Objective, science-based information about pesticides - written for the non-expert.
One-stop location for current toxicity and regulatory information for pesticides. Easy access to reporting guidelines for each state.
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.
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Documentation of a positive IPV screen among community hospital cliniciansThis 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.
copy deeplink Medical Management of Tuberculosis: An Online Presentation
Medical Management of Tuberculosis: An Online PresentationOnline 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.
copy deeplink Cultural Competence Health Practitioner Assessment (CCHPA)
Cultural Competence Health Practitioner Assessment (CCHPA)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
copy deeplink Multi-state Mumps Outbreak (April 14, 2006)
Multi-state Mumps Outbreak (April 14, 2006)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.