May 11
Oppose Policing within Medical Care and Facilities
A 2016 policy resolution opposing all forms of policing other than those absolutely needed for patient and staff safety issues within medical settings.
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May 10
Endorse Access without Age Restriction to Over-the‐Counter Oral Contraceptive Pills
A 2015 policy resolution calling on the California Academy of Family Physicians to endorse a policy stating there be no age restriction on the oral contraceptive pill.
May 10
Oppose Legislative Restrictions on Health Centers Receiving Title X and Medicaid Funding
A 2015 policy resolution calling for the AAFP to support maintaining Medicaid and Title X funding of all providers or clinics that otherwise meet usual standards for eligibility.
May 10
Support Medicaid Coverage of Over-The-Counter Emergency Contraception (EC)
A 2016 policy resolution calling on the AAFP to advocate that emergency contraception be a covered benefit under all Medicaid programs for people of reproductive age.
May 10
Support Mandatory Immunizations for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Prior to Child’s Entry into School
A 2016 policy resolution calling for the California Board of Family Physicians to support a policy requiring mandatory immunization against multiple vaccine-preventable diseases for all children entering school.
May 09
Contraceptive Pearl: Is follow-up necessary after starting OCs?
Although follow-up appointments for patients who have just been prescribed oral contraceptives can be seen as positive, they can actually present many problems for some patients. Read this Contraceptive Pearl to find out why these follow-ups might not be necessary.
Mar 14
Contraceptive Pearl: Headaches and Hormonal Contraception
Women who have migraines with aura and take estrogen-containing contraceptives have a relatively higher risk of suffering from a stroke than women who take contraceptives without estrogen. Luckily, there are multiple progestin-only contraceptives, which you can read about in this Contraceptive Pearl.
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…
Feb 14
Contraceptive Pearl: EC and Hormonal Contraception
Emergency contraceptives with ulipristal may lower the efficacy of hormonal birth control. This Contraceptive Pearl explains how to use effective birth control after taking ulipristal.
Jan 10
Contraceptive Pearl: Contraception and sickle cell disease
This edition covers the use of contraception by people with sickle cell disease.