Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is an association of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. AGS advocates for high quality, comprehensive accessible care and promotes research that expands knowledge of the aging process and the health care problems of older adults. The society provides public education and information and conducts education programs for health professionals. Publications include patient education materials, periodicals including the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, and AGS's Complete Guide to Aging and Health (for lay audiences). Membership is open to anyone with an interest in geriatric health care.

Keywords: Advocacy, Aging, Educational materials, Geriatrics, Information sources, Older adults, Patient education, Policy development, Professional education, Publications, Public education, Public policy, Resources for professionals

Annotation: Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is a teaching hospital of the Harvard Medical School providing patient care, medical education, and research. The hospital maintains the BWH Health and Education Library which provides access to 400 medical eBooks through the netLibrary; provides online access to pamphlets on over 100 health topics published by BWH; and staffs a reference/referral service. The hospital Web site provides electronic access to Health Topics A-Z, covering topics such as aging and health, adolescent health, sports and fitness, mental health, men's health, and women's health.

Keywords: Education, Electronic publications, Hospital libraries, Hospitals, Libraries, Library services, Medical education, Medical research, Patient care, Patient education, Publications, Reference materials

Keywords: Consumer education, Evaluation, Health education, Health promotion, Information sources, Internet, Patient education, Public awareness materials

Keywords: Consumer health, Consumers, Low literacy materials, Patient education materials

Annotation: EthnoMed is an ethnic medicine website related to cross-cultural and refuge health topics, including health screening, cultural competence, breastfeeding, domestic violence, mental health, nutrition, oral health, women's health, and infant/child care The website contains information about cultural beliefs, medical issues, and related topics pertinent to the health care of immigrants to the United States, many of whom are refugees fleeing war-torn parts of the world.

Keywords: Cultural competence, Immigrants, Minority health, Non English language materials, Patient education materials, Refugees, Resources for professionals

Annotation: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, a nonprofit health plan in New England, provides online resources for patients, including the A-Z database of articles about health conditions reviewed by Harvard Medical School and the Web Library, which allows users to simultaneously search 1,500 prescreened health Web sites.

Keywords: Consumer education materials, Health insurance, Managed care, Online databases, Patient education

Annotation: The Hemophilia and AIDS/HIV Network for the Dissemination of Information (HANDI) is a resource center of the National Hemophilia Foundation. Handi maintains a comprehensive resource collection of educational materials on hemophilia and AIDS/HIV. Areas of emphasis are HIV risk reduction (including outreach and strategies for promoting and maintaining behavioral change in people at risk), living with hemophilia and AIDS/HIV, treatments for HIV infection, and finance and reimbursement issues. Publications include HANDI Resource Update, HIV Treatment Information Exchange, and various bibliographies, resource packets, and fact sheets. Publications are available in Spanish.

Keywords: AIDS, Educational materials, Hemophilia, HIV, HIV infected patients, Information dessimination, Outreach

Annotation: Learning about Diabetes ia nonprofit corporation that provides consumers and health care professionals with information on diabetes care. The corporation develops low literacy health education programs and conducts research on the role of art and design in creating effective health care communications. Booklets in both English and Spanish, downloadable patient handouts, and visual education aids are available from the Web site. Free programs on this Web site can be translated to any additional language to non-profit organizations at cost.

Keywords: Consumer education, Diabetes, Patient education, Spanish language materials

Annotation: March of Dimes is a nonprofit organization committed to ending preventable maternal health risks and death, ending preventable preterm birth and infant death, and closing the health equity gap for all families. The organization supports research, education, and advocacy and provides programs and services in support of its mission to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies.

Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, Advocacy, Childbirth education, Congenital abnormalities, Genetic disorders, Genetics education, Infant mortality, Information services, Medical research, Patient education, Prenatal care, Preterm birth, Professional education, Public awareness materials, Spanish language materials, Spanish language website

Annotation: The mission of Maternal Mental Health NOW is to remove barriers to the prevention, screening and treatment of prenatal and postpartum depression in Los Angeles County. The organization supports research on maternal mental health and provides information, resources, training, and support for parents, families, and providers.

Keywords: California, Community services, Local initiatives, Maternal mental health, Patient education materials, Postpartum depression, Resources for professionals

Keywords: Child safety, Consumer education materials, Federal agencies, Information sources, Nutrition, Parenting, Patient education, Prenatal care, Spanish language materials, Weight management

Annotation: The RTI-UNC Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) produces systematic reviews and analyses of the scientific evidence (evidence reports and updates) on a variety of health care and health policy topics. It also builds on these reports to create materials and messages for patients and clinicians relating to health care decisions. EPC personnel also conduct research into the best practices and methods for conducting reviews of the scientific literature. The center prepares AHRQ reports and technology assessments as well as reports for other public and private health care organizations on topics of their choosing. Center staff also design and conduct customized literature searches and quantitative analyses. The Center is one of 13 EPCs sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

Keywords: Data analysis, Evidence based medicine, Guidelines, Health policy, Patient education materials, Policy development, Research reviews, Resources for professionals.

Annotation: UNC Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health (CMIH) works to improve the health and well-being of women and families across North Carolina through research, community partnerships, and health care innovations. CMIH 1) collaborates with North Carolina hospitals, clinics, and communities to provide training on maternal warning signs and assistance with planning and implementing obstetric emergency protocols; 2) provides quality perinatal care to women across North Carolina; 3) provides clinicians with patient-education materials, including information on home blood pressure monitoring, post-birth warning signs, and breastfeeding; and 4) works with partners across the state to develop materials and trainings to best address care for pregnant and postpartum in NC jails and prisons. The collaborative also produces and disseminates postpartum self-care resources for new mothers, resources and information about infant safe sleep; and tobacco screening and cessation counseling tools for practitioners and patients.

Keywords: Maternal health, Maternal mortality, North Carolina, Patient education materials, Perinatal care, Postpartum care, Prevention, Quality improvement, Research, Resources for professionals, State initiatives