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

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

Professional Development

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

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Immigration, Race/Ethnicity, and Social and Economic Factors as Predictors of Breastfeeding Initiation

This research study showed that immigration status was strongly associated with increased breastfeeding initiation, implying that cultural factors are important in the decision to breastfeed.

Link http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/159/3/255
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Mar102009

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

url: http://www.4woman.gov/hiv/nwghaad/
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Mar012009

National Women’s History Month

url: http://www.nwhp.org/
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Breast Cancer Network of Strength

The mission of Breast Cancer Network of Strength is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone. Support programs, outreach programs, breast health workshops, wigs and prostheses banks for women with limited resources. 1-800-221-2141 (interpreters in 150 languages). (Formerly known as Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization)

Link http://www.networkofstrength.org
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May212009

The American College of Nurse-Midwives 54th Annual Meeting & Exposition

url: http://www.midwife.org/
Location: Seattle, Washington
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Oct052008

National Midwifery Week

url: http://www.midwife.org/display.cfm?id=312
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National Midwifery Week, October 5-11, 2008, is a wonderful occasion celebrating midwifery and midwives' commitment to being "With Women, for a Lifetime." Whether you are a midwife, a new parent or grandparent, or you're just seeking information about midwifery, this week will be filled with educational opportunities.
Oct012008

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

url: www.nbcam.org
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October 15th is national Mammography Day. Mammography centers across the country will be offering reduced cost or free screenings throughout the month and on October 15th.

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Pregnancy, Reproductive Health and Pesticides Monograph

This 2008 MCN/FJ Monograph compiles research on pesticides, pregnancy and reproducitve health. English and Spanish.

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Perinatal Care Survey

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May132008

Sex Differences in Health Awareness Day

url: http://www.womenshealthresearch.org
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The observance helps draw attention to key differences in health between women and men that are overlooked or misunderstood in areas such as heart disease, cancer, autoimmune disorders, obesity and mental health.

For information specific to migrant and underserved populations visit MCN's Women's Health page or MCN's Health Disparities Collaboratives page.

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