Policies and Materials on Adolescent Health of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Sep 1, 2009)
STATEMENTS
The following statements are currently in use by ACOG:
1. Statement on Sexuality Education (originally written in 1967, incorporated into Guidelines for Women’s Health Care in 2002, inco...(click title to continue)
Harvard Medical School Continuing Medical Education Course in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology – October 1-2, 2009 (Aug 28, 2009)
Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education is hosting it’s 27th continuing medical education course in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. The objective of the course is to stimulate the health care professional to beco...(click title to continue)
ACOG Co-Sponsored Adolescent Reproductive Health Education Curriculum Now Available (Jun 19, 2009)
The Adolescent Reproductive Health Education Project (ARHEP) is a professional education initiative that includes a 13 module, case and competency-based curriculum covering key topics in adolescent reproductive health. Also available o...(click title to continue)
CLINICAL CASES IN PEDIATRIC & ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY CD-ROM (May 15, 2009)
In January 2009, Clinical Cases in Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology was released. It is an interactive cd-rom program developed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the North American Society for Pediatric and A...(click title to continue)
History of Policy and Activities of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Adolescent Health and Pregnancy (May 15, 2009)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has had a long-term interest in the development of adequate and comprehensive services for adolescents, especially in regard to reproductive health services.
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Why Screen for Chlamydia? (Apr 13, 2009)
Why Screen for Chlamydia? An Implementation Guide for Healthcare Providers covers the latest information and tools for healthcare providers to:
· Improve delivery of chlamydia screening to patients...(click title to continue)
Chlamydia and STD Resources for Healthcare Providers (Apr 13, 2009)
Chlamydia and STD Resources for Healthcare Providers is a spreadsheet containing information on available online and in-person CME opportunities, sources of public education materials for your patients, and clinical practice tools. To view this li...(click title to continue)
New Tool Kit for Teen Care Available (Mar 25, 2009)
An updated, more comprehensive edition of ACOG's Tool Kit for Teen Care is now available to assist clinicians and health care providers in caring for adolescent patients. Developed by the ACOG Committee on Adolescent Health Care, the kit is design...(click title to continue)
Committee Opinion on Intrauterine Device and Adolescents (Dec 20, 2007)
The Committee on Adolescent Health Care for is pleased to announce the release of a Committee Opinion on Intrauterine Device and Adolescents. The intrauterine device (IUD) is highly effective and widely used by women throughout the world. Da...(click title to continue)
Weight Management: A Guide to Caring for Adolescent Patients (Oct 29, 2007)
As the number of overweight adolescents continues to increase, early intervention is imperative to prevent morbidity among this population. The Committee on Adolescent Health Care is pleased to share these materials to help provide important...(click title to continue)
STD and HIV Training Resource (Oct 16, 2007)
The American Academy of Pediatrics in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed an exciting new online learning module to help health care providers and public health professionals evaluate adolescent risk, co...(click title to continue)
Adolescents and Nonsexual Violence (Jul 28, 2007)
Much professional and public attention has been given to women who are victims of sexual violence, including child sexual abuse, date/acquaintance rape, and spousal sexual abuse. Numerous professional organizations, including ACOG, have info...(click title to continue)
Resource Guides Available (Jul 23, 2007)
The ACOG Committee on Adolescent Health Care has developed Resource Guides on the overweight adolescent, body modification, sexuality education, nonsexual violence, and adolescents and the media. Keep checking periodically as there will be mor...(click title to continue)
HPV Vaccine - ACOG Recommendations (Aug 4, 2006)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved a quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for females aged 9–26 years. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends the vaccination of females in th...(click title to continue)
Resource Guide on Adolescents and Nonsexual Violence (Mar 28, 2005)
The Committee on Adolescent Health Care recently developed a new Resource Guide on Adolescents and Nonsexual Violence.
www.acog.org/departments/dept_notice.cfm?recno=7&bulletin=3269
This guide provides ref...(click title to continue)
Joint Position Paper on Reporting Adolescent Sexual Activity Released (Feb 7, 2005)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists joined with the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Society for Adolescent Medicine to develop a position paper on reporting of adolescent sexual ...(click title to continue)
Teen Care Fact Sheets Now Available for Sale (Feb 4, 2005)
We are pleased to announce the availability of fact sheets for teens and their parents for purchase. The Committee on Adolescent Health Care developed these fact sheets that focus on the uniqueness of specific problems in adolescents, while also a...(click title to continue)
Adolescent Fact Sheets Now Online (May 24, 2004)
The ACOG Committee on Adolescent Health Care developed the Tool Kit for Teen Care to discuss important health care issues for teens. It includes fact sheets for patients - both teens and their parents. The fact sheets included in the tool kit are no...(click title to continue)
Tool Kit for Teen Care Available (May 26, 2003)
The Tool Kit for Teen Care is a comprehensive resource designed by the ACOG Committee on Adolescent Health Care to help every office care for adolescent patients.
Emergency Contraception (Feb 21, 2001)
Emergency Contraception Patient Education Pamphlet Ordering Information (Feb 21, 2001)
Students Against Destructive Decisions (Feb 16, 2001)
ACOG encourages teens and their parents to develop agreements for picking-up teens who have consumed alcohol or other substances. One such agreement was developed by ...(click title to continue)
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