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Outlines the knowledge and skills that health professionals need to have about pesticides. This document is part of a national initiative aimed at ensuring that pesticides issues become integral elements of education and practice of primary care providers. English and Spanish

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The Sage Screening Program is a statewide comprehensive breast and cervical cancer screening program whose primary objective is to increase the proportion of age-appropriate women who are screened for breast and cervical cancer.
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This NIEHS/EPA/NIOSH study is investigating the effects of environmental, occupational, dietary, and genetic factors on the health of the agricultural population. Over 89,000 individuals are participating in the project. This includes private and commercial pesticide applicators as well as the spouses of these applicators.

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The National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, the only survivor-led advocacy organization working exclusively on behalf of people with all types of cancer and their families, advocates for quality cancer care.
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Two successful adult immunization programs are featured, one in Pennsylvania and one in New York. Each involves cooperation between state and local health departments and community clinics in order to provide immunizations, including Hepatitis A and B, to migrant seasonal farmworkers.

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Objective, science-based information about pesticides - written for the non-expert.

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This two-part study examines primary care clinicians' chart documentation and attitudes when confronted by a positive waiting room screen for intimate partner violence (IPV) and concludes that mandatory waiting room screening for IPV does not result in high levels of referral or safety planning by PCPs.
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Online audio-based course. 30-minute lecture, by Dr. Karen Smith, covers general principles of TB treatment, drugs used to cure TB, alternative regimens, monitoring, and potential adverse reactions to therapy. Approved for 0.5 CEU contact hrs (Category 1 CME/Nursing CE) credit.
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National Center for Cultural Competence has designed the CCHPA to promote cultural competence as an essential approach for practitioners in the elimination of health disparities among racial and ethnic groups.
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The state of Iowa has been experiencing a large outbreak of mumps that began in December 2005 (1). The majority of cases are occurring among persons 18-25 years of age, many of whom are vaccinated. Additional cases of mumps, possibly linked to the Iowa outbreak, are also under investigation in eight neighboring states, including Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.

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HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced this tool that provides guidance for religious organizations, social service agencies that are faith-based and community organizations to plan for the impact of a pandemic on their organization and mission."The collaboration of faith-based and community organizations with public health agencies will be important in protecting the public if and when a pandemic occurs," Secretary Leavitt said. "These organizations provide vital support services and can help build awareness of the pandemic influenza threat. By working together now, we'll be better equipped to serve communities in the future."
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New research shows that hostile marriages slow recovery from wounds.

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Methods for the disease control, OIE /World organization for Animal Health
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Works with farmworkers and their families to reduce and eliminate their exposures to pesticides.
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