Clinical Practice Alert: Emergency Contraception

Clinical Practice Alert: Emergency Contraception

An overview of and frequently asked questions about emergency contraception (EC). EC represents a “last chance” to prevent unintended pregnancy. Categories of EC are emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), including ulipristal acetate (UPA) and levonorgestrel (LNG) and the copper intrauterine device (IUD).

Holding an IUD birth control device in hand

Holding an IUD birth control copper coil device in hand, used for contraception –

Clinical Practice Alert: Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening and Treatment

Clinical Practice Alert: Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening and Treatment

Key recommendations for chlamydia and gonorrhea screening and treatment for individuals assigned female at birth.

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Clinical Practice Alert: Cervical Cancer Screening

Clinical Practice Alert: Cervical Cancer Screening

Key recommendations for cervical cancer screening from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the multidisciplinary partnership of the American Cancer Society, the American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology (ASCCP), and the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

CDC Viral Hepatitis Professional Tools

CDC Viral Hepatitis Professional Tools

Comprehensive professional tools, training, and patient resources for diagnosing and managing Hepatitis A, B, and C. 

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National Coalition for Sexual Health Tools for Healthcare Providers

National Coalition for Sexual Health Tools for Healthcare Providers

This guide can help healthcare providers better integrate sexual health conversations and recommended preventive services into routine visits with adolescents and adults.

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Expanded Syphilis Screening Recommendations for the Prevention of Congenital Syphilis—2020

Expanded Syphilis Screening Recommendations for the Prevention of Congenital Syphilis—2020

This document was created to enhance syphilis detection among people who are or could become pregnant (e.g. pregnant women and females of childbearing age) to prevent congenital syphilis (CS). Evidence-based recommendations in this document support policies and best practices intended to strengthen the response to the recent dramatic rise in CS incidence across California.

Please also see the associated Dear Colleage letter

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Syphilis and HIV Linkage to Care and Partner Services Interview

Syphilis and HIV Linkage to Care and Partner Services Interview

Video example of a disease intervention interview linking a person co-infected with syphilis and HIV to care, and providing partner services.

Congenital Syphilis Algorithm

Congenital Syphilis Algorithm

Video example of a disease intervention interview linking a person co-infected with syphilis and HIV to care, and providing partner services.

Extragenital Screening Resources

Extragenital Screening Resources

Extragenital (rectum and throat) gonorrhea and chlamydia screening resources for providers, clinics, and patients. 

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Secondary Syphilis Patient Evaluation Algorithm

Secondary Syphilis Patient Evaluation Algorithm

Algorithm to evaluate patients for secondary syphilis. Includes sexual history taking and physical exam, diagnostic work-up, treatment and follow-up, and reporting and partner management. 

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