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Displaying records 21 through 40 (94 total).

Taylor P, Bailey D, Green SR, McCully C, eds. 2012. Substance abuse during pregnancy: Guidelines for screening (rev. ed.). Olympia, WA: Washington State Department of Health, Maternal and Child Health, 50 pp.

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Blood Disorders. [2011]. What you should know about sickle cell trait. Atlanta, GA: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Blood Disorders, 2 pp.

Annotation: This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions about sickle cell trait. It explains the differences between sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease; explains how someone acquires the trait and who is affected by it; explains the health complications that may result from having the trait; and describes the blood test that can determine whether or not someone has the trait. The fact sheet also provides statistics on the chances that a baby will acquire sickle cell trait, based on whether or not one or both parents have either the trait or the disease.

Keywords: Blood and lymphatic diseases, Consumer education materials, Screening tests, Sickle cell disease, Sickle cell trait

Minnesota Department of Health. [2011]. Developmental and social-emotional screening of young children (0-6 years of age) in Minnesosta. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Department of Health,

Annotation: This website provides an overview of developmental and mental health screening of children (ages 0 through 6) in the state of Minnesota; online access to screening instruments and state requirements; and a training module for clinics and health care providers. The site describes the review process for screening tools used in Minnesota's public programs; provides answers to frequently asked questions; and offers additional training resources such as web training videos and power point presentations. Links to related information produced by the Minnesota Department of Health are provided as well.

Keywords: Developmental screening, Minnesota, Public health services, Screening, Screening tests, State programs, Training materials, Young children

Genetic Alliance. [2011]. Baby's first test. [Washington, DC]: Genetic Alliance,

Annotation: This website provides information on newborn screening primarily for expecting and new parents. Resources are also available for prenatal and pediatric health professionals, including information about dried blood spot storage and usage. The content is based on 2008 legislation (the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act) to expand support, research, and education opportunities for newborn screening. The website is organized as follows: About Newborn Screening (newborn screening facts, genetic and family history, screening resources, conditions screened by state); What to Expect (before birth, testing procedure, responding to results, testing outcomes, and what happens to the blood sample); Find a Condition; and Living with Conditions (family experiences, talking about a diagnosis, advocacy and support groups, finding a specialist, insurance and planning, looking to the future). [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Blood tests, Educational materials, Family support, Genetic services, Newborn infants, Resources for professionals, Screening, Special health care needs

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. 2011-. Visual impairment in children ages 1 to 5 years: Screening. Rockville, MD: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, multiple items.

Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, Prenatal Testing Committee. 2011. Laboratory testing during pregnancy: Recommendations of the WAPC Prenatal Testing Committee (4th ed.). Madison, WI: Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, 54 pp.

Annotation: This report, which is geared toward clinicians, offers recommendations on specific laboratory tests that should be considered during the course of prenatal care and describes the circumstances under which the tests should be performed. The report also provides detailed information about a wide range of prenatal screens and tests.

Keywords: Prenatal care, Prenatal screening, Screening tests, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Newborn Screening Laboratory. 2011. Health professional's guide to newborn screening. Madison, WI: Wisconsin Newborn Screening Laboratory, 29 pp.

Annotation: This guide provides information to help health professionals in the state of Wisconsin comply with state requirements regarding the screening of infants for congenital or metabolic disorders and to better understand the Wisconsin Newborn Screening Program. The guide presents step-by-step guidelines on testing (including blood collection, specimen handling, and laboratory testing) and lists and describes the various newborn screening disorders (including symptoms and treatment). It explains how Wisconsin's screening program is funded; lists contact information for treatment centers; and provides the text of the state of Wisconsin's newborn screening statute.

Keywords: Blood tests, Disorders, Infant health, Neonatal screening, Newborn infants, State legislation, State programs, Wisconsin

National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management. 2011. Early hearing detection and intervention: Website resource guide. Logan, UT: National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management, 31 pp.

Annotation: This guide provides information about and examples of critical components of high-quality websites that support early hearing detection and intervention (EDHI). The guide is designed to increase EDHI administrators' knowledge about key elements of effective websites. The guide also helps administrators work with partners, particularly those that design, develop, and market their sites. The guide includes information about the importance of creating standards-compliant sites that are accessible to those with disabilities. Topics include content, design and layout, key components, and marketing and management. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Collaboration, Design, Diagnosis, Disabilities, Early intervention, Graphic design, Hearing screening, Hearing tests, Marketing, Resource materials, Screening, Standards, World wide web

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Women's and Children's Health. [2010]. Strategic plan: 2011-2015. [Phoenix, AZ]: Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Women's and Children's Health, 3 pp.

Annotation: This strategic plan for 2011-2015 discusses overarching goals and priorities for the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Women's and Children's Health. For each priority, strategies and performance measures are described.

Keywords: Access to health care, Adolescent health, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescents with special health care needs, Arizona, Child health, Children with special health care needs, Female adolescents, Health services, Hearing disorders, Hearing screening, Hearing tests, Injury prevention, Obesity, Pregnancy, Prevention, Reproductive health, Transition to independent living, Women's health

National Resource Center for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention. 2010-. A resource guide for early hearing detection and intervention. Logan, UT: National Resource Center for Early Hearing Detection and Intervention,

Annotation: This e-book discusses the foundation and evolution of early hearing detection and intervention, newborn hearing screening, tracking and follow-up, assessment of young children, parent counseling in the Internet age, assistive devices, early intervention, family support and cultural competence, quality assurance and improvement, financing and sustainability, information management, and early childhood screening. Chapters can be downloaded individually and will be updated as needed. The book can also be obtained on CD. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Cultural competence, Early intervention, Family support, Financing, Hearing disorders, Hearing screening, Hearing tests, Infants, Parent education, Parents, Quality assurance, Young children

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. 2010. HIV and AIDS in pregnancy. [White Plains, NY]: March of Dimes, (Preconception risk reduction)

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information about HIV and AIDS during pregnancy. The fact sheet offers background information and answers questions about HIV and AIDS during pregnancy, included who should be tested, what types of treatment are available, symptoms of AIDS in infants, and steps women can take to remain uninfected. References are included.

Keywords: AIDS, HIV, Pediatric AIDS, Pregnancy, Prevention, Screening tests, Treatment

Prevent Blindness America. 2010. Our vision for children's vision: A national call to action for the advancement of children's vision and eye health. [Chicago, IL]: Prevent Blindness America, 38 pp.

Annotation: This report presents a platform for children's vision and eye health. The report discusses the importance of professional eye health care and emphasizes the role of vision screening in eye care. Also addressed are the importance of ensuring that children are prepared to enter school unhampered by undetected vision problems; eye safety at home, at school, and at play; and advances in pediatric vision research. The report also acknowledges the importance of public awareness and understanding of children's vision and eye health.

Keywords: Access to health care, Child health, Eye care, Eye diseases, Eye injuries, Prevention, Research, Treatment, Vision, Vision disorders, Vision screening, Vision tests

American Optometric Association. [2009]. Preschool vision: 2 to 5 years of age. St. Louis, MO: American Optometric Association, 3 pp.

Annotation: This brochure provides information about vision in preschool-age children (ages 2-5). The brochure offers information on why good vision is important during this period and discusses signs of eye and vision problems, understanding the difference between a vision screening and a vision exam, and what parents can do to help with preschool vision development.

Keywords: Early childhood development, Preschool children, Vision, Vision disorders, Vision screening, Vision tests, Young children

Squires J. [2009]. Screening and assessment for social and emotional development and linking to program planning. [no place]: IDEA Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association, 41 webcast (2 min., 19 sec.).

Birman D, Chan WY. 2009. Screening and assessing immigrant and refugee youth in school-based mental health programs. Washington, DC: The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools, 21 pp. (Issue brief no. 1)

Annotation: This paper summarizes (1) the health needs of immigrant children and refugee youth; (2) the issues to consider when determining the quality and suitability of screening and assessment measures; (3) existing tools and measures that have been developed to screen refugees and immigrants; and (4) existing measures and issues to consider when conducting comprehensive assessments with these populations. It also describes processes that, in the absence of tools, can be used by practitioners and researchers who care for immigrant and refugee youth.

Keywords: Cultural competence, Ethnic factors, Mental health, Migrants, School age children, Screening, Screening tests

Kaye N, May J. 2009. Findings from the ABCD Screening Academy: State strategies to support practice changes that improve identification of children at risk for or with developmental delays. Portland, ME: National Academy for State Health Policy, 10 pp. (Briefing)

Annotation: This brief examines the efforts of the ABCD Screening and Practice Academy to make policy and practice improvements needed to change the use of validated screening tools as part of well-child care from best practice to standard of practice. The ABCD Academy works to improve the identification of children with or at risk for developmental delays. Topics covered include planning to support statewide practice improvement, tools to support practice improvement, and how partnerships in Minnesota have supported practice change.

Keywords: Child development, Child health, Children with special health care needs, Developmental screening, Health care delivery, High risk children, Minnesota, Public policy, Screening tests, State initiatives

Ranji U, Salganicoff A, Stewart AM, Cox M, Doamekpor L. 2009. State Medicaid coverage of perinatal services: Summary of state survey findings. Washington, DC: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 25 pp.

Annotation: This report highlights findings from the 2007/2008 State Survey of Reproductive Health Services Under Medicaid. The report examines state Medicaid program policies regarding coverage of pregnancy-related services. It details state-level Medicaid eligibility and enrollment policies for pregnant women, as well as scope of coverage for prenatal and screening services, delivery and postpartum care, educational classes, and support services.

Keywords: Childbirth, Eligibility, Enrollment, Health services, Low income groups, Medicaid, Parent education programs, Parent support services, Postpartum care, Pregnancy, Pregnant women, Prenatal care, Prenatal education, Programs, Reproductive health, Screening tests, Women's health

Ranji U, Salganicoff A, Stewart AM, Cox M, Doamekpor L. 2009. State Medicaid coverage of family planning services: Summary of state survey findings. Washington, DC: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 29 pp.

Annotation: This report highlights findings from the 2007/2008 State Survey of Reproductive Health Services Under Medicaid. The report presents state-by-state policies on coverage of key areas in reproductive health for women with low incomes, including contraception, preconception care, screenings for sexually transmitted diseases, and coverage within special state Medicaid family planning programs.

Keywords: Contraception, Family planning, Health services, Low income groups, Medicaid, Preconception care, Programs, Public policy, Reproductive health, Screening tests, Sexually transmitted diseases, Women's health

American Optometric Association. 2009. Ready for school: Could your child have a vision problem?. St. Louis, MO: American Optometric Association, 1 p.

Annotation: This fact sheet for parents of young children or school-age children provides guidance for how to determine whether a child may have a vision problem. The fact sheet offers a list of questions referring to young children and a list referring to school-age children that can help parents identify vision problems. The fact sheet also emphasizes the importance of regular eye examinations for children.

Keywords: Child health, Consumer education materials, School age children, Treatment, Vision, Vision disorders, Vision screening, Vision tests, Young children

Drotar D, Stancin T, Dworkin P, Haran C, ed. 2008. Pediatric developmental screening: Understanding and selecting screening instruments. New York, NY: Commonwealth Fund,

Annotation: This electronic manual is intended to inform practitioners' selection and application of instruments used in screening for developmental problems in young children. The screening instruments reviewed are applicable to a range of practice settings. The manual is divided into two main sections: (1) defining your practice's screening needs and (2) guides to facilitate your choice and use of screening instruments. Five appendices are included: (1) methods for instrument review, (2) summary of references, (3) references on developmental screening, (4) items considered on standards for reporting studies of diagnostic accuracy, and (5) resources for implementing developmental surveillance and screening.

Keywords: Developmental disabilities, Developmental screening, Screening tests, Young children
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