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: Jennifer Estrellado (j.estrellado@ufl.edu)
Program Results
Operation Reproductive Health was launched as an official APhA-ASP National Patient Care project in 2021. Since that time, countless individuals of all ages have been informed on HPV and the importance of receiving the HPV Vaccine. In 2022-2023 alone students had the following results:
- 99 chapter participated
- 5,407 student pharmacists participated
- 407 faculty and staff members participated
- 101 pharmacists participated
- 27,222 individuals educated
- 3,310 on HPV vaccination
- 6,989 on cancer prevention
- 5,575 on contraception topics
- 98,083 individuals reached through public relations initiatives
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.