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May 10
A 2015 policy resolution calling for the AAFP to support maintaining Medicaid and Title X funding of all providers or clinics that otherwise meet usual standards for eligibility.
May 10
A 2016 policy resolution calling on the AAFP to advocate that emergency contraception be a covered benefit under all Medicaid programs for people of reproductive age.
May 10
A 2016 policy resolution calling for the California Board of Family Physicians to support a policy requiring mandatory immunization against multiple vaccine-preventable diseases for all children entering school.
May 09
Although follow-up appointments for patients who have just been prescribed oral contraceptives can be seen as positive, they can actually present many problems for some patients. Read this Contraceptive Pearl to find out why these follow-ups might not be necessary.
Mar 14
Women who have migraines with aura and take estrogen-containing contraceptives have a relatively higher risk of suffering from a stroke than women who take contraceptives without estrogen. Luckily, there are multiple progestin-only contraceptives, which you can read about in this Contraceptive Pearl.
Mar 07
These guidelines are intended to be in compliance with the requirements of 45 CFR Part 75 and address the development of costs centers for activities outside of the Health Center’s Section 330 grant, in the “Other Lines of Business” or “OLB”, category as described in the Budget PIN (PIN 2013-01). See our Practical Guide to…
Feb 14
Emergency contraceptives with ulipristal may lower the efficacy of hormonal birth control. This Contraceptive Pearl explains how to use effective birth control after taking ulipristal.
Jan 10
This edition covers the use of contraception by people with sickle cell disease.
Dec 14
Advocates for clinicians to decouple pelvic exams and birth control in their practice.
Dec 05
Two documents commissioned by the National Association of Community Health Centers that outline federal laws and regulations regarding providing women’s health services in federally qualified health centers.