The CDC Division of STD Prevention developed online STD education modules for clinicians. The Self Study STD Modules for Clinicians offers free CME, CNE, and CEU for each of seven STD topics: chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), vaginitis, herpes simplex virus (HSV) and human papillomavirus (HPV). Each module covers epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and partner services information along with an interactive case study.
The NASTAD Viral Hepatitis Program was funded by CDC to develop a comprehensive model for coordination between HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis programs.
In a case that spotlights problems faced by migrant women working on farms, a federal-court jury in Fresno on Friday found one of California’s largest agricultural businesses liable for sexual harassment and awarded its employee nearly $1 million.
Buttons available in English and Spanish.
NOAH provides access to high quality full-text consumer health information in English and Spanish that is accurate, timely, relevant and unbiased.
Catalog of patient education materials in English and Spanish for perinatal issues related to diabetes and gestational diabetes.
HRSA/HAB has developed a new 24-hour clinical consultation service, the National Perinatal HIV Consultation and Referral Service (Perinatal Hotline). This service provides 24-hour advice from HIV experts on indications and interpretations of HIV testing in pregnancy as well as consultation on treating HIV-infected pregnant women and their infants. The Perinatal Hotline (888-448-8765) and the PEPline (888-448-4911) are both available 24 hours, seven days per week. The Warmline (800-933-3413) is available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday.
Free video called “Lo Mejor Para Su Bebe”, which covers infant care and breastfeeding.
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This website includes free handouts in Spanish that can be downloaded directly from the site.
A wide array of materials at various literacy levels and almost everything in Spanish. Pamphlets, videos, "Comenzando Bien" curriculum.
Shawnna Hughes divorced her abusive husband. But four days later a judge revoked her divorce because Shawnna Hughes was pregnant-- and pregnant women in Washington, according to this judge, can't get divorced.
The CDC's Spanish website for women's health. Includes handouts in Spanish that can be printed from the web.
This site offers a list of contractors providing services and a map. For information, including sites anywhere in PA offering free or discounted screening, contact Cancer Information Services at 1-800-4-CANCER or 1-800-422-6237.
The goal of Women's Way is to reduce morbidity and mortality by increasing breast and cervical cancer screening. This program promotes participation of women ages 18 through 64 who are income eligible, uninsured or underinsured. No-cost screening is available to eligible women. For more information call 701.222.6527 or 1.800.449.6636 or visit the website.
A one-stop shop created by the University of Maryland School of Nursing for nurses interested in environmental health.
American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) is a national professional society for physicians committed to disease prevention and health promotion.
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American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - an organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the health of workers through preventive services, clinical care, research, and educational programs.
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The National Alliance for Hispanic Health serves Hispanic communities nationwide through its membership of thousands of front-line health providers and organizations.
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) includes leaders of state and territorial health agencies. ASTHO helps influence sound national health policy and implement programs and policies to promote health.
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Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) represents more than 20,000 physicians, nurses and health care professionals devoted to nuclear disarmament, violence prevention and environmental health. Hosts envirohealth action which offers environmental health educational and advocacy resources for the health community.
American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) is a professional organization for board-certified medical toxicologists, who play a major role in poison control centers, inpatient and outpatients medical care facilities, medical schools, private industry and government agencies.
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American Public Health Association is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world.
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National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) serves nearly 3,000 local health departments nationwide through education, information, research and technical assistance.
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The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) has a website geared to health professionals, but useful for the general public. It provides the information that parents and doctors need to know about the environment and children's health from environmental history taking to health impacts - ranging from reproductive to neurobehavioural effects on children.
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) works to advance the profession of occupational and environmental health nursing.
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American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children and adolescents.
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CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - offers screening, research and surveillance information.
Lead Programs - information on EPA and other federal lead poisoning prevention programs.
EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water offers information about the regulations and programs developed under the Safe Drinking Water Act, federal and state contacts for further information, and drinking water publications.