National Institute for Reproductive Health

FIELD NOTES

Watch this video of the AHCCP in action!

We are now accepting proposals for a new funding opportunity from the National Institute for Reproductive Health. We will be awarding 2-3 grants this fall (ranging from $10,000 - $15,000) to organizations/institutions interested in implementing the Adolescent Health Care Communication Program. Proposals are due by August 13, 2010. If interested in applying, please download the RFP.

	Statement on HHS Banning Abortion Coverage in High-Risk Pools
July 15, 2010 The Obama administration is preventing the newly established high-risk insurance pools from providing abortion coverage to their members -- those most susceptible to health complications. The National Institute finds this ban punitive and discriminatory against women with pre-existing conditions. Read our full statement here.

	Second Annual AHCCP Symposium
On June 7, 2010, the three Adolescent Health Care Communication Project (AHCCP) expansion sites, National Institute Staff, AHCCP Advisory Board members, and friends of the AHCCP gathered in New York City to share creative innovations on the implementation of the AHCCP. Stay tuned for updates about the Symposium!