Articles Tagged With: FQHCs
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Clinicians Should Develop Sexual Health Screening Soft Skills
At a time when STIs are on the rise, all providers need to develop skills in sexual health screening. New research shows these skills are lacking among many physicians, and there are other barriers to screening patients for STI risk factors.
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ICAN! Project Improved Reproductive Care at Several Illinois FQHCs
Less access to traditional family planning clinics in many states has created a greater need for public and private primary care providers to offer comprehensive contraceptive care. Research into a demonstration project by the Illinois Contraceptive Access Now project found a 16% improvement in contraceptive care access after providers received training.
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Nurse Care Coordinators Are Valuable in Federally Qualified Health Centers
A Federally Qualified Health Center that invested in a registered nurse care coordination program in a primary care setting found the position provided a valuable service and was cost-effective.
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Title X Programs Could Expand into Primary Care Settings
Family planning services could reach more low-income and underserved communities if Title X services integrated family planning into primary care settings, according to recent research.
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STI Intervention Tactics in Rural Areas Should Be Prioritized
Rural areas in the United States have limited access to screening and testing of sexually transmitted infections. Tailored interventions for these populations are important. -
Peer-Led Family Planning Intervention Can Help Women with Substance Use Disorder
Individuals with substance use disorder and higher rates of unintended pregnancies could benefit from a family planning intervention targeted for that population. The peer-led family planning navigation intervention employed women who were successful in connecting with study participants.