- RecommendedSchedules0-18years2007.pdf (267.29 KB)
Studies indicate that migrant and seasonal farmworkers often use herbal, home, or folk remedies instead of or simultaneously with conventional medical treatment. It is important to know when an herbal remedy should be discontinued, as well as those that need not be. Health care providers can gain substantial rapport with their patients by being open to the use of herbal remedies when appropriate. This resource is now over 20 years old, but much of the information is still relevant to current practice.
- NMprotocol.pdf (64.31 KB)
Objective, science-based information about pesticides - written for the non-expert.
Outlines the knowledge and skills that health professionals need to have about pesticides. This document is part of a national initiative aimed at ensuring that pesticides issues become integral elements of education and practice of primary care providers. English and Spanish
- NEETFPesticidePracticeGuidelines.pdf (2.04 MB)
- NEETFHabilidadesParaLaPracticaPesticidas.pdf (668.29 KB)
Book published jointly by MCN and the American Academy of Pediatrics to highlight special considerations for farmworker children.
Alliance for Healthy Homes - a public interest organization with excellent resources on lead poisoning and prevention including community tool kits.
- Eyecare.pdf (1.63 MB)
- HepQuick.pdf (126.17 KB)
- HepQuickUpdated08.pdf (52.34 KB)
- Hep_MCN_Position_Paper.pdf (252.33 KB)
- Hep_MCN_Position_PaperUpdate.pdf (81 KB)
- Pesticides_and_Lead.pdf (22.45 KB)
- DVManual.pdf (470.6 KB)
This Community Health Worker manual (English/Spanish) offers information about health risks from pesticide exposure and ways to lessen these risks. It includes useful information and tips to successfully work in the community.
Bilingual training modules on Asthma, Lead, Pesticides, Water and Sanitation and Popular Education. Produced by Farmworker Justice as part of their Clean Environment for Healthy Kids. Contributing authors include Amy Liebman, Shelley Davis and Virginia Ruiz.