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Pelvic Exam Workshop
Day/Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Registration @ 5 pm)
Location: Planned Parenthood of Western Washington
Seattle Clinic, Seattle , WA
Participants in this interactive and clinical workshop will explore the complexities of conducting a pelvic exam which is individualized to a woman’s needs and promotes a trusting therapeutic relationship while conveying important clinical data. Teaching models will be available for this practicum.
For more information about this workshop, please see the website link below. Continuing Education is available. Space is limited so register early! Register by completing the RH2008 conference registration form (on website). You may attend this pre-conference withOUT attending the RH2008 conference.
This event is co-sponsored by: CHT & Planned Parenthood of Western Washington
For complete RH2008 conference, pre-conference & post-conference information follow this link:
http://www.centerforhealthtraining.org/RH2008/
Clinical Conference for Family Planning & Breast and Cervical Cancer Services Contractors
May 2008
This conference plans to bring together up to 300 Texas doctors, phsician assistants, nurse practitioners and registered nurses. The conference program will cover topics applicable to professionals working in reproductive health, women's health, and family practice. Please visit The Center for Health Training website for more details: www.centerforhealthtraining.org
Save the Date! Spread the word!
Center for Health Training presents…
The Southwest Institute for Community Health Educators (SWICHE)
June 16-19, 2008
American Airlines Training and
Conference
Center
Dallas , TX
SWICHE is back!
Who should attend?
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Community educators and outreach workers new to the field of sexuality and reproductive health.
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Youth development specialists who want to integrate sexuality issues into their work.
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Experienced sexuality educators who want to connect and be creative with other professionals in this exciting field of work.
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Sexuality education directors and managers who work with communities and community educators.
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Classroom teachers, nurses, social workers and experienced educators in sexuality, family life and health, STD & HIV prevention and family planning education.
Why should you attend?
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Learn what works and why for effective sexuality education
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How to teach about healthy relationships, communication and negotiation skills
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Expand your knowledge of new and important research and issues related to training
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And much, much more!
A brochure will be sent out in early Apri l with information on cost, registration, and agenda . Email lweber@cht-jba.com or call 512-474-2166 for more information.
CALL FOR EVENTS
The FPMTC is requesting organizations that are hosting events, training sessions, conferences and other meetings related to male family planning and reproductive health topics to submit their event information to the FPMTC Calendar of Events. Posting your event on the FPMTC Calendar of Events will provide visibility to a nationwide audience of male reproductive health professionals as well as clinicians and academicians with an interest in male health. Information for posting should be sent to FPMTC, 5900 Summit Avenue, Browns Summit, NC, 27214 or emailed to FPMTC@uncg.edu.
ELECTRONIC LIBRARY UPDATED
Additional abstracts have been posted in the Electronic Library. The Electronic Library is an annotated listing of publications that address theoretical and applied aspects of male sexual and reproductive health. The Electronic Library will be continually updated as new articles are published and abstracted.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES UPDATED
The Inventory of Educational Resources has been updated with listings of several publications that offer guidelines for male services and training materials.
NEW GUIDELINES PUBLICATION RELEASED
The Region II Male Involvement Advisory Committee has released a new publication "Guidelines for Male Sexual and Reproductive Health Services." According to the document's Preface, written by Sue Moskosky, Director, Office of Family Planning, Office of Population Affairs, the publication is intended to be a resource that can be used in the development of clinical services for male clients."
Guidelines for Male Sexual & Reproductive Health Services
NEW REPORT ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOR RELEASED
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has released the sixth (Cycle 6) National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), which was conducted in 2002. "The Sexual Behavior and Selected Health Measures: Men and Women 15-44 of Age, United States, 2002" report released by the NSFG details sexual behavior among males and females 15-44 years of age in the United States in 2002. Cycle 6 represents the first time males were surveyed directly for the report. MORE
2002 NATIONAL SURVEY OF FAMILY GROWTH DATA NOW AVAILABLE
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has released the sixth (Cycle 6) National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), which was conducted in 2002. The data provides the latest information on factors affecting birth and pregnancy rates and women's reproductive health in the United States. "For the very first time, Cycle 6 included men aged 15-44 and covered topics similar to those for females, related to reproductive health and fatherhood." MORE
OTHER REPORTS
The NCHS has also released two reports based on research conducted using the 2002 data.
Teenagers in the United States: Sexual Activity, Contraceptive Use, and Childbearing, 2002. Series 23, Number 24. 58 pp. (PHS) 2005-1976
View/download PDF 3.1 MB
Fact Sheet
Use of Contraception and Use of Family Planning Services in the United States: 1982-2002. Advance Data No. 350. 35 pp. (PHS) 2005-1250
View/download PDF 1.5 MB
Fact Sheet
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