The Association of Community Cancer Centers - Clinical Trials Resource Center Partners with Thomson CenterWatch, for information on clinical research for healthcare professionals, patients and their advocates. Please log on to learn more about clinical research and new medical therapies for treating Oncology.
Information about what clinical trials are and the purpose of conducting them.
Provides short-term relief and development assistance to economically disadvantaged people and victims of disaster throughout the world. In the United States, Operation Blessing International focuses on providing food, clothing and other material assistance to inner-city and rural families facing financial hardship.
The June /July edition of the HepTalk Listserv will be devoted to Cultural Compentency. We're very pleased to welcome Dr. Jennie McLauren as the Listserv Editor for June 2006.
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- junejuly06.pdf (33.9 KB)
The Lung Cancer Alliance is the only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to advocating for people living with lung cancer or those at risk for the disease
This site is to be used as a resource to find qualified sites that deal with Breast Cancer such as breast cancer news and information, support and advocacy, alternative approaches and general cancer information.
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Breast Cancer Action carries the voices of people affected by breast cancer to inspire and compel the changes necessary to end breast cancer
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ALCASE supports people with lung cancer and their families; offers quarterly newsletter, resource list, and toll free telephone support.
Comprehensive directory of lung cancer information and resources for patients and their families
On many occasions, MCN staff has heard from colleagues in the area of migrant health that the official legislated definition of a Migrant or Seasonal Farmworker used in HRSA funded health centers is not representative of the population now being served in many M/CHCs. In order to have a clearer understanding of the opinions held by our colleagues, MCN initiated a 3 week-long survey in June, 2006 to gather information from individuals providing direct health services about the possible strengths or weaknesses of the definition of migrant currently in use. Here are the results.
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- SurveyDiscussion.pdf (42.66 KB)
A model project for binational tuberculosis control in the El Paso-Cuidad Juarez border region.
On this web site you will find a breast health center, action center, map of hope, petitions, message boards, newsletter, a breast cancer glossary, facts and different resources. This web site also has Spanish information.
The EPA webpage with detailed information on WPS.
This tool by the NM state health department is a nice simple grid to use for decisions by risk group on who to immunize for hepatitis A and B and test for hepatitis A, B, and C.
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- NMprotocol.pdf (64.31 KB)
The petition asks EPA to change its regulations regarding pesticide labeling. Currently, very few "inert" ingredients are identified on pesticide labels. The petition asks EPA to require label identification of all inert ingredients that EPA has identified as hazardous.
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- inertspetition2006.pdf (905.21 KB)
All about the virus from CDC website
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.
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.
Objective, science-based information about pesticides - written for the non-expert.
Works to empower migrant and seasonal farmworkers to improve their living and working conditions, immigration status, health, occupational safety, and access to justice. Works with farmworkers and their families to reduce and eliminate their exposures to pesticides.
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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- NEETFPesticidePracticeGuidelines.pdf (2.04 MB)
- NEETFHabilidadesParaLaPracticaPesticidas.pdf (668.29 KB)
1-800-858-7378 or npic@ace.orst.edu
One-stop location for current toxicity and regulatory information for pesticides. Easy access to reporting guidelines for each state.
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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- mayjune06.pdf (36.3 KB)
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.
Providing assistance on health information and finding resources for the U.S. - Mexico Border Region