Healthy homes resource
APHA Press in October released “Healthy and Safe Homes: Research, Practice and Policy.” Incorporating the expertise of a diverse field of public health professionals, scientists, housing advocates and policy leaders, the book fully explains the substandard housing issues that undermine Americans’ health and safety and offers holistic, strategic and long-term solutions to the problems. For more information or to buy the book, visit www.aphabookstore.org or e-mail apha{at}pbd.com.
Healthy men website
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in August launched Healthy Men, a website designed to equip men with information about the importance of disease prevention. The site includes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s recommended screening tests, tips for talking with doctors, a 10-question preventive health quiz and other tools. For more information, visit www.ahrq.gov/healthymen/index.html.
Bone health site
The National Institutes of Health in August launched a website featuring science-based information on bone health and bone disease. Visitors to the site — available through the National Institutes of Health’s Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center — can learn about strategies for improving bone health as well as learn more about bone diseases. For more information, visit www.bones.nih.gov.
School nurse resource manual
School Health Alert in August published “School Nurse Resource Manual: A Guide to Practice.” The book includes 89 conditions that could be encountered throughout the school year and tells how to address each one, along with other information on communicating with school administrators and local health care providers. For more information, visit www.schoolnurse.com.
Hurricane planning tool
The U.S. Census Bureau partnered with the National Weather Service in July to launch “On the Map for Emergency Management: Hurricanes.” The new tool provides real-time information about hurricanes threatening to strike the United States. Users can also view historical results and downloadable reports. For more information, visit http://lehd.did.census.gov/led.
Epilepsy and women campaign
Epilepsy Advocate and Healthy Women in July collaborated to launch Women Succeeding with Epilepsy, a new campaign with a goal of educating women and families whose lives are affected by epilepsy. The campaign informs women about when to see a specialist, how to help a child achieve independence and transition into adulthood and how to manage family life when living with epilepsy. For more information, visit www.epilepsyadvocate.com and www.healthywomen.org.
Cancer sourcebook for women
Omnigraphics’ Health Reference Series in July released “Cancer Sourcebook for Women, Fourth Edition.” The book provides readers with information about gynecologic cancers and other cancers of special concern to women. For more information, visit www.omnigraphics.com.
Medical interpretation training tool
Language Line University in August announced a new online training tool for medical interpreters. The tool combines 15 hours of Web activities with 10 hours of live, over-the-phone, instructor-led sessions. For more information, visit www.languageline.com/lludemo.
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