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5/31- OPA Sustainability Survey Due
6/8-9-Butte Program Review
6/14-15- Helena Program Review
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Quote of the Week
May the sun bring you new energy by day,
May the moon softly restore you by night,
May the rain wash away your worries,
May the breeze blow new strength into your being,
May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life.
~Apache Blessing
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| Title X 340B Recertification Deadline Approaching | | Title X 340B Recertification Deadline Approaching
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Pharmacy Affairs is required to recertify all participating covered entities enrolled in the 340B program to ensure they are appropriately listed in the 340B database and in compliance with 340B program requirements. The recertification period for Title X-funded health centers participating in 340B began May 11, and runs through Wednesday, June 8.
Any entities not recertified by the deadline, June 9 by 3:00 a.m. ET, will be removed from the 340B program and would need to reapply to participate in the 340B program.
Visit the 340B program database to verify that your health center's address is correct and listed sites are still open and eligible to participate in 340B. Be sure to also verify that the 340B program contact information for the Authorizing Official and Primary Contact is current. If your covered entities' Authorizing Official record is incorrect, please update it by submitting an online change request.
If you encounter any issues with the 340B program database or have questions about recertification, please contact Apexus Answers at ApexusAnswers@340bpvp.com or 1-888-340-2787.
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| CDC: No Product Label Change on Emergency Contraception | |
 CDC: No Product Label Change on Emergency Contraception
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a review of data on the efficacy of emergency contraception (EC) and body weight, concluding the data are insufficient to warrant a product label change. According to the announcement, the data are too limited and conflicting to conclude whether effectiveness of EC is reduced in women who weigh more than 165 pounds or have a body mass index of 25 kg/m2 or higher. More information about the FDA review can be found here.
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| Working with Transgender Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence | | |
Working with Transgender Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
Presented by michael munson - FORGE
Miles City, MT
July 11, 2016 9am- 4pm
WHO: MCADSV members that provide direct services to victims should attend this training.
WHAT: Are you ready for a full day of interactive, fast-paced, thought-provoking, research-based training focused on how to better serve transgender survivors of violence? By the end of the day, you will have a better understanding of how to serve transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender non-binary sexual and domestic violence survivors. You will increase your ability to fluidly and respectfully interact with and serve trans survivors and loved ones through engaging exercises, discussions, and concrete skills-building. This one day training will give you a new level of understanding of how better to help trans clients and give your organization specific steps to more effectively provide compassionate services.
An overview of topics to be covered include:
* Trans basics & core concepts
* Data implications and intersectionality
* Multiple dynamic case examples
* Cultural competency checklist
* Trans-specific safety planning tools
* Navigating shelter and traditionally sex-segregated services
* Fostering a culture of respect and wholeness for staff and clients
LOCATION: The training will be held at the Sleep Inn and Suites,1006 S. Haynes Ave., Miles City, MT 59301. MCADSV has a block of hotel rooms reserved there. Reservations can be made by calling the Sleep Inn and Suites at: 406-232-3000 and asking for the Montana Coalition block rate of $90 plus tax.
Registration: To register for this training please click on link below, you will need your MCADSV member login in to register.
If you have any trouble accessing this link, please contact Korie at 406-443-7794 x113 or kdiehl@msacdsv.com.
Additional Information
A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
The scholarship application deadline is June 13, 2016. Please note that we will not accept scholarship applications after the deadline.
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| U.S. Teen Pregnancy Falls to Historic Low | | 
U.S. Teen Pregnancy Falls to Historic Low
May is National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and a new study shows the benefit of family planning to the teen population. The teen pregnancy rate is at a 40-year low, even though teens are still having about the same amount of sex, according to a new analysis from the Guttmacher Institute. Experts think this is because teens have gotten better at using birth control, especially long-acting, reversible contraception (LARC) such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants.
Despite these encouraging numbers, teen pregnancy is still a major public health concern. And disparities are stark: The birth rates for African-American and Hispanic teens are about double that of white teens. In 2011, approximately 553,000 pregnancies occurred among teen women ages 15-19. Teen childbearing cost U.S. taxpayers at least $9.4 billion in 2010, according to an analysis by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
Title X family planning services fill a vital role in lowering teen and unintended pregnancy rates. One way health care professionals can do this is by counseling teen and young adult patients about LARCs, which have failure rates of less than 1 percent. According to the Guttmacher Institute, most adolescents and young women have never heard of an IUD or implant, and many health care providers remain misinformed about the contraceptives' risks.
The FPNTC website offers a variety of resources about preventing teen pregnancy and family planning, including:
- Providing Quality Contraceptive Counseling & Education, a toolkit for training staff
- Webinar Recording: Successful Teen Pregnancy Prevention -- Connecting Clinical Care and Community Interventions
- Family Planning Podcast Series
Spread the word on social media about preventing teen pregnancy
#FamilyPlanning
#TeenPregnancy
#TeenPregnancyPrevention
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| Teach Healthy Relationship Skills Training | |
Teach Healthy Relationship Skills!
At Power Up, Speak Out!, we believe in creating schools where all children feel safe, secure, and free to be themselves in their classrooms. You can help create that safe space using our curriculum!
At our workshop, we train you how to teach your students about healthy peer relationships where: I get to be myself, I treat others well, I can say no, and I have fun. We will cover how to teach critical thinking skills about power in peer relationships, boundaries, and consent.Power Up, Speak Out!was created in Red Lodge, MT, and provides unique, rural-focused lessons that resonate with Montana's youth. Our curriculum seeks to prevent bullying, harassment, and violence in schools.
Everyone who participates in a training receives a FREE Healthy Relationships Toolkit, which contains the manual, boundaries activity books, "Let's Make a Deal" cards, posters, and exclusive access to extension activities on our website!
**For the Billings training**If you wish to receive OPI credits, the cost is $5 and goes to MSUB (Montana State University Billings) who helped organize the training and provides the space.
**For the Butte training**There is no cost to attend and OPI credits will be available for those who wish.
Click below to register!
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| This Is Not the Time for Unintended Pregnancy | |
 "This Is Not the Time for Unintended Pregnancy."
"If you have no intent on becoming pregnant for whatever reason, you should have really good forms of birth control, because this is not the time for unintended pregnancy." So says Laura Riley, MD, chair of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists about potential sexual transmission of the Zika virus. Visit our Zika portal for all the latest maps, information, and advice.
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| Apps Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy and Promote Youth Sexual Health | |  Apps Help Prevent Teen Pregnancy and Promote Youth Sexual Health
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth: As fewer people use desktops and mobile use increases, apps can help youth avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in innovative ways. This slideshow shares a handful of free apps doing just that.
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| Study identifies barriers to teen pregnancy prevention programs in middle schools | |
 Study identifies barriers to teen pregnancy prevention programs in middle schools
Implementing and sustaining teen pregnancy prevention programs in schools can be difficult. Challenges include lack of funding and the relatively small number of qualified teachers, according to a new study published in the Journal of School Health.
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| Helping Your Teen Navigate Healthcare | |
 Take the First Step...Out of the Exam Room: Helping Your Teen Navigate Healthcare
University of Michigan Health System, Adolescent Health Initiative: Parents of teens usually agree that it's important to build independence in their teens, but many don't have a clear picture of how to do this in a healthcare setting and how to prepare their teens for a lifetime of investing in their own health. This series of videos is for teens, parents, and providers to help teens navigate their healthcare.
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Life is Short - Smile!
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Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!
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