A central home for medical records and continuity of care for mobile underserved patients.

The latest in diabetes, TB, research, hepatitis, domestic violence, immunizations, environmental health, and more.

Education, tools and job search resources essential to keep a Health Practitioner on the cutting edge of migrant health.

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Hepatitis Web Study

From the Seattle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center and the University of Washington. This excellent site provides interactive, case-based modules related to the clinical care of persons with Viral Hepatitis A, B, and C. Easy to access!

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Hepatitis C Counseling and Testing Policy/Procedure

A very comprehensive Hep C testing and counseling policy developed by the State Health Department in South Carolina. The guidelines also include an attachment that outlines HCV-specific information and prevention messages for health care providers.

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Apr292009

Nutritional Management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Description

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the hour-long session, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe how diet plays a key role in CKD management, including the prevention of malnutrition.
  2. Explain the reasons for a changing diet in the progression of CKD.
  3. dentify the key diet components in CKD management, including sodium, protein, phosphorus and potassium.
  4. Educate CKD patients on the key diet components

This webcast is offered at 12:00pm Eastern Standard Time.

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July 2008 Heptalk Listserv

Welcome to the HepTalk Listserv. For July, we offer two articles about immunizing adolescents. Adolescents are often seen by many of you in your clinics for a variety of reasons, from prenatal care to sports physical exams, presenting a good opportunity to see if they have had their Hep B shots.


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August 2008 Heptalk Listserv

In May 2005, near its beginning, the HepTalk Project presented a
position paper, "Hepatitis Screening, Immunization and
Testing for Mobile Populations and Immigrants from
Latin America and the Caribbean" It has been updated
with new immunization guidelines. This publication clarifies
standard hepatitis immunization and testing recommendations for
these populations.

HepQuick, also newly updated, incorporates specifics for
mobile clients and recent immigrants from the position paper.

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HepTalk Training Manual

The HepTalk Training Manual for on-site training for clinics to help improve clinic systems that support communicable disease prevention, and training for clinicians and staff on communicating about risk across cultural differences and about potentially sensitive personal issues.

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May012010

Hepatitis Awareness Month

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Recognizes the importance of global commitments to prevent liver disease and cancer caused by viral hepatitis.

For hepatitis information specific to the migrant and underserved populations visit MCN's Hepaitits page.

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