Health Disparities Collaboratives Library has tools specific to Special Populations including Migrant and mobile underserved populations, such as Cardiovascular Migrant Flow sheets, Diabetes Formulary for Migrants, etc.
The "Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and vaccination" was updated to reflect changes made to ACIP's recommendations that expand the definition of who is eligible to receive hepatitis B vaccine.
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Clinics which treat mobile patients with diabetes can now count on a clinical oversight system that can help prevent diabetes-related complications by providing self-management support, education and referral.
Challenges individuals, communities, and professionals to take specific steps to ensure that good health, as well as long life, are enjoyed by all.
a multidisciplinary unit of The University of Michigan Health System. It has been funded by the National Institutes of Health since 1977 and is one of five centers in the United States.
This site provides valuable information and resources to help people with diabetes lower their A1C and better manage their diabetes.
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An inspirational mentoring program that brings together diabetes patients who are successfully managing their diabetes with patients who are striving to do the same.
Online community for kids, families and adults with diabetes.
A resource for online diabetes care that provides traditional and innovative products and services for the treatment of diabetes.
This site promotes the quality of life for people with diabetes through exercise and physical fitness.
An on-line community to help increase diabetes knowledge and help diabetes patients better manage their disease.
This site provides information and support for adults and children with diabetes and their families interested in insulin pump therapy.
A national education campaign to help the diabetes community reach and stay at blood glucose goals.
A free downloadable desktop application to track important health information such as daily blood sugar readings without going online.
An organization dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
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A service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK), NIH
A grassroots, empowerment model providing people with diabetes the tools they need to communicate with their health care provider, encourage consumer independence and stimulate community action to create awareness of the need and advantages of quality diabetes care within diverse community settings.
Resources/tools/guidelines/curriculum for diabetes prevention programs, etc. that are free and downloadable.
Direction or advice as to a decision or course of action.
Resources related to the prevention and control of diabetes can be found in the categories.
Take Charge of your Diabetes(English 2003 and Spanish 2004) A variety of diabetes related publications and products.
An online library of Cultural Competency resources
Highlights approximately 40 HRSA-supported projects on the critical subject of cross-cultural health care. HRSA has provided exceptional leadership in helping health care providers enhance their clinical and organizational skills in cultural competence. As a result, the quality of cultural and linguistically appropriate services that HRSA provides to its diverse constituents has vastly improved.
Explains generally what cultural competency is.
This chapter lists contact information for national HIV-related references, including hotlines, web sites, Federal agencies, and national organizations.
General information and resources on HIV/AIDS