After Rolla closure, Planned Parenthood leaders reject claims abortions drive profits

By: Anna Spoerre

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 1,058

Last Updated: 1 day, 2 hours ago

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A few years ago, Krystle Armstrong walked into Planned Parenthood in Rolla for a routine well-woman exam — the kind of appointment people make and forget about.

Instead, her pap smear came back abnormal. Her doctor found pre-cancerous cells, and not long after, Armstrong had an ovary removed.

Now 38 and living in Lake Ozark, Armstrong said she was heartbroken to learn the clinic she credits with saving her life closed in January.

“How …

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