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In Memory of Phyllis Paxton

On September 25, 2007, Phyllis Paxton passed away at the age of 65. Phyllis was a leader in reproductive health who is fondly remembered for her time with the California Family Health Council, known at that time as the Los Angeles Regional Family Planning Council (LARFPC). [Continue]

Title X Clinics Can Help with HPV Vaccination Efforts

Family planning clinics already serve a large percentage of women in the age range who need to receive the vaccine. Title X providers can take advantage of these opportunities to vaccinate their young female clients.[Continue]

There's No Time Like the Present! Talk With Your Kids About Sex

CFHC's www.talkwithyourkids.org is a website specifically designed to help parents and kids get the conversation started. TalkWithYourKids.org offers tips and free downloadable information sheets in English and Spanish. [Continue]

Understanding Preconception Care

Preconception care is the new buzz word in reproductive health, but what does it mean? Preconception care is the term used to describe the health services provided to women of reproductive age in preparation for a future pregnancy. Advocates of preconception care believe babies and mothers will have better birth outcomes if women are healthy before they become pregnant. [Continue]