medicare
Patient
Services
It has been an exciting year for advancements in PPMM Patient Services, made even more remarkable because these innovations were accomplished when federal defunding of Planned Parenthood forced PPMM to close five health centers in California.
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In fiscal year 2026, despite being forced by defunding to close five health centers, we saw nearly as many patient visits as the year before and successfully re-routed most patients from the former sites to other PPMM health centers in nearby communities.
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We saw many more patients for STI testing than the previous year and piloted rapid STI testing with new state-of-the-art diagnostic tools that deliver results to patients in minutes rather than days. This enhanced PPMM’s partnership with public health officials to reduce STI rates, especially in areas of our service region that have had surging cases.
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We provided more abortion care this fiscal year and saw more patients from other states as abortion bans in other parts of the country have had a ripple effect, with high patient demand restricting timely access even in neighboring states where this essential care remains legal.
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Our Gender Affirming Care program remains a core service in all 30 health centers despite recent political attacks on this care.
New Services
PPMM expanded our sedation and perimenopause services and launched a suite of concierge and aesthetic services with overwhelmingly positive response from patients. These services mark the beginning of a bold plan to enhance patient care and health equity while generating new revenue to subsidize PPMM’s sexual and reproductive health services, which have been threatened by defunding.
Sedation
Nitrous, commonly known as “laughing gas,” is provided on request and controlled by patients who have discomfort during routine procedures, including pelvic exams and IUD-insertion. These services are often not available at other health care providers for outpatient care and reflect PPMM’s commitment to providing patients with control over their pain-management.
Aesthetics
Select health centers provide Botox and fillers in a safe, clinical environment that is affordable, with PPMM’s trusted and non-judgmental care.
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Poppy Perimenopause Care
PPMM has long provided treatment for perimenopause symptoms, and our new concierge perimenopause program, Poppy, was designed for those who may not be patients at our health centers and want to access this care from home. Poppy provides treatment for mid-life changes — including hot flashes, insomnia, joint pain, and mood changes — to address needs of patients who have often felt dismissed by other providers when they are seeking relief from pain and discomfort.
“Being listened to and taken seriously, just having that shame aspect removed from having a hard time receiving certain types of health care really makes a big difference for me. Knowing that this is an option is removing a really big barrier in terms of me being able to access this kind of health care.”
— Sedation services patient
“For the first time I can sleep through the night — and it’s beautiful! A lot of us are getting doors closed in our face with no answers, and (PPMM) services are so convenient and knowledgeable. You just feel like you’re being supported and heard.”
— Poppy perimenopause services patient
Education
PPMM Education programs reached 97,589 individuals, providing medically accurate and inclusive sexual health education, building community capacity through training of community members, and strengthening communication and open dialogue within families and communities.
10,710 students
received PPMM Digital Learning, including comprehensive sex ed for middle school and high school, puberty education, and safer sex e-courses for young adults.
538 outreach kits
which included 137,950 items such as safer sex information, barrier methods like condoms and dental dams, and period products distributed to community partners.
47 participants in LiFT
an evidence-based sex ed workshop for teens and supportive adults designed to strengthen communication in families.
2,613 community members
were reached through outreach events, including health fairs, Pride celebrations, and other community gatherings, connecting people to sexual and reproductive health information and resources.
416 youth & adults
received training and certification in Mental Health First Aid.
83,265 people
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engaged and interacted with PPMM Education through social media.
97% of teens
reported that after taking the Mental Health First Aid training they feel better equipped to reduce stigma in their community about mental health challenges.
90% of high school students and
85% of middle school students
agree that the information they learned in PPMM Sex Ed course will help them make informed decisions about their health such as how to prevent STIs and unintended pregnancy.
100% of adult LiFT participants
reported in post-surveys that they will talk to their teen about something important to them, even if it’s hard or uncomfortable.
Expanding Our Reach Through Social Media
PPMM Education strengthened its social media strategy through microlearning and targeted outreach. PPMM Education launched Just a Tip, a series of short, focused education posts that make medically accurate and inclusive information easy to access and apply in everyday life. We also used sponsored content to connect with specific communities and expand the reach of trusted sexual health education.
These digital tools help reinforce learning, spark conversations, and provide reliable information when questions arise, complementing our comprehensive sex ed and community-based education programs.​
Building Stronger Communities Through Mental Health First Aid
PPMM Education's Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training program equips adults and teens with skills to recognize, understand, and respond to mental health and substance use challenges. Participants gain tools to reduce stigma, support people experiencing distress, and connect them to appropriate resources. By training community members to identify concerns early and provide informed support, MHFA helps expand access to care.​
“The content was relatable and kept the students' focus throughout. As a teacher, I also appreciated the organized approach to making students aware of the many possible resources related to each section and then wrapping up with reminders. Super helpful for my students and for me!”
– High school teacher implementing PPMM Sex Ed
“I'm grateful that I was taught how to react to and handle actual situations that I might encounter in the three years I'll have the certification.”
– Teen Mental Health First Aid participant
“They help us as parents to communicate better with our teens, to support them in any situation they may be facing, and if we can't, to help them find someone who can. The class helps us communicate with, support, and help our children. To listen to our children before judging.”
– Adult LiFT participant (Translated from Spanish)
Advocacy
​PPMM’s Public Affairs team spent FY26 meeting with elected officials, attending dozens of community events, working with young people who are advocating for access to reproductive health care access, educating on the impact of the federal defund and fighting to maintain and grow reproductive rights in California and Nevada.
Nevada 2025 Special Legislative Session
In the wake of the federal defunding of Planned Parenthood, the Public Affairs team worked with legislative champions in Nevada to secure financial resources to support PPMM health centers. SB 5 established the Statewide Health Care Access Recruitment Program, which sets a statutory minimum allocation of $1.2 million for entities designated as “prohibited entities” under H.R. 1, including PPMM.​
Expand Access to Abortion Providers
AB 1973 (Aguiar-Curry)
Expands access to safe abortion services provided by advanced practice physicians (APCs) by removing outdated restrictions in existing law that restrict an APC’s ability to offer abortion care to the extent of their training and clinical competency.
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Medical Records Privacy
AB 2448 (Berman & Bauer-Kahan)
Clarifies that electronic health records vendors must not only develop the technical capability to protect medical information related to abortion, contraception, and gender-affirming care, but must enable this capability so that patient records are protected against unauthorized disclosures.
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Access to Safe Abortion Care Act
AB 54 (Krell) 2-year bill
Protects access to safe medication abortion in California by protecting and ensuring the availability of mifepristone under state law, regardless of federal actions.
2026 California Legislative Package
Abortion Care for Veterans
AB 2531 (Irwin)
Responds to federal action by the Trump administration that eliminated access to abortion care for veterans in the VA system by creating a pathway for California veterans or active military to receive abortion care in this state through utilizing the Uncompensated Care Program.
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Affiliate Health Center Licensing
SB 323 (Pérez)
Reduces costs and delays in health center licensing through the California Department of Public Health by authorizing health centers with an affiliate structure to more quickly and efficiently change health center locations.
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Health Care Coverage: Nondiscrimination
AB 1876 (Addis)
Codifies protections against discrimination by state-regulated health plans and insurers based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, and clarifies that “sex” includes sex characteristics, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex stereotypes.
Growing Together: Seeds of Solidarity Youth Summit
In April 2026 sponsored by the California Endowment PPMM brought together over 100 youth from across the Central Valley for a day-long event grounded in reproductive justice, identity, creativity, and collective power.
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Young people shape our future, and this event gave them the space, tools, and backing to do it boldly and with intention. This event gave everyone the opportunity to connect, sharpen their voices and build real momentum with peers who care about their bodies, their communities, and what comes next.
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Youth-driven and led workshops were at the center of the event with folks participating in:
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Art is Resistance
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Shape Your Story: Impact in Advocacy
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Healing through Indigenous Knowledge: Plant Parenthood
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Reproductive Justice & Intersectionality
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Trans Liberation and Allyship
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UC Merced Community Labor Center: Labor Rights
Volunteer
Services
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. With more than 6,629 donated hours in FY26, 520 unique volunteers showed up in person and online to help with everything from patient escorting to administrative support.
“Being an Ambassador is extremely fulfilling. Not only do you get to work with your community, but you are also taking action by providing information and valuable resources to your neighbors!”
– Kiersten, Ambassador volunteer
Whether you have 15 minutes or 15 hours, you can volunteer too!
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Take a look at all the ways you can contribute to PPMM from the comfort of your own home and be an ambassador in your community.
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Check out our virtual Take Action Volunteer Toolkit page. This resource can help you attend a training, share a personal story to show how PPMM has made a difference, or hug-a-health center.
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The Virtual Networking Toolkit has great information on how to use your connections to help us hire best (or maybe even work for us yourself!).
