Key CHC Funding Opportunity: Apply for New HRSA School Health Center Grant

Join CPCA for a webinar with the California School health Centers Association (CSHC) to learn how to apply in June for a construction, rennovation, or equipment grants for a new or existing school-based health center (SBHC)!  $75 million will be awarded to approximately 150 applicants, with a maximum award of $500,000.  Sponsoring community health centers and school districts are eligible to apply.  Previous SBHC Capital Grant recipients may apply again, but must apply for a different SBHC project.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Click Here to Register

*Please Note: This SBHC Capital Grant may not come again - so take advantage of this rare funding opportunity now!

Please download the RFP, FAQs, and other resources from CSHC's website.

 

Discounted Rates for IHA's Eleventh Annual Health Literacy Conference

 Operational Solutions to Low Health Literacy: Learn, Apply, Process
May 11, 2012
Hyatt Regency, Irvine, California

Among the many topics addressed:

• Beyond Plain Language: Advances in the Design of Health Literacy Tools
• The Joys and Challenges of Diversity: Getting the Message
• Numeracy, Risk, and Health Decisions
• Empowering Consumers and Improving Health Care Quallity
• Moving Upstream: Creating a Public Health Literacy Society

Download the IHA flyer to get the special discount code! (PDF)

For additional conference information and to register, call IHA toll free: (800) 434-4633 or go online: www.iha4health.org

 

2012 Male Health Educator Training

Nominations to attend the 2012 Male Health Educator Training Institute (15 - 20 July 2012), in Austin, Texas, are now being accepted!  Those interested in attending the 2012 Male Health Educator Training Institute, must answer "yes" to the following:

 

-          Are you employed by a Title X-funded agency or program?

-          Do at least 50% of your job duties involve DIRECT contact with males?

 

** Individuals who have attended before are NOT eligible to re-attend **

 

Those who are interested, will need to complete a Male HETI Nomination Form  (please include only one nominee per form). Email completed forms to your CFHC Area Manager by Monday, April 9, 2012. CFHC staff will review forms for completeness before submitting nominations to our Regional Program Consultant, Rebecca Meece, by April 16^th. Rebecca will then review all nominations from Region IX and submit a prioritized list of nominees to the Office of Family Planning Central Office. The OFP Central Office will make final decisions on attendance and notify all accepted nominees.

Q112 Emergency Contraceptive Pricing Increase

As of January, each of the three EC products have increased in price: 

Plan B, Next Choice and Ella.  The prices through the CFHC Co-op distributors are as follows:

Plan B One Step

340b/PHS price through Anda $14.09

340b/PHS price through R&S Northeast $13.94

Non 340b/PHS price through Anda $32.50

Next Choice

340b/PHS price through Anda $12.61

Non 340b/PHS price through Anda $16.00

Ella

340b/PHS price through Anda $26.46

Non 340b/PHS price through Anda $28.60

The CFHC Co-op has a contract set up for pharmaceuticals through two distributors, Anda and R&S and does not have contracted pricing for EC direct from either of the EC manufacturers (Watson or Teva). Negotiations began in January with both vendors, not only to establish a lower price agreement for EC (PHS and non PHS eligible health centers), but for all contraceptive methods manufactured by Watson (oral contraceptives), and Teva (oral contraceptives and ParaGard).  We will continue to work toward this goal for all of our Co-op members, nation-wide.

Please also note, that Co-op staff find out about issues (Examples: price increases, decreases, back orders and recalls) from our supply partners and our Co-op members, so keeping the line of information/communication open is crucial for us to stay on top of issues.  We appreciate your assistance!

Sue Speth

Director of Co-op Services

 

Statewide Observance of Pre-Teen Vaccine Week, February 12-18

In an effort to increase California Family Health Council (CFHC) will be participating in a statewide observance of Pre-Teen Vaccine Week, February 12-18, as part of the Immunization Coalition of Los Angeles County.

The Clinic and Community Health Programs Department at CFHC is working in conjunction with the Public Affairs Department to spread the message regarding Pre-Teen Vaccine Week and these important immunizations.   Download Letter to Medical Directors

Covidien NACHC Challenge Grant-Call for Applications (NACHC ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS ONLY)

Covidien, a leading global healthcare products company, and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) have established a partnership to help bring quality healthcare to the underserved in our communities. The cornerstone of the partnership is the Covidien NACHC Challenge Grant program.  The purpose of these challenge grants is to assist health centers in small- to mid-level capital improvement projects.

Funds will be awarded to successful applicants and will be not less than $25,000 and not exceed $50,000, and requires a DOCUMENTED 1:1 match from private sources (up to three).  A project may exceed $100,000; however the Covidien sponsored NACHC grant award will not exceed $50,000. Projects may include (but are not limited to):

• Redesign of a waiting room to improve patient flow, privacy and/or overall comfort
• Building addition or minor construction to add exam room space increasing the array of services
• Mobile unit upgrade or purchase
• Entrance enhancement for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance

NACHC anticipates making between 15-20 grants in 2012 under this challenge grant program to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and FQHC Look-A-Likes that are NACHC ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS ONLY.

See the Announcement, Tips and Worksheet here.

CFHC Activity Schedule - February 2012

FPHW Challenge Exam
Wednesday, 02/01/2012, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
CFHC Offices
To register call (213) 386-5614, Ext. 4580 or register online

FPACT SIT Webcast – Postpartum Contraception
Wednesday, 02/01/2012, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
To register call (213) 386-5614, Ext. 4580 or https://familypact.webex.com

Webinar: Mandatory Reporting
Thursday, 02/02/2012, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
To register call (213) 386-5614, Ext. 4580

Webinar: An Up Close Look at... Series: The Pill, the Patch, the Ring and the Shot
Tuesday, 02/07/2012, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
To register call (213) 386-5614, Ext. 4580 or register online

Ask the Experts: Family PACT Program Report FY 09-10: Overview of Contraceptive Services & Practical Application
Wednesday, 02/08/2012, 12:00 pm - 1:30pm
To register call (213) 386-5614, Ext. 4580 or https://familypact.webex.com

FPACT County Conference – Day I
Thursday, 02/16/2012, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sacramento, CA
To register call (213) 386-5614, Ext. 4580

FPACT County Conference – Day II
Friday, 02/17/2012, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sacramento, CA
To register call (213) 386-5614, Ext. 4580

FPHW Course – Day I (accelerated course)
Thursday, 02/16/2012, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Oakland, CA
To register call (213) 386-5614, Ext. 4580 or register online

FPHW Course – Day II (accelerated course)
Friday, 02/17/2012, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Oakland, CA
To register call (213) 386-5614, Ext. 4580 or register online

Regional Provider Forum – FPACT Benefits Updates and Coding for Clinicians
Thursday, 02/23/2012, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bakersfield, CA
To register call (213) 386-5614, Ext. 4580

Sterilization Counseling Course – Day I
Thursday, 02/23/2012, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
CFHC Offices
To register call (213) 386-5614, Ext. 4580 or register online

Sterilization Counseling Course – Day II
Friday, 02/24/2012, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
CFHC Offices
To register call (213) 386-5614, Ext. 4580 or register online

Webinar: Getting Ready for Health Care Reform Series: All Hands on Deck – Does Your Team Know Their Role?
Tuesday, 02/28/2012, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
To register call (213) 386-5614, Ext. 4580 or register online

“Contraceptive Update Webinar”

A two-part series webinar, presented by Michael Policar, MD, MPH.  This webinar is supported with Title X funds and has been developed by the Clinical Training Center for Family Planning in conjunction with other Title X-funded Training Centers. 

You have the opportunity to view this session online at any time until February 10th, 12:00am CST at www.devsys.org.

There are also multiple live Q&A follow-up webinars available in every time zone on February 9 & 10.  Below is the schedule for the Q&A portion.

Sessions	Pacific*	Mountain	Central	Eastern
February 9, 2012	12 pm	1 pm	2 pm	3 pm
February 10, 2012	8 am	9 am	10 am	11 am
February 10, 2012	9 am	10 am	11 am	12 pm
February 10, 2012	10 am	11 am	12 pm	1 pm

 

The Contraceptive Update Webinar will:

• Compare the WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria (MEC) with the USMEC.
• Recommend safe and effective hormonal contraception for breast-feeding women.
• Analyze options for women with problematic vaginal bleeding while using contraceptive implants.
• Compare advantages of using long-acting reversible contraceptives versus other contraceptives.
• Describe the six objectives that guided the development of the revised Title X Family Planning Clinical Guidelines.

Title X Cost: FREE

To register for this two-part series, please visit http://www.devsys.org/courses 

For all other questions, concerns, or technical difficulties:   

Please email jbarber@devsys.org or call 816-561-5050

Title X Preceptor Class

Title X Agencies

Just a little reminder regarding the upcoming Title X Preceptor Training Class.  Have your providers ever precepted other licensed providers in a family planning skill such as doing a PAP, putting in an IUD or Implanon, doing a pelvic or a male genital exam?  If they become certified Title X Preceptors, your clinic can receive $250/day stipend for each separate skill taught to trainees.   What a great deal!  This class is open to all Title X providers—MD’s, DO’s, NP’s, PA’s and Certified Nurse Midwives, whether they have been precepting for years, or just have a desire to precept other clinical health care providers.

The only costs your agency must cover are travel and dinners, all other costs (hotel, all other meals, the preceptor class, the hands-on clinical skills practicums, a take-home extensive precepting toolkit, and 18 CEU’s) are free.  You may use Title X funds for your costs.  Contact your Area Manager for any questions regarding allocation of Title X funds for this purpose.

The training schedule for 2012 so far:

Milwaukee, WI:  April 18: LARC Training, April 19-21: Title X Preceptor Training

Las Vegas, NV:   May 9: LARC Training, May 10-12: Title X Preceptor Training

For futher information Download Preceptor Training flyer

"Weekly Wrap-Up"

AB 499 to Take Effect on January 1, 2012

This year, among other new laws to be enacted in 2012, AB 499 was passed and signed by Governor Jerry Brown to allow patients 12 years of age or older to consent to medical care related to the prevention of a sexually transmitted disease. This new law will take effect on January 1, 2012.

Prior to the passing of AB 499, patients 12 years of age or older were able to consent to medical care related to the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Starting in the new year, they will also be able to take preventative action against sexually transmitted diseases as well. You can find an AB 499 implementation fact Sheet here.

One of the prevention methods that young adults will be able to consent to is the Human Pappillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. A new report published by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine disclosed findings showing that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine does not increase risky sexual behavior.

 

2012 Title X Funding Announcement Response

On December 19^th CFHC reported that the final FY 2012 appropriation for Title X is $296.8 million, a $2.6 million (0.8%) cut from FY 2011 funding, representing a $2million cut to the Title X program plus a 0.189% across-the-board cut to all programs within the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and Education. CFHC has not yet received notice from the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) about how the cut will affect California’s Title X award. As soon as we have confirmation from OPA as to whether our funding will be cut further or will remain the same, we will notify all delegate agencies.

CFHC Response to FDA Hearing on Combined Hormonal Contraceptives

In the November 23^rd “Weekly Wrap Up,” CFHC shared information about an upcoming FDA hearing, scheduled for December 8^th and 9^th, in which an FDA committee would consider the results of a recently released study evaluating the risk of adverse health events associated with the transdermal patch, the vaginal ring, and “third generation” oral contraceptive pills that contain drospirenone. CFHC Response to FDA Hearing

 

NHSC Scholarships for 2012

2012 Loan Repayment Application Now Open!

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) opens its 2012 application cycle! The application cycle will be open until May 2012, however providers are strongly encouraged to apply early.

Program Updates
Award amounts for this year’s program have been modified to help ensure communities with the greatest need – those with the highest Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) scores – receive recruitment support to fill much needed clinical positions. Initial awards amounts are as follows:

	2 Years  Full-time	4 Years Half-time	2 Years Half-time
Providers at Sites with HPSA Score 14+	Up to $60,000	Up to $60,000	Up to $30,000
Providers at Sites with HPSA Score 0-13	Up to $40,000	Up to $40,000	Up to $20,000

With continued service, NHSC providers may be able to pay off all of their student loans.

For additional program details, please see the 2012 NHSC Loan Repayment Program At-A-Glance Fact Sheet and the complete Application and Program Guidance