Contraception Access Learning Community: Resources
ASTHO is producing a series of written publications and online learning opportunities as part of the Contraception Access Learning Community.
The virtual learning resources include webinars highlighting emerging topics related to expanding access to contraception. Some of these webinars are part of series focused on a specific topic area and paired with written resources; others are standalone, addressing one topic. Guest speakers on these webinars include state health agency staff, clinical experts, researchers, and policymakers.
The written publications highlight key considerations and emerging topics in contraception access.
Strategies to Conduct a Successful Statewide Needs Assessment
Oct. 25, 2022
During this session, researchers and subject matter experts explore key considerations and strategies for successful statewide needs assessments focused on family planning. The presenters discuss how to develop and implement surveys and analyze data to inform decisions about state family planning needs, with a focus on health equity and reproductive justice.
Speakers
- Elizabeth Jones, MPA, Service Delivery Improvement, National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association
- Brittni Frederiksen, PhD, MPH, Associate Director for Women's Health Policy, Kaiser Family Foundation
- Ariana Bennett, DrPH, University of California, Berkeley School of Social Welfare
Providing Culturally Responsive Reproductive Healthcare
Nov. 29, 2022
During this session, subject matter experts discuss strategies to ensure diverse patient populations receive respectful and appropriate care before, during, and after a visit, both in-person and via telehealth.
Speakers
- Caitlin Hungate, TTA Provider and Fiscal Lead, Reproductive Health National Training Center
- Deepika Kandasamy, TTA Provider, Reproductive Health National Training Center
- Adelaide McClintock, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Washington
Upcoming Webinars
Connecting Your Communities to Family Planning Coverage
Scheduled Date: Aug. 2, 2023, 1 – 2 p.m. ET
In partnership with Illinois Contraceptive Access Now (iCAN!), this webinar will focus on Medicaid family planning state plan amendments (SPAs) and waivers. This webinar will provide an overview of SPAs and waivers, as well as which states have utilized them to expand access to family planning services.
This webinar will also review successful advocacy strategies for advancing model family planning SPAs using an Illinois case study as well as identify key communication channels for implementing SPAs and waivers.
Speakers
- Kai Tao, iCAN!
- Katie Thiede, iCAN!
Registration opening soon
Advancing Contraception Access Through Emergency Contraception Series
This two-webinar series will focus on access to emergency contraception (EC) for state health departments and providers.
Session 1
Scheduled Date: Aug. 15, 2023, 2 – 3:30 p.m. ET
The first session in August will focus on promoting EC access within state health departments and their clinics. It will help participants identify policies and practices that can expand EC access to patients of state health departments, including communication efforts of state health departments that can increase awareness of EC.
Session 1 Speakers
- Kelly Cleland, American Society for Emergency Contraception
- Stephanie Lebleu, Every Body Texas
- Mandie Fleming, Flathead City-County Health Department
Registration opening soon
Session 2
Tentative Date: October 2023
The second session, in October 2023, will focus on identifying provider strategies for advancing EC access.
Additional Resources
Opportunities and Barriers to Contraception Access on College Campuses
April 3, 2023
This blog post examines the landscape of contraceptive access on college campuses and opportunities to engage students and community-based organizations to improve access to contraceptives.