Rachel Carson Council -Serves as a clearinghouse and library with information at both scientific and layperson levels on pesticide-related issues.
803-545-4445
Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA), BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources. 970-728-4104
This site is designed to provide information about patient assistance programs which provide no cost prescription medications to eligible participants.
Solid data is rare on migrant substance use. For several decades, the existent studies that had been published only discussed alcohol use [1,2]. Over the past decade, studies published on substances other than alcohol provide data on drug use in relation to other issues, such as HIV risk... Learn More.
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- substanceuse_migrantlabor_2.pdf (78.55 KB)
Sample policy stating that the clinic will keep and maintain a Hyfrecator.
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- Hyfrecator.pdf (68.29 KB)
This Excel file provides a sample of how to organize and report demand tracking data for a health center.
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- SampleDemandTracking.xls (46.5 KB)
To maintain and safeguard petty cash available for use.
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- PettyCash.doc (37.5 KB)
A training guide for Promotor(a) programs from Migrant Health Promotion.
copy deeplink Swine CAFOs & Novel H1N1 Flu: Separating Facts from Fears
Swine CAFOs & Novel H1N1 Flu: Separating Facts from FearsCharles W. Schmidt, Swine CAFOs & Novel H1N1 Flu: Separating Facts from Fears, Environmental Health Perspectives Volume 117, Number 9, September 2009
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Expanded Availability of Loan Repayment AwardsThere has never been a better time to recruit and retain clinicians through the National Health Service Corps(NHSC). Clinicians working in NHSC‐approved sites with HPSA scores as low as zero have greater opportunities and access to funding than ever before in the history of the program.
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- NHSC Site Outreach FINAL Jan262010.pdf (110.64 KB)
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Diabetes and Mexicans: Why the Two Are LinkedAn essay that appeared in CDC's publication, Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice and Policy, January 2005
An opportunity to join live webcast on "Innovative HIV/STI Prevention Approaches."
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- 08_jan.pdf (56.99 KB)
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.
A VSP charity that provides free vision exams and glasses to low-income, uninsured children. Operates nationally through a network of community partners who identify children in need and VSP network doctors who provide the eyecare services. Call 1-800-877-7195 Monday - Friday 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific Time to speak with Member Services.
Introductory overview of occupational health policy by Farmworker Justice.
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- OccupationalHealthPolicy101_2009.pdf (6.9 MB)
The Health Protection Agency's role is to provide an integrated approach to protecting UK public health through the provision of support and advice to the NHS, local authorities, emergency services, other arms length bodies, the Department of Health and the devolved administrations.
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Carbofuran Pesticide Residues in Food Revoked
EPA has revoked regulations that permitted small residues of the pesticide carbofuran in food.
To provide guidelines for multiple members of a family working
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- 002.01.07NepotismGuideline2.doc (41.5 KB)
To provide employees with funds for Professional Development and continuing education.
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One-page adult/adolescent general assessment form.
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- AdultAdolescentAssessmentForm.pdf (36.05 KB)
A Spanish translation of the Adult Medical History Form.
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- HistoriaMedica.doc (62 KB)
To establish a procedure by which a patient may have antibiotics for prophylaxis ordered without a provider visit.
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copy deeplink Care for Undocumented Patients: Risk Management Considerations
Care for Undocumented Patients: Risk Management ConsiderationsUnlike providers of many other federally-funded services and benefits, Health Centers are permitted to serve undocumented patients, and are not required to ask about a patient’s immigration status. Migrant Health Centers need to ensure that their policies protect patient privacy while complying with applicable laws on collection and disclosure of patient information.
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- RiskManagementUndocumentedPatients.pdf (42.35 KB)
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Continuous Quality Improvement Program PlanThe objectives of the program are to improve employee and patient experiences, to improve health care processes and documentation.
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