"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic.
It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge
to serve others at whatever cost.
~Arthur Ashe
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Where Will You Be Dec. 1, 2009?
Ellis Frazier, M.D.
If you are in Chillicothe, Ohio come join the Ross County AIDS Task Force (RCARF) as we observe the 21st World AIDS Day. The theme for World AIDS Day 2009 is 'Universal Access and Human Rights'. Read more
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For Patients with Diabetes, Self-Care Is Key
One in six individuals with diabetes has avoided or delayed care because of cost according to a new report. Are
these your patients? ACU's diabetes patient education series, created in partnership with Home Diagnostics, now
includes eight handouts designed to reinforce key messages about living with diabetes. All are available in English and Spanish and are geared to
low literacy audiences. Download them from the ACU Web site or use the order
form to request tear pads of 25 sheets.
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Test and Treat in One Visit Point-of-care testing, in which clinicians perform routine
clinical tests during a patient visit and receive immediate results, offers a
number of advantages for patients and clinicians. To increase awareness about point-of-care lipid testing, ACU has partnered with
CardioChek PA to make available
an educational webinar conducted by ACU members. ACU members can also try the technology and obtain supplies at a reduced cost. More
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Health Reform: If You Like It, Let Them Know
The House of Representatives voted
on Nov. 7 to pass a comprehensive health care reform bill. See how your representative voted, and use the online feedback form to say "Thanks" or "No thanks" for their vote. Learn what the House bill, H.R. 3962, says about health disparities.
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ACU Members in the News
ACU founding member Dr. Regina Benjamin was confirmed by the Senate as the
next Surgeon General of the United States. A family physician, Dr. Benjamin is
the founder of Bayou La Batre Rural Health Clinic in Bayou La Batre, Ala.
Urban Health Plan, Inc., a
federally qualified community health center based in the South Bronx,
was awarded the 2009 HIMSS Nicholas E. Davies Award of Excellence for Community
Health during National Health IT Week. More
Lois Wessel, ACU associate director for programs, was featured by AMN Health Care
in an article about the importance of certified healthcare interpreters.
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New Resources
Health Literacy is the focus of the Nov. 11 ARHQ Health Care Innovations Exchange Web site. The featured Innovations describe different approaches health professionals used in community-based settings to improve health literacy. The featured QualityTools provide several resources to assess patient's health literacy and address patients with low health literacy.
The RxAssist Learning Center has the latest updates on
patient assistance programs. Also available is a Medicare Part D/PAP
eligibility chart.
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NHSC
Streamlines Application for Loan Repayment
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) has
made applying for load repayment easier than ever. The new application process
reduces the number of documents required by half, uses fillable forms and
includes step-by-step instructions and a checklist. Applications will be accepted
through July 29, 2010; applicants are encouraged to apply early.
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Fellowship Opportunities
The CDC Experience Applied Epidemiology Fellowship is a one-year fellowship tailored for rising 3rd-
and 4th-year medical students, designed to increase the pool of physicians with
a population health perspective. More
The HIV Medical Association is accepting applications for its minority clinical fellowship program which seeks to increase the
number of African American and Latino physicians with the expertise to provide
clinical care to patients with HIV in the communities most affected by HIV
disease. More
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Calls for Speakers, Abstracts, Exhibitors
The
National Center for Health in Public Housing is accepting abstracts for the
Health Care for Residents of Public Housing national conference in Boston on June
28-30, 2010. Abstracts
should address strategies and programs to increase access to health care,
eliminate health disparities, and enhance health care delivery. ACU is a
partner in helping to build the capacity of
clinicians to meet the unique and challenging health needs of public housing
residents.
An international Medical Volunteerism Conference at Emory University is calling for speakers and exhibitors for April 16-18, 2010.
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Your
Input Sought
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the National Institutes of Health is seeking
broad on mission, priorities, and information and communication as it works to
develop its third long-range, strategic plan.
Healthy People 2020 invites you to comment on the
DRAFT national 10-year health promotion and disease
prevention objectives aimed at improving the health of all Americans.
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