Outreach

site URL - http://www.architectureforhumanity.org/africa/africa.html

Site description: Describes an international competition for architects and health care professionals to design a mobile HIV/AIDS health clinic for use in Africa. Features the winning entries and outlines plans for implementation.




Topic: Top/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Community_Health/Mobile_Health_Clinics

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Previous 10Health-Related Quality of Life, CDChttp://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/hrqol Health-Related Quality of Life, CDCTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Community_Health Information about CDC's use of health-related quality of life measures to track population health and identify health disparities in population subgroups, and in state and local communities.
PreviousIndiana State Dept. of Healthhttp://www.state.in.us/isdh/ Indiana State Dept. of HealthTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Community_Health Health Related Issues in Indiana, with Facts, Data and Reports.
Random 1R.N. Rajan & Co.http://www.rnrajan.com/ R.N. Rajan & Co.Top/Regional/Asia/India/Tamil_Nadu/Localities/Chennai/Business_and_Economy/Industries Traders in raw products for herbals and drugs, herbs and herbal extracts.
Random 2The ThinPrep Pap Test - Women's Health Centerhttp://www.cytyc.com/ The ThinPrep Pap Test - Women's Health CenterTop/Health/Women's_Health/Pelvic_Exams_and_Pap_Tests Information about women's health, cervical cancer screening and the ThinPrep Pap Test.
Random 3Alegent Healthhttp://www.alegent.com Alegent HealthTop/Health/Medicine/Facilities/Health_Systems/United_States/Nebraska An Integrated comprehensive healthcare system with 7 hospitals, 35 primary care clinics, regional rehabilitation center, and multiple outpatient facilities to serve the Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa region.
Random 4Kuroneko Animehttp://www.kuronekoanime.org/ Kuroneko AnimeTop/Arts/Animation/Anime/Fandom/Fan_Subtitled/Subtitlers Project list and status. Distribution closed. Titles include Boys Be.
Random 5Rcibiz Nutraceuticalshttp://www.rcibiz.com/ Rcibiz NutraceuticalsTop/Shopping/Health/Alternative/Life_Extension Products for anti-aging, immune support, nutrition, antioxidant support, weight management, and more
NextLincoln-Lancaster Countyhttp://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/health/kids2010/mhclinic.htm Lincoln-Lancaster CountyTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Community_Health/Mobile_Health_Clinics Provides low-income individuals with primary health and dental care, as well as referrals if necessary. Details of locations and monthly schedule to download. Nebraska, USA.
Next 10Greater Houston Mobile Health Forumhttp://www.slehc.org/SLEHC/MobileHealth/WhatsNew.cfm Greater Houston Mobile Health ForumTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Community_Health/Mobile_Health_Clinics Co-ordinating non-profit outreach services throughout the city, with background details and list of member services. Texas, USA.
Random 1Schade Academy of Irish Dancinghttp://www.schadeacademy.com Schade Academy of Irish DancingTop/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Folk_Dancing/Celtic/Irish/Schools/United_States With classes in Long Island, New York and Livingston, New Jersey, the school teaches traditional and contemporary styles at a competitive level.
Random 4MamboSFhttp://www.mambosf.com MamboSFTop/Arts/Performing_Arts/Dance/Latin/Salsa Salsa Dance information - clubs, lessons, music, events - in and around the SF Bay Area.
Random 4Optimal Health Chiropractic Centerhttp://www.optimalchiro.com/ Optimal Health Chiropractic CenterTop/Regional/North_America/United_States/California/Localities/V/Visalia/Health Practice includes alternative methods of correcting back pain and headaches.
Next 70Luggage Lifehttp://www.luggage-life.com Luggage LifeTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Disease_Control_and_Prevention/Immunizations/Travelers Provides quick reference information about vaccinations that should be considered before travelling.
Previous 70Drowning Facts and Prevention Checklist - Hawaiihttp://www.aloha.com/~lifeguards/kipc.html Drowning Facts and Prevention Checklist - HawaiiTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Drowning_and_Near_Drowning Data on deaths in Hawaiian waters are provided. Things you can do to protect yourself and your keiki (children) from needless suffering and death by submersion.
Next 170Australian Orthodontic Journalhttp://www.aso.org.au/aoj.htm Australian Orthodontic JournalTop/Health/Dentistry/Orthodontics/Journals Abstracts of articles since 1996.
Previous 170Parasites in Humans - How Common are Parasiteshttp://www.genhealth.com/hupara.htm Parasites in Humans - How Common are ParasitesTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Infectious_Diseases Article about prevalence of human parasites.
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Previous 270Rural Health Care Delivery: Connecting Communities Through Technologyhttp://www.chcf.org/topics/view.cfm?itemID=20206 Rural Health Care Delivery: Connecting Communities Through TechnologyTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health Overview and case studies of technology tools available to assist health care providers in rural settings. Also explains the collaboration needed to implement the technology, and outlines funding options. Published by California Healthcare Foundation.
Other resource N0 Rural and Remote Health Journalhttp://rrh.deakin.edu.au/ Rural and Remote Health JournalTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health A free international electronic publication covering research, education, practice and policy. Features current issue and searchable archives.
Other resource N1 Centre for Remote Healthhttp://crh.flinders.edu.au/ Centre for Remote HealthTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health/Education Provision of tertiary education, training and research to improve the health of remote indigenous communities in Northern Territory, Australia. Staff details, map of catchment area and contact details in Alice Springs.
Other resource N2 Greater Healthhttp://www.greaterhealth.org/ Greater HealthTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health/Education Collaboration between university departments to improve education and training in south-western Victoria, Australia. Includes calendar of regional seminars and public health initiatives.
Other resource N3 Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Healthhttp://www.micrrh.jcu.edu.au/ Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote HealthTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health/Education The emphasis is on professional education and training of indigenous persons, as well as recruitment and retention of medical and allied health practitioners. Includes newsletter and course details.
Other resource N4 Rural Health Education Network of Delaware, Otsego, Montgomery, and Schoharie Counties (USA)http://www.ruralhealthnet.org/ Rural Health Education Network of Delaware, Otsego, Montgomery, and Schoharie Counties (USA)Top/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health/Education Their focus is on strengthening health education to the community and coordinate and integrate health care services to the Network Counties.
Other resource N5 University of Tasmania: Department of Rural Healthhttp://fcms.its.utas.edu.au/healthsci/ruralhealth/ University of Tasmania: Department of Rural HealthTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health/Education Aiming to increase and improve rural experiences for health science students, as well as providing support for country-based professionals. Provides events calendar, course details and information on research projects.
Other resource N6 Appalachian Regional Healthcarehttp://www.arh.org/ Appalachian Regional HealthcareTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health/Organizations Private, not-for-profit health care system serving rural, central Appalachian mountain communities in Kentucky and West Virginia which includes hospitals, clinics, home health care agencies and stores, and other related health services.
Other resource N7 Colorado Rural Health Centerhttp://www.coruralhealth.org Colorado Rural Health CenterTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health/Organizations Independent, non-profit, membership-based organization offering programs and services to ensure access to adequate healthcare. Provides press releases and list of resources for members.
Other resource N8 Institute of Agricultural, Rural and Environmental Healthhttp://iareh.usask.ca/ Institute of Agricultural, Rural and Environmental HealthTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health/Organizations Devoted to health issues in agriculture, with information on research, events, education and resources.
Other resource N9 National Rural Health Alliancehttp://www.ruralhealth.org.au/ National Rural Health AllianceTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health/Organizations National body working to improve the health of Australians living in rural and remote areas.
Other resource N10 Oregon Office of Rural Healthhttp://www.ohsu.edu/oregonruralhealth/ Oregon Office of Rural HealthTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health/Organizations Coordinates efforts to improve systems, provides technical assistance to rural communities, recruits health care providers, and advises hospitals. Features program details, current projects and financial information.
Other resource N11 Queensland Office of Rural Healthhttp://www.health.qld.gov.au/orh Queensland Office of Rural HealthTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health/Organizations A government department managing health workforce issues in rural communities, with information on facilities, publications and scholarships.
Other resource N12 Rural Health Policy Councilhttp://www.ruralhealth.ca.gov/ Rural Health Policy CouncilTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health/Organizations Information and assistance for rural healthcare providers and residents. (California)
Other resource N13 SARRAH: Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Healthhttp://www.sarrah.org.au/ SARRAH: Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied HealthTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Rural_Health/Organizations Offering co-ordinated support to individual professionals, with membership information, newsletter, events calendar and details of projects and scholarships.
Other resource N14 Guidelines for Good Epidemiology Practiceshttp://www.hsph.harvard.edu/Organizations/DDIL/gep.html Guidelines for Good Epidemiology PracticesTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology Drug, device, and vaccine research guidelines in the United States.
Other resource N15 Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiologyhttp://www.bio.ri.ccf.org/ Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Department of Biostatistics and EpidemiologyTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology Describes the research activities conducted at the foundation, department members profiles, career opportunities and contact information.
Other resource N16 Supercourse: Epidemiology, the Internet and Global Healthhttp://www.pitt.edu/~super1/ Supercourse: Epidemiology, the Internet and Global HealthTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology This course is designed to provide an overview on epidemiology and the Internet for medical and health related students around the world based on the concept of Global Health Network University and Hypertext Comic Books.
Other resource N17 Epidemiology for the Uninitiatedhttp://www.bmj.com/collections/epidem/epid.shtml Epidemiology for the UninitiatedTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology A brief introduction to the field that explains terminology, methods, and types of studies. From the British Medical Journal.
Other resource N18 North Atlantic Neuro-Epidemiology Alliances (NANEA)http://www.nanea.dk North Atlantic Neuro-Epidemiology Alliances (NANEA)Top/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology A cooperative organization providing evidence-based scientific results in neuro-epidemiology and related fields of research.
Other resource N19 Biostatistics Collaboration of Australiahttp://www.bca.edu.au/ Biostatistics Collaboration of AustraliaTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology Information provided by this consortium in promoting and developing biostatistical methodologies and applications in health and medical research.
Other resource N20 Sexually Transmitted Diseaseshttp://www.stdjournal.com/ Sexually Transmitted DiseasesTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Journals Original, peer-reviewed articles on clinical, laboratory, immunologic, epidemiologic, sociologic, and historical topics pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases and related fields. Table of contents, author guidelines, editorial board and subscription information.
Other resource N21 Epidemiologyhttp://www.epidem.com/ EpidemiologyTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Journals Official Journal of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology. Includes contents, a search feature, subscription and society information.
Other resource N22 Journal of Epidemiology and Community Healthhttp://jech.bmjjournals.com/ Journal of Epidemiology and Community HealthTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Journals Monthly international journal encompassing numerous aspects of epidemiology and public health.
Other resource N23 Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Preventionhttp://cebp.aacrjournals.org/ Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & PreventionTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Journals Article abstracts, table of contents, and subscription information.
Other resource N24 (Australia) Monash University - Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicinehttp://www.med.monash.edu.au/epidemiology/ (Australia) Monash University - Department of Epidemiology and Preventive MedicineTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Education Providing information on teaching, research, PHD programs, departmental units, staff profiles and consulting at the university.
Other resource N25 UC Irvine College of Medicine - Epidemiology Divisionhttp://www.epi.uci.edu/ UC Irvine College of Medicine - Epidemiology DivisionTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Education Describes the mission of the Division to study the etiology (genetic and environmental) and control of chronic disease, particularly cancer. Located in California.
Other resource N26 University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - Department of Epidemiologyhttp://www.ph.ucla.edu/epi/ University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) - Department of EpidemiologyTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Education Provides a description of epidemiology, information about the academics, courses and seminars, centers and programs, faculty and preceptors of the department. Includes resources and links of interest.
Other resource N27 University of Heidelberghttp://www.dermis.net/grk/home/index.htm University of HeidelbergTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Education GRK 793. Graduate program in epidemiology. Students can pass through and learn all the steps of different study types in the field of descriptive and analytical epidemiology in a research-oriented study program.
Other resource N28 University of Pennsylvania - Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatisticshttp://www.cceb.upenn.edu/main/center/ University of Pennsylvania - Center for Clinical Epidemiology and BiostatisticsTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Education Provides an overview of the centre, education, research and services and links of interest.
Other resource N29 All the Virology on the WWWhttp://www.virology.net All the Virology on the WWWTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Infectious_Diseases Information about viruses and infectious disease. With over 4,000 links, tutorials, viral images, and other information, this site is gold mine for anyone interested in learning more about viruses.
Other resource N30 American Museum of Natural History - Epidemichttp://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/epidemic/ American Museum of Natural History - EpidemicTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Infectious_Diseases An exhibition exploring the "World of Infectious Disease."
Other resource N31 Infectious Diseases of the Central Nervous Systemhttp://www.vh.org/Providers/TeachingFiles/CNSInfDisR2/IDCNSHomePg.html Infectious Diseases of the Central Nervous SystemTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Infectious_Diseases A multimedia tutorial designed to provide an overview of the various infectious disease processes which involve the central nervous system (CNS). Infections are illustrated with pathology slides and photomicrographs.
Other resource N32 Surveillance Resources, National Center for Infectious Diseaseshttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/osr/index.htm Surveillance Resources, National Center for Infectious DiseasesTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Epidemiology/Infectious_Diseases Information about disease surveillance systems and programs within NCID. Links to surveillance reports, data, publications.
Other resource N33 U. S. Public Health Service Bicentennialhttp://www.surgeongeneral.gov/phs200/ U. S. Public Health Service BicentennialTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/History On-line exhibits and videos of significant events to help people learn more about public health and the history of the PHS.
Other resource N34 The Public Health Museum in Massachusettshttp://www.publichealthmuseum.org/ The Public Health Museum in MassachusettsTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/History Extensive exhibit information and photographs about public health in Massachusetts.
Other resource N35 Images From the History of the Public Health Servicehttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/phs_history/contents.html Images From the History of the Public Health ServiceTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/History An online version of Images from the History of the Public Health Service; A Photographic Exhibit by Ramunas Kondratas, Ph.D. printed in 1994 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Public Health Service.
Other resource N36 Plague and Public Health in Renaissance Europehttp://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/osheim/intro.html Plague and Public Health in Renaissance EuropeTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/History A hypertext archive of narratives and government records of Italian epidemics in the 14th century
Other resource N37 American History Sweatshop Exhibitionhttp://americanhistory.si.edu/sweatshops/ American History Sweatshop ExhibitionTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/History A pictorial tour of sweatshops from 1820 to the present. From the National Museum of American History Smithsonian Institution.
Other resource N38 Buchan's Domestic Medicinehttp://www.americanrevolution.org/medicine.html Buchan's Domestic MedicineTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/History An on-line transcription of William Buchan's 1785 home medical guide for the treatment and prevention of disease in the 18th century
Other resource N39 Walter Reed Yellow Fever Papers at U. Va.http://yellowfever.lib.virginia.edu/reed/collection.html Walter Reed Yellow Fever Papers at U. Va.Top/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/History Personal and professional letters and documents written and received by Reed and his associates during their successful effort to prove the mosquito transmission of yellow fever
Other resource N40 A Brief History of First Aidhttp://www.sja-haltonhills.org/history2.html A Brief History of First AidTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/History Article about how the training of civilians in providing pre-medical care came about, beginning with the Order of St. John.
Other resource N41 SARBC - Lost in the Woods - Child Survivalhttp://www.sarbc.org/litw.html SARBC - Lost in the Woods - Child SurvivalTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid This Child Survival program is presented to students, cubs, guides, parents and interest groups across North America. From the Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia.
Other resource N42 First Aidhttp://wamedical.com/first_aid.htm First AidTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid Reviews treatment for a wide variety of injuries, from dental injuries to earthquakes. Includes recommendations for a disaster supply kit.
Other resource N43 First Aidhttp://library.thinkquest.org/10624/1staid.html First AidTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid Information on First Aid procedures for soft tissue wounds, broken bones, poisoning, and other injuries. Written by students for Thinkquest.
Other resource N44 Carolinas Poison Centerhttp://carolinas.org/services/poison/ Carolinas Poison CenterTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid The Center, by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC), offering pertinent information regarding bites, poisons, snakes and bugs in addition a section on stopping childhood poisoning.
Other resource N45 Standard First Aid Course NAVEDTRA 13119http://www.vnh.org/StandardFirstAid/chapter1.html Standard First Aid Course NAVEDTRA 13119Top/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid A booklet about emergency care and treatment of a sick or injured person before professional medical services are obtained. From the Virtual Naval Hospital.
Other resource N46 Kid's First Aidhttp://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/3483/kidsfirstaid.html Kid's First AidTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid From Clarke's Fire and Rescue. Basic first aid skills.
Other resource N47 Injury Prevention - Children's Hospital of Pittsburghhttp://www.chp.edu/besafe/index.html Injury Prevention - Children's Hospital of PittsburghTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid Information on many safety issues related to children. Animated and fun site for children to help educate them on many safety issues. Information for kids, teens, parents, guardians, and health care professionals. Printable first aid guides, an online Parents' Home Safety Handbook, and a babysister's guide.
Other resource N48 First Aid - Easy Steps to Learn First Aid Quicklyhttp://first_aid_4all.tripod.com/ First Aid - Easy Steps to Learn First Aid QuicklyTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid Providing the basic concepts for emergencies and accidents. Most steps include images for further help.
Other resource N49 Mayo Clinic: First-Aid and Self-Care Guidehttp://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformation/firstaidandselfcare/index.cfm Mayo Clinic: First-Aid and Self-Care GuideTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid Information on handling common situations which require first aid. Includes two short follow-up quizzes to check comprehension and recall.
Other resource N50 CPR - Child Victimhttp://library.thinkquest.org/10624/cpr.html#CPR-C CPR - Child VictimTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/CPR Adult, infant, child CPR information from Thinkquest.
Other resource N51 Less Stress Instructional Serviceshttp://www.cprsim.com Less Stress Instructional ServicesTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/CPR Simulators to help people learn and practice CPR, for adults, children, and infants. Other offerings include a defibrillator simulator.
Other resource N52 CPR Simulatorhttp://www.lessstress.com/cprintro.htm CPR SimulatorTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/CPR Adult, child and infant CPR simulation giving the viewer choices as to what to do next.
Other resource N53 How Stuff Works: How CPR Workshttp://www.howstuffworks.com/cpr.htm How Stuff Works: How CPR WorksTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/CPR Color animations of anatomy supplement this in-depth tutorial about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Other resource N54 Chokinghttp://library.thinkquest.org/10624/choking.html ChokingTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/CPR/Choking Instructions on the Heimlich maneuver for adults, children, infants and pregnant women.
Other resource N55 Signs and Symptoms of Pesticide Poisoninghttp://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/Pesticides/ec2505.htm Signs and Symptoms of Pesticide PoisoningTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Poisoning How to recognize and deal with various types of pesticide poisoning.
Other resource N56 Canadian Poisonous Plants Information Systemhttp://res.agr.ca/brd/poisonpl/title.html Canadian Poisonous Plants Information SystemTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Poisoning An interactive, searchable database taken from literature references for over 250 plants that can poison livestock, pets and humans in Canada.
Other resource N57 Poisoninghttp://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/guide/hmg14_0020.html#14.53 PoisoningTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Poisoning Common first aid procedures for poisoning. From Columbia University College.
Other resource N58 Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information Centerhttp://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/dpic/poison/tips.asp Cincinnati Drug and Poison Information CenterTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Poisoning Providing safety tips to prevent poisoning in children and pets.
Other resource N59 Arizona Poison and Drug Information Centerhttp://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/centers/apdic/apdic.shtml Arizona Poison and Drug Information CenterTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Poisoning In-depth information and educational resource on poisons and hazardous substances found in the home.
Other resource N60 Emergency Links Worldwidehttp://globalcrisis.info/poisonandvenomemergency.html Emergency Links WorldwideTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Poisoning Links and telephone numbers for poison control and venomous sting centers.
Other resource N61 Walgreens: Shockhttp://www.walgreens.com/library/firstaid/Shock.jhtml Walgreens: ShockTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Shock What to do if you suspect an individual is experiencing shock..
Other resource N62 How to Evaluate for Shockhttp://www.ehow.com/ehow/ehow.jsp?id=6184 How to Evaluate for ShockTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Shock Step-by-step instructions on assessing and providing first aid for shock.
Other resource N63 Medline Plus: Drowninghttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drowning.html Medline Plus: DrowningTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Drowning_and_Near_Drowning Articles, links and resources on the topic of drowning.
Other resource N64 Drowning Facts and Prevention Checklist - Hawaiihttp://www.aloha.com/~lifeguards/kipc.html Drowning Facts and Prevention Checklist - HawaiiTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Drowning_and_Near_Drowning Data on deaths in Hawaiian waters are provided. Things you can do to protect yourself and your keiki (children) from needless suffering and death by submersion.
Other resource N65 National Children's Center - Drowning Prevention Factshttp://research.marshfieldclinic.org/children/Resources/Drowning/FactSheet.htm National Children's Center - Drowning Prevention FactsTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Drowning_and_Near_Drowning Background, contributing factors, prevention recommendations.
Other resource N66 Statistics on Pediatric Drowningshttp://www.med.usf.edu/CLASS/JulieJ/Statistics.htm Statistics on Pediatric DrowningsTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Drowning_and_Near_Drowning From the American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement on Drowning in Infants, Children and Adolescents.
Other resource N67 Watch the Water - Drowning Preventionhttp://www.ocfa.org/resident/watch/index.htm Watch the Water - Drowning PreventionTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Drowning_and_Near_Drowning The annual drowning prevention program of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), California.
Other resource N68 Lifespan - Water Safety Tipshttp://www2.lifespan.org/Services/Emergency/Articles/WaterSafe/ Lifespan - Water Safety TipsTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Drowning_and_Near_Drowning Learn how to stay safe in the water, either at sea or in the pool, with information categorized in sections on rips, undertows, red tides, jellyfish, and bivalves.
Other resource N69 Baby Center - Severe Bleedinghttp://www.babycenter.com/refcap/11234.html Baby Center - Severe BleedingTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Severe_Bleeding Questions and informative answers on what to do and how to control severe bleeding on your child.
Other resource N70 DrKoop.com: Medical Encyclopedia: Bleedinghttp://www.drkoop.com/ency/article/000045.htm DrKoop.com: Medical Encyclopedia: BleedingTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Severe_Bleeding Bleeding explained from the Medical Encyclopedia at drkoop.com.
Other resource N71 Anaphylaxis in Schools and Child Care Settingshttp://www.oma.org/phealth/allergy.htm Anaphylaxis in Schools and Child Care SettingsTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Allergic_Reactions Discusses prevalence, precautions, avoidance strategies, common symptoms, and treatment. [Allergy Asthma Information Society of Ontario]
Other resource N72 Anaphylaxis - Life-threatening allergyhttp://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/anaphylaxis.htm Anaphylaxis - Life-threatening allergyTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Allergic_Reactions Explains history, causes, symptoms, pathophysiology, and use of adrenaline/epinephrine injectors.
Other resource N73 Children's Eliminates Powdered Gloves From Operating and Recovery Roomshttp://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/media_center/newsreleases/1999/11899.asp Children's Eliminates Powdered Gloves From Operating and Recovery RoomsTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Allergic_Reactions Information on latex allergic responses which can range from mild skin irritation to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. From the Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Other resource N74 Institute of Child Health: Guidelines and Treatment of Anaphylaxis Factsheethttp://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/factsheets/diseases_conditions/guidelines_anaphylaxis/ Institute of Child Health: Guidelines and Treatment of Anaphylaxis FactsheetTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Allergic_Reactions Parent's guide includes a chart comparing mild to severe reactions, the use of antihistamines, inhalers, and epinephrine, and other emergency measures to take until medical help arrives.
Other resource N75 Seven Secrets to Avoiding Car Accidentshttp://www.bygpub.com//books/tg2rw/accidents.htm Seven Secrets to Avoiding Car AccidentsTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Accident_Victims Tips to help drivers avoid collisions.
Other resource N76 Fit 4 Martial Artshttp://fit4martialarts.com/ Fit 4 Martial ArtsTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Recreation_and_Sports_Injuries Comprehensive information for prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Provides a complete on-line manual with charts, exercises and treatment.
Other resource N77 Top Conditionhttp://topcondition.com Top ConditionTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Recreation_and_Sports_Injuries How to prevent and rehab sports injuries to the many different injury prone body parts. Tennis, running, golf, and weightlifting injuries are all covered in detail.
Other resource N78 Scuba Diving and Flyinghttp://www.discoveringhawaii.com/SF_Medicine/SCUBADiving/ScubaDivingFlying.html Scuba Diving and FlyingTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Recreation_and_Sports_Injuries Describes potentially serious complications such as gas embolism and the risks of subsequent air travel.
Other resource N79 My Runninghttp://members.lycos.co.uk/runninginjuries/ My RunningTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/First_Aid/Recreation_and_Sports_Injuries A running injuries site providing information to help self-diagnosis, treatment and prevention of running injuries.
Other resource N80 National Association of Community Health Centershttp://www.nachc.com/ National Association of Community Health CentersTop/Health/Public_Health_and_Safety/Community_Health National organization which provides services and technical assistance to health centers in support of their mission to provide health care services to the poor and medically underserved.

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