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Interim guidance for clinicians who might provide care for patients with swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) or suspected swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. Transmission of H1N1 virus being studied as part of the ongoing outbreak investigation, but limited data available indicate that this virus is transmitted in ways similar to other influenza viruses.

Resources and information specifically for health care professionals from the ALS Association, the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease."

Information on the abuse and neglect of children with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities and how to help prevent and report abuse.

Information from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) regarding nurses with disabilities, including information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodation ideas and resources for additional information.

Information and resources from the Alzheimer's Association for professional care providers, including educational and training materials.

Advocates for people with disabilities in their medical rehabilitation recovery. Represents rehabilitation hospitals, rehabilitation units in general hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies.

Website of the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health.

The ACT KIT offers information and guidance on providing comprehensive mental health treatment and support services to help individuals with serious mental illness stay out of the hospital and live successfully in the community. This information can help mental health providers develop community-based services that are better suited to the individual needs of clients.

National organization representing state public health leaders and others working to improve the health and well being of women, children and youth, including those with special health care needs, and families.

Legislative issues regarding the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

This report, the second in AARP's series, sheds a strong light on the health and health care of America's midlife and older populations, revealing a portrait of health and well-being, health coverage, affordability of care, quality of care and informed decision-making.

BME supports research, often with diagnosis or treatment-related goals, that applies engineering principles to problems in biology and medicine while advancing the engineering knowledge base.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released quality ratings for each of the nation's 15,800 nursing homes that participate in Medicare or Medicaid. Facilities are assigned star ratings from a low of one star to a high of five stars based on health inspection surveys, staffing information, and quality of care measures.

Organization aims to enhance health professions education and to improve access for people with disabilities to health, health education and health care services.

Encourages and assists community-based organizations serving older adults to develop and implement evidence-based programs on health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease self management.

Western University's Center on Disability Issues and Health Professions works to improve the capabilities of health care providers to meet the growing needs of people with disabilities, increase the number of qualified individuals with disabilities who pursue careers in the health professions and empower people with disabilities to become more vocal and active participants in their health care.

Information and links to CDC's work with birth defects and developmental disabilities, prevention of disabling injuries and the health and well-being of individuals with disabilities.

$155 million in grants authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act have been released to support Community Health Centers across the country. These New Access Point grants will help provide health services to 750,000 Americans and create 5,500 jobs. Find a health center in your state.

Provides a wide array of support to parents and individuals, school districts and states in three main areas: special education, vocational rehabilitation and research in order to improve results and outcomes for people with disabilities (including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities) of all ages.

The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC) has compiled this information to meet the needs of a growing emphasis on the mental health and social and behavioral developmental needs of very young children. This link opens a PDF document.

Text of Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 as well as for previous 5 sets of guidelines extending back to 1980.

Information for people with disabilities and healthcare providers on maintaining health standards.

Fear of the unknown and lack of knowledge about how to act can lead to uneasiness when meeting a person who has a disability. Remember - a person with a disability is a person with feelings. Treat him or her as you would want to be treated.

Information on the importance of early detection and screening of children for mental retardation and other developmental disabilities.

Program from the Department of Health and Human Services provides information and materials to assist hospital staff in communicating effectively with patients, family members and visitors who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and those who have limited English proficiency.

Temple University is offering online classes to help the public health workforce and emergency managers to address the needs of special populations, including people with disabilities and older Americans.

Fact sheet from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) explaining how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) might apply to particular situations involving job applicants and employees in the health care field.

U.S. Department of Labor final guidelines for ergonomics in the nursing home industry.

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is notifying healthcare professionals that both conventional and atypical antipsychotics are associated with an increased risk of mortality in elderly patients treated for dementia-related psychosis.

Information on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic stress from the National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder specifically for mental health care providers.

Helps local service providers create one-stop centers to assist families of those with developmental disabilities (DD). This Web site is a resource center for Family Support 360 grantees and other organizations serving individuals with DD.

Report reviews, summarize and discusses the significance of available research findings on the frontline long-term care workforce since 1999, in both home and community-based and nursing home settings.

Program seeks to provide professionals in health and aging with the experience and skills necessary to make a positive contribution to the development and implementation of health policies that affect older Americans. Application deadline was April 15, 2009.

Health care resources for women, children, people living with HIV/AIDS, health professionals and others from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Information for mental health care providers on treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in specific populations including ethnic minorities and persons with severe mental illness.

Includes a discussion of the implications of interdisciplinary training for trends in managed care, case studies of nine training programs and a review of the general literature on interdisciplinary training.

This report from the National Council on Disability describes the less visible psychological and neurological injuries associated with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The report includes recommendations on improving the treatment and rehabilitation of service members and veterans living with PTSD and/or TBI. This link opens a Word document.

Fact sheet on the growing health risk of latex-sensitive workers' exposure to latex gloves and possible solutions.

Consumer-oriented health news and information on new Medicare preventive benefits.

Information regarding the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit to help you make decisions about your Medicare coverage.

Perform a personalized search for Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in your community.

Sponsors research and training aimed at preventing mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.

NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 153,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards and to advance sound social policies.

Provides support to physicians, families and other medical and non-medical providers who care for children with special needs so that they have access to a medical home.

Clearinghouse of information on physical activity for people with disabilities for consumers, practitioners and disability and service organizations.

Supports efforts to improve recruitment and retention of direct service workers who help people with disabilities and older adults to live independently and with dignity.

A partnership among the U.S. Departments of Labor, Defense and Veterans Affairs, the NRD is an online directory that offers resources and information to help wounded warriors, their families and those who serve them as they transition back to civilian life.

The 2009 Voice Awards ceremony will take place at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA, on October 14, 2009. The event will bring together people from the entertainment industry and mental health consumer and advocacy communities for a night that celebrates increased awareness of mental health issues and the power of recovery. The Voice Awards honor writers and producers who incorporate dignified, respectful and accurate portrayals of individuals with mental health problems into film and television productions.

Fact sheet on pediatricians' perspectives regarding the recommended age to begin planning for transition and the range of services offered by pediatric practices to adolescents with special health care needs.

Provides information on the signs and symptoms of PDD's such as autism, Asperger's Disorder and Rett Syndrome.

Web-based curriculum for practitioners covering diverse topics related to combat stress/PTSD.

Booklet developed by the North Carolina Office on Disability and Health walks the health care provider through the process of making a medical facility physically accessible. Includes information on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and tips on creating accessible environments and services.

Information and resources for parents and educators on children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorders.

Web site of a nonprofit organization that provides in-person and online programs for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, alcohol problems and suicide prevention.

Paper from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) examines the role self-disclosure plays in reducing stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness.

Provides information on how to help people with mental illnesses and other disabilities find and keep competitive employment within their communities.

This report includes information and resources on healthy lifestyle changes, as well as the need for health care professionals to treat the whole person, not just the disability.

A resource for social workers who encounter clients with TBI in their clinical practice. Helps social workers feel more comfortable and confident in their clinical interactions with clients with brain injury, and to increase their knowledge about TBI.

Information from the National Institute on Aging offers specific techniques that can help health care providers to talk with patients and caregivers about a diagnosis.

Information about pervasive developmental disorders including austism and Asperger's syndrome.

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Information from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) regarding nurses with disabilities, including information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodation ideas and resources for additional information.
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