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Objective Reviewers Needed!

Mon, 08/09/2010

Objective Reviewers are needed by BPHC to review special Populations. We need your support to enlist the maximum number of individuals who will perform a knowledgeable, professional and fair review of applicants who will be applying for NAP or other opportunities to serve populations in need and in particular Migrant/Seasonal Farmworkers and their families.

Objective reviewers must be:

Heat Related Illness

Thu, 08/05/2010

PHOTO:  Drink plenty of waterFrom Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education- Agricultural workers are at risk for heat related illnesses when they are outside in extreme heat and humidity or in hot indoor environments such as a barn or shop.

“Breaking Down the Barriers: A National Needs Assessment on Farmworker Health Outreach

Thu, 07/29/2010

Health Outreach Partners’ fourth national needs assessment of farmworker health outreach

IMAGE: Report coverThis groundbreaking report provides a compelling summary of national data focused solely on farmworker outreach programs and the farmworker communities they serve.

Jornadas de Ventanilla de Salud

Tue, 07/13/2010

PHOTO: Jornadas de Ventanilla de SaludMCN has establish an important collaboration with the Mexican Government, thru the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE)-Secretariat of Health Services (SS)-Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME) and the Ventanillas de Salud Programs. Most recently, MCN participated at the 77th Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME) workshop at Mexico City on the June 27-30, 2010.

Modern-day Slavery: Here, There and Everywhere

Thu, 07/01/2010

Originally posted on Marc Gunther's blog

Identifying migrant and seasonal farmworkers

Thu, 06/24/2010

A Tool for Identifying Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers in Your Clinic. MCN recommends screening for migrant status at every clinic visit.

Take the LIVESTRONG Survey for People Affected by Cancer

Thu, 06/24/2010

Take the LIVESTRONG Survey for People Affected by Cancer
If you have ever been affected by cancer,
LIVESTRONG wants to hear from you.

Alert: California Declares a Whooping Cough Epidemic- Get Immunized Now!

Thu, 06/24/2010

PHOTO: baby sleepingAn outbreak of the Whooping Cough in California has gotten so bad it is now declared an epidemic. The New York Times reports five infants have died. Health authoriites urge residents - particlarly those of Latino background - get vaccinated against the disease.

TBNet a Model of Excellence!

Thu, 05/20/2010

The Migrant Clinicians Network’s (MCN) TBNet project has been selected as the 2010 Border Models of Excellence in Tuberculosis Surveillance and Control recipient by the U.S.-México Border Health Commission (USMBHC).

LOGO: TBNet logo"TBNet is to be recognized as a vital and integral part of tuberculosis work along the U.S.-México border," said Dan Reyna, M.S.S., M.P.A., General Manager,

Mark Your Calendars! 2nd National Summit of Clinicians for Health Care Justice

Mon, 01/25/2010

IMG: National Summit of Clinicians for Healthcare JusticeSeptember 23-25, 2010 in Washington DC. Join other national and regional clinician networks on planning this national meeting for front line clinicians. Watch for details on the program agenda in the coming months and ways to be involved.

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