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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.
Nov 08
Depression affects many of our patients. In the United States, the lifetime prevalence of major depression is 17%, approximately twice as common among women as among men. This edition of the Contraceptive Pearls reviews best practices for contraceptive care for patients with depression.
Nov 01
This sheet provides comprehensive, easy-to-read information for patients who are thinking of becoming pregnant. The sheet also answers patient questions about pregnancy, healthy eating, excercise and common health problems, vaccinations, toxic exposure, safety, and more.
Oct 12
Systemic lupus erythematosus primarily affects women of reproductive age and often worsens during pregnancy. This issue covers contraceptive options for lupus patients who usually receive little contraceptive counseling.
Sep 13
IUDs are a great type of long-lasting contraception, and each type of IUD lasts for a different amount of time. Find out the duration of different kinds of IUDs in this Contraceptive Pearl.
Aug 09
As of September 2014, HCPCS codes for removing and inserting IUDs and contraceptive implants have changed. Read the new codes in this Contraceptive Pearl.