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American Chronic Pain Association
www.theacpa.org
This site provides support and information for those living with chronic pain.
The American Public Health Association
www.apha.org
The APHA website includes a variety of resources. Check their postings about influenza and flu shots to consider in your planning this fall. Did you know that over 36,000 die from influenza annually? Do you know the signs and symptoms of Avian flu versus Seasonal Flu? This website will answer these and more about public health issues.
Avian Flu Research Links
www.cfr.org/publication/8982/avian_flu_research_links.html
Useful resources compiled by the Council on Foreign Relations; includes news, fact sheets, data, reports and research guides.
Center for
Spirituality, Theology and Health
http://www.dukespiritualityandhealth.org/
Based in the Center for Aging at Duke, the center provides opportunities for
scholarly trans-disciplinary conversation and the development of
collaborative research initiatives. Includes
online newsletter Crossroads (PDF).
Church Council of Greater Seattle
www.thechurchcouncil.org
The Church Council represents more than 400 churches and 15 denominations as well as thousands of individuals united working together to promote justice and increase compassion in our community. The website includes an event calendar, a church directory, and descriptions of the Council's 10 programs.
Congregational Health Partnership
www.snohd.org/snoCongregational/index.htm
A partnership between the Interfaith Association of Snohomish County, Providence Medical Center, and PSHM designed to bring health education and advocacy to the members of faith communities. The website includes a bulletin board, resources, and a quarterly newsletter.
The Daily Motivator
http://greatday.com/v.html?1418m02EQpza
Evangelism Connections
www.evangelismconnections.org
A partnership of eight denominational offices and Net Results. This website provides resources from all the partners, links to each denomination, and links to other sites. The partners are: The American Baptist Churches, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Church of the Brethren, ELCA, Presbyterian Church in Canada, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Reformed Church in American, United Church of Christ, and Net Results.
FaithTrust Institute
www.faithtrustinstitute.org
Formerly known as The Center for the Prevention of Domestic Violence; the website has a number of new videos on DVD. To order materials, receive free previews, or request a catalog call: 877-860-2255.
Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services
www.fns.usda.gov
This U.S. Department of Agriculture service ensures access to nutritious, healthful diets for all Americans. Through food assistance and nutrition education for consumers, FNCS encourages consumers to make healthful food choices. Today, rather than simply providing food, FNCS works to empower consumers with knowledge of the link between diet and health, providing dietary guidance based on research.
GeroNurseOnline.org
www.geronurseonline.org
The official geriatric nursing website of the American Nurses Association
(ANA) and the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing at
the New York University College of Nursing. Provides information and
evidence-based content on nursing care of older adults. Topics include:
Gift From Within
www.giftfromwithin.org
An international nonprofit organization for survivors of trauma and
victimization. The site includes articles about trauma as well as video
educational programs available to order.
GriefWorks
www.griefworks.org)
Formed in November 1998, this nonprofit corporation teaches the community about grief as a natural, necessary, healing response to separation and loss. Workshops, staff development training for professional caregivers and educators, and support groups for children and teens in the school setting are the service priorities. Special forums on topics relevant to grief and loss are offered to the community at large.
The staff at GriefWorks has over 30 years of experience in the field of grief and loss as counselors, support group facilitators, presenters, authors and consultants. All are professionally trained and have a special desire to facilitate the healing process in those who are bereaved.
Health Ministries Association
www.hmassoc.org
Membership organization for parish nurses, clergy, health ministers, lay health ministers, health educators, and health ministry coordinators.
Health Privacy Project
www.healthprivacy.org
Information about HIPPA and other privacy issues. What does the law really
say? Protecting patients' privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of
patient information have always been core nursing values and are enshrined
in the ANA's code of ethics. What is the difference between privacy and
confidentiality? Also, the DHHS Office for Civil Rights, explains
HIPPA rules and has a list of Frequently Asked Questions (www.hhs.gov/ocr/hippa)
Read the article published in AJN, August 2006 Vol. 106 No. 8 - has HIPPA
become an easy excuse to avoid difficult conversations?
Healthfinder
www.healthfinder.gov
Free, government-sponsored selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, websites, support and self-help groups, agencies, organizations that produce reliable information for the public.
International Parish Nurse Resource Center
http://ipnrc.parishnurses.org/
The IPNRC is a strong leader in parish nurse education, research, and support, serving parish nurse programs and parish nurses around the United States, Canada, and in other countries. The website includes information for parish nurses, clergy, educators, and coordinators.
KaiserEDU.org
www.kaiseredu.org
KaiserEDU.org is designed to provide students, faculty and others interested in learning about health policy easy access to the latest data, research, analysis, and developments in health policy. This site includes narrated slide tutorials, background reference libraries, and issue modules on current topics and policy debates.
Medline Plus®
http://medlineplus.gov/
MedlinePlus will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations. Preformulated MEDLINE searches are included in MedlinePlus and give easy access to medical journal articles. MedlinePlus also has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.
Ministerial Health and Wellness
www.elca.org/health/
Health-related resources and articles from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Topics include spiritual, physical, emotional, social, vocational, and intellectual well-being
National Health, Lung,
and Blood Institute
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/nhbpep/
About 65 million American adults have high blood pressure! These and other
statistics about hypertension can be found on this NIH website. This site
also provides a tutorial on high blood pressure, the DASH eating plan, links
to clinical trials, and types of blood pressure medications.
National Institute on Aging
www.nia.nih.gov
Information for health care providers under the headings Health Information,
Research Information, Grants and Training, and News and Events.
National Institute of Allergy and
Infectious Disease
www.niaid.nih.gov
Information on allergies and other infectious disease.
NIH Word on Health
www.nih.gov/news/WordonHealth/
This quarterly newsletter from the National Institutes of Health provides practical health information based on research conducted either by NIH's own scientists or by NIH grantees at universities and medical schools around the country.
The NIH has expanded their health information website with links to a wider range of resources. Visit www.health.nih.gov for colorful features and health topics from A to Z.
North American Menopause Society
www.menopause.org
This not-for-profit organization has an outstanding website to help healthcare professionals and the general public understand menopause. The site contains information on peri-menopause, early menopause, menopause symptoms and long-term side effects of estrogen loss, as well as a wide variety of strategies and therapies to enhance health.
Patient Advocate Foundation
www.patientadvocate.org
This national nonprofit organization serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors and attorneys. The website includes resources and information in English and Spanish.
Parkinson's Disease (NIH)
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html
New research on Parkinson's Disease, new drugs, and risk factors.
Presbyterian Health Network
www.pcusa.org/phewa/
www.pcusa.org/health/usa/index.htm
The Health Network is one of 10 with the National Ministries Division. Its purpose is to provide resources for Presbyterians involved in social welfare and justice ministries. These sites include congregational health resources and publications. Call 888-728-7228 for additional information.
Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy
www.cdc.gov/pcd
Each quarter a new issue of this online journal about PCD is available. Past issues are also available. You can subscribe to the Preventing Chronic Disease E-journal listserv by going to the Subscription page.
Office of Minority Health
www.omhrc.gov
Government-sponsored resource and referral service on minority health issues. It offers customized database searches, publications, mailing lists, referrals, and more regarding American Indian and Alaska native, African American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and Hispanic populations. English and Spanish.
Senior Health Web (NIH)
www.nihseniorhealth.gov
This website's goal is to make "aging-related health information easily
accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to
understand online health information." Text can be enlarged, and a "talking"
function can be activated that speaks the text aloud. Twenty-six topics are
covered, including arthritis and macular degeneration, taking medicines,
exercise, and caring for someone with Alzheimer disease.
Stevens Hospital Bereavement Program
www.stevenshealthcare.org
This program is committed to supporting you through the grief process, no matter how long it has been, no matter how you're feeling right now. Contact the coordinator at kalbin@stevenshealthcare.org or call 425-640-4404.
Take Action for Healthy Blood Pressure
www.healthybloodpressure.org
One in every four adults has high blood pressure. At this site, you can learn about the new standards for blood pressure, technique and interventions.Click the sidebar Patient materials for the new guidelines. This site is maintained by the American Nurses Association.
Backdoor Reading
Carol Sullivan, parish nurse at St. Anne's parish in Annapolis, MD is moving forward by "stalling"!. She has developed brief info and colorful pictures on various health topics, fitted to a single sheet of paper which is mounted on the inside of bathroom stall doors or over urinals. Carol says, "I probably get more feedback from Backdoor Reading than from anything else I do!" These are available to other parish nurses and health ministers for $5.00 for a year's worth through the National Episcopal Health Ministries, at www.episcopalhealthministries.org or call 317-253-1277, ext. 34.
HOPE Health newsletters
Newsletters that can be customized or personalized for distribution in your community. See the website (http://www.hopehealth.com/newsletter.asp) for a free sample.
Nuestra Parroquia is a monthly, bilingual guide to liturgical, educational, devotional, social, and cultural issues of concern to leaders of multicultural parishes. Each issue includes homily guides; practical advice for running a multicultural parish; suggestions for children's programs, liturgies, Bible study and group reflections and much more. Call 1-800-328-6515 or visit web site http://hmrc.claretianpubs.org.
New blood pressure tables
The National High Blood Pressure Coordinating Committee (NHLBI) has issued a new report and guidelines for blood pressure in children. Note that the first line of intervention is lifestyle change—physical activity, healthy eating, and weight management. You can download the tables from the NHLBI site (www.nhlbi.nih.gov) . The full report will be posted on the website later this summer.
Get Connected Toolkit for Health Promotion and Consumer Education
The free kit is for healthcare providers and health educators to help build a Health Promotion Program, Staff and Consumer Education, and enable leaders to obtain video, brochures, and professional resources. Order the free box of teaching materials called Get Connected! Linking Older Adults with Medication, Alcohol, and Mental Health Resources by calling SAMHSA’s National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information at 1-800-729-6686 or e-mail info@health.org.
The information will assist health professionals, including parish nurses, to help identify and serve older adults who may have an emotional problem or a problem with prescription medications, alcohol, or drugs. The National Council on the Aging has joined with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Administration on Aging of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide a range of tools and skills to do just that.
Family and Friends of Violent Crime Victims 425-355-6822, www.fnfvcv.org
The Center for Spiritual Development in Childhood and Adolescence (CSDCA) is multifaith, multicultural, and interdisciplinary, providing a global initiative to advance the research and practice of this important and understudied domain of human development. Go to http://www.spiritualdevelopmentcenter.org for more information and resources.
The Compassionate Friends: Eastside Chapter, 425-868-2700
March of Dimes Community Grants Program -Project Alpha
This collaborative project of the March of Dimes and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is designed to provide education, motivation and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases for young males ages 12-15 years. The March of Dimes has many Community Programs available for you use in faith communities. For more information visit the March of Dimes web site at www.marchofdimes.com. Type in your zip code to discover what is going on in your community.
National Faith-Based & Community Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program for Women of Color
The Department of HHS recently announced availability of FY 2006 funding for the Community Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Program. This grant program seeks to reduce CVD mortality and morbidity among high-risk women in the US through medical screening and behavioral modifications. To learn more about this and other grants for minorities, visit the Office of Minority Health website at www.omhrc.gov.
National Women’s Health Information Center (Office on Women’s Health, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services). 800-994-9662. (Phone services offered in Spanish and English.)
NIH Medline Plus magazine
Published by Vitality Communications. To subscribe, call 336-547-8970 or go
to www.medlineplus.gov.
Nurses Christian Fellowship (NCF) (http://ncf.intervarsity.org/ncfindex.html) NCF provides a local, regional, national and international network to bring the message of Jesus Christ and a Christian worldview to nursing education and practice. The website includes information about conferences, publications, and other resources for students, faculty, nurses and missions.
SCUPE (www.scupe.com), the Seminary Consortium for Urban Pastoral Education, is an interdenominational Christian agency whose programs share certain hallmarks: commitments to education which is contextual, experiential, holistic, and community-oriented. Education and ministry ought to build community—within the classroom, within the church, within the neighborhood and across the city. On March 21-24, 2006, SCUPE will host the 2006 Congress on Urban Ministry with the theme "The Beloved Community Breaking Through in the City."
Widowed Information & Consultation Services of Snohomish County (WICS) 425-252-7617
Aging American Resources Newsletter
(www.agingusa.com)
Concerned about caring for an aging parent or spouse? People taking on the role of caregiver quickly find out there is so much to know and consider. The goal of of this newsletter is to help you understand the predominant issues you are likely to face so you are able to make informed decisions and have fewer regrets. It provides practical knowledge every family needs to know as loved ones age, become ill or face injury. Whether you are planning ahead or already knee-deep in a crisis, you can avoid the frustration of trying to figure everything out on your own.
Good Endings
(www.goodendings.net)
Death and dying resources for caregivers including books, CDs, and videos.
Lifelong Learning@Oates.Org
(http://oates.org/olc/0100/lifelong-learning/lifelong_learning-latest.html)
This online newsletter is published by the Wayne E. Oates Institute for
those interested in collaborative, compassionate, and comprehensive care for
the whole person.
Resources for volunteer visitors
(www.pcusa.org/health/usa/careteams/visitation.htm)
The Office of National Health Ministries of the Presbyterian Church (USA) has a wonderful online resource for parish nurses to use with volunteers who are visiting hospitalized and homebound parishioners. Entitled, "Don't Sit on the Bed," the resource provides tips to reduce the awkwardness of visitation.
Seattle University
School of Theology and Ministry Newsletter
(www.seattleu.edu/theomin/cen.asp)
Seeding Health and Hope
Wheat Ridge Ministries creates and distributes by e-mail a monthly
resource with information, insights, and resources to assist your health
ministry. Go to
www.wheatridge.org/Resources/faxes/seed_ing.shtml to learn more or
to print back mailings.
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