What does DRH mean in HEALTHCARE

The Division of Reproductive Health provides evidence-based research, programs, and technical assistance to improve reproductive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. We focus on promoting access to quality family planning, HIV testing and treatment, maternal and child health services, as well as providing guidance on healthy sexual behavior.

Generally the best way is to contact your local health department or community based organization. Many of these organizations provide education and referrals for DRH services. Additionally, you may refer to the Centers for Disease Control's Health Department Finder to locate your local public health department contact information.

The Division of Reproductive Health focuses on improving primary prevention through evidence-based research and programming that address a range of topics related to reproductive health including sexuality education; safe motherhood; sexually transmitted infections (STIs); HIV/AIDS prevention; breast and cervical cancer screening; family planning; infertility prevention; contraception use; preconception care; controlled substances during pregnancy; postpartum care; male involvement in reproductive health issues; abstinence education programs; teen pregnancy prevention efforts and more.

Yes! The Division of Reproductive Health offers a variety of written materials in both English and Spanish, such as brochures on various topics related to sexual health, STD's/STI's prevention and testing options, family planning methods and more. We also have an array of multimedia tools available such as videos and podcasts covering many areas related to sexual health including resilience building strategies specifically focused at young people and other resources aimed at advancing positive youth development.

Unfortunately not all divisions within DRH are able to provide financial assistance but we do offer many options for individuals seeking contraceptive services regardless of their income status or ability pay out-of-pocket expenses which may include family planning clinics like Title X clinics or Medicaid funded healthcare providers like Planned Parenthood in order to help make them more affordable for suitable applicants. Additionally we provide referral services for those who qualify for additional support through SNAP or WIC benefit programs.

Yes! We have numerous online resources available such as our website where you can find publications and other helpful information related to reproductive health issues such as birth control, STI/STD prevention & treatment, pregnancy planning & parenting, HPV vaccine facts & FAQs among other topics. Additionally we host a Learning Management System with free courses specifically intended for professionals working in the field of reproductive healthcare.

Yes! There are several affiliated organizations with which we collaborate on projects involving research, program implementation & evaluation or technical assistance which often include entities from both inside & outside the federal government from a wide range of fields ranging from medicine & public policy to social sciences & economics.