Digital communicable diseases manual
APHA’s renowned “Control of Communicable Diseases Manual” is now available in a digital format. Released in March and created through a partnership between APHA and Unbound Medicine Inc. in Charlottesville, Va., “Control of Communicable Diseases Manual for Mobile + Web” repackages the print edition’s comprehensive and up-to-date information about the occurrence, transmission, resistance and control of infectious diseases and makes it available for download to a range of mobile devices — including iPhone, Blackberry, Android, Windows Mobile and Palm — or to a laptop or personal computer. For more information, visit www.apha.org/publications/bookstore/ccdmmobile.htm.
New tracking network data
The Environmental Public Health Tracking Network now includes data on reproductive health and birth outcomes, as well as modeled air data. The new information is online at http://ephtracking.cdc.gov/showHome.action.
Affordable housing near transit tool
To promote affordable housing near transit systems, the Federal Transit Administration in March unveiled the “Mixed-Income Transit-Oriented Development Action Guide.” Online at http://www.fta.dot.gov/livability/mitod, the guide is FTA’s first completely paperless publication.
Online mental health resource
The National Alliance on Mental Illness in March launched StrengthofUs.org, a new online community where young adults living with mental health concerns can provide mutual support in navigating unique challenges and opportunities during the critical transition years from ages 18 to 25. Members can connect with peers and share personal stories and helpful resources by writing and responding to blog entries, engaging in discussion groups and sharing videos, photos and other news.
Older driver safety guide
To help protect the lives of older drivers and make the nation’s roads safer, the American Medical Association in March released “Physician’s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers.” Developed in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the guide is available online at www.ama-assn.org/go/olderdrivers.
Online genomics center
The National Human Genome Research Institute in February launched an online tool — Genetics/Genomics Competency Center, or G2C2 — to help educators teach the next generation of nurses and physicians’ assistants about genetics and genomics. Developed by the University of Virginia through a contract with NHGRI, the free Web-based collection of materials on genetics and genomics can be accessed at www.g-2-c-2.org.
Child health book
The Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources in March released “The Smart Parent’s Guide to Getting Your Kids Through Checkups, Illnesses and Accidents.” Written by pediatrician Jennifer Trachtenberg, MD, the book gives advice on important questions that parents frequently ask their pediatricians. For more information, visit www.jcrinc.com/The-Smart-Parent-Guide.
Vision Web site
The Museum of Vision, a public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, in February marked its 30th anniversary with the launch of a new, interactive Web site. Online at www.museumofvision.org, the resource includes a timeline of historical events in ophthalmology and downloadable information for teachers, such as curriculum guides to teach children about the eyes and the science of vision.
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