Navigation Links
Local Organization Receives Multi-Million Dollar Grants for Natural Family Planning, HIV Testing and Family Planning Services for Men
Date:10/28/2008

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Family Planning Council was recently awarded three grants from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for a total of $3 million. These grants will support state-of-the-art research in three important health care areas: the use of Natural Family Planning as a method of birth control among American women; expanding HIV testing for women; and, creating a model program to provide family planning services to men.

"This is an exciting opportunity for the Council and is testament to the diversity and vibrancy of our organization," declared Dorothy Mann, Executive Director, Family Planning Council. "We will be conducting ground breaking research and making tremendous strides in improving services for women and men in our community," Mann added.

-- The vast majority of patients in traditional family planning programs

are female. Funded for five years, the new male services program will

explore ways to make family planning programs more welcoming to men.

"If we are going to be successful in preventing unintended

pregnancy, we need to serve men," said Tristan Ruby, Director of

Adolescent & Male Programs. "After all, women do not get

pregnant by themselves and we know that men want to be responsible when

it comes to preventing pregnancy," Ruby added.

-- Funded for three years, the project on Natural Family Planning will

explore consumers' knowledge, attitude and beliefs regarding

Natural Family Planning. This project will identify ways to reduce

barriers for consumers who want to use this method of family planning.

-- The project on HIV testing, also funded for three years, will evaluate

options for improving HIV testing for women in family planning programs.

The Family Planning Council is a private, non-profit organization. It funds 29 local he
'/>"/>

SOURCE Family Planning Council
Copyright©2008 PR Newswire.
All rights reserved

Page: 1 2

Related medicine news :

1. Katie Lee Joel to Conduct Cooking Demonstration for Local Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
2. AstraZeneca Leads Local Walking Movement
3. On September 7th Local Organizations Partner to Celebrate Healthy Steps
4. Houston Texans Star Players Ahman Green and Matt Schaub Help Easter Seals, Avondale House and Local Families Tackle Autism
5. AstraZeneca Joins Local Walking Movement
6. Local Artists Unite in the Fight Against AIDS
7. Locally Produced Health Series Nominated for Emmy in its First Year
8. Major differences revealed in how local authorities in the UK support disabled people
9. Peer-Reviewed, Online Database Showcases Local, County and State Pandemic Planning
10. Help Raise Awareness of Obesity - Annual Walk From Obesity Invites Participants to Join a Walk in Their Local Area
11. Five Local Residents Vie to be Philadelphias Biggest 2007 Local Loser

Post Your Comments:
*Name:
*Comment:
*Email:
(Date:11/22/2009)... The holiday season is filled ... be both fun and joyous. It can also be stressful ...nation of stress, fatigue, and high fat foods -- f...cancer. That,s why the National Foundation for Can...ips that can help ensure a happier, more healthful...
(Date:11/21/2009)... , "This bill provides for an unprecedente...health care about if it is not for preserving and ... it must be defeated." Charmaine Yoest ,, WA...cans United for Life Action President and CEO Dr. ... Senate by releasing the following statement: ,...
(Date:11/21/2009)... NH based medical credentialin...in its industry to form a partnerhsip with Amerine... This partnership will help to transform quality ... (Vocus) November 21, 2009 -- ISG Group...nounced a new agreement with Amerinet Inc., a lead...
(Date:11/21/2009)... Linwood Group ask whether the...it be measured? , London,...eal that with up to one in three of the adult UK p... of developing alcohol-related liver disease*, it ...rning to rehabilitation programmes and residential...
(Date:11/20/2009)... , QUINCY, Mass., Nov. 20 Follo...rmarket Company removed from sale Shedd,s Country ...ice and Shedd,s Country Crock ® Side Dishes D...te allergen. ,, The following code dates and U...74; Side Dishes DELUXE Cheddar Broccoli Rice 21 oz...
Breaking Medicine News(10 mins):Health News:Top 10 Food Tips for the Holidays from the National Foundation for Cancer Research 2Health News:Top 10 Food Tips for the Holidays from the National Foundation for Cancer Research 3Health News:Leading Anti-Abortion Group Vows to Vigorously Fight the Senate Health Bill 2Health News:IntelliSoft Group and Amerinet Inc. Form Partnership to Transform Healthcare Delivery of Quality Patient Safety and Care 2Health News:Linwood Group Reveal How to Decide whether Alcohol Rehab Centres are a Success or Not 2Health News:Linwood Group Reveal How to Decide whether Alcohol Rehab Centres are a Success or Not 3Health News:Linwood Group Reveal How to Decide whether Alcohol Rehab Centres are a Success or Not 4Health News:Stop & Shop Alerts Customers to Voluntary Recall by Unilever 2
...ls Encourage Healthier Living on Your Own Terms, ...at,your current health could hamper your hopes for...the American Hospital Association estimates that,m...ges can improve your quality of life for years to ...
...rmuda, Jan. 7 Warner Chilcott,Limited (Nasdaq: W...26th,Annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference on Wedn...rd Time. Presenting for Warner Chilcott will be Pa...t Warner Chilcott,s Investor Relations website at,...
... per cent of men who are circumcised can enjoy the...e as men who are not, according to a study of near...he UK-based urology journal BJU International. , ...now recommended as an efficient way to reduce HIV ...
...nts are significantly less likely than their white... of cancer, despite recent efforts to close gaps i...t Yale School of Medicine published in the January... professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine,...
...od(R) Personal Diabetes Manager to Integrate DexCo...hnology, BEDFORD, Mass. and SAN DIEGO, Jan. 7 In...wearable insulin pump technology,with its OmniPod(...nnounced today they have signed a development,agre...
...Md. and MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 7 -,A USA TODAY/ Discove...n,addition to diet and exercise, friends and famil...eight and maintain health lifestyle habits., Key ...een a hindrance in their attempts to lose weight, ...
Other Medicine News:Health News:For Healthier Lifestyles That Can Be Habit-Forming, Take the Meals Matter Nutrition & Fitness Challenge! 2Health News:For Healthier Lifestyles That Can Be Habit-Forming, Take the Meals Matter Nutrition & Fitness Challenge! 3Health News:Circumcision doesn't reduce sexual satisfaction and performance, says study of 4,500 men 2Health News:Despite efforts, significant racial disparities in cancer therapy still exist 2Health News:Insulet Corporation and DexCom Announce Development Agreement 2Health News:Insulet Corporation and DexCom Announce Development Agreement 3Health News:Insulet Corporation and DexCom Announce Development Agreement 4Health News:Insulet Corporation and DexCom Announce Development Agreement 5Health News:Insulet Corporation and DexCom Announce Development Agreement 6Health News:New Poll Announces Link Between Friends and Family Influence and a Healthy Lifestyle 2Health News:New Poll Announces Link Between Friends and Family Influence and a Healthy Lifestyle 3
(Date:11/20/2009)...ov. 20 Biotel Inc. (OTC ...rst quarter ended September 30, 2009 with net earn...evenues of $3,263,000. This compares to net earni...venues of $3,168,000 for the first quarter of last...ts, Biotel President and CEO Steve Springrose said...
(Date:11/20/2009)...S, N.J., Nov. 20 BD (Bec...nnounced the completion of its acquisition of Hand...hat develops and manufactures molecular diagnostic...9, BD and HandyLab announced an exclusive agreemen...says on the HandyLab Jaguar(TM) platform, the firs...
(Date:11/19/2009)...nd, Nov. 19 Warner Chilcott plc (N...previously announced secondary offering of 20,000,...c of $22.25 per share. The selling shareholders i..., DLJ Merchant Banking, J.P. Morgan Partners (advi....P., certain other institutional investors and mem...
Breaking Medicine Technology:Biotel Announced Profitable First Quarter Ended September 30, 2009 2BD Completes Acquisition of HandyLab, Inc. 2BD Completes Acquisition of HandyLab, Inc. 3Warner Chilcott Prices Secondary Equity Offering 2Warner Chilcott Prices Secondary Equity Offering 3Warner Chilcott Prices Secondary Equity Offering 4Tampa Bay Doctor Agrees to Pay United States 241 7 Million to Resolve Medicare Fraud Allegations 52025 1Tampa Bay Doctor Agrees to Pay United States 241 7 Million to Resolve Medicare Fraud Allegations 52025 2American Health Assistance Foundation 26 Asbury Methodist Village to Host Special Community Screenings and Discussion of HBO Series The Alzheimers Pr 52020 1American Health Assistance Foundation 26 Asbury Methodist Village to Host Special Community Screenings and Discussion of HBO Series The Alzheimers Pr 52020 2American Health Assistance Foundation 26 Asbury Methodist Village to Host Special Community Screenings and Discussion of HBO Series The Alzheimers Pr 52020 3American Health Assistance Foundation 26 Asbury Methodist Village to Host Special Community Screenings and Discussion of HBO Series The Alzheimers Pr 52020 4Addus HomeCare Corporation Files Registration Statement 52015 1Addus HomeCare Corporation Files Registration Statement 52015 2
...ass Biologic Treatment Option Now Available for ...) -, PRINCETON, N.J., April 8, 2008 Bristol-Myer...t the U.S. Food and Drug,Administration (FDA) has ...,and symptoms in pediatric patients six years and ...ular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). ORENCIA,...
...008 ImQuest scientists Robert,W. Buckheit, Jr., P...ts of,studies performed with products licensed by ...ides 2008, an international conference held in New...ts, developers, and care,givers from around the wo...erence organizers, presenting the results of ImQue...
Other Medicine Technology:U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ORENCIA(R) (abatacept) for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in Patients Six Years and Older 2U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ORENCIA(R) (abatacept) for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in Patients Six Years and Older 3U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ORENCIA(R) (abatacept) for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in Patients Six Years and Older 4U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ORENCIA(R) (abatacept) for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in Patients Six Years and Older 5U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ORENCIA(R) (abatacept) for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in Patients Six Years and Older 6U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ORENCIA(R) (abatacept) for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in Patients Six Years and Older 7U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ORENCIA(R) (abatacept) for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in Patients Six Years and Older 8U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ORENCIA(R) (abatacept) for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in Patients Six Years and Older 9U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ORENCIA(R) (abatacept) for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in Patients Six Years and Older 10ImQuest Scientists Present Important HIV Microbicide Development Results at Microbicides 2008 in Delhi, India 2
...boratory and a worldwide leader in innovative labo...tensive test menu of highly complex and unique med...ed by the University of Utah, ARUP Laboratories' c...ersity teaching hospitals and children's hospitals...
...boratory and a worldwide leader in innovative labo...tensive test menu of highly complex and unique med...ed by the University of Utah, ARUP Laboratories' c...ersity teaching hospitals and children's hospitals...
...boratory and a worldwide leader in innovative labo...tensive test menu of highly complex and unique med...ed by the University of Utah, ARUP Laboratories' c...ersity teaching hospitals and children's hospitals...
...boratory and a worldwide leader in innovative labo...tensive test menu of highly complex and unique med...ed by the University of Utah, ARUP Laboratories' c...ersity teaching hospitals and children's hospitals...
Medicine Products: