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WMHS Program Specialist
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Spring Symposium 2016
National Campaign Highlights
Montana HELP Plan Webinars
Supporting LGBTQ Youth
Life is Short - Smile!
Important Dates
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February 10 2016
 Quote of the Week 
 
Maintain positive thoughts because...
Thoughts become your words...
Words become your behavior...
Behaviors become your habit...
Habits become your values...
AND Values become your destiny.
~ Mohit Kumar

WMHS Program Specialist Position-Re-Advertised                              
WMHS Program Specialist Position-Re-Advertised
 
Are you interested in working in the DPHHS Women's and Men's Health Section?  The WMHS is looking for a dynamic person to work as the Title X Family Planning Program Specialist.  This position provides support, outreach, training and technical assistance to contractors providing Title X services, as well as those working in Affordable Care Act outreach and enrollment.  Additional program management responsibilities include development and implementation of program evaluation and data collection systems.   
  
Click Here for complete job description
  
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month                                
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
                             
 
CDC has three activities during Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month to strengthen your efforts to promote safe relationships, teen health, and community well-being.

Facebook Forum on Teen Dating Violence Prevention
February 8 - 12, 2016
CDC's VetoViolence Facebook Page

Join this week's VetoViolence Facebook Forum on Teen Dating Violence Prevention. Get resources on what works for prevention, post ideas, and discuss giving youth the skills they need to build healthy relationships before they date.
Join conversation
  
Thunderclap to Prevent Teen Dating Violence
February 12, 2016, Noon ET
CDC's Thunderclap

Share a teen dating violence prevention message on Facebook or Twitter. This collective message blast will reach more people than our individual voices alone, helping many understand dating violence is preventable early. The message will automatically post from your social media account
on February 12th.
Sign up.

Digital Press Kit for Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month
February 8 - 29, 2016
CDC Newsroom

Use a digital press kit to inform local media about teen dating violence and stopping it before it starts. Data, resources, and downloadable images can
help journalists create stories highlighting the need for prevention in
communities.
Get press kit.
Spring Symposium 2016                             
Spring Symposium 2016

Join the Montana FQHCs and other safety net providers April 20-21, 2016 at the Best Western, Helena.

Early-Bird Registration is now open!Register online by February 29 and enjoy a $25.00 discount.  
 
$150.00 February 1 - February 29
$175.00 March 1 - April 8
$225.00 April 9 - April 15
 
Register 
National Campaign Highlights                             

College Students and Unplanned Pregnancy

You really have to admire the innovative work being done in Mississippi and Arkansas to help students stay in school by helping them avoid unplanned pregnancy. Brought to you by the good people at Stateline, part of the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Myths, misinformation, and magical thinking about sex and birth control are surprisingly common among young adults, including college students. Unplanned pregnancies increase the risk of dropping out or stopping out of college. The National Campaign has a number of free resources to help those who work with students prevent unplanned pregnancy as a way to complete college, as well as information about the connection between these two issues.
Visit our online college portal for online lessons, videos from students and faculty, and many other resources. 

Be Our Valentine. 

At The National Campaign, we're sharing the love during Valentine's Day and throughout the month of February. Check out all the ways you can get involved. 
Consider sending The National Campaign some love with a donation

The National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Awareness Month.

Ready for your close-up? We want to shine a spotlight on you. Please let us know how you will be recognizing the National Day and National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Awareness Month this year-a few sentences will do-and we will be sure to add your efforts to the growing list of planned activities for May. 
  
Montana Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership (HELP) Plan                             
Montana Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership (HELP) Plan

HELP training may be of interest to your clinical and business office staff. Topics will include:
  • Enrollment, Eligibility, and Benefits
  • Premiums and Copayments
  • Claims Processing
  • Compensation
  • Provider Tools and Resources

Webinar Schedule

Supporting LGBTQ Youth: Best Practices for Service Providers                             
Supporting LGBTQ Youth: Best Practices for Service Providers

 Thursday, February 25, 2016
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PST)
LIVE WEBINAR

Overview:

LGBTQ youth are a diverse population that experience unique challenges and benefit from specialized support. The presence of supportive adults and inclusive programs positively impacts the lives of LGBTQ youth, increasing their ability to succeed in school and access necessary health services. This training will address issues of LGBTQ cultural competence for professionals working with youth in school, community or health care settings. Content will include terminology and concepts related to sexual and gender identity, relevant policies about LGBTQ youth's rights, best practices for creating inclusive spaces and practical skills-building.

FREE Continuing Educationwill be provided for CME, Nursing, Social Work and CHES

Register Now
An Overview of ICD-10 Coding for STD Services                              

Upcoming Webinar 

Lissa Singer, a certified ICD-10 coder, will present "An Overview of ICD-10 Coding for STD Services" on Wednesday, February 24, at 2:00 pm ET. Don't miss this opportunity. 

Click here to register.
  
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