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6/2- Front Desk/Billing Conference call
6/8-9-Butte Program Review
6/14-15- Helena Program Review
6/30- End of Fiscal Year
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Quote of the Week
Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.
~Albert Einstein
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| The Condom Conundrum | |  The Condom Conundrum
Condoms are widely available, relatively cheap, and provide protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They're also the only method of contraception designed for men (excluding vasectomies) and nearly all sexually active men have used them at some point. But how do men feel about using condoms? The National Campaign and Cosmopolitan magazine teamed up to find out. Among the findings of a national survey of 1,247 men:
- 67% of men overall "don't mind using condoms," and 23% admit they strongly "hate using condoms."
- 42% of men say they won't offer to use a condom even if they have one handy unless their partner insists.
- 80% say wearing a condom is "better than not having sex at all."
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| Updated CDC Fact Sheet on Oral Sex and Risk of HIV, STDs | |  Updated CDC Fact Sheet on Oral Sex and Risk of HIV, STDs A newly updated CDC fact sheet outlines the risks of acquiring HIV and STDs from oral sex. The risk of acquiring HIV from oral sex is very low. However, other STDs, such as syphilis, herpes, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, can be acquired from oral sex, and hepatitis A and B, bacteria such as E.coli, and intestinal parasites can be transmitted during mouth-to-anus oral sex. The key message is that transmission of STDs and other infectious organisms can occur during oral sex and use of condoms or dental dams reduces that risk. |
| STD Prevention Science Series | |
 Upcoming Webinar: STD Prevention Science Series
The CDC and the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association will host a webinar on Thursday, June 2 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm (ET). "A Journey through Syphilis: How does Treponema pallidum cause such a complex disease?" is the latest in the STD Prevention Science Series. Dr. Sheila Lukehart of the University of Washington will discuss how the host's immune system and bacteria interact, and their implications for syphilis control. Participants join the webinar by clicking here at 1:00 pm on June 2 and calling 800-619-7490.
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| Providing Quality Contraceptive Counseling & Education: A Toolkit for Training Staff | | |
This five-part trainer's toolkit is now available and includes instructional tools and training activities along with job aids to help staff practice and apply the QFP Principles for Providing Quality Counseling. Training materials are designed to help staff understand and practice skills and strategies that support a client-centered approach to contraceptive counseling and education. Designed for staff who train others in a family planning or reproductive healthcare setting and are familiar with reproductive health content and clinic services. You can adapt these materials to meet the training needs of various clinic staff with different roles and responsibilities.
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| Zika Virus Infection Update and Testing Guidance | |  DPHHS Health Alert Network
Date: May 27, 2016
Subject: Zika Virus Infection Update and Testing Guidance
Background: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to work closely with state and local health departments to track the impact of Zika in the US. This includes close monitoring of infections and work to improve diagnostic testing. DPHHS does not anticipate mosquito-borne transmission of the virus in Montana, because we do not have the mosquitos which are known to transmit the disease (Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti). However, we have been impacted by returning travelers.
To date, specimens from 57 individuals with a suspected Zika exposure who experienced related symptoms and/or were pregnant have been submitted to the Montana Public Health Laboratory (MPHL) for testing. Of these, one positive test specimen was identified, 44 others were negative, and 12 are pending. We continue to work closely with local public health jurisdictions and providers to ensure timely testing when appropriate.
Information: Please see the attached CDC HAN message for an update regarding the testing of urine specimens for the presence of Zika virus. If a patient with exposure has symptoms and/or is pregnant, we ask providers to work with local public health authorities to complete a brief assessment regarding the need for testing. If testing is indicated submission of both blood and urine is requested.
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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 corresponding database and in compliance with program requirements. The recertification period for Title X-funded health centers participating in 340B runs through June 8, 2016. All covered entities must be recertified by June 9, 2016, at 3 a.m. ET. Any entities not recertified by the deadline will be removed from the 340B program and will need to reapply. The next open registration period will be July 1-15, 2016, with an October 1, 2016, start date. If you encounter any issues with the 340B program database or have questions about recertification, please contact Apexus Answers via email at ApexusAnswers@340bpvp.com or call 1-888-340-2787.
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