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 Memphis
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Not Your Mother's IUD
Greetings!
Did you know that an IUD (intra-uterine device) is one of the most safe, effective, inexpensive (over time), and underused forms of birth control available today?
Over 40 years ago problems with certain types of IUDs, which are no longer used, frightened patients and physicians (remember the Dalkon Shield?). Today, based on years of study and overwhelmingly clear evidence, the new IUDs have been proven to be safe for almost all women of any age, including teens.
Since they are effective for 5 - 10 years after insertion, an IUD can get a teen girl through her high school and college years without a pregnancy and without having to make decisions about contraception on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Although IUDs cost more than some other methods initially ($500 - $800 depending on type), the cost over time can average as little as five dollars per month. In addition, there are financial assistance funds which can help cover the costs of the devices for patients who qualify.
We hope you'll take a moment to read more about IUDs and help us spread the word about these safe, effective methods. Call today for an appointment or feel free to email our clinicians with any questions you may have.
Here's to your health, and as always, thanks so much for your support!
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 HPV & Cervical Cancer Protecting Our Teens
Every day about 12,000 people ages 15 to 24 are infected with HPV (human papillomavirus). Some types of HPV can cause cervical and other cancers, and some can cause genital warts in men and women.
An estimated 8 out of 10 women will become infected in their lifetime, and 30 women in the U.S. each day will be diagnosed with cervical cancer. Because the virus often has no signs or symptoms many people don't know they're infected.
Gardasil is a vaccine that protects men and women from the 4 specific types of HPV that can cause cervical cancer and genital warts. It is most effective it if is administered before a person becomes sexually active, which is why it is recommended for both boys and girls as young as 9 years of age.
MCRH offers the Gardasil vaccine for men, women and teens. We also offer PAP smears and colposcopies to screen for cervical cancer. Call 274-3550 or visit our website to make an appointment.
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 Reducing Teen Pregnancies Building a Coordinated Community Response to Memphis' High Teen Birth Rate
Once a month for more than two years, an informal group of healthcare professionals, social services providers, educators and researchers shared brown bag lunches while they talked about teen pregnancy and teen parenting in Memphis. Now an official coalition more than 50 agencies strong, Memphis Teen Vision (MemTV) has become a coordinated community response to the high rate of teen pregnancies and births in the Mid South.
"We hope to increase the public dialogue about the impact of teen pregnancies on our community," says Dr. Lynda Sagrestano, MemTV Co-Chair, and Director of the Center for Research on Women at the University of Memphis. MemTV supports comprehensive sex education, promotes services for pregnant and parenting teens, and advocates for policies and programs that promote adolescent sexual health.
Memphis Center for Reproductive Health Director, Rebecca Terrell, and Dr. Muriel Rice, Family Planning Coordinator for the Shelby County Health Department, were recently elected to serve with Dr. Sagrestano as MemTV's Co-Chairs. "The national teen birth rate in 2010 was 42 (teens per thousand)," says Ms. Terrell. "Tennessee's rate was worse at 56, but Shelby County's rate was a staggering 67. As a community we have to do a better job of protecting our teen's health and futures."
If you are interested in participating in MemTV, or would like someone from the coalition to speak on the issue of teen pregnancy at your school, church, club, or civic organization, call 901-678-2770. |
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 Support Coming in for "Between Teens" Free Adolescent Reproductive Health Education
Thanks to you, MCRH received $30 last month from Op4G to support our "Between Teens" free education program! Op4G (Opinions 4 Good) is an online maket research communty that partners with non-profits. Our partnership allows you to help the Memphis Center for Reproductive Health while sharing your opinions and experiences. You are paid for your opinions, with at least 25% of your compensation being donated to us. Our first month with the program resulted in $30 in cash support received thanks to you sharing YOUR opinions!
Op4G maintains a membership and allows access to it for consumer and market research. Advertising agencies and consumer-oriented companies do such work on a daily basis. But Op4G is different from other research companies because its membership is comprised of supporters of Non-Profit enterprises like ours. Your personal informtion remains private - never shared - and you get to decide what Op4G programs you want to be involved with.
Your membership in Op4G helps us provide needed reproductive health education for teens in Memphis. Check them out at www.Op4G.com. If you want to sign up, enter the code MCRH1234. That identifies us as the Non-Profit you are there to support.
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MCRH is an independent, non-profit organization providing reproductive health care, community education, and working to protect reproductive freedom, justice and equality.
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LGBT friendly
Teens are like totally welcome |
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Transgender Healthcare
Free Training for Health Care Professionals
MCRH's Parallel Paths Project continues its series of free lunch-time presentations for health care providers with a session on transgender healthcare.
The lunch session will be held Thursday, February 3 from noon until 1:30 p.m. at MCRH. The training is free and lunch is provided.
In addition, MCRH is co-sponsoring, with the Tennessee AIDS Education & Training Center, a free full day training for medical providers on HIV Prevention and Care for Male-to-Female Transgender Persons on Friday, February 4.
Parallel Paths is supported by a grant from the MAC AIDS Fund, Women's Initiative.
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Staff News
Monica Anderson was recently promoted to Director of Human Resources & Quality Assurance
Jennifer Hallmark was recently promoted to Administrative Assistant
Zodia Lott was recently named Director of Purchasing & Facilities
Nancy Shotwell was recently promoted to Medical Suite Supervisor |
Board News
MCRH is pleased to welcome Melinda Keller to our Board of Directors, and to announce Board officers for the coming year: Laura Rogers, President Connie Lanham, Treasurer Sara Jane Goodman, Secretary
Additional Board members include Debra Bartelli, Sarah Lebovitz, Virginia Leonard, Stephanie Myers-Ferreira, and Pat Spence.
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Memphis Center for Reproductive Health
1726 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 274-3550 |
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| Schedule Your Repro Health Wellness
Check-Up Today |
Women / Teen Check Ups include PAP smear, breast exam, birth control consultation and prescription, STD testing and treatment, HIV testing, and whole health evaluation. $100 established patient, $150 new patient.
Men / Teen Check Ups include STD testing and treatment, HIV testing, and whole health evaluation. $100 established patient, $150 new patient. Call 901-274-3550 to schedule your appointment.
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