Community health
Oxford University Press in July published “Bridging the Gap: How Community Health Workers Promote the Health of Immigrants.” Authored by APHA members Sally Findley, PhD, and Sergio Matos, the book looks at the strategies New York City community health workers used to increase access to health care and services for immigrant communities, as well as lessons learned. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Substance use
The National Institute on Drug Abuse in July released an online resource, Substance Use in Women. The website is a source of information on topics such as the most commonly used drugs among women and sex and gender differences in drug treatment approaches. For more information, visit www.drugabuse.gov/related-topics/women-drugs.
Interpersonal violence
Oxford University Press in August published “Comparative Perspectives on Gender Violence: Lessons from Efforts Worldwide.” Edited by Rashmi Goel, LLB, JSM, and Leigh Goodmark, JD, the book analyzes worldwide efforts to create policies that address gender violence and how the U.S. can use policy reduce intimate partner violence. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Chronic disease
The Community Preventive Services Task Force in July released a new What Works fact sheet and one-page resource on diabetes control and prevention. The new resource covers the facts about the prevalence of diabetes in the U.S. and suggests interventions that can help prevent or manage the disease. For more information, visit www.thecommunityguide.org/about/whatworks.html.
Prison health
Oxford University Press in July published “A Country Called Prison: Mass Incarceration and the Making of a New Nation.” Authored by John Carl, PhD, and Mary Looman, PhD, the book addresses prison culture and how the odds are stacked against former prisoners who face barriers in reentering society. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Occupational health
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration in August released an updated version of its “Training Requirements in OSHA Standards” guide. The safety requirements cover agriculture, construction, federal employee programs, general industry and maritime industry. For more information, visit www.osha.gov.
Preparedness
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Ad Council in July kicked off We Prepare Every Day, the first in a series of video ads that stress emergency preparedness. The series also focuses on how people with disabilities can get ready for an emergency or disaster situation. For more information, visit www.ready.gov/myplan.
Global health
Oxford University Press in September published “Aid and Development: A Brief Introduction.” Authored by Myles Wickstead, CBE, the book provides background history on foreign aid and development and looks at future goals as it relates to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Rehabilitation health
The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses in August launched its Restart online recovery website. The website is a guide for patients who have frequently asked questions about rehabilitation and provides a glossary of commonly used terms rehabilitation health care staff uses, such as “activities of daily living.” For more information, visit http://restartrecovery.org.
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