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November 2005 Heptalk Listserv Archive
"Substance Use and Migrant Labor, Part One" The number of substances reported “ever used†by 127 farm workers in a study conducted in three southern states (Inscription in Drug Use among Farm Workers) ranged from one (17 persons) to ten/more (6 persons)
January 2006 Heptalk Listserv Archive
The following links and and articles are available In the January Listserv: 1. Links to the full text of the ACIP recommendations for infants, adolescents, and children. 2. Dear Colleague Letter about New Recommendations to Prevent Perinatal HBV. Summary of the recommendations from HEP EXPRESS Viral hepatitis news from the Immunization Action Coalition Issue Number 39, January 6, 2006 3. â€Hepatitis B Vaccine Considered for All Adults†from American Medical News on upcoming adult immunizations, summarizes issues that are central to the HepTalk project clinics and their clients.
Agsafe Brochure
Farmworker Pesticide Exposure--EHP 2006
Environmental Health Perspectives (May 2006)offers a mini monograph of farmworker pesticide exposure. Link to six papers now availalbe on-line.
Substance Use and Migrant Labor, Part One
The number of substances reported “ever used†by 127 farm workers in a study conducted in three southern states (Inscription in Drug Use among Farm Workers) ranged from one (17 persons) to ten/more (6 persons)...Learn More.
Substance Use and Migrant Labor, Part Two
Solid data is rare on migrant substance use. For several decades, the existent studies that had been published only discussed alcohol use [1,2]. Over the past decade, studies published on substances other than alcohol provide data on drug use in relation to other issues, such as HIV risk... Learn More.
December 2005 Heptalk Listserv Archive
Includes: 1. Substance Use and Migrant Labor: Part Two 2. “Effects of hepatitis C virus co-infection on survival in veterans with HIV treated with Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy†3. “Integrating Hepatitis, STD, and HIV Services into a Drug Rehabilitation Program†4.
Integrated, Streamlined Prevention Message for HIV, STDs and Viral Hepatitis
From the New York State Department of Health
Risk Assessment and Tailored Harm Reduction Messages
Perinatal Care Survey
Una Vida Sana (PDF)
A Spanish educational comic book that promotes safe hygiene. Emphasis on food safety and handwashing. For more information contact the Veronica Corella-Barud (vcorella@utep.edu).
Hurricane Katrina--Toxic Chemicals & Environmental Health
This NLM Hurricane Katrina web page offers information and resources on toxic chemicals and environmental health for health workers and the interested public. Links are provided to information on chemicals that may be released as a result of the Katrina disaster and on environmental health concerns following the wind and flood damage.
September/October 2005 HepTalk Listserv Archive
We are finishing a three part series on substance abuse and Hepatitis B and C.
August 2005 HepTalk Listserv Archive
We began in July with information about substance abuse among migrant workers. The current edition is Harm Reduction Strategies for HCV Substance Abusers. Potential substance abuse treatment sites and resources for migrants will follow in September.
July 2005 HepTalk Listserv Archive
July has information about substance abuse among migrant workers. Followed by "Harm Reduction" Strategies for HCV substance abusers in August,and Potential substance abuse treatment sites and resources for migrants in September.
October 2005 Heptalk Listserv Archive
In this edition, we offer resources and information about water and sanitation issues. Fecal-to-oral transmission, via contaminated water, food, or other objects, is the principal means of spreading HAV, the virus that causes Hepatitis A.
Alcohol Reduction Strategies
From the New York State Department of Health
Risk Assessment and Tailored Harm Reduction Messages
April 2005 Heptalk Listserv Archive
The focus for the month of April is Hepatitis C. The following links are included below: 1. Screening for Hepatitis C: A Common Sense Approach 2. Hepatitis C in New Mexico: A Public Health Approach to a "Silent" Epidemic 3. A Guide to Understanding Hepatitis C/Guia para Comprender la Hepatitis C 4. Combatting HCV Fatigue 5. Cost Estimates for Hepatitis Tests
February 2005 Heptalk Listserv Archive
Our focus this month is Hepatitis B.
June 2005 Heptalk Listserv Archive
Our focus this month is treatment for Hepatitis B and C.
March 2005 Heptalk Listserv Archive
“Viral Hepatitis in Minority America†2. “The Perils of Needles on the Body†3. A listing for updated hepatitis materials from the Immunization Action Coalition 4. A listing from the IAC for new Vaccination Information Statements 5. Announcements of relevant conferences
