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National STD Curriculum from the University of Washington STD Prevention Training Center. Provides information on different STDs and STIs, which are available for Quick Reference. There is also the option to Self-Study, allowing the user to track progress and receive Continuing Education credit.

From the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Vol. 70, No. 4, published July 23, 2021. 

Summary: "These guidelines for the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were updated by CDC after consultation with professionals knowledgeable in the field of STIs who met in Atlanta, Georgia, June 11–14, 2019. The information in this report updates the 2015 guidelines. These guidelines discuss 1) updated recommendations for treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, and Trichomonas vaginalis; 2) addition of metronidazole to the recommended treatment regimen for pelvic inflammatory disease; 3) alternative treatment options for bacterial vaginosis; 4) management of Mycoplasma genitalium; 5) human papillomavirus vaccine recommendations and counseling messages; 6) expanded risk factors for syphilis testing among pregnant women; 7) one-time testing for hepatitis C infection; 8) evaluation of men who have sex with men after sexual assault; and 9) two-step testing for serologic diagnosis of genital herpes simplex virus. Physicians and other health care providers can use these guidelines to assist in prevention and treatment of STIs."

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CDC framework for assisting clinicians in discussing the sexual health issues of a patient in order to obtain a more complete picture of the patient's overall health. The guide covers the clinical environment, the Five "P"s, and other dialogue with the patient that may arise by the end of the session.

CDC Guidelines, for clinicians, on the use of doxy PEP for the prevention of bacterial STIs. Provides education on prescribing doxy PEP (such as who benefits and for which STIs, potential side effects, etc.), what is still being researched, and a list of additional resources.


This pilot project was a collaborative effort involving project partners Futures Without Violence, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas, Líderes Campesinas, RAND, and Migrant Clinicians Network and was made possible with the support of California's ACEs Aware initiative through the UCLA-UCSF ACEs Aware Family Resilience Network (UCAAN) pilot program. 

Education, screening, and response with evidence-based interventions are critical to addressing ACEs. However, ACEs education and screening that are culturally aware are not currently reaching farmworker communities in California. NACES aimed to increase opportunities for farmworkers to inform health care screening and responses to ACEs, increase ACEs education in farmworker communities, build partnerships between community health centers and community-based organizations, and ultimately improve access to care.

The project was divided into two parts, a community-based component presented in this report and a clinical component that examines how the results and recommendations of this community-based portion changed health center outreach, education, and response to ACEs. The community-based component was divided into two phases. Phase 1 involved the evaluation of farmworker leader training and Phase 2, the evaluation of the peer-led farmworker training.

The evaluation team employed a participatory action research (PAR) approach, developing instruments, presenting, and validating results with the partners to ensure active participation and collective action from all project partners and the farmworker leaders themselves.
 

Mi Salud es mi tesoro - Puerto Rico

La diabetes es una condición de salud común pero complicada que enfrentan los trabajadores agrícolas. Para ayudarles a conocer sobre esta enfermedad, Migrant Clinicians Network se asoció con Salvador Sáenz (artista profesional y coloborador) para crear "Mi salud es mi tesoro: una guía para vivir bien con diabetes". Este libro cómico en español explora el tema a través de la historia de un trabajador agrícola, quien recientemente fue diagnosticado con diabetes.

COVID-19 and Our Community - Flipchart

COVID-19 and Our Community: Better Safe Than Sorry! is an educational material to support the work of community health workers on COVID-19 and its prevention. It is complemented by a guide with concrete suggestions on how to use the flipchart and links to resources for those who want to delve deeper into the subject and investigate if there are any changes in the information.

The flipchart includes basic concepts of COVID-19, prevention and vaccination in the form of clear and simple messages that are supported by culturally appropriate illustrations to facilitate the process of communicating and transmitting information to community members. You can download these resources for free in both English and Spanish.

Failures of US Health Care System for Pregnant Asylum Seekers

Migrant Clinicians Network's white paper, “Failures of US Health Care System for Pregnant Asylum Seekers,” outlines how pregnant asylum seekers who have been released into the US to await their asylum hearing face extreme obstacles to secure prenatal care, despite their legal presence within the country.

Without prenatal care, infants will not have the benefit of early screening and treatment for potentially life-threatening diseases and screening for congenital abnormalities, while in utero. Additionally, pregnancies without prenatal care may result in excess utilization of emergency services which produces unforeseen strain on the health care system.

Knowledge of prenatal care needs, cost, lack of insurance, transportation, refusal by health centers, and fear are delineated as key barriers for pregnant asylum seekers from accessing the care they need during their pregnancy.

Press contact: Claire Hutkins Seda, cseda@migrantclinician.org

Helping the Helpers - Comic Book

Among the many obligations health care providers have to their patients, their families and life in general, they forget to put themselves on the priority list. This comic book dedicated to health care providers reminds them how important it is to take care of themselves to meet the needs of their patients and families. It also offers simple self-care steps to improve overall wellness.

Man in Green Shirt Sitting at Table Reading Newspaper Comic Image  Man in a Green shirt sitting at a table reading newspaper 2  Man in Green Shirt Sitting at Table Reading Newspaper Comic Image 3  Man in Green Shirt Sitting at Table Reading Newspaper Comic Image 3  Man in Blue Shirt Sitting at Table Reading Newspaper Comic Image  Elder Man in Blue Shirt Sitting at Table Reading Newspaper Comic Image

The following images can be used for social media posts or other purposes. The illustrations promote vaccination for men of various ages. The illustrations promote vaccination, and text can be inserted into the white thought bubbles. 

Money in Thought Bubbles of man and woman talking with one crossed out  Money in Thought Bubbles of man and woman talking with one crossed out

The following images can be used for social media posts or other purposes. The illustrations depict a healthcare worker and woman discussing vaccines and money. The images have empty speech bubbles that can be edited to include text. 

Computer chips and Vaccine in thought bubbles while Man and Woman are talking  Computer chips and Vaccine in thought bubbles while Man and Woman are talking  Computer chips and Vaccine in thought bubbles while Man and Woman are talking  Computer chips and Vaccine in thought bubbles while Man and Woman are talking  Woman and Man Discussing Hesitancies and MythsWoman and Man Discussing Hesitancies and Myths  Elder Woman and Man Discussing Hesitancies and Myths

The following images can be used for social media posts or other purposes. The illustrations depict a healthcare worker and patient discussing the myth of microchips in vaccines. Some of the images include empty speech bubbles that can be edited to include text. These images can be used to help address vaccine myths regarding microchips in vaccines. 

Vaccinated Man and Woman Social Distancing and Wearing Masks  Vaccinated Man and Woman Social Distancing and Wearing Masks  Vaccinated Man and Woman Social Distancing and Wearing Masks  Vaccinated Woman and Child Social Distancing and Wearing Masks  Children Social Distancing and Wearing Masks

The following images can be used for social media posts or other purposes. The illustrations depict two people standing six feet apart while wearing masks. The images can be used to promote social distancing and practices to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. 

People Around the World

The following image can be used for social media posts or other purposes. Its purpose is to promote vaccination.  

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Three Vaccinated People  Three Vaccinated People

The following images can be used for social media posts or other purposes. It depicts three people with band-aid symbols on their clothing to represent vaccination. 

Vaccine and DNA

The following image can be used for social media posts or other purposes. Its purpose is to promote vaccination and communicate its safety. Text can be inserted into the white speech bubbles to explain that vaccinations are not harmful to human DNA. 

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Phone Image Communicating Vaccine Sign-Up and Timeline of Vaccines  Phone Image Communicating Vaccine Sign-Up and Timeline of Vaccines 2  Phone Image Communicating Vaccine Sign-Up and Timeline of Vaccines

The following images can be used for social media posts or other purposes. Their purpose is to promote the scheduling of vaccination appointments. 

Woman in Green Shirt Sitting at Table Reading Newspaper Comic Image  Woman in a Green shirt sitting at a table reading newspaper 2  Woman in Blue Shirt Sitting at Table Reading Newspaper Comic Image  Woman in Blue Shirt Sitting at Table Reading Newspaper Comic Image

The following images can be used for social media posts or other purposes. The illustrations promote vaccination for women of various ages. The illustrations promote vaccination, and text can be inserted into the white thought bubbles.