Women's Preventive Services Initiative

When should clinicians start screening patients for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (HIV)? WPSI recommends starting at age 15. See more: womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/human-immunodeficiency-virus-infection/

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Minority women are disproportionately affected by breast and cervical cancers. WPSI recommends screening for all women, regardless of race, color, and ethnicity. See WPSI recommendations: womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/

Women's Preventative Health Recommendations | WPSI Recommendations Anxiety Breast Cancer Breastfeeding Services and Supplies Cervical Cancer Contraception Diabetes after Pregnancy Diabetes in Pregnancy Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (HIV) Interpersonal and Domestic Violence Obesity Prevention in Midlife Women Sexually Transmitted Infections....

There are 20 million new STI cases every year. Ensure your sexually active patients are aware by providing behavioral counseling at their visits. Learn more: womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/sexually-transmitted-infections/

Use the newest WPSI Well-Woman Chart to know when you should be screening your patients for Interpersonal and Domestic Violence (IPV): womenspreventivehealth.org/wellwomanchart/

About 77.3% of Black infants are breastfed compared to more than 85.3% of White and 81.9% of Latinx moms. Read about WPSI's Breastfeeding Services recommendation here: womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/breastfeeding-services-and-supplies/

New WPSI Clinician Summaries are now available online! In this resource, you can get a quick look into WPSI recommendations and their risk factors, considerations, and related resources associated with the preventive service.

Women's Preventative Health Guidelines & Resources | WPSI Resources Got questions? Whether you're a clinican or patient, these preventive care resources were created for women at every age and every stage. Download the Well-Woman chart below and click on the boxes to display more relevant resources. Clinical Practice Billing and Coding GuideClinical Practi...

Sexually active adolescent and adult women are at an increased risk for sexually transmitted infections (STI). See what WPSI recommends for your patients: womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/sexually-transmitted-infections/.

Feeling included within our community and having support are imperative to our mental and physical well-being. During National Public Health Week, reflect on how you are supporting and advocating for your patients.

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WPSI has created 18+ resources for women at every age and every stage. womenspreventivehealth.org/wpsi-resources/

Women's Preventative Health Guidelines & Resources | WPSI Resources Got questions? Whether you're a clinican or patient, these preventive care resources were created for women at every age and every stage. Download the Well-Woman chart below and click on the boxes to display more relevant resources. Clinical Practice Billing and Coding GuideClinical Practi...

According to the , roughly 90% of congenital syphilis cases are preventable with timely testing and treatment. Use 's Well-Woman Chart to know when to screen your patients for syphilis and other STI’s: womenspreventivehealth.org/wellwomanchart/

Have you watched WPSI's newest How I Practice video on Diabetes In and After Pregnancy? Check it out here: youtu.be/_xi3_ZJd7kU

How I Practice: Diabetes In and After Pregnancy Dr. Cassondra Henderson shares how she incorporates Screening for Diabetes during and after Pregnancy in her practice.

March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to promote HIV testing, prevention, and treatment in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. Read about WPSI's HIV recommendation: womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/human-immunodeficiency-virus-infection/

Spring is here! 🌷

As the weather changes, ensure your patients are still prioritizing their health and scheduling their Well-Woman Visits.

Don't miss a beat! Subscribe to WPSI's newsletter for the latest updates on recommendations, resources, and more: womenspreventivehealth.org/subscribe/

Focus your patients' attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. More on WPSI's Preventing Obesity in Midlife Women Recommendation: womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/preventing-obesity-in-midlife-women/

The 2024 Well-Woman Chart is now available! To view and download WPSI's most up-to-date comprehensive tool, visit: womenspreventivehealth.org/wpsi-resources/

Founded on the principles of promoting equitable sex-and-gender-based care, WPSI recommends access to and the provision of respectful, gender-affirming, high-quality, and safe health care.

This Women's History Month, WPSI will highlight our contributions and progress in improving the health of adult women across the lifespan.

How can we beat HPV? Screening and vaccinations. See what WPSI recommends: womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/cervical-cancer/

Over the last decade, the number of babies born with syphilis has increased. And in 2022 alone, 3,700 congenital syphilis cases were reported. According to the CDC, there were many missed opportunities for prevention. Learn more from NPR's All Things Considered: npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/07/1211172725/syphilis-among-newborns-continues-to-rise-pregnant-moms-need-treatment-cdc-says/

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Syphilis among newborns continues to rise. Pregnant moms need treatment, CDC says Unless mothers are treated during pregnancy, newborns can sicken, die or face lifelong disabilities. The CDC is urging public health providers to connect more people to testing and medication.

Dr. Cassondra Henderson shares how she incorporates Screening for Diabetes during and after Pregnancy in her practice. Watch here: womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendation-videos/

Are you screening your patients for Cervical and Breast Cancers? Visit womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations to know when to start.

Women's Preventative Health Recommendations | WPSI Recommendations Anxiety Breast Cancer Breastfeeding Services and Supplies Cervical Cancer Contraception Diabetes after Pregnancy *UPDATED JAN 2023* Diabetes in Pregnancy *UPDATED JAN 2023* Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (HIV) Interpersonal and Domestic Violence Obesity Prevention in Midlife....

Dating violence is common among teens and young adults. For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, guide and empower your patients to foster healthy relationships. See what WPSI recommends for Intimate and Domestic Partner Violence: womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/interpersonal-and-domestic-violence/

Help your patients take charge of their health. Download and share these convenient resources from so they feel more confident about their preventive care: womenspreventivehealth.org/wpsi-resources/

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) wants to address the rising rates of syphilis are rising across the country. During pregnancy, syphilis can cause adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes, including stillbirth, miscarriage, infant death, and congenital anomalies. Roughly 90% of these cases are preventable with timely testing and treatment. Learn how to get involved: mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/meeting-emerging-needs/

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Ensure your patients are equipped on Valentine's Day and beyond! WPSI recommends the full-range of FDA approved contraceptives being available to patients. Read more: womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/contraception/

Tune in to "Why Am I Just Finding This Out?" where host Kristin Stovern, APRN-C, MSN, CNM, FACNM and WPSI Advisory Panel Member Sue Kending, JD, WHNP-BC talk about WPSI's purpose, recommendations, and resources!
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