Oct 10
Contraceptive Pearl: Postpartum IUD Insertion and Risk of Uterine Perforation
IUDs are a safe and reliable form of contraception. With proper counseling about known risks, IUDs can be offered ay any time during the postpartum period.
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Aug 03
Recognize Health Care As a Human Right
A 2017 policy resolution urging state academies and the AAFP to recognize health care as a human right.
Jul 06
Support the Proposal for New Search Options for Specific Residency Characteristics in the Residency Directory on the AAFP website
A 2017 policy resolution urging the AAFP to increase efficiency of search function for family medicine residencies to include specific, interest-based keywords.
Jul 01
First Trimester Bleeding Presentation
This presentation uses interactive case-based learning with evidenced-based algorithms for first trimester bleeding, pregnancy of unknown location and guidelines on ultrasound findings to determine pregnancy viability.
Jun 13
Contraceptive Pearl: New Contraceptive Point of Care App
Family Physician Joshua Steinberg and his colleagues at the UHS Department of Family Medicine developed a free contraceptive point-of-care app that pulls together evidence-based resources from the Reproductive Health Access Project, the CDC, and other sources. The resources in the app include the Quick Start Algorithm, the Medical Eligibility Criteria for Initiating Contraception, a table of…
Jun 07
Support Telemedicine Medication Abortion
A 2017 policy resolution urging state academies to oppose the singling out of medication abortion services as a service to ban from telemedicine care.
Mar 07
Guidelines for General Ledger Record Keeping for FQHCs Providing Abortion Services
These guidelines are intended to be in compliance with the requirements of 45 CFR Part 75 and address the development of costs centers for activities outside of the Health Center’s Section 330 grant, in the “Other Lines of Business” or “OLB”, category as described in the Budget PIN (PIN 2013-01). See our Practical Guide to…
Dec 05
Resources for FQHCs on providing reproductive health care
Two documents commissioned by the National Association of Community Health Centers that outline federal laws and regulations regarding providing women’s health services in federally qualified health centers.
Nov 01
Preconception Care: Key Steps for A Healthy Pregnancy
This sheet provides comprehensive, easy-to-read information for patients who are thinking of becoming pregnant. The sheet also answers patient questions about pregnancy, healthy eating, excercise and common health problems, vaccinations, toxic exposure, safety, and more.
Jun 01
Phone Triage Call: Bleeding with Medication or Expectant Management of Miscarriage
An algorithm for managing phone calls from patients experiencing bleeding during medication or expectant management of miscarriage.