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Many primary care providers already offer some forms of contraception, but struggle to provide the full range of methods because of organizational challenges, like financial barriers, competing priorities, and a lack of training in placing and removing provider-dependent methods like the Implant or intrauterine devices. The tough reality is that many healthcare organizations today are already overburdened and dealing with high staff turnover. Upstream’s experience shows that these barriers are not insurmountable. Learn how our program can help pave an efficient path to providing contraceptive care. https://hubs.ly/Q02_ZQFC0 #contraceptivecare #primarycare

Thank you so much for your support throughout 2024. Happy Holidays. ✨

2024 has been a year of meaningful impact and growth at Upstream USA. As we prepare for the new year, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on some of the successes. None of this would’ve been possible without our Upstream staff, healthcare partners, supporters, and friends. Thank you for supporting our mission to ensure that patient-centered contraceptive care is basic healthcare.

Recently, the CDC released a set of updates that reflect an important shift in the framing of contraceptive decision-making. They also include a more comprehensive discussion of the importance of addressing pain with IUD procedures, and expanded options for pain management. We sat down with family medicine physician and Upstream clinical advisor Dr. Angeline Ti, MD, MPH to discuss the significance of these updates and how to address IUD pain and anxiety management with patients. What is the significance of the updated CDC guidelines on IUD pain management? What are some of the common concerns and anxieties that patients have about IUDs? How do you help patients navigate the different perspectives on IUD procedures that they may encounter on social media? These are all questions she answers in the link below. #ContraceptiveCare #IUDPainManagement #PatientCenteredCare https://hubs.ly/Q02_X1bQ0

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📅Date: Wednesday December 18th 🕜Time: 1pm Eastern / 10am Pacific ✅Register Now: https://hubs.ly/Q02_6TNR0 Hosted by the Primary Care Collaborative, attend the webinar and learn why now is the time to work together to address one of the most urgent healthcare challenges: contraceptive access - and what you can do to help! We’ll dive into the barriers millions face in accessing contraceptive care, the connection between equitable care and better maternal health outcomes, and why primary care providers are uniquely positioned to lead the charge. This is your chance to learn, share, and collaborate with healthcare leaders and advocates dedicated to making a difference. #MaternalHealth #ContraceptiveCareIsBasicHealthcare

🚨The issue: Nearly half of U.S. counties lack an OB-GYN, and barriers to contraceptive care are worsening. 💡 The solution: Equip more primary care providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered contraceptive care. On December 18 at 1pm Eastern, join us and the Primary Care Collaborative as we bring together experts to discuss this pressing issue. If you’re interested in expanding contraceptive care access for patients, this is the webinar for you. Let’s work together to make contraceptive care accessible for all. #ContraceptiveCare #PrimaryCare #HealthEquity 👉 Save your spot today: https://hubs.ly/Q02_6THd0

Join us on December 18 for a vital conversation hosted by the Primary Care Collaborative where we'll explore the current state of contraceptive access, its impact on health outcomes, and why primary care providers play a key role in bridging these gaps. Who should attend? Primary healthcare providers and medical staff passionate about advancing healthcare access. ✅ Register now to learn how you can bridge these gaps for your patients: https://hubs.ly/Q02_6VKH0 #PrimaryCare #ContraceptiveCare #ContraceptiveCareIsBasicHealthcare

“Choice is important. Having access is important. The decision of whether or not to get pregnant … we want to be able to empower women to be able to make those decisions and have access to everything they need to help them.” When contraceptive care is patient-centered, providers listen to patients and offer options that support what the patient wants. Check out this clip from our new video featuring Upstream partners and patients in Rhode Island, Texas, and Missouri. https://hubs.ly/Q02-d4rY0 #ContraceptiveCareisBasicHealthcare #ContraceptiveCare #BirthControlAccess #GivingTuesday

When I co-founded Upstream USA ten years ago, I would have been hard-pressed to imagine that we would grow to be the largest contraceptive care access organization in the country, or that we would be working in 31+ states and partnering with healthcare organizations serving more than 1 million patients this year. With support from our healthcare partners and the generosity of our investors, Upstream aims to reach 5 million patients annually by 2030. This #GivingTuesday, I am asking for your help to expand access to birth control. When I think of my “why” for this work, I think of patients like Ashley in Rhode Island and providers like Jessica in El Paso, both of whose stories are featured in the video found here https://lnkd.in/eqXGvvxV. They remind me of the profound impact that Upstream’s program is making for patients and their healthcare providers nationwide. We know that contraceptive care is basic, essential healthcare, yet historically in the United States it hasn’t been delivered that way. Upstream offers our healthcare partners free technical assistance, training, and education to expand access to patient centered, high-quality contraceptive care. Our work also ensures that patients are empowered to decide when and if they become pregnant and are able to receive their preferred contraceptive service where most of them regularly receive their healthcare: primary care centers, including federally qualified health centers, health systems, and primary care clinics. We work in red states and blue states, all across America. Our mission has never been more urgent. I’m proud of Upstream: we’re expanding access to contraceptive healthcare, empowering patients with the birth control they need to determine their futures, and building the partnerships in healthcare and philanthropy that make these outcomes possible. On this #GivingTuesday, I hope you will consider joining Upstream in our mission. Philanthropy directly helps us break down barriers and expand access to patient-centered contraception, regardless of where patients live. And today, Upstream has a 2:1 match available for all donations, made possible by a generous investor. Together, we can ensure that contraceptive care is accessible, equitable, and available wherever and whenever it’s needed. #GivingTuesday #ReproductiveHealth #ContraceptiveCare #UpstreamUSA #HealthcareForAll #SocialImpact #DonateNow