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Recent Trends in Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Delivery: United States, 2016-2018

Data from the National Vital Statistics System reports, rates of vaginal birth after previous cesarean delivery (VBAC) increased 12.4% in 2016 to 12.8% in 2017 and 13.3% in 2018.

HIV and Women

• Newer Anti-HIV Drugs Safest, Most Effective During Pregnancy (NIH)

• Study Finds Lower Concentration of PrEP drug in Pregnant Teens & Young Women (NIH)

• HIV Prevention Starts with Me: Women and Girls, Ending the HIV Epidemic Together (HHS OWH)

New HHS COVID-19 Resources

The HHS AIDSinfo website has released Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV.

Indian Health Service’s All Tribes COVID-19 Weekly Conference Call

The Indian Health Service is hosting weekly All Tribes calls to provide updates on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders. Officials will provide COVID-19 preparedness efforts and response updates. You will have an opportunity to provide comments and ask questions to federal officials.

Time: 3:30-4:30 PM EDT every Thursday

Conference Call: 1-800-857-5577

Participant Passcode: 6703929

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Priorities for Testing Patients with Suspected COVID-19 Infection

Click the link to view resources outlining the priorities for testing patients with suspected COVID-19 infections. Please share far and wide.

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The health of the American people is our top priority. It is critical that clinicians follow the criteria and use their best judgment to determine whether a patient should be tested for #COVID19. For more information about the latest testing priorities visit: https://bit.ly/39ljKFV [Image]
The latest clinical criteria for #COVID19 testing has been developed to ensure that we maintain optimal care options for all hospitalized patients and maintain the integrity of our healthcare system. For more information about the @HHS_ASH’s testing priorities visit: https://bit.ly/39ljKFV [Image]
#ICYMI: @HHS_ASH released the latest clinical criteria for #COVID19 evaluation and laboratory testing. For information on testing guidance visit: https://bit.ly/39ljKFV [Image]
If you’re a clinician considering testing persons with possible #COVID19, read the @HHS_ASH’s latest clinical guidance for #COVID19 evaluation and laboratory testing. https://bit.ly/39ljKFV [Image]

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Funding Opportunities

Capital Assistance for Disaster Response and Recovery Efforts

This HHS Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant supports health centers at localities declared disaster or emergency areas by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Deadline is April 6.

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Improving Adult Vaccination Coverage through Partnerships with Providers and National Organizations

This HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cooperative agreement supports programs that focus on influenza vaccination in high risk adults and on racial/ethnic disparities in overall adult vaccinations. Deadline is April 15.

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Urgent Competitive Revisions for Research on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

This HHS National Institutes of Health (NIH) Notice of Special Interest supports research on viral natural history, pathogenicity, transmission and the development of vaccines and therapeutics against COVID-19. Deadline is April 8.

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Other Federal News

NEW Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Posters

Click the link to see the NEW Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Posters. There are PDF and digital files for easy use in social media posts. You can also find the highly requested Spanish version of the poster. The Department of Labor worked diligently to get these out as quickly as possible.

You can find the online links for the posters, fact sheets, and other resources here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic.

Other Public Health News

You are the Key to HPV Cancer Prevention Webinar - 1:00 - 2:00 pm PT on Monday, April 13, 2020

Educational Objectives:

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
Identify the appropriate HPV vaccination schedule based on the patient
Give effective HPV vaccine recommendations for patients ages 11 or 12 years, as well as for age 13 years and older.
Develop self-efficacy in delivering effective HPV vaccination recommendations
Provide reassuring, confident, and concise responses to parental questions about HPV vaccinations

Continuing Medical Education: Samaritan Health Services is accredited by the Oregon Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Samaritan Health Services designates this live activity for a maximum of one (1) AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.

Attendance is FREE and subscribers can obtain 1 CME credit. Those interested can register today at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6149119239808206605. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the webinar. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Carolyn Rutter, MD and the planners of this program report that they have no conflicts of interest or relevant financial relationships with any commercial entities that might affect the contents of this presentation.