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Presentations shared by this year's East Coast presenters. Topics include:

  • STD's
  • Outreach
  • Pesticides
  • Obesity
  • Research
  • And more...
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The mission of Bright Futures is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, families, and communities.

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To minimize spread of contagious illnesses in the workplace

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To maintain a workplace free of violence.

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Measurement of glycemic control, renal function and lipid levels in diabetic patients are important indicators of the quality of the medical treatment and are necessary to guide the treatment of diabetic patients. These tests are required at frequent intervals.

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A chart audit form that addresses required chart items by lifecycle.
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Quality review form for use in family planning programs.
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This Policy Information Notice (PIN) provides guidance to health centers on emergency management expectations related to planning and preparing for future emergencies.

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A sample job description for a Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program Director.
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Sample clinic policy to assure accurate and detailed record of all PPD testing in the clinic.
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Another example of a checklist to determine provider competencies at all age levels.
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Job Description for Nurse Manager
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Sample policy describing the procedure for physician on call.
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Sample clinic policy for equipment cleaning to stop the spread of infection.
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The Oaxacan Indigenous Binational Front (FIOB) is a non-profit organization based in California. It is a coalition of indigenous organizations, communities, and individuals from Oaxaca, Baja California and in the State of California. This organization works to empower the indigenous peoples of Oaxaca and make sure that human rights are upheld for these communities in both Mexico and the United States.

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To provide easily accessible immunizations, reduce patient waiting time, and assure quality of service in provision of immunizations.

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A directory of organizations working to promote health and prevent HIV/AIDS in California, Florida, North Carolina, Oregon, and Texas.

 

Provided by Farmworker Justice

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Concern about the adverse public health and environmental effects of pesticide use is persistent. Recognizing the importance of surveillance for acute occupational pesticide-related illness, we report on surveillance for this condition across multiple states. Between 1998 and 1999, a total of 1,009 individuals with acute occupational pesticide-related illness were identified by states participating in the SENSOR-pesticides program. 

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If you are interested in a clinical job posting with a community health center in AK, ID, OR or WA, please visit our clinical job listing to search for positions and upload your information.

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Patient education handout that discusses how diabetes affects the mouth and teeth. Available in English.

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This article on hepatitis basics was written for HepTalk project clinics to cut and paste easily into their agency newsletters. It is written for clients.
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Provides health professions students and residents with opportunities to work on interdisciplinary health care teams. Currently, 21 states and U.S. territories offer SEARCH programs, extending a unique, hands-on, primary care training experience working with people in underserved rural and urban areas.
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A free downloadable desktop application to track important health information such as daily blood sugar readings without going online.
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International air transportation programs. For travel into or out of the USA for life-saving medical treatments. Patient must be medically stable.
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This fact sheet gives general information about active TB disease including symptoms, complications, tests, and treatment. Also available in Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, Hmong, Khmer, Laotian, Oromo, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Tibetan, Vietnamese.
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The Foundation's single goal is to bring joy to children with life threatening illnesses by providing them with their fondest wish in life.
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Information about what clinical trials are and the purpose of conducting them.
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