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Bioterrorism Preparedness
Bioterrorism is the intentional use of infectious agents, or germs, to cause illness. Bioterrorism preparedness has been made a national priority. |
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Bioterrorism training manual and presentations
The Bioterrorism Training Manual is intended to provide a fairly comprehensive basic educational and training resource. Modules can be mixed and matched to create customized presentations for educational use. |
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Anthrax Fact Sheet |
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Smallpox Fact Sheet
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Child Care Health Program
The Child Care Health Program offers health promotion and disease prevention services to child care facilities throughout Seattle and King County including onsite consultation about health policies, immunizations, communicable disease control, nutrition, child development and child behavioral issues. |
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Health education materials, monthly newsletters, manuals, tips |
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Monthly classes for child care providers
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Children with Special Health Care Needs
CSHCN provides linkage and coordination of services to all children with special needs, limited direct medical services, equipment and supplies to those families that meet financial and other program eligibility requirements. |
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Training Manual for Trainers (2 parts):
For professional and paraprofessional trainers who want to expand their knowledge of the possible effects of alcohol on the fetus. Trainers who use this manual will be able to develop presentations for various types of audiences (i.e. parents, teachers, social service professionals, medical and treatment providers, as well as community groups.) The 2-part manual contains modules that discuss 7 major topics related to the effects of alcohol on the fetus. Each module includes training content ideas and suggested training materials and other resources related to the theme of the module.
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Digital Library
The Public Health Digital Library provides access to public health workers, community organizations, health consumers and researchers that provides quality and evidence-based public health information, guidelines and best practices resources.
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Family Planning and Reproductive Health
The Family Planning Program provides reproductive health, birth control, STD, outreach and education services for King County residents in order to promote sexual health and well being and reduce unintended pregnancies. |
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Family Life And Sexual Health (F.L.A.S.H.) - Classroom lessons |
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External links for teachers |
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External links for students |
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HIV/AIDS & STD materials for educators |
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Statistics and reports on sexual health |
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Teaching parents sexuality education
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Fireflies Newsletter
Developed by Northwest Fireflies and Public Health's Emergency Medical Services, these are excellent and fun training tools to download and print to teach children basic safety skills to help prevent injuries.
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Food Protection Program
In Seattle and King County, there are nearly 10,000 "permitted" permanent food establishments, including restaurants, food and espresso carts, coffee shops, delis and the fresh food sections of grocery stores. Each of these establishments has owners, managers and employees who have passed a test on handling food safely and received a food worker card. |
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How to get a food worker permit in King County |
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How to get a meat cutter's license in King County |
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How to start a food business in King County |
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The Food Worker's Card Study Guide (multiple languages)
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HIV/AIDS
The HIV/AIDS Program coordinates and collaborates with health care organizations, universities, community-based groups and other Health Department programs to provide essential prevention, research and care services. |
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HIV/AIDS Resources for health educators |
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Motivational Interviewing Workshop: An Introduction to Helping People Change |
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Washington State HIV Test Counseling Workshop and WA State HIV Prevention Counseling Workshop
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REACH 2010 Coalition for Diabetes
The REACH Coalition, which includes Public Health-Seattle & King County, works cooperatively toward the goal of eliminating diabetes-related health disparities among African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic/Latino communities in King County. |
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Diabetes Meal Planning in multiple languages
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Reviewed Educational Materials (external link)
Partnering with the H.E.R.E in Washington website, Public Health - Seattle & King County co-created a searchable database to allow you to locate free and low cost printed materials from a variety of agencies and nonprofit organizations. Each entry has been reviewed by a team of public health professionals. Review comments are included, along with supplier information and a downloadable PDF file, if available.
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