Women’s Health in Corrections: Evidence-Based Updates and Practical Strategies
November 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Webinar #3 in the Considerations for Special Populations Webinar Series
The final webinar offered in the 3-part Considerations for Special Populations Webinar Series discusses key issues in women’s health that correctional health professionals encounter. The presentation will review common gynecologic conditions, including abnormal uterine bleeding, perimenopausal symptoms, cervical and breast cancer screening, as well as unique aspects of contraception provision in corrections, focusing on trauma-informed strategies and health disparities. We will highlight new guidelines from the CDC and USPSTF to equip participants with the latest evidence and practical tips for implementing best practices in women’s health in corrections.
$69 ($59 for CCHPs), includes access to the power point presentation, the webinar recording and CE credit – 1.00 hours for ACCME, ANCC, APA, and CCHP.
Presenter:
Carolyn Sufrin, MD, PhD, CCHP is an OB/GYN, medical anthropologist, and researcher at Johns Hopkins University who has worked on reproductive health care services in corrections for over a decade. Her research and publications include pregnancy outcomes among incarcerated women, access to contraception and abortion while in custody, and management of opioid use disorder among pregnant incarcerated women. She is the author of the book Jailcare: Finding the Safety Net for Women Behind Bars (University of California Press, 2017). Dr. Sufrin received her MD from Johns Hopkins and PhD from University of California, San Francisco. She recently completed her term on the board of NCCHC as the liaison from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
View our events page to see the other two webinars in this series: Transgender Care in Corrections: Ensuring Physical & Mental Health and Caring for the Aging Population in Corrections.