Activity Schedule for April 2007

Thursday, 04/12/07, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Family PACT Orientation
(San Bernardino, CA)
To register call 1-877-326-7228

Tuesday, 04/24/07, 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Family PACT - Special Interest Training Webcast
Meeting the Family Planning Needs of Adolescents/Males
Register at https://familypact.webex.com or call 1-877-326-7228

CORRECTION to Title X Brochure

There is an error in the brochure for the 2007 Title X Statewide Annual Conference. The rate in the brochure is listed as $140.00 plus tax in error. The actual rate is $159.00 plus tax. I apologize for the error and any inconvenience it has caused. If you have questions, please email me at kitagawap@cfhc.org. A corrected conference brochure is attached (PDF, 39K).

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s conference. I think it will be one of the best conferences ever. The agenda is exciting with informative sessions as well as skill-building opportunities. 

Regards,
Pam Kitagawa
Program Manager, I & E Division
CFHC

OMB Sterilization Consent Forms Available

CFHC received notification Friday 3/16/07 that the current Sterilization Consent Forms with the new OMB approval date (11/30/2009) are available in hard copy from the Clearinghouse and also on the HHS forms website.

Should you choose to use your Title X funds to support sterilization services, you must use the OMB federal sterilization consent forms.

TAKE ACTION: Family PACT Waiver Update

As you know, the California Department of Health Services (DHS) has been negotiating with the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) for over two years in the renewal of the Family Planning Medicaid Waiver which helps to fund the Family PACT program.  During this time period, California Family PACT program has been operating from a series of waiver extensions.  Despite CMS’ threat to cut off the waiver as of March 31st, the waiver has now been extended until April 30, 2007 while negotiations continue; however, the future of the program is at a critical juncture.

While the waiver has been extended another month, CFHC believes the program may not continue past April 30th without our immediate action. We need your help to ensure that our Congressional representatives hear our collective voice in support of California’s waiver.

Attached please find a sample letter supporting California’s waiver and continued access to family planning services (Word Doc, 29K).  Now is the time to let your Congressional representative know what Family PACT means to you and to your community.  If possible, please include a personalized message or story to your representative letting him/her know:

• What Family PACT means to your community;
• What you have been able to accomplish by way of the Family PACT program;
• How many clients have been served under the program;
• How the program has helped to reduce teen pregnancy in your community;
• How the program has helped to reduce the occurrence of STIs in your community; and/or
• Any information or story that will help your representative put a ‘face’ to this issue and recognize the tremendous value and importance of this program to California.

Every letter counts!  We appreciate your support, and request that you send us a copy of your correspondence along with any feedback you may receive. For further information, contact Jody Leibman, Director of Public Policy, at leibmanj@cfhc.org or (213) 386-5614 ext. 4416.

Nominate a Family Planning Champion!

The California Family Health Council, Inc. would like to recognize the vision and commitment of individuals working and/or volunteering in the field of reproductive health and family planning whose exemplary performance and outstanding community service have improved the quality and accessibility of healthcare services to women in California.

CFHC is looking to recognize individuals whose efforts have strengthened and improved family planning and reproductive health services in California in the areas of service delivery, policies and impacted their community as a whole.  To that end, CFHC is accepting nominations for the Family Planning Champion Awards and will honor the 2007 award recipients at its Annual Statewide Title X Conference on May 2nd in Sacramento.

Help us honor an outstanding individual.  Complete this form to nominate a colleague, friend, family member or community member who has demonstrated an extraordinary and continuous commitment to family planning. You may nominate more than one individual.

Download the Nomination form (PDF, 136.1K)

Out of date; flyer removed 03/26/08.

Upcoming Events: ARHP Conferences

Reproductive Health 2007 – ARHP’s 44th Annual Meeting, September 26-28, 2007, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Includes the latest clinical and policy information on a variety of reproductive health topics. Fees vary based on date of registration, membership status, etc. Suggested audience includes advanced practice clinicians, educators, physicians, researchers, and others in the field; service providers & educators; researchers; influencers of reproductive health policy.

Find out more about the ARHP Annual Meeting at www.arhp.org/rh2007.

ACOG Family Planning Special Interest Group Sessions sponsored by the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP)

Attending the ACOG Annual meeting? Check out two concurrent sessions offering cutting-edge clinical information:

• HPV and Cervical Cancer: Comprehensive Prevention, Screening and Treatment Services
• Mainstreaming Intrauterine Contraception in the United States

There is no registration fee. ARHP designates this activity for 1.5 credit hours in Category 1 of the Physician’s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. This activity has been approved by the Continuing Education Approval Program of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health for 1.8 contact hours. ARHP has applied for ACOG cognate credit for this program.

Find out more about the Family Planning Special Interest Group Sessions at www.arhp.org/acog.

Activities Scheduled for the Month of March 2007

Wednesday, 03/07/07, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FPHW – Day I
(CFHC Board Room)
To register call (213) 386-5614, ext. 4580

Thursday, 03/08/07, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FPHW – Day II
(CFHC Board Room)
To register call (213) 386-5614, ext. 4580

Friday, 03/09/07, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
FPHW – Day III
(CFHC Board Room)
To register call (213) 386-5614, ext. 4580

Thursday, 03/15/07, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
New Board Member Orientation
(Embassy Suites Hotel, South San Francisco
250 Gateway Boulevard
San Francisco, CA  94080

Thursday, 03/15/07, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Executive Committee
(Embassy Suites Hotel, South San Francisco)

Thursday, 03/15/07, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Budget/Finance Committee
(Embassy Suites Hotel, South San Francisco)

Thursday, 03/15/07, 1:00 p.m. -  3:00 p.m.
Nominating Committee
(Embassy Suites Hotel, South San Francisco)

Thursday, 03/15/07, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Public Policy Committee
(Embassy Suites Hotel, South San Francisco)

Thursday, 03/15/07, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Health Care Advisory Committee
(Embassy Suites Hotel, South San Francisco)

Friday, 03/16/07, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Board of Directors
(Embassy Suites Hotel, South San Francisco)

Thursday, 03/22/07, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Family PACT Regional Provider Forum
(San Diego, CA)
To register call (213) 386-5614, ext. 4578

Friday, 03/23/07, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Talking with Clients about STDs
(CFHC Board Room)
To register call (213) 386-5614, ext. 4580

Tuesday, 03/27/07, 12:00 p.m. -  1:30 p.m.
Family PACT - Special Interest Training Webcast: STD Update
Register at https://familypact.webex.com or call 1-877-326-7228