February 5, 2019

Patients often experience varying levels of pain or discomfort from procedures performed during family planning visits. The purpose of this webinar is to provide clinicians with evidenced-based tips, tricks, and strategies on how to prevent and minimize pain during family planning procedures.

The webinar focuses on the most commonly performed family planning procedures such as: IUD insertion/removal, implant insertion/removal, colposcopy, biopsy, and vulvar biopsy. Less common procedures for non-gynecologists such as LEEP, cryo, and procedures not covered by the Family PACT Program are not discussed.

The following topics are covered in detail:

• Three components and factors associated with procedure pain and strategies to alleviate discomfort
• Four examples of trauma-informed care practices for family planning clients
• Three examples of ways to use patient-centered language during pelvic exams
• Considerations for administering and providing the appropriate level of local anesthetic
• Pain management for family planning procedures

Presenter:

• Karen Meckstroth, MD, MPH

October 4, 2018

The purpose of the webinar is to provide clinicians who are doing IUD placements with advanced skills to prevent and manage the uncommon complications that can occur with the placement and use of IUDs. It consists of case studies that detail the management of difficult IUD placements owing to cervical stenoisis, morbid obesity, and vasovagal syncope. Management of IUD complications, including uterine perforation, tenaculum site injuries, and post-IUD placement infection will be discussed. The work-up and management of the patient with a “missing” IUD string, including variants of malpositioned IUDs and intrauterine pregnancy with an IUD in place, are explained as well.

The following topics are covered in detail:

• Maneuvers that can be performed to improve the likelihood of successful placement in morbidly obese patients
• Techniques to avert vaso-vagal episodes and 4 sequential steps in the management of a vaso-vagal syncope
• The most common predisposing factors for uterine perforation with IUD placement
• Causes of a “missing” IUD string and how each is managed
• Management of post-IUD placement pelvic inflammatory disease

Presenter:

• Michael Policar, MD, MPH

Resources:

• Webinar Q & A – Preventing and Managing IUD Complications

August 19, 2016

Are you a Family PACT provider with patients struggling to afford health insurance? Learn more about how you can help clients apply for affordable low or no-cost health insurance options through Covered California. It is the market place where clients can shop and compare health insurance plans and even find out if they qualify for discounts for private insurance. Help make sure your clients get the coverage they need to access the care they deserve.

For more information visit:

Covered California

June 29, 2016

The Zika virus is an emerging concern for the health of women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. This webinar discusses the unique role that providers play in keeping women healthy.

The following health concerns of the Zika virus are covered in detail:

• The epidemiology, transmission, and implications for women’s family planning needs for Zika virus
• Use principles of shared decision-making to counsel women at risk of Zika infection about family planning options
• Review resources for family planning clinicians about the Zika virus

Presenter:

• Dominika Seidman, MD, MAS

May 6, 2016

Learn the answers to the most commonly asked questions about emergency contraception and the science behind them.  Stay updated and learn about their effectiveness, how to get them, when to use them, and what to do afterwards for long term contraception.

Presenter:

• Michael Policar, MD, MPH