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Free Swine Flu Patient Education Handouts
Last Updated - October 26, 2009 In response to the rise in H1N1 influenza activity this season, Krames Patient Education will continue to allow healthcare professionals and organizations to download a patient education HealthSheet™ on H1N1 Influenza (swine flu). In addition to our free HealthSheets™, Krames has a new H1N1 Influenza (swine-flu) DVD available for purchase. This H1N1 video includes pertinent information regarding the cause of the H1N1 flu virus and helps clear up any misconceptions your patients may have about H1N1. It also shows patients how to protect themselves and others from acquiring H1N1, and offers tips on easing symptoms and treatment if they have the swine flu. A preview of the video is available below.
WHO raises pandemic alert to second-highest level
GENEVA, Switzerland (CNN) -- The World Health Organization on Wednesday raised its pandemic alert to 5, its second-highest level, warning of widespread human infection from the swine flu outbreak that originated in Mexico. Patients wait at a hospital Wednesday in Mexico City. The swine flu outbreak began in Mexico.
Swine Flu ! Pandemics ! You can't escape hearing or reading about it.
Swine Flu: Track cases and info without the hype
Opinion: Stopping the flu is your problem, too - Swine flu- msnb
When faced with the threat of disease, the impulse of most Americans is to think about medical technology and miracle drugs. These are not likely to be much help in the battle against swine flu — but the history books might. As history has proven, the best way to halt a deadly virus is to keep infected people away from others.
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If the H1N1 virus doesn't get us, the obesity epidemic and diabetes will. Then there are heart disease and the various cancers that require expensive drugs we can't afford.
Consumer Health - 2/1/2010 - Library Journal
Consumers flock online for 24/7 health information, from the latest research on rare diseases to mothers' groups tweeting advice on colicky babies. But when it comes to reliable, easy-to-understand information on a wide range of medical, health and fitness issues, a number of new books belong in any informed patient's library—and as a bonus, some use Web sites to post the latest updates and build communities. The 2009 crop includes a soup-to-nuts consumer medical guide and an inspiring memoir of an ultra-marathoner.
The Best Health Books of 2009
CAPHIS | Top 100 Health Websites You Can Trust
Updated January 2010 The purpose of the CAPHIS Top 100 List is to provide CAPHIS members and other librarians with a resource to use in their daily practice and teaching.
The fast-paced lifestyle of America coupled with the typical caregiving role women take on for their families and loved-ones can leave women feeling worn down and susceptible to illness. These blogs offer sound advice from those who have made positive changes in their lives as well as experts in a variety of fields.
100 Best Wellness Blogs for Women | Masters in Health Care
The decade now drawing to a close has featured more than a few health-related news stories that have seemed just a tad overblown.
Most Overblown Health News of the Past Decade - 2000-2009 Overbl
Top 10 health innovations of 2009
Part of complete coverage onTop American Hospitals - US News Best Hospitals
For 2012-13, U.S. News analyzed data on nearly 5,000 U.S. hospitals to identify the best.List of lists: Top health stories of 2009
Pia Christensen ( @AHCJ_Pia ) is the managing editor/online services for AHCJ. She manages the content and development of healthjournalism.org, coordinates social media efforts of AHCJ and assists with the editing and production of association guides, programs and newsletters. The end of the year brings us list after list of the best or top health and medical stories.To make informed health decisions, you have probably read a newspaper or magazine article, tuned into a radio or television program, or searched the Internet to find answers to health questions.