April 2011
Program in Focus
The Office on Women's Health (OWH) coordinates the efforts of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies and offices involved in women's health. Established in 1991 within the HHS, the OWH works to improve the health and well-being of women and girls in the United States through its innovative programs, by educating health professionals, and motivating behavior change in consumers through the dissemination of health information. You can learn more about the OWH by visiting http://www.womenshealth.gov/about-us/.
You can also view and order publications related to women's health by going to http://www.ask.hrsa.gov/results_materials.cfm?type=kword&searchterm=778 and clicking on the publication titles.
April Public Health Observances:
- National Donate Life Month
- National Minority Health Month
- Alcohol Awareness Month
For more information on these and other April National Health Observances, see HealthFinder’s National Health Observances Calendar at http://www.healthfinder.gov/nho/nho.asp?year=2011#m4.
May Public Health Observances:
- National Women's Health Week (8th - 14th)
- National High Blood Pressure Education Month
- National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
The complete list for May can be found at http://www.healthfinder.gov/nho/nho.asp?year=2011#m5.
New Publications Available at the HRSA Information Center
2011 Women's Health Calendar
This 2011 calendar provides an array of information on women's health issues and encourages women to take charge of their health. It features tips for healthy living, talking to health care providers, preparing for emergencies, reading drug labels, quitting smoking, and paying attention to symptoms of serious health conditions. The calendar includes recommendations for screenings, tests, and immunizations; diagrams of women's body systems; monthly health observances; a 2012 outlook calendar; and stickers for reoccurring happenings to use on the calendar. Use inventory code MCH00382 to order.
Impact of Employment Transitions on Health Insurance Coverage of Rural Residents. October 2010. Working Paper #46
This working paper explores the impact of employment status changes on insurance coverage for rural versus urban workers, and the underlying factors behind any differences. It provides important information about the health insurance coverage challenges faced by rural workers and helps identify potential opportunities for implementing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to increase employer-based offerings and coverage for individuals without access to insurance through an employer. The paper includes tables, references, and a list of recent working papers. Use inventory code ORHP00522 to order.
Many Rural and Urban Workers Lose Health Insurance During Job Transitions
This brief explores the impact of employment status changes on insurance coverage for rural versus urban workers, and the underlying factors behind any differences. It provides information about the health insurance coverage challenges that rural workers may face and helps identify potential opportunities for implementing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in rural areas. The brief includes figures and references. Use inventory code ORHP00521 to order.
Oral Health Resource Bulletin (Volume XXIV, January 2011)
This resource bulletin lists selected oral health materials that are available for health professionals, program administrators, policy makers, and educators in the maternal and child health community. It includes lists of meetings; national programs; policy; professional education, tools, and training; public education; and state and local programs. The bulletin supplements previous volumes. Use inventory code MCH00381 to order.
Toxics Release Inventory Discharges and Population Health Outcomes in Rural and Urban Areas of the United States: Final Report of the West Virginia Rural Health Resource Center. Final Report #2 (January, 2011)
This report investigates the association between air and water chemical releases from facilities monitored through the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) program and age-adjusted mortality rates nationally at the county level for both rural and urban populations. It examined the TRI air and water releases from 1988-2006 and population mortality rates from 1999-2006 for cancer, respiratory, cardiovascular and total causes; presents findings important for working class communities, minorities, and disadvantaged groups; and provides suggestions for improving health and preventing exposure to toxic emissions. The brief includes tables, figures, and references. Use inventory code ORHP00520 to order.
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