APhA-ASP Operation Reproductive Health
Previously known as the Women’s Health Campaign, Operation Reproductive Health is focused on student pharmacists reaching out to their communities to provide health and wellness services focused on improving cancer prevention through Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and improving reproductive and sexual health education. Through public awareness, community outreach, and patient-specific education on reproductive health and cancer prevention strategies, chapters have the ability to empower more patients to take control of their reproductive health.
Goals of the Operation Reproductive Health:
- Increase student pharmacist awareness of the needs for sexual and reproductive health education and opportunities for student pharmacist-led programming in the community
- Provide education on the HPV vaccine and increase understanding of the HPV vaccine use in cancer prevention
- Provide education on reproductive health including prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, hormonal contraceptive options, and access to hormonal contraceptives
- Promote the profession of pharmacy and the role of pharmacists as a resource on these topics
Operation Reproductive Health National Liaison: Zoona Ahmad (ahmad41@purdue.edu)
Operation Reproductive Health Resources
Increasing Access to Hormonal Contraceptive Products
Many states now allow pharmacists to prescribe hormonal contraceptives to increase and ensure patient access. This 4-hour online interactive training program will prepare pharmacists to discuss the hormonal contraceptive options available to prescribe, furnish or dispense, in accordance with state laws. This training meets the requirements for most states that currently allow pharmacist-furnished contraception.
Test Your Knowledge - HPV Quiz
As immunization providers, pharmacists have an important role in public health and protecting patients from vaccine-preventable diseases. CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends the HPV vaccine for specific populations. Test your knowledge of HPV immunization with this short quiz.
Operation Reproductive Health Award Report and Recognition
APhA-ASP recognizes each chapter that implements an Operation Reproductive Health program in their community.
One Chapter from each of the eight APhA-ASP regions are recognized during Mid-Year Regional Meetings. In
addition, the eight regional winners, along with one national winner, and two national runners-up are recognized
during the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition at the APhA-ASP Opening General Session and in Student
Pharmacist magazine.
Recognition
Recognition will be awarded to the top chapters nationally at the
APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition. Chapters receive the
following cash awards:
National Award Winning Chapter = $1,000
National 1st Runner-up = $750
National 2nd Runner-up = $500
Regional Award Winning Chapters - Regions 1-8 = $250
Award Recipients
The 2021-2022 Operation Reproductive Health National and Regional award recipients will be announced during the 2022 Midyear Regional Meetings and APhA2023!
Report Submission
To be considered for regional and national awards for APhA-ASP
Operation Immunization activities, chapters can complete an
essay and submit a separate chronological list for the project
events (e.g. Operation Immunization Chronological List) within
the APhA-ASP Chapter Achievement Report form.. Guidelines and information on the submission process can be found within the APhA-ASP Chapter Achievement Report information.
Thank you to the Supporter!
APhA-ASP Operation Reproductive Health is supported by Merck.
