Healthy People 2020
To help users navigate the information-rich Healthy People 2020 website more easily and increase usage, APHA’s Public Health Education and Health Promotion Section recently created a new guidance tool. Developed by the Section’s Health Communication Working Group, the tool, iHealthyPeople 2020, provides a quick overview of the Healthy People 2020 website. To view the guidance tool, visit www.healthypeople.gov/2020/connect/tools.aspx.
Integrated health
The One Health Commission, a globally focused organization dedicated to improving the health of people, domestic animals, wildlife, plants and the environment, in January launched a redesigned website. Online at www.onehealthcommission.org, the site raises awareness of the human-animal bond; the convergence of human, animal and plant health; and the health of the environment. It encourages users to share accomplishments and ideas. Member organizations of the One Health Commission include APHA, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.
Traumatic brain injury
Transit Media in November announced the release of the documentary “Back Walking Forward” on DVD. The 50-minute documentary by Kavery Kaul puts a human face on the aftermath of traumatic brain injury. For more information, visit www.backwalkingforward.com or email info{at}kaverykaul.com.
Stroke
The Joint Commission in February released “Speak Up: What You Should Know About Stroke.” Aimed at the general public, the brochure details the early signs and risk factors for stroke and explains how immediate action can significantly improve a patient’s recovery and prevent future strokes. For more information, visit www.jointcommission.org.
Antibiotics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in November released a new video designed to raise consumers’ awareness of the dangers of taking antibiotics when they are not necessary. To view “Get Smart About Antibiotics,” visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiMrcOc3HBM. For more information about FDA’s efforts to combat antibiotic resistance, visit www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm092810.htm.
Community health centers
The National Academy for State Health Policy in January released a new publication, “Community Health Centers and State Health Policy: A Primer for Policymakers.” The report provides an overview of community health centers and is intended to help state policymakers develop successful strategies to integrate health centers into state delivery systems. To download the report, visit www.nashp.org.
Drug abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse in January released “Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What to Ask.” The new resource is designed to help individuals and families struggling with addiction ask the right questions before choosing a drug treatment program. To download the free resource, visit www.drugabuse.gov/publications/seeking-drug-abuse-treatment. To order print copies, call 877-643-2644.
Clinical trials
The National Institutes of Health in February announced the launch of a new website to help people learn more about clinical trials, why they matter and how to participate. Online at www.nih.gov/health/clinicaltrials, the site, “NIH Clinical Research Trials and You,” offers the basics of clinical trial participation and firsthand experiences from actual clinical trial volunteers.
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