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4/14- I&E Committee meeting
4/17- Medical Clinical Standards Meeting
4/28- Health Educator Conference Call |
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Quote of the Week
When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest. The only thing that could spoil a day was people and if you could keep from making engagements, each day had no limits. People were always the limiters of happiness except for the very few that were as good as spring itself.
~Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast |
| Required ACA & Plan First Data Collection | |
Required ACA & Plan First Data Collection
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), funder of Title X, is requesting data on enrollment activities again for the 2014-2015 enrollment period to give us a snapshot of how Title X service sites are continuing to impact national enrollment efforts.
Reporting Period
OPA is requesting enrollment data from each service site for the period of April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015.
Reporting Process
The data will be submitted online in a Survey Monkey and due to WMHS on Monday, April 20, 2015. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GNN58MG
Enrollment Data Collected
All enrollment activities that occur at a Title X service site should be reported, regardless of funding source. Each service site must submit a separate survey. This includes satellites. Each sub-recipient and satellite clinic must submit a separate survey per clinic.
Questions, contact A.C. Rothenbuecher, arothenbuecher@mt.gov |
| National Public Health Week | |
National Public Health Week
Celebrate National Public Health Week (NPHW), April 6-12, by highlighting issues that are important to improving public health. This year's theme is "Healthiest Nation 2030". Join the NPHW annual Twitter Chat April 8 at 2 p.m. ET, sign the Healthiest Nation Petition, and check out the latest resources to help raise awareness about NPHW and public health in your own communities. More information can be found on www.nphw.org.
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| National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day | | National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day
National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) April 10th is meant to educate the public about the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people as well as highlight the amazing work young people are doing across the country to fight the HIV & AIDS epidemic. Think about recognizing NYHAAD in your community. To learn more about NYHAAD and what others have done to recognize the day in the past, click here. |
| Trends in Use of LARCs Among Teens Aged 15-19 | | |
Vital Signs: Trends in Use of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception Among Teens Aged 15-19 Years Seeking
Contraceptive Services - United States, 2005-2013
Lisa Romero, DrPH, Karen Pazol, PhD, Lee Warner, PhD, et al.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2015;64:1-7
The teen birth rate in the United States has declined during the past 2 decades, and improved contraceptive use has contributed substantially to this decline. However, the use of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) methods by teens remains low, despite their effectiveness, safety, and ease of use. Analysis of 2005-2013 data found that the percentage of teens who used LARC varied widely by state, from 0.7% to 25.8%.
To read the full article click here.
Teen Pregnancy Fact Sheet
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| Update on Quick Health Data Online! | |  Update on Quick Health Data Online!
The HHS Office on Women's Health Quick Health Data Online tool hosted at www.healthstatus2020.com will remain operational.
This notice is an update to the March 16 notification that the website would not be available after March 31, 2015.
Quick Health Data Online 101 trainings:
Tues, April 14 3 - 4 pm ET
Thurs, April 16 3 - 4 pm ET - Focus on mapping
Tues, May 12 4 - 5 pm ET
Thurs, May 14 1 - 2 pm ET - Focus on mapping
Tues, June 16 3 - 4 pm ET
Thurs, June 18 4 - 5 pm ET - Focus on mapping
You will need the following numbers to access the training session:
- Toll Free Number: 1-877-925-6129
- Passcode: 410171
Prior to the start of the session, please (1) be sitting in front of your computer, (2) open Internet Explorer on your computer, and (3) go to the following web address: http://www.healthstatus2020.com/ |
| The Talk TED Video | | New TED Video Takes a Fresh Look at "The Talk"
In this TED video, sexuality education teacher Al Vernacchio and entrepreneur Cindy Gallop discuss how to talk to young people about sex. Special attention is paid to the pitfalls of allowing media, particularly internet porn, to serve as surrogate sex educators for youth. Vernacchio and Gallop call for a revision of the traditional idea of the "talk" as a one-time event, arguing instead for an ongoing conversation that is open and honest. (BTW: Al will be a keynote and workshop presenter at the 2015 Teenwise conference). |
| Teen Sex Myths | |  Teen Sex Myths
Child Trends, through its segment Child Trends Five: Information that Counts, takes on five prominent myths about teens and sexuality, including: everyone's having sex, kids are having sex at younger ages than ever, "hooking up" with casual acquaintances is the norm, teens are bad at using condoms and birth control, and boys just want sex while girls are looking for love. To read a full description of how these popular ideas are more fantasy than fact, click here. |
| National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy | |  Save the Date!
The 15th annual National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy will take place on May 6, 2015. On the National Day and throughout the month of May, teens nationwide will be asked to visit StayTeen.org to participate in our popular National Day Quiz, which challenges teens to think carefully about what they might do "in the moment." The message of the National Day is simple and straightforward: Sex has consequences. Get them while they're hot.
National Day buttons and pens are now available!
Redesigned for 2015, hand out our National Day buttons to the teens you know and encourage them to take the National Day Quiz. Available in bundles of 20. Click here for details and ordering information.
National Day pens are red and silver retractable ballpoint pens that say: "How do you score? #StayTeen" Available in bundles of 20. Click here for details and ordering information. If you are interested in placing a purchase order for National Day materials, please contact Carla Paredes. National Day items sell out year after year, so place your orders early and often! |
| Faith Based Communities and Sex Trafficking Webinar | | | Faith Based Communities and Sex Trafficking Webinar
According to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) , in 2014 one in six endangered runaways were likely sex trafficking victims. We know that runaways and other children are at greater risk of becoming victims of sex trafficking. Despite the media attention, sex trafficking of minors is still a largely underreported problem nationwide. As faith based representatives, how can you impact communities nationwide to take a stand against this issue? Should we take on more of a proactive approach? What prevention resources can be used and how can all faith based organizations collaborate to strengthen efforts?
Join NCMEC on Tuesday, April 28th from 2:00-3:30 PM (EST) for a virtual panel discussion, "Faith Based Communities and Child Sex Trafficking: What work is being done? What are we missing?" The panel will feature representatives from multi-denominational faith organizations who are sharing their work, challenges, and positive outcomes. The panelists will also dialogue about the gaps in prevention and what needs faith based communities have.
Panelists:
- Gail Hambleton - Global Peace Foundation
- Hilary Chester, PhD - US Conference of Catholic Bishops
- Elyse Dobney & Amanda Blowers, LSW - The Salvation Army
- Beatrice Kahn - National Council for Jewish Women
Registration is required to participate in this panel discussion.
- To register for the webinar click here.
- Click "Register".
- On the registration form, enter your information and then click "Submit".
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| Hepatitis C Prevention Opportunities | | Hepatitis C Prevention Opportunities
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reported cases of acute hepatitis C (HCV) have increased by 75% from 2010 to 2012 indicating an urgent need for HCV prevention information, tools and strategies. This increase is especially pronounced among young people who inject drugs (PWID) after a history of oral opioid prescription drug abuse. The HHS Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy (OHAIDP) invites you to join us for a webinar that will highlight opportunities for HCV prevention among people who inject drugs. Please save the date for:
Hepatitis C Prevention Opportunities among People Who Inject Drugs
- Confronting the Growing Epidemic
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Time: 1:00-2:00 pm EDT (10:00-11:00 am PDT)
Guest speakers will include:
- Jon Zibbell, PhD, Health Scientist; Medical Anthropologist, Prevention Branch, Division of Viral Hepatitis, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Holly Hagan, PhD, MPH, RN, Co-Director, Center for Drug Use and HIV Research, New York University and Professor, NYU College of Nursing
You can register for this webinar here.Please share this notice with your networks and plan to participate. We look forward to having you join us.
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Bridgercare is hiring! | |
Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Join our team and make a difference! Established in 1972, Bridgercare provides essential reproductive services and education to more than 15,000 women and men in south central Montana, regardless of their personal circumstances or ability to pay.
Job summary:
Bridgercare has an exciting full-time opportunity for a Clinician to provide quality patient care, follow-up, and referrals. Our services include a range of reproductive and general health services including: Family Planning, Breast & Cervical screening, Teen Clinic, Colposcopy, and LGBTQ services.
Description of Duties:
*Coordinate and deliver comprehensive reproductive and related health assessment, diagnosis and treatment of teens, women and men per Title X and local medical protocols.
*Orient and/or train new staff as requested.
*Assist in patient triage for medical problems & acute vs. routine appointments.
*Contribute to achieving health center productivity goals and customer service standards.
*Follow Standardized Procedures for: contraception, EC, STI screening, immunizations, patient education and referrals.
*Document patient data accurately and completely in electronic medical record.
Benefits:
*Company-paid license, professional liability insurance, DEA fees.
*Regular hours Monday - Saturday. 35-40 hours per week. (No On-Call)
*Group Health coverage
*Matching retirement contributions up to 3%
*Generous paid time off and holiday benefits
*Professional development opportunities including in-house trainings
*Competitive wages. $32/hr+ depending on experience.
Requirements:
*A graduate of an accredited Masters or Certificate nurse practitioner program, or graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
*Current Montana state licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse with prescriptive authority or current Montana state licensure as a Physician Assistant.
*Current CPR certification.
*Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
*Commitment to family planning philosophy and Title X agency goals.
*Knowledge, interest and ability in patient teaching and health promotion counseling techniques.
*Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
*Strong customer service orientation.
*Experience using Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new computer skills and EHR.
*Strong commitment to provide best practice, non-judgmental, patient centered care to all demographics needing access to sexual and reproductive healthcare and education.
*Desire and ability to acquire additional practice knowledge and clinical skills as Bridgercare adds additional services for our target population.
Please email resumes to Stephanie McDowell at smcdowell@bridgercare.org or drop off at Bridgercare, 300 North Willson, Suite 2001, Bozeman, MT. |
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