Resources

Global health

Oxford University Press in March published “Foundations of Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Reader.” Written by Peter Brown, PhD, and Svea Closser, PhD, MPH, the book discusses the public health issues that affect low- and middle-income countries as well as the health disparities that affect high-income countries. For more information, visit https://global.oup.com.

Reproductive health

Vanderbilt University Press in March published “Wasted Wombs: Navigating Reproductive Interruptions in Cameroon.” Written by Erica van der Sijpt, PhD, MA, the book examines the Gbigbil women of eastern Cameroon’s experiences with miscarriages, stillbirths, infertility and other reproductive issues. For more information, visit www.vanderbilt.edu.

Racial injustice

Temple University Press in March published “Healing Our Divided Society: Investing in America Fifty Years after the Kerner Report.” Edited by Alan Curtis, PhD, and former U.S. Sen. Fred Harris, the book analyzes the progress made toward the goals outlined in the Kerner Report — which examined the causes of rioting in black U.S. communities in 1967 — and proposes strategies to reduce poverty, inequality and racial injustice. For more information, visit www.temple.edu.

Climate change

Temple University Press in March published “Sinking Chicago: Climate Change and the Remaking of a Flood-Prone Environment.” Written by Harold Platt, PhD, the book illustrates the response to climate change in Chicago over 150 years and proposes a course of action. For more information, visit www.temple.edu.

Drug resistance

Harvard University Press in April published “Superbugs: An Arms Race Against Bacteria.” Written by William Hall; Anthony McDonnell, MPA; and Jim O’Neill, PhD, MA, the book summarizes the systematic issues that result in drug resistance and suggests solutions for governments, industries and public health experts to take on. For more information, visit www.hup.harvard.edu.

HIV and hepatitis C

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in March released “Managing HIV and Hepatitis C Outbreaks Among People Who Inject Drugs: A Guide for State and Local Health Departments.” The guide provides state and local health departments suggestions for responding to outbreaks of HIV or hepatitis C among people who inject drugs. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov.

Childhood leukemia

Cornell University Press in April published “Cancer Crossings: A Brother, His Doctors, and the Quest for a Cure to Childhood Leukemia.” Written by Tim Wendel, MA, the book chronicles his brother’s experiences with childhood leukemia and the pioneering doctors who treated him. For more information, visit www.cornellpress.cornell.edu.

Market saturation

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in April released a Market Saturation and Utilization Data Tool that shares information on health providers and insurance beneficiaries. The data tool includes interactive maps, provider services and utilization data for selected health service areas at the national, state and county levels. For more information, visit www.cms.gov.

Sudden infant death syndrome

The SIDS Center of New Jersey in April launched an app to educate parents and guardians on safe sleep practices for infants. Developed by Thomas Hegyi, MD, and Barbara Ostfeld, PhD, the SIDS Info app contains educational websites and resources including the American Academy of Pediatrics’ safe sleep guidelines for infants from birth to 12 months. To download the app, visit https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sids-info/id1355933710?mt=8 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Zyndo.SIDS.

Chronic conditions

The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center in March released the Chronic Condition Health Education Toolbox. The online resource library provides resources, including guides, fact sheets, activity logs and videos on cholesterol, diabetes, healthy weight, high blood pressure and tobacco cessation for patients and health care providers. For more information, visit www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/Pages/Home.aspx.

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