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Crisis Pregnancy Center Care Is Focus of Adolescent Health Societies’ Statement
The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine and the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology have issued a joint position paper detailing how crisis pregnancy centers pose serious health risks for adolescents. According to the position paper, such centers fail to consistently follow medical and ethical practice standards, which could lead to negative health outcomes.
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Mailing HPV Testing Kits May Boost Cervical Cancer Screenings
Self-sampling HPV testing kits may help more women get screened for cervical cancer. Results from a new study of 20,000 women indicate that home testing may be a viable option for increasing screening rates.
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Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Remains Urgent Health Threat
The CDC recently released an update of its 2013 report, Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, the first report to examine the threats posed by antibiotic resistance on human health. Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea was listed as one of the three most urgent threats of its kind in the United States in 2013, and it retains its status as one of the five most urgent threats in the 2019 report.
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Grocery Chain Expands Access to Contraceptives With Pharmacist Provision
Access to contraception has been broadened in seven Western states as Kroger Health pharmacists now offer contraceptive patches and self-administered hormonal contraceptive products.
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Help Women With Chronic Conditions Choose the Most Effective Form of Contraception
One in three women of reproductive age has been diagnosed with at least one chronic condition that could lead to adverse health and pregnancy outcomes — yet few are using the most effective forms of birth control to prevent unplanned pregnancies, according to research from the University of Utah.
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Missed Budgeting Expenses and Opportunities
While budgeting, consider these tips for saving money, what not to do to make up budget shortfalls, and even advice on spending a little extra here and there.
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Surgery Center’s QI Program Receives Top Scores From Patients
The surgery center’s success in patient and case outcomes is partly due to its focus on comprehensive patient education.
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Reach Potential Patients Through Social Media
Every business, including surgery centers, needs to know the social media landscape and how it can help or hurt their image and brand. Through social media, surgery centers can reach their clients with messages that help build trust and interest.
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Program Improves Discharge Instructions, Reduces Same-Day Cancellations
After many patients requested better discharge and recovery instructions, one center created a laminated sheet with illustrations and easy-to-understand language.
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Lawmakers Consider Proper Approach to Preventing Surprise Medical Bills
Surprise medical bills affect at least one out of five Americans, and the amount billed to patients often is not related to market rates or the actual cost of services.