Planned Parenthood Expands San Antonio Testing Services and Clinic Hours

The nonprofit health provider is offering new services and expanded hours at two of its San Antonio locations.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:05pm

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Planned Parenthood South Texas has announced that it is expanding services and hours at its San Antonio health centers. The clinics are introducing self-HPV testing for cervical cancer screening, same-day 'peace of mind' testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, and providing more-affordable birth control pills. The Babcock Road location will now operate on Saturdays, and the San Pedro Ave. location will open twice a month on Saturdays as well. Officials say the expansion aims to make preventive healthcare more accessible for patients who face barriers like busy schedules, limited transportation, and difficulty taking time off.

Why it matters

This expansion by Planned Parenthood South Texas comes as patients in the Lone Star State face growing obstacles to accessing reproductive and sexual healthcare. The new services and hours are intended to make it easier for people, especially Hispanic women who face higher rates of cervical cancer, to prioritize their health and get the preventive care they need.

The details

As part of the expansion, Planned Parenthood South Texas is introducing self-HPV testing for cervical cancer screening, same-day 'peace of mind' testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, and providing more-affordable birth control pills starting at $8 per month for those who qualify. The Babcock Road location will now operate 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday in addition to its regular hours, while the San Pedro Ave. location will open twice a month with those same Saturday hours.

  • Planned Parenthood South Texas revealed the expansion on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Planned Parenthood South Texas

A regional affiliate of the national Planned Parenthood sexual and reproductive healthcare provider.

Laura Terrill

The CEO of Planned Parenthood South Texas.

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What they’re saying

“Everyone deserves access to preventive health care that is respectful, affordable and easy to access. Many patients delay cervical cancer screenings because they are nervous about pelvic exams or struggle to find time for appointments. By offering self-HPV testing that allows patients to screen for cervical cancer without a pelvic exam, along with same-day STI testing and expanded clinic hours, we are making it easier for people to prioritize their health and get the preventive care they need.”

— Laura Terrill, CEO, Planned Parenthood South Texas (sacurrent.com)

What’s next

The expanded services and hours at the Babcock Road and San Pedro Ave. Planned Parenthood locations in San Antonio will begin immediately.

The takeaway

This move by Planned Parenthood South Texas demonstrates the organization's commitment to improving access to essential reproductive and sexual healthcare services, especially for underserved populations like Hispanic women who face higher rates of cervical cancer. The new offerings and extended hours aim to remove barriers that have prevented many patients from prioritizing their preventive care.