October Issue of Inside HRSA
The October issue of Inside HRSA highlights a visit by President Pedro Pires of the African nation of Cape Verde to a health center in Brockton, Mass. It also examines a growing federal initiative to encourage universal substance abuse screening, an effort that will impact treatment offered by HRSA grantees.
Other stories examine the participation by two HRSA employees in a “house build” featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, new library services available to HRSA employees through a partnership with FDA, and a new Internet tool that makes it easier for health professionals to find job opportunities in National Health Service Corps-eligible facilities. And don’t forget, it’s that time of the year: the Combined Federal Campaign is now underway!
As with every issue, Inside HRSA lets you know who’s new where in our “On the Move” section and gives you a snapshot of current news and events. Inside HRSA is posted on the HRSA News Room. The next issue will cover November and December; look for it in early December. We will return to month-by-month issues in January 2009.
October Program in Focus
The HRSA Poison Control Program was authorized in 2003 to support the enhancement and improvement of poison education, prevention, and treatment. The program provides technical assistance to Poison Control Centers to support strategic planning, collaboration, data collection, media promotion and education outreach activities. In addition, the Program authorizes funding for a national toll-free number (1-800-222-1222) to ensure universal access to Poison Control Centers services. TThis number connects callers with the Poison Control Center in their area. You can learn more about the program by visiting http://www.hrsa.gov/poisoncontrol/.
October Public Health Observances:
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- Halloween Safety Month
For more information on these and other October National Health Observances, see HealthFinder’s National Health Observances Calendar at http://www.healthfinder.gov/nho/nho.asp?year=2008#m10.
November Public Health Observances:
- American Diabetes Month
- Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month
The complete list for November can be found at http://www.healthfinder.gov/nho/nho.asp?year=2008#m11.
New Publications Available at the HRSA Information Center
Dental Partnerships. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program: Community Based Dental Partnership Program
This report provides an overview of the accomplishments and successful strategies used to deliver HIV dental care through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Community Based Dental Partnership Program. It focuses on filing the gaps in HIV dental care, describes dental partnership tools and activities, and profiles several university-based dental schools. The report includes tables, figures, and appendices. Use inventory code HAB00441 to order.
Oral Health Care During Pregnancy: A Summary of Practice Guidelines
This booklet summarizes recommendations on practice guidelines for oral health care during pregnancy provided by an expert panel of health professionals. It focuses on assessing the health status of pregnant women and improving their access to oral health care. The booklet includes a guide to share with families during pregnancy and postpartum, an oral health care referral for pregnant women, a dentist's report card, and oral health resources. Use inventory code MCH00266 to order.
Poison Help [Pen]
This red and white pen is shaped like a pill and features the Poison Help logo. It includes the Poison Help toll-free number and refers people to PoisonHelp.hrsa.gov for additional information. Use inventory code HRS00427 to order.
Poison Help: Frequently Asked Questions about Poisonings
This booklet presents frequently asked questions about poisonings. It provides information on basic first aid, different forms of poisoning, and emergency response to poison injuries. The booklet includes the Poison Help toll-free number and refers people to PoisonHelp.hrsa.gov for additional information. Use inventory code HRS00428 to order.
Poison Help: Seasonal Tips
These fact sheets present tips on poison prevention and safety.
For Holiday tips, use inventory code HRS00433 to order.
For Fall tips, use inventory code HRS00434 to order.
For Winter tips, use inventory code HRS00430 to order.
For Spring tips, use inventory code HRS00429 to order.
For Summer tips, use inventory code HRS00431 to order.
Poison Help: The Facts about Poisonings and Poison Safety
This fact sheet presents common myths about poisonings and poison safety. It provides detailed facts to dispute these myths. The fact sheet includes the Poison Help toll-free number and refers people to PoisonHelp.hrsa.gov for additional information. Use inventory code HRS00432 to order.
Poison Help [Magnet]
This magnet features the Poison Help logo. It includes the Poison Help toll-free number and refers people to PoisonHelp.hrsa.gov for additional information. Use inventory code HRS00435 to order.
Poison Help Brochure
This brochure provides information on poison safety and prevention. It details common poisoning risks, gives tips for prevention, and lists steps to follow if you think someone has been poisoned. The brochure includes separate inserts with poison prevention tips for health professionals, adults, parents, older adults, and babysitters. It includes the Poison Help toll-free number and refers people to PoisonHelp.hrsa.gov for additional information. Use inventory code HRS00436 to order.
Poison Help: Business Cards
This business card encourages people to add the Poison Help toll-free number into their phones for unexpected chemical or medicine accidents. It displays contact information in English on one side and Spanish on the other. The card refers people to PoisonHelp.hrsa.gov for additional information. Use inventory code HRS00438 to order.
Rural Policy Brief: Rural Enrollment in Medicare Advantage Continues to Grow Rapidly in 2008, Led by Private Fee-for-Service Plans (Brief No. 2008-3, August 2008)
This policy brief presents updated findings on Medicare Advantage (MA) plan enrollment in rural areas and across the United States. It provides an analysis of the continued enrollment growth in MA under the Private-Fee-For-Services plan compared to Health Maintenance Organization plans. The policy brief includes figures, tables, and references. Use inventory code ORHP00429 to order.
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