Law and ethics
University of California Press in October published “Public Health Law and Ethics.” Edited by APHA member Lindsay Wiley, MPH, JD, and Lawrence Gostin, JD, the book examines the ethical and legal contexts of current public health issues, such as health disparities and biosecurity. For more information, visit www.ucpress.edu.
Epidemiology
Oxford University Press in December released the most recent version of “The CDC Field Epidemiology Manual.” Edited by Sonja Rasmussen, MD, MS, and Richard Goodman, MD, MPH, JD, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention manual acts as a directive for field investigators during public health outbreaks. For more information, visit www.oup.com.
Firearm safety
The American Medical Association in December released a module designed to help physicians talk to their patients who own guns about firearm safety. The free module, “The Physician’s Role in Promoting Firearm Safety,” allows participants to earn continuing medical education credits. For more information, visit https://edhub.ama-assn.
Maternal and child health
Vanderbilt University Press in November published “A Good Position for Birth: Pregnancy, Risk and Development in Southern Belize.” Written by Aminata Maraesa, PhD, the book discusses maternal and infant mortality through the experiences of rural nurses in Southern Belize. For more information, visit www.vanderbiltuniversitypress.com
Tobacco cessation
The Monday Campaigns, a nonprofit that promotes Monday as a good time for a healthful start, in December released the “Monday Quit Kit,” a program to aid smokers in their pursuit of a smoke-free life. The kit offers guidelines for tobacco cessation programs. For more information, visit www.mondaycampaigns.org.
Opioid education
The American Heart Association in December published two online courses for responders and providers: “Opioid Education for Health Providers” and “Opioid Education for Non-Clinical Staff and Lay Responders.” The courses aim to reduce opioid deaths by educating health care practitioners on best practices involving treatment. For more information, visit www.heart.org.
Cancer screening
The American Thoracic Society and the American Lung Association in November introduced a website and online toolkit for their Lung Force initiative that aims to help health providers establish and maintain lung cancer screening programs. For more information, visit www.LungCancerScreeningGuide.org.
Emergency response
The American Heart Association and Anthem Foundation in December released “Shared Moments,” a video that encourages bystanders to perform CPR on women. A study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania indicates that bystanders are less likely to give CPR to women than they are to men. For more information, visit www.heart.org.
Public health podcast
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials in October introduced a new podcast series, “Public Health Review.” The series features public health leaders as they consider and discuss public health issues. Recent episodes have focused on topics such as heart disease, cognitive health and child obesity. For more information, visit http://astho.org/podcasts/
Refugee and migrant health
The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe in December released a technical guidance series on the health of refugees and migrants. The five publications cover children’s health, health promotion, healthy aging, maternal and newborn health, and mental health. For more information, visit www.euro.who.int.
Heart health
Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, in December published “Healthy Habits for Your Heart,” a guide by Monique Tello, MD, that shares strategies and exercises that can be integrated into daily activities. For more information, visit www.simonandschusterpublishing.com.
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