CHAMPS has compiled this list of resources to help Region VIII health centers in meeting the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) supported Women’s Preventive Services Guidelines and provide quality services to improve women’s and maternal health.

If you utilize an evidence-based clinical resource appropriate for health center clinicians that is not listed on this webpage, please contact the CHAMPS Clinical Quality Improvement Director.

Please click or scroll down for the following items related to women’s health:

BREAST CANCER SCREENING

American Cancer Society (ACS)
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer information includes causes, risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment options.

American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Recommendation on When to Begin Breast Cancer Screening Mammography (2024)
ACOG published an interim update to clinical guidance and recommendations for breast cancer screening.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)
This program provides access to breast and cervical cancer screening services to underserved women nationwide.
Screening for Breast Cancer
Information about screening recommendations, types of tests, benefits and risks of screening, and where to get screened.

National Breast Cancer Foundation
About Breast Cancer
Patient-facing Information about early detection, diagnosis, stages, and types of breast cancer.
Finding Support
Resources for patients that offer education and support during treatment and beyond.

National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute (NIH NCI)
Breast Cancer Screening – Health Professional Version
Information about mammography, other imaging modalities, and published evidence about breast cancer screening.
Breast Cancer Screening – Patient Version
Information about screening and general information about breast cancer.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Screening for Breast Cancer (2024)
USPSTF recommendations for breast cancer screening.

CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

American Cancer Society (ACS)
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer information including causes, risk factors, prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Information about HPV, cancers caused by HPV, the risks of infection, how it affects the body, and how to prevent it.
National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)
This program provides access to breast and cervical cancer screening services to underserved women nationwide.
Screening for Cervical Cancer
Information about screening recommendations, how to prepare for a test, test results, and additional resources.

Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Women’s Health (OWH)
Federal Cervical Cancer Collaborative (FCCC)
The FCCC works to improve access to cervical cancer services by improving cancer research and health care delivery.

National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC)
Services and Resources
NCCC serves women with or at risk for cervical cancer and HPV-related disease. This page includes resources and support services to educate communities about HPV and cervical health issues.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Cervical Cancer Screening
Information about cervical cancer screening includes when to get screened, where to get screened, and the risks of screenings.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Screening for Cervical Cancer (2018)
Task Force recommendations for cervical cancer screening.

REGION VIII STATE-BASED BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMS

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
Women’s Wellness Collective
This program offers free breast and cervical cancer screening at more than one hundred clinics across Colorado to those who qualify.

Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services
Cancer Screening Program
This program supports comprehensive cancer control in Montana by providing ongoing quality screening services to Montana women and education in a manner that is appropriate, accessible, cost-effective, and sensitive to the client’s needs.

North Dakota Health & Human Services
Women’s Way
This program allows eligible North Dakota women to pay for breast and cervical cancer screenings.

South Dakota Department of Health
All Women Count!
This program serves women 30-64 years of age for Pap tests, 40-64 for mammograms, without insurance to pay for screening exams, and who have insurance but cannot pay the deductible or co-payment.

Utah Department of Health & Human Services
Utah Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
This program helps low-income, uninsured, and underinsured women gain access to timely breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services.

Wyoming Department of Health
Wyoming Cancer Program
This program reimburses participating healthcare providers for screening services such as colonoscopies, mammograms, and Pap tests provided to enrolled clients across the state.

MATERNAL HEALTH

Acad. of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM)
Position Statements and Clinical Protocols
Clinical practice protocols for breastfeeding and lactation management as well as human milk storage guidelines.

American Acad. of Pediatrics
Guidelines for Perinatal Care, 8th Edition (2017)
Recommendations on quality care of pregnant women, fetuses, and newborn infants.

American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Patient Education
Patient education resources include digital pamphlets, fast facts, and tear pads on contraception, pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum care, and other women’s health issues.
Perinatal Mental Health
Information about perinatal mental health conditions, assessment and treatment, educational resources, and guide for integrating mental health care into obstetric practice.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
7 Things to Know About Syphilis
Public-focused video for use in provider waiting rooms or other locations.
Congenital Syphilis
Information about congenital syphilis, signs and symptoms, prevention, treatment, and more.

Community Health Association of Mountain/Plains States (CHAMPS)
Breastfeeding Resources
Compilation of resources to support Region VIII health centers in treating and supporting breastfeeding patients.

Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Maternal & Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
MCHB strengthens public health systems to meet the needs of America’s mothers, children, and their families.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Free, 24/7 mental health support before, during, and after pregnancy with culturally sensitive support and connection to local resources. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) to connect with a counselor in English and Spanish.

Maternal Mortality Review Information App (MMRIA)
Pregnancy-Related Deaths: Data from Maternal Mortality Review Committees in 36 US States, 2017-2019
Data on 1,018 pregnancy-related deaths among residents of 36 states from 2017-2019.

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Pregnancy Nutrition: Healthy-Eating Basics
Information on what foods pregnant women should eat and how much.

Mother to Baby
Pregnancy Risk Line
An affiliate of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), the Pregnancy Risk Line provides evidence-based information to parents and healthcare providers about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Maternal and Child Nutrition (2025)
This guideline covers nutrition and weight management during pregnancy for anyone who may become pregnant, is planning to become pregnant, or is already pregnant, and nutrition in children up to 5 years old.

National Maternal & Child Oral Health Resource Center
Bright Futures Toolbox: Health Professionals and Human Services Providers
Oral Health Pocket Guide for providers, education and training opportunities, and screening/risk assessments.

Nurse Family Partnership (NFP)
Support for First-Time Moms
NFP is a free program that connects home-visiting nurses with moms expecting their first baby.

Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
Maternal Mental Health Fact Sheet
A fact sheet about maternal mental health, including prevalence and range of disorders, why it matters, detection and treatment, and risk factors.

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women (2019)
Task Force Hepatitis B Virus screening recommendations in pregnant women.

PRENATAL CARE

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Educational Resources for Providers, Patients, and Families
Educational resources for providers, patients, and families related to women’s prenatal and preventive services and postpartum mental health.

March of Dimes
Prenatal Care Checkups
This page includes information about prenatal care checkups and why they are important.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office on Women’s Health (OWH)
Prenatal Care
This page includes information related to prenatal care and commonly asked questions about prenatal care.

POSTPARTUM CARE

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Educational Resources for Providers, Patients, and Families
Educational resources for providers, patients, and families related to women’s prenatal and preventive services and postpartum mental health.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Reproductive Health – Depression
Information on postpartum depression and treatment.

March of Dimes
Postpartum
This page includes information about proper care for women after giving birth and various postpartum topics.

National Child & Maternal Health Education Program
Mom’s Mental Health Matters
Information about depression and anxiety around pregnancy, including signs, risks, and treatment.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office on Women’s Health (OWH)
Talking Postpartum Depression Campaign
This campaign includes four fact sheets to provide information for women and support networks who are seeking resources for postpartum depression or other perinatal mental health conditions.

INTERCONCEPTION CARE

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Interpregnancy Care
This document includes information about interpregnancy care as a continuum for overall health and wellness and postpartum care.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Contraception and Birth Control Measures
Information about different kinds of birth control measures and other related resources.
Contraceptive Guidance for Health Care Providers
Provider recommendations for contraceptive use and links to the latest guidance documents.

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)
Guidelines for Preconception and Interconception Care
Information about preconception and interconception care for women to improve women’s health and the health of future children.

March of Dimes
IMPLICIT Interconception Care Toolkit
The Interventions to Minimize Preterm and Low Birthweight Infants through Continuous Improvement Techniques (IMPLICIT) Interconception Care (ICC) Model was developed to reduce maternal risk factors. This toolkit provides the background, evidence, and resources to successfully implement the IMPLICIT ICC Model in the context of well-child visits.

Power to Decide
One Key Question Initiative
Multiple interactive training sessions for non-clinical and clinical providers alike related to pregnancy planning.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH)
Find a Family Planning Clinic
The Title X Family Planning Clinic Locator tool provides information about clinics that offer a broad range of family planning and preventive health services.

OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Library of Resources for Women’s Health
Research updates and information to help women manage diseases and conditions.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
ACOG’s Library of Health Information
Guidelines for cervical cancer screening, family planning, information for teens, and other gynecologic problems.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (WISEWOMAN)
This program extends preventive health services to achieve optimal cardiovascular health for women aged 35-64 who participate in the CDC-funded National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP).
Women’s Health
The CDC’s Office of Women’s Health is a central point for women’s and girls’ health.

Community Health Association of Mountain/Plains States (CHAMPS)
Patient Education Handouts
Customizable handouts for download on Pap tests, child safety, and other health topics.
Victims and Survivors of Human Trafficking Resources
Resources for serving victims and survivors of human trafficking.
Victims and Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence Resources
Resources for serving victims and survivors of intimate partner violence.

Health Affairs
New Directions For Women’s Health: Expanding Understanding, Improving Research, Addressing Workforce Limitations
This article emphasizes the need for a holistic, lifespan approach to women’s health that considers biological sex and intersecting social factors.

Maternal Health Action and Resource Center (MHARC)
Resource Center
The resource center is designed to provide access to evidence-based strategies and guidance with the purpose of improving maternal health outcomes for all populations.

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Women’s Health Research Roadmap
The Food & Drug Administration, in conjunction with the Office on Women’s Health, details research priority areas for future investigation and quality improvement initiatives.