Region 10 Women's Health Items of Interest

Region 10 Women's Health Items of Interest

October 16, 2018

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 29, 2018: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event Best Practices in Behavioral Health for Sexual Minority Women State Options for Promoting Recovery among Pregnant and Parenting Women with Opioid or Substance Use Disorder - Webinar Screening, Symptom Recognition & Referral to Treatment for Eating Disorders in Pediatric Primary Care Settings - Webinar Toolkit: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Addressing Mold and Moisture in Tribal Communities New Study Shows Flu Shot Reduces Risk of Hospitalization in Pregnant Women Print Ready Materials for Flu Vaccination FDA approves expanded use of Gardasil 9 to include individuals 27 through 45 years old

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2018 is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). During DVAM, victim advocates, allied professionals, survivors of abuse, their loved ones, and the surrounding community come together to mourn the lives lost to domestic violence, celebrate the progress that has been made to end this epidemic, and connect with others working to create change. This tip sheet provides suggestions on what individuals and organizations can do to help raise awareness of domestic violence using the hashtag #1Thing to demonstrate that everyone can play a role in bringing about change.  To View the PDF, click here - View For more information on Safety and Relationships see: https://www.womenshealth.gov/relationships-and-safety October 29, 2018: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event On October 29, 2018 IHS will observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) by promoting efforts to decrease domestic violence in American Indian/Alaska Native communities (AI/AN). For the first time, IHS is partnering with other Federal agencies to highlight their domestic violence program initiatives, resources, and accomplishments, as well as lay a foundation for future inter-agency partnerships. Learn more and register to attend virtually or in person through the event flyer [PDF - 123 KB] REGISTER FOR WEBCAST Best Practices in Behavioral Health for Sexual Minority Women Date/Time: Thursday, October 25, 2018; 12pm ET - 1pm ET Faculty: Jane Powers, MSW, LICSW, Fenway Health This webinar will discuss health disparities and risk factors among sexual minority women by exploring the ways in which stigma and lack of culturally affirming care impact health outcomes. Jane Powers will also highlight strategies that could be used to address implicit provider bias in care for sexual minority women. REGISTER FOR WEBINAR State Options for Promoting Recovery among Pregnant and Parenting Women with Opioid or Substance Use Disorder - Webinar Date:  Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Time: 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm ET The current opioid epidemic is driving a heightened focus on substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment for pregnant and parenting women, who have unique needs and face unique challenges. However, gaps in care often remain, particularly during the postpartum period. This NASHP webinar, supported by HRSA, will highlight a state that is coordinating across agencies and systems to meet the needs of pregnant and parenting women affected by SUD. Speakers from Colorado will describe the coverage, financing, and care delivery strategies that their state agencies and safety net providers leverage to facilitate recovery among pregnant and parenting women with SUD, including opportunities for cross-system collaboration.     REGISTER FOR WEBINAR Screening, Symptom Recognition & Referral to Treatment for Eating Disorders in Pediatric Primary Care Settings - Webinar Date:  Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET Effective treatments for a range of eating disorders (EDs) are well established, yet the majority of those who struggle with an ED never receive treatment. Over the past several years, there has been a growing call for clinical training for pediatric primary care providers focused on how to recognize the signs and symptoms of eating disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as how to perform screening and appropriately refer patients to specialized care. To answer this call, HHS Office on Women’s Health is offering a new online clinical education program developed by the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders, based at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, in partnership with the Eating Disorders Coalition. Several resources for health care providers will also be provided, including a demonstration of an online interactive tool to identify local eating disorders specialists. Register for the free webinar and e-Course. REGISTER FOR WEBINAR If you have any questions or need information about receiving CEUs through participation in an archived session, please contact Erin Gibson at erin.gibson@childrens.harvard.edu. Toolkit: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram — the screening test for breast cancer — can help find breast cancer early, when it’s easier to treat.… View Addressing Mold and Moisture in Tribal Communities Register now to join the webinar Addressing Mold and Moisture in Tribal Communities scheduled for Monday, November 5, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM PDT. Please use the following link registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1970293344778218498 REGISTER FOR WEBINAR The webinar is a collaboration between the US Environmental Protection Agency - Region 9 and the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP). Presenters will share their experiences about dealing with mold and moisture, including approaches that have worked in tribal communities. Participants will have opportunities to ask presenters questions. Participants will learn about: The basics about mold, its health effects, and impact on tribal communities The roles and responsibilities of residents and tribal staff Best practices and policies for mold prevention and remediation Ready-to-use guidance and education materials for dealing with mold and moisture Presenters: Carolyn Garcia, Director, Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, California Area Indian Health Services Gillian Mittelstaedt, Executive Director, Tribal Healthy Homes Network Delbert Altaha, Air Quality Specialist, White Mountain Apache Tribe Alexandra Terry, Assistant Executive Director, Tohono O’Odham Ki:Ki Housing Association Facilitator: Mansel Nelson, Project Director at ITEP Questions about this webinar? Please contact Priyanka Pathak (pathak.priyanka@epa.gov) or Mansel Nelson (mansel.nelson@nau.edu).

New Study Shows Flu Shot Reduces Risk of Hospitalization in Pregnant Women New CDC-coauthored research documented that getting a flu shot reduced pregnant women’s risk of hospitalization with flu by 40% and is equally protective during all 3 trimesters and delivery. While previous studies have shown that a flu shot can reduce a pregnant woman’s risk of flu illness, this is the first study to show vaccination protected against hospitalization.   View Print Ready Materials for Flu Vaccination View the CDC Pregnant Women website for print ready materials to help promote and educate pregnant women or women who might be pregnant, including a toolkit for prenatal care providers.  There are also multiple infographics that can be downloaded.   View   FDA approves expanded use of Gardasil 9 to include individuals 27 through 45 years old The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a supplemental application for Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) expanding the approved use of the vaccine to include women and men aged 27 through 45 years. Gardasil 9 prevents certain cancers and diseases caused by the nine HPV types covered by the vaccine. For the FDA press release: https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm622715.htm. View Region 10 Women's Health Coordinator Lewissa Swanson, M.P.A. lewissa.swanson@hhs.gov