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The more senses we stimulate, the more likely our patients are to remember our advice. That’s why reading material like checklists and handouts are so valuable.  We’ve assembled the resources below to help you help others.

Patient Care Resources

Strong Start: Resources for Expectant Mothers

HHS is promoting a campaign to reduce early elective deliveries

CE Courses on Community HealthThis link opens up a new window.

Browse 20 courses on topics ranging from alzheimer's disease to ventricular arrhthmias. Member discounts are available on all continuing education modules.

Immunization Important Back-to-School Tip for Healthy Students

ANA has a few tips for parents to help optimize students’ health, safety, and capacity for learning.

Back to School Guide to PVC-free School Supplies

The Center for Health, Environment and Justice has released the Back-to-School Guide to PVC-Free School Supplies, a compilation of safer PVC-free options for your kids.

High Number of Measles Cases in US Linked to Travel, Vaccine Refusal

CDC has issued a health advisory about US travellers contracting measles abroad.

Vaccines, Tobacco Control Among Top Public Health Achievements of Past Decade

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reports ten great public health achievements are demonstrating remarkable success in preventing disease and injury and promoting better lives.

Ten Great Public Health Achievements - United States, 2001--2010This link opens up a new window.

CDC Report 5/20/11

Advisory on USPSTF Revised Guidelines on Breast Cancer Screening

Task Force Member Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPP/PMHNP, FNAP, FAAN Clarifies USPSTF Revised Guidelines on Breast Cancer Screening

Help Veterans Link to Care

Become more aware of the government-sponsored health services that are available,

Fighting Childhood Obesity [PDF]

Professional nurses are instrumental in working collaboratively with families, communities, and other professionals to eliminate the health hazard of childhood obesity.

Nursing Education and CompetenceThis link opens up a new window.
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