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

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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: http://womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/sexually-transmitted-infections/ #STIAwarenessMonth

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

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: http://womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/breastfeeding-services-and-supplies/ #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

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

#STIAwarenessWeek

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

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

Have you watched WPSI's newest How I Practice video on Diabetes In and After Pregnancy? Check it out here: #AmericanDiabetesAlertDay

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: http://womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/human-immunodeficiency-virus-infection/ #NNHAAD #StopHIVTogether

Spring is here! 🌷

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

Since 2016, @HRSAgov has adopted 13 preventive service recommendations developed by WPSI allowing women to receive a comprehensive set of preventive services without having to pay a co-payment, co-insurance or deductible. More on each recommendation: http://womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/ #WHM

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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: http://womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/preventing-obesity-in-midlife-women/ #NationalNutritionMonth

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

Encourage your patients to take charge of their health and get tested this National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! http://womenspreventivehealth.org/recommendations/human-immunodeficiency-virus-infection/ #NWGHAAD #StopHIVTogether

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. #IWD #InspireInclusion

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