California's Pregnancy and Diabetes program has a number of resources on preganacy, nutrition and diabetes. Available in Spanish and English.
Because HCV-infection is usually silent until very late in the course of the disease, awareness and education are essential to identify infected individuals and encourage them to seek medical attention.
copy deeplink Viral Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS Integration: A Resource Guide for HIV/AIDS Programs
Viral Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS Integration: A Resource Guide for HIV/AIDS ProgramsThe NASTAD Viral Hepatitis Program was funded by CDC to develop a comprehensive model for coordination between HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis programs.
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CDC Online STD Modules Offer Free Continuing Education for CliniciansThe CDC Division of STD Prevention developed online STD education modules for clinicians. The Self Study STD Modules for Clinicians offers free CME, CNE, and CEU for each of seven STD topics: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), vaginitis, herpes simplex virus (HSV) and human papillomavirus (HPV). Each module covers epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and partner services information along with an interactive case study.
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Guidelines for the Care of Farmworkers' ChildrenBook published jointly by MCN and the American Academy of Pediatrics to highlight special considerations for farmworker children.
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Immigration, Race/Ethnicity, and Social and Economic Factors as Predictors of Breastfeeding InitiationThis research study showed that immigration status was strongly associated with increased breastfeeding initiation, implying that cultural factors are important in the decision to breastfeed.
Comfort Measures for Childbirth: The Rebozo Way--video and book. Bienvenido a la Vida: 3 Spanish Birth Stories--video about labor and birth
Shawnna Hughes divorced her abusive husband. But four days later a judge revoked her divorce because Shawnna Hughes was pregnant-- and pregnant women in Washington, according to this judge, can't get divorced.
Mammograms, clinical breast exams, pap tests and pelvic exams are available to women who qualify.For more information, call (615) 532-8480 or visit their website.
Catalog of patient education materials in English and Spanish for perinatal issues related to diabetes and gestational diabetes.
Mammograms for women age 50 and older, Pap tests and pelvic exams for women age 25 and older. Breast exams by a doctor or nurse for women age 25 and older. Colposcopy, colposcopy with biopsy, fine needle aspiration, and ultrasound are also available when necessary. Treatment is also provided for women diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer through the screening program.For more information, call (304) 293-2370 or visit their website.
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.