The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org.
The American Diabetes Association Greater New York Market will host LIVE IT UP! Hats Off to Diabetes Health & Wellness Tea. Targeting female members of African, African American, and Caribbean Churches, this fun-spirited event seeks to educate, inspire and motivate women of faith to raise awareness about diabetes, address the diabetes epidemic in their communities and to make healthy choices while celebrating “a new attitude”. Event Highlights will include: Motivational Speakers, Hat Fashion Show, Health Exhibits, Prizes, Gift Bags and giveaways including The Healthy Soul Food Cookbook. We anticipate over 250 attendees, making it an ideal opportunity for potential sponsors to reach their target market by showcasing their products and services while making a difference in the community.
LIVE IT UP!
Hats Off to Diabetes Health & Wellness Tea
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The Importance of integrating Sickle Cell Disease
and Thalassemia Screening in Pre-Conception Health Care
department of health and human services
office of public health and science, region iiCommemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Seminal Publication and Recognition of Sickle Cell Disease
Social Justice APHA 138th Annual Meeting and Expo November 6 – 10 Denver, CO
The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier Public Health Educational Forum! Learn from the experts in the field, hear about cutting edge research and exceptional best practices, discover the latest public health products and services, and share your public health experience with your peers. The world of public health is in continual motion, and there is no better way to stay abreast of the research and learn about emerging issues.
The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the oldest and largest gathering of public health professionals in the world, attracting more than 13,000 national and international physicians, administrators, nurses, educators, researchers, epidemiologists, and related health specialists. APHA's meeting program addresses current and emerging health science, policy, and practice issues in an effort to prevent disease and promote health. APHA has a world of public health in store for you.
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On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded, causing an oil leak one mile beneath the ocean's surface. The explosion killed 11 workers and unleashed one of the largest offshore oil spills in history. The oil well was plugged in mid-July, but the effects of the spill on the short- and long-term health of individuals—including workers, volunteers, residents and visitors—remain uncertain.
At the request of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the IOM convened a public workshop June 22-23 to begin planning for the surveillance of the Gulf oil spill's effects on human health. Speakers explored the potential adverse health effects for at-risk populations living in the Gulf region or assisting with clean-up activities. Participants also discussed current monitoring activities, the types of research methods and data sources currently available, and options to consider when developing short- and long-term surveillance plans. Additionally, participants considered effective ways to communicate potential health risks to the public and to engage them in research on the spill's effects. This document summarizes the workshop.
Presentations from the meeting as well as full video and transcripts are available online.
The Federal Collaboration on Health Disparities Research (FCHDR) was established to engage a wide range of federal agencies in cross-agency research partnerships to promote more coordinated efforts that target health improvement in populations disproportionately affected by disease, injury and/or disability. Research developed through the FCHDR can lead to new or better programs, policies and practices to help reduce or eliminate health disparities.
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