California Family Health Council, Inc.

Don’t Miss the Reproductive Health Medical Symposium!

Hotel Zoso, Palm Springs
June 12-13, 2008

Register now! Early bird rates available through May 19th. Discounts available for Family PACT providers.

California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom Advocates for Women’s Health Care Funding

On March 25, 2008, the California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom organized a lobby day to inform elected officials of the ways that proposed cuts to the 2008-09 state budget would disproportionately affect women. [Continue]

For Clinicians: Updated Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening and Treatment Guidelines

CFHC has collaborated with staff at the California STD Branch at the California Department of Public Health to highlight important strategies for preventing and treating STIs as recommended by the CDC in their STD Treatment Guidelines. [Continue]

One in Four Teenage Girls Have an STI

The CDC recently presented the results from an analysis which examined a nationally representative sample of 14-19 year-old females to estimate the prevalence of the most common sexually transmitted infections. The prevalence of STIs among the entire study group was 26 percent -- that is, 1 out of 4 teenage girls had an STI. [Continue]

CFHC School-Based Chlamydia Screening Program Highlighted

A new study led by Rebecca Braun in the Clinical and Community Health Programs Division at CFHC examined the effectiveness of a chlamydia screening program in high school-based health centers. [Continue]

Look What CFHC.org Can Do for You!

At the start of 2008, CFHC rolled out a reorganized and revitalized website. Clean, modern and easy-to-navigate, www.cfhc.org is full of user-friendly resources. [Continue]

Condom Art Contest Promotes STI Awareness

Every two years, CFHC holds a Condom Art Contest as a creative way to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and to promote effective condom use among teens and young adults. [Continue]

"What is Right for You" Is Newly Revised!

CFHC’s ever-popular What is Right for You booklet has been updated and revised for 2008. [Continue]

New Weekly Specials at www.healthed.org

Visit the Weekly Specials section of the CFHC Store for health education materials at a discounted price. These great deals are only available online. Check back weekly to see what’s on sale!