The fourth edition of the data book, developed by the Health Resources and Services Administration's Office of Women's Health, presents a profile of women's health. It highlights racial and ethnic disparities in women's health and is intended to be a concise reference for policymakers and program managers.
VAWnet is an easily accessible and comprehensive collection of full-text, searchable electronic resources on domestic violence, sexual violence and related issues.
The United States Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women handles legal and policy issues regarding violence against women, and provides national and international leadership on the issue.
Professional education for healthcare providers on health risks for adolescent farmworkers.
An essay that appeared in CDC's publication, Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice and Policy, January 2005
Editorial about the case for taking public health action on the issue of Type 2 Diabetes.
Offers a collection of resources on cultral competence.
Primer to help physicians improve immunization rates, especially in minority populations. The primer includes tools to help physicians ensure that patients are up-to-date with their vaccinations. Studies have shown that many individuals do not receive the vaccinations they need. Immunization gaps are seen mostly in adolescents and adults as well as with racial and ethnic minorities. Adolescent and adult immunization rates average less than 70 percent nationally. Although childhood immunization rates are very high, African American and Latino children are less likely to receive the recommended vaccinations than white children.
This web site and toll-free call center were created to provide FREE, reliable health information for women everywhere.
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Book published jointly by MCN and the American Academy of Pediatrics to highlight special considerations for farmworker children.
The CDC Division of STD Prevention developed online STD education modules for clinicians. The Self Study STD Modules for Clinicians offers free CME, CNE, and CEU for each of seven STD topics: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), vaginitis, herpes simplex virus (HSV) and human papillomavirus (HPV). Each module covers epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and partner services information along with an interactive case study.
In a case that spotlights problems faced by migrant women working on farms, a federal-court jury in Fresno on Friday found one of California’s largest agricultural businesses liable for sexual harassment and awarded its employee nearly $1 million.
The RWHP, founded in 1992, develops community-based educational materials. independently as well as in collaboration with other grass-roots organizations. Their projects focus on the health issues of rural women and their families, with a special emphasis on the challenges faced by Spanish-speaking farmworking families.
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The NASTAD Viral Hepatitis Program was funded by CDC to develop a comprehensive model for coordination between HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis programs.
Catalog of patient education materials in English and Spanish for perinatal issues related to diabetes and gestational diabetes.
HRSA/HAB has developed a new 24-hour clinical consultation service, the National Perinatal HIV Consultation and Referral Service (Perinatal Hotline). This service provides 24-hour advice from HIV experts on indications and interpretations of HIV testing in pregnancy as well as consultation on treating HIV-infected pregnant women and their infants. The Perinatal Hotline (888-448-8765) and the PEPline (888-448-4911) are both available 24 hours, seven days per week. The Warmline (800-933-3413) is available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday.
Free video called “Lo Mejor Para Su Bebe”, which covers infant care and breastfeeding.
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This website includes free handouts in Spanish that can be downloaded directly from the site.
A wide array of materials at various literacy levels and almost everything in Spanish. Pamphlets, videos, "Comenzando Bien" curriculum.
NOAH provides access to high quality full-text consumer health information in English and Spanish that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased.
Shawnna Hughes divorced her abusive husband. But four days later a judge revoked her divorce because Shawnna Hughes was pregnant-- and pregnant women in Washington, according to this judge, can't get divorced.
The CDC's Spanish website for women's health. Includes handouts in Spanish that can be printed from the web.
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The goal of Women's Way is to reduce morbidity and mortality by increasing breast and cervical cancer screening. This program promotes participation of women ages 18 through 64 who are income eligible, uninsured or underinsured. No-cost screening is available to eligible women. For more information call 701.222.6527 or 1.800.449.6636 or visit the website.
This site offers a list of contractors providing services and a map. For information, including sites anywhere in PA offering free or discounted screening, contact Cancer Information Services at 1-800-4-CANCER or 1-800-422-6237.
The National Alliance for Hispanic Health serves Hispanic communities nationwide through its membership of thousands of front-line health providers and organizations.
American Association of Poison Control Centers Offers a listing of regional Poison Control Centers. Poison Control Centers provide information regarding possible or actual environmental or occupational exposures and recommended treatments. The website offers education for children and adults.
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EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water offers information about the regulations and programs developed under the Safe Drinking Water Act, federal and state contacts for further information, and drinking water publications.
CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - offers screening, research and surveillance information.