Medical care
Oxford University Press in October published “The Practical Playbook: Public Health and Primary Care Together.” The book was edited by Brian Castrucci, MA; APHA member Denise Koo, MD, MPH; APHA member J. Lloyd Michener, MD; and James Sprague, MD. Topics covered include recommendations, case studies and more on how public health workers and health care professionals can work together to promote and sustain community well-being. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Health law
Oxford University Press in November published “Food Law for Public Health.” Authored by APHA member Jennifer Pomeranz, JD, MPH, the book addresses topics such as federal nutrition programs, food industry litigation and food marketing. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Children’s health
Oxford University Press in November published “Child Health: A Population Perspective.” The book was edited by Mitch Blair, MBBS, BSc, MSc, FRCP, FRCPCH, FHEA; Ryan Coller, MD, MPH; APHA member Alice Kuo, MD, PhD, MEd; and Sarah Stewart-Brown, BM, BCH, MA, PhD, FFPH, FRCPCH, FRCP. Geared toward health workers and students, the book addresses U.S. and global child health challenges, immigration’s effect on child health and more. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Global health
Oxford University Press in December published “Readings in Global Health: Essential Reviews from the New England Journal of Medicine.” Edited by APHA member Harvey Fineberg, MD, PhD; and David Hunter, MBBS, ScD, MPH, the book features reviews of global health topics, such as climate change health effects and pandemics, that were published in the New England Journal of Medicine. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Alcohol use
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in November published “Medication for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder.” One of SAMHSA’s pocket guides, the resource provides information such as approved medications to treat alcohol use disorder and a checklist for prescribing medication. For more information, visit http://store.samhsa.gov.
School health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in November launched the Parents for Healthy Schools Web page. Tools available include a guide on how parents and guardians can get active in their child’s school and “check-in questions” school staff can use to keep parents engaged in school activities. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/parentengagement/parentsforhealthyschools.htm.
Substance use
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in November published “Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Use Disorders.” The advisory includes information on types of treatment available for people with both disorders as well as how both interact with each other. For more information, visit http://store.samhsa.gov.
Environmental health
Oxford University Press in December published “Climate Change: What Everyone Needs to Know.” Authored by Joseph Romm, PhD, the book addresses topics such as climate politics and policies, clean energy’s role in climate change and more. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Behavioral health
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in January announced a new podcast series on resiliency in disaster behavioral health. A project of SAMHSA’s Disaster Technical Assistance Center, the four episodes available for download feature discussions with experts on what community resilience is and resiliency among first responders, among other topics. A fifth and sixth episode are in the works. For more information, visit www.samhsa.gov.
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