Online only: New reports, books, publications of interest to public health
Health care worker profiles
On Nov. 6, Pzifer Inc published “The Faces of Public Health,” a new book celebrating the achievements of heath care workers. The book was launched at the 2004 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and was published by Pfizer’s US Public Health Group. The 25 individuals profiled in the book were selected from among hundreds of nominations made by state officials and public health experts representing the 50 states and U.S. territories. The book portrays the daily lives of those working in the health care field and each person profiled gives advice to those considering a career in public health. “The Faces of Public Health” is available for free and can be ordered at www.pfizerpublichealth.com .
Occupational safety law
The Bureau of National Affairs and the American Bar Association released the 2004 supplement to “Occupation Safety and Health Law, Second Edition” in October. The supplement includes new cases, regulations, policies and safety initiatives from 2001 to 2003. The supplement also provides a comprehensive analysis of the Occupational Safety and Health Act’s revised record-keeping rules as of Jan. 1, 2002. The supplement may be purchased alone (order # 1425-PRY4, $155 plus tax, shipping and handling) or with the main volume (order #9425-PRY4, $315 plus tax, shipping and handling) from BNA Books, P.O. Box 7814, Edison, NJ 08818-7814. Telephone orders can be placed at (800) 960-1220 and their online catalogue can be found online at www.bnabooks.com . There is a 10 percent discount for ordering online.
Contagious diseases
Omnigraphics released the “Contagious Diseases Sourcebook” as part of their Health References series in July. The sourcebook provides information about bacterial, viral, fungal, parasitic and other diseases spread by person-to-person contact. It also explains how microbes are spread and treated and provides techniques for preventing associated illnesses. A glossary, directory of resources and index are also included. For more information, visit www.omnigraphics.com , fax (800) 875-1340 or call (800) 234-1340.
Smoking cessation
An interactive, virtual clinic entitled, “Smoking cessation for pregnancy and beyond -- Learn proven strategies to help your patients quit,” became available on CD-ROM to physicians, nurses and health care professionals last November. The virtual clinic was developed by leading experts in the field of Tabacco cessation and demonstrates the best practices to assist patients in quitting smoking. The evidence-based training model on the CD takes five to 15 minutes to complete and increases cessation rates by 30 percent to 70 percent, according to its creators. The virtual clinic is worth up to five Continuing Medical Education credits for physicians, six Nursing Clinical Education contact hours for nurses and five Continuing Education contact hours for social workers. It is available for $25 from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists at sales.acog.com or by calling (800) 762-2264, ext. 192. The program can also be downloaded for free through the Dartmouth Interactive Media Laboratory Web site at http://iml.dartmouth.edu/education/cme/Smoking/install.html .
Nutrition and fitness
On Jan. 4, Consumers Union published “Consumer Reports 2005 Guide to Diet, Health and Fitness,” a resource guide with diet, health and fitness information and advice. The guide includes features of its monthly magazine, “Consumer Reports,” such as rankings of products and programs, advice and a fitness action plan. The guide can be purchased for $14.95. For more information, contact the Consumer Union headquarters office, 101 Truman Avenue, Yonkers, NY, 10703-1057, or call (914) 378-2029.
Childhood traumatic stress
On Dec. 13, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network debuted its Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress Toolkit of Healthcare Providers. Up to 80 percent of children experiencing a life-threatening illness, injury or painful medical procedure will have traumatic stress reactions, according to the network. Some develop persistent traumatic stress reactions, including post traumatic stress disorder, impairing daily functioning. The toolkit informs hospital administrators, physicians, nurses and family about the impact of serious medical procedures and illnesses and their effect on a child’s mental health. It provides guidance for limiting the traumatic stress surrounding the illness and hospital visits. The toolkit can be downloaded free-of-charge at www.nctsnet.org .
Headaches
The American Council for Headache Education launched its new Patient Education Page in the journal, Headache, on Jan. 5. The first patient hand-out outlined migraine definitions, what to do and various therapies that women can do to alleviate menstrual pain. Various treatment options where provided as well. The Patient Education Page is easy to tear out, copy and distribute to patients. For more information about the journal, visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/hed .
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender families
Harrington Park Press launched the “Journal of GLBT Family Studies” in August. The peer review journal is a resource for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and their families. It examines parent-child relationships, child development, sibling relationships, alternative family structures and extended family issues, as well as high-risk issues such as HIV/AIDs, addiction, abuse and homophobia. The journal is available online at www.haworthpress.com/web/glbtf .
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