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August is National Immunization Awareness Month
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National Health IT Week 2013 September 16-20, 2013
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The spring issue of the JHCPU issue is available online 
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Screening for Lung Cancer?
Should heavy smokers receive annual CT scans for lung cancer detection? The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued a draft recommendation recommending annual CT scans for persons at high risk of lung cancer based on their age and smoking history. Smoking is the most important risk factor for lung cancer, accounting for approximately 85 percent of all lung cancer cases in the U.S. The recommendation focuses on current and former smokers, age 55 - 79, with significant cumulative tobacco smoke exposure within the past 15 years. Clinicians and the public are invited to comment through August 28.
For more information, use these links:
Fact sheet (PDF)
Draft Recommendation Statement
How to Comment
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Congressional Update
August Recess Sees Student Loan Issue Resolved, FY14 Appropriations Mess
Washington DC - This week Congress starts its annual August District Work Period, which means they won't be back in town until September 9th. With the current fiscal year ending September 30th, Congress is currently scheduled to be in session only 9 days in September. Recognizing this, House and Senate leaders were trying to move as many of the 12 annual appropriations bills as possible. However, the House was only able to pass four, and the Senate zero before leaving town. Only the Senate has seen any official action on the Labor HHS bill (which funds all discretionary health programs), but even there it hasn't passed the full Senate. To read the full update, click here.
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New! ACU Career Resource Center
Most clinicians will spend more than 40 years in their profession, hence, taking the time to nurture your career development skills - in addition to your clinical skills - is a worthwhile investment. The ACU Career Center now includes a Career Resource Center with resources to help you stay on top of your game. The Career Resource Center includes free videos and tips on effective networking, resume writing and building your brand and achieving work-life balance. Additional professional services, such as resume writing, career coaching and social networking/profile development are available for a fee. To learn more, visit the ACU Career Center Resource Center today.
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Nominate a Public Health Champion
The White House is seeking nominees in public health and prevention to be named Champions of Change in preparation for a September Champions of Change for Public Health and Prevention event. The online nomination form is available here and the deadline is Friday, August 9.
Planning to see your elected officials during August? The Trust for America's Health has a Summer Recess Toolkit with talking points, fact sheets, sample letters and more in support of the Prevention and Public Health Fund.
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Teaching Health Centers
HHS awarded $12 million to 32 teaching health centers to fund primary care medical and dental residents. See the list here.
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Welcome New Members!
ACU is pleased to welcome six new members who joined in July:
Theodore Boesen, Ben Boltin, David Hatzband, Sarah Lang, Charity Lower, and Chris Stewart.
Welcome all!
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Valley Healthcare System, Inc., Ga.
Staff Physician, Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD.
Chief Medical Officer, United Neighborhood Health Services, Nashville, TN.
Family Medicine, Health Management Associates, Newport, TN.
Addictions & Mental Health Deputy Director, the Oregon Health Authority, Salem, OR.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Community Health Clinic Ole, NAPA, CA.
NP/PA, Shasta Community Health Center, Redding, CA.
CRNP, Welsh Mountain Health Centers, Lebanon, PA.
CEO, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses, Washington, DC.
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Farmers Market Week
Encourage your patients to eat more fruits and vegetables by shopping local their local farmer's markets. In conjunction with National Farmer's Market Week, August 4 - 10, the USDA has released an updated Farmers Market Directory, a voluntary online database of farmer's markets throughout the U.S.
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Call for Papers
The Journal of Interprofessional Care has issued a call for papersfor a special themed issue on interprofessional practice, education and informatics. View the full call for papers here (PDF). |
Best Video on Patient-Centered Care
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"Empathy," from Cleveland Clinic 2012 Annual Report
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ACA Impact on Safety Net Providers
The HRSA Office of Policy Analysis prepared a slide presentation on the Potential Impacts of the Affordable Care Act on Safety Net Providers in 2014. Download the presentation in PDF form here.
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Conferences and E-Learning
Addressing Tobacco Use with Dental Patients, a self-paced online course,presented by the National Association of Community Health Centers, DentaQuest, and Break Free Alliance, for oral health providers to implement tobacco screening in their practice and address tobacco use among their patients. Access the course here.
Sept. 26 - 27, Plain Talk in Complex Times, in Arlington, VA, presented by the MAXIMUS Center for Health Literacy and the American Public Health Association. Intended for all who must communicate effectively with consumers about health topics.
Oct. 1 - 3, Walking Summit in Washington, DC, sponsored by EveryBody Walk and funded by Kaiser Permanente. Early registration fee is $150 through August 12. Scholarships are available for people who would not otherwise be able to attend. Learn more here.
Oct. 3, 1 - 4 p.m., ET, E-Cigarettes: The Vapor This Time, a live webcast panel on the state of the science on electronic cigarettes, hosted by the Tobacco Related Disease Research Program, U. of Cal. Office of the President.
Oct. 21 - 22, Overcoming Disparities: Diabetes Care in High Risk Populations -- A Rising Threat - The Impact of Social Determinants of Health in Arlington, VA, sponsored by the American Diabetes Association.
Oct. 24 - 26, Empowerment through Education: Enhancing Learning to Improve Outcomes in Cincinnati, OH, presented by the Health Care Education Association and Cincinnati Children's Hospital. ACU's Lois Wessel, FNP will present on chronic care group visits.
Oct. 26 - 29, Transforming Care through Disruptive Design in Washington, DC, presented by Centering Healthcare Institute. Early registration rates to August 16.
SAVE THE DATE: April 28 - 29, 2014 Promising Practices to Promote Tobacco-Free Living and Health Eating in Low Socioeconomic Status Communities in Washington, DC. Presented by the Break Free Alliance.
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