Access to Care Along the US/Mexico Border Deliana Garcia September 20, 2017
|
|
- Virgil Carter
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Access to Care Along the US/Mexico Border Deliana Garcia September 20, 2017 Screening for Tuberculosis Infection September 20, 2017 Harlingen, TX EXCELLENCE EXPERTISE INNOVATION Deliana Garcia has the following disclosures to make: No conflict of interests No relevant financial relationships with any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity 1
2 Deliana Garcia Director International Projects and Emerging Issues Migrant Clinicians Network Disclosure and Disclaimer Faculty: Deliana Garcia Disclosure: Ihave no real or perceived vested interests that relate to this presentation nor do we have any relationships with pharmaceutical companies, biomedical device manufacturers, and/or other corporations whose products or services are related to pertinent therapeutic areas. 4 2
3 Objectives 1. Understand that mobility is not an impediment to effective treatment for infectious disease 2. Understand the role of trans border migration for increased risk for TB 3. Understand the importance and availability of systems to support continuity of care for TB migrants The Recent Story of Migration A growing world economy Rapid dissemination of information Improved transportation and communication Ease of movement Increasing social inequality 3
4 Global Flow of People migration.info/ Globalization 4
5 Migrant Considerations Health care system is a patchwork of geographically static sites, with varying payment structures and eligibility guidelines. Involves increasingly diverse populations moving rapidly between locations. In million people lived outside their country of birth 5
6 In 2006 there were 191 million international migrants 3% 248 million international migrants in
7 Pew Research Hispanic Center, May 3, 2012 Movement of Populations 1 Voluntary vs Involuntary 2 Anticipated vs Unanticipated 3Regular vs Unofficial 7
8 Mobility and vulnerability various phases: during transit, in destination communities, in communities of departure and return Migration presents both Vulnerabilities Opportunities 8
9 Migration Changing the demographics of the world Unprecedented growth in non traditional receiving areas Isolation from social networks, social service and healthcare providers Migration causes discontinuity and loss of familiarity 9
10 Health care policy Problematic for one government agency to pursue immigration control while another encourages unauthorized migrants to utilize health services US/Mexico Border 10
11 Underserved Undeserved 11
12 Tubeculosis occurs at the intersection of migration, poverty and health Photo Alan Pogue What does the intersection of TB and migration look like? Luis from Guatemala diagnosed with TB infection at age 36. Moves 4 times during the course of the last 9 month Evidence that the policy of using 3HP or 4 mos RIF needs to change everywhere for the treatment of TB infection 12
13 Good News Movement to elevate TB visibility Recommendation to screen for LTBI Through US preventive services taskforce Expert opinion and evidence based methods Public health recommendation that all foreign born from endemic areas be tested and treated if found to be infected Recommendation to screen has reached the same level as cervical cancer screening Our vision is shaped by our own culture 13
14 Missed opportunities 14
15 Contacts patients on a scheduled basis (monthly for HIV patients/ dependent on travel plans) Contacts clinics monthly Assists patients in locating clinics for services and resources. Transportation/Scheduling Reports back to the enrolling clinic and notifies them of health status or outcomes 15
16 Health Network Maintaining a Patient in Care Any questions? Deliana Garcia dgarcia@migrantclinician.org 16
Access to Care Along the U.S. Mexico Border Webinar
Access to Care Along the U.S. Mexico Border Webinar Deliana Garcia, MA June 20, 2017 EXCELLENCE EXPERTISE INNOVATION Deliana Garcia, MA has the following disclosures to make: No conflict of interests No
More informationHIV in Migrant Women. Deliana Garcia Director International Projects and Emerging Issues. A force for health justice for the mobile poor
HIV in Migrant Women Deliana Garcia Director International Projects and Emerging Issues A force for health justice for the mobile poor Disclosure and Disclaimer Faculty: Deliana Garcia Disclosure: I have
More informationDisclosure Statement
Disclosure Statement Faculty: Deliana Garcia, MA Disclosure: I have no real or perceived vested interests that relate to this presentation nor do we have any relationships with pharmaceutical companies,
More informationHombres Unidos Contra la Violencia Familiar
Image by Migrant Health Promotion Hombres Unidos Contra la Violencia Familiar Men United Against Family Violence Ricardo Garay November 2015 A force for health justice for the mobile poor Image by Alan
More informationEpidemiology of tuberculosis in Norway: Current challenges
Epidemiology of tuberculosis in Norway: Current challenges Silje Hagerup, LHL Einar Heldal, LHL consultant Meeting of the Steering Committee Barents TB Programme St.Petersburg May 13, 2011 Number of tuberculosis
More informationDemographic Changes, Health Disparities, and Tuberculosis
Demographic Changes, Health Disparities, and Tuberculosis Joan M. Mangan, PhD, MST October 22, 2015 Delivering Culturally Competent Patient Education and Care to Tuberculosis Program Clients Austin, TX
More informationTackling Health Protection Inequalities - An All Ireland Approach
Tackling Health Protection Inequalities - An All Ireland Approach Dr Lorraine Doherty Assistant Director Public Health Public Health Agency, NI 13 October 2015 Health Protection Practice Communicable Disease
More informationCarlos Vera-Garcia, MD, has the following disclosures to make:
Ethical Access to Care Along the US/MX Border Carlos Vera Garcia, MD July 13, 2018 Screening and Treating TB Infection July 13, 2018 Dallas, TX EXCELLENCE EXPERTISE INNOVATION Carlos Vera-Garcia, MD, has
More informationCook County Health Strategic Planning Landscape
Cook County Health Strategic Planning Landscape Terry Mason, MD COO Cook County Department of Public Health December 21, 2018 1 Cook County Population Change 2000-2010* U.S. Census 2000 population 2010
More informationCommunicating with Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Population During Crisis 2012 NPHIC Symposium
2000 Alan Pogue Communicating with Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Population During Crisis 2012 NPHIC Symposium National Center for Farmworker Health NCFH 2012 1 Objectives 1. To increase awareness
More informationMigration and Infectious Diseases in the EU
ECDC Migrant Health Report Series Migration and Infectious Diseases in the EU Maarit Kokki, Director s Cabinet European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control Luxembourg, 16-17 th December 2009 Call
More informationPublic Health Challenges in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region
Public Health Challenges in the U.S.-Mexico Border Region The U.S.-Mexico Border Region Approximately 12 million people reside in the US-Mexico Border Region (2000 Census); a figure that is expected to
More informationSummary of Roundtables on R&D for Neglected Diseases
Summary of Roundtables on R&D for Neglected Diseases TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... Error! Bookmark not defined. Canada s Medical R&D Successes... Error! Bookmark not defined. Challenges... Error! Bookmark
More informationHepatitis C in Migrants: An Underappreciated group at increased risk
Hepatitis C in Migrants: An Underappreciated group at increased risk Presented by: Dr. Chris Greenaway, Associate Professor of Medicine, McGill University January 19, 2015 Hepatitis C in Migrants: An Underappreciated
More informationMinnesota Refugee Health Report 2016
Minnesota Refugee Health Report 2016 Welcome to the annual Refugee Health County Reports. Based on arrival number, counties or regions receive individualized reports. The regions include the Metro and
More informationDomestic Refugee Health
Domestic Refugee Health Immigrant, Refugee, and Migrant Health Branch Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Association of Community Health Centers
More informationTuberculosis Epidemiology-local, state, national and global Scott Lindquist MD MPH State Epidemiologist Washington State Department of Health
Tuberculosis Epidemiology-local, state, national and global Scott Lindquist MD MPH State Epidemiologist Washington State Department of Health 2014 Global TB Incidence 2014 Global MDR TB rate per 100,000
More informationHombres Unidos Contra la Violencia Familiar
Image by Migrant Health Promotion Hombres Unidos Contra la Violencia Familiar Men United Against Family Violence Adrian Velasquez October 16, 2013 A force for health justice for the mobile poor Outcomes.
More informationILO and International instruments that can be used to protect Migrants rights in the context of HIV/AIDS Marie-Claude Chartier ILO/AIDS
ILO and International instruments that can be used to protect Migrants rights in the context of HIV/AIDS Marie-Claude Chartier ILO/AIDS 1. Introduction Migrant workers are highly vulnerable to HIV infection
More informationBidibidi Refugee Settlement, Uganda
Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Uganda Date: March 31, 2017 I. Demographic Information 1. City & Province: Bidibidi, Yumbe District, Uganda 2. Organization: Real Medicine Foundation Uganda (www.realmedicinefoundation.org)
More informationPennsylvania Asthma Partnership: Guidelines
1: Name The name of this group is the Pennsylvania Asthma Partnership, herein referred to as the PAP. A. Vision: B. Mission: 2: Vision and Mission To improve the health status and quality of life of Pennsylvania
More informationHealth Issues of Immigrants and Refugees
Health Issues of Immigrants and Refugees Dr. Chris Greenaway Associate Professor of Medicine, McGill University, Division of Infectious Diseases SMBD-Jewish General Hospital Outline Overview of migration
More informationScreening Practices for infectious diseases in Migrants Rome 28th May Tanya Melillo Malta
Screening Practices for infectious diseases in Migrants Rome 28th May 2015 Tanya Melillo Malta Infectious disease prevention and control unit May 2015 Demographics Total country population for 2015: 424,838
More informationConsent for Treatment of Minors in Idaho
Consent for Treatment of Minors in Idaho Publication 03/06/2018 Kim Stanger Partner 208.383.3913 Boise kcstanger@hollandhart.com In Idaho, persons under the age of 18 ("minors") may consent to their own
More informationCross border Continuity of TB Care
TB Control Program County of San Diego Cross border Continuity of TB Care CureTB US/Mexico Tuberculosis. Referral and Information Program TB Control Program County of San Diego Why does this matter? Retrospective
More informationHealth Consequences for Victims of Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation: HIV and AIDS
Health Consequences for Victims of Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation: HIV and AIDS Rosilyne Borland International Organization for Migration Sexual Trafficking: Breaking the Silence UNC April 2006
More informationHealth Service and Social Integration for Migrant Population : lessons from China
Health Service and Social Integration for Migrant Population : lessons from China WANG Qian Director, Department of Services and Management of Migrant Population, National Health and Family Planning Commission
More informationLevan GAGNIDZE IOM RO for Asia & the Pacific 4 th GLI Meeting, April 2012 Annecy, France. IOM experience with Xpert MTB/RIF roll-out
Levan GAGNIDZE IOM RO for Asia & the Pacific 4 th GLI Meeting, 17-19 April 2012 Annecy, France IOM experience with Xpert MTB/RIF roll-out IOM At a Glance The Migration Agency The global, inter-governmental
More informationMinnesota Refugee Health Report 2015
Minnesota Refugee Health Report 2015 Welcome to the annual Refugee Health County Reports. Based on arrival number, counties or regions receive individualized reports. The regions include the Metro and
More informationBidibidi Refugee Settlement, Uganda
Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Uganda Date: January 31, 2017 I. Demographic Information 1. City & Province Bidibidi, Yumbe District, Uganda 2. Organization: Real Medicine Foundation Uganda (www.realmedicinefoundation.org)
More informationMexican and Central American TB cases in California
Mexican and Central American TB cases in California 2001-2010 Neha Shah, MD MPH Division of Tuberculosis Elimination Centers for Disease Control and Prevention California Department of Health Tuberculosis
More informationTuberculosis Elimination in Canada Back to Basics
Tuberculosis Elimination in Canada Back to Basics Richard Long, MD University of Alberta The Lung Association: TB Elimination 2016 Toronto, ON, November 15-16, 2016 TB Elimination: Back To Basics Financial
More informationDisaggregating SDG indicators by migratory status. Haoyi Chen United Nations Statistics Division
Disaggregating SDG indicators by migratory status Haoyi Chen United Nations Statistics Division Defining migratory status Step 1. Country of birth or citizenship Country of birth: foreign-born vs native
More information24 indicators that are relevant for disaggregation Session VI: Which indicators to disaggregate by migratory status: A proposal
SDG targets and indicators relevant to migration 10 indicators that are migration-related Session V: Brief presentations by custodian agencies 24 indicators that are relevant for disaggregation Session
More informationMigration Health Research Bulletin
Migration Health Research Bulletin A bi-monthly update on migration health research from IOM programs globally 9th Edition Feb 2018 IN THIS EDITION We highlight two reports: one presenting how investing
More information2011 HIGH LEVEL MEETING ON YOUTH General Assembly United Nations New York July 2011
2011 HIGH LEVEL MEETING ON YOUTH General Assembly United Nations New York 25-26 July 2011 Thematic panel 2: Challenges to youth development and opportunities for poverty eradication, employment and sustainable
More informationCONFERENCE CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
CONFERENCE CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Introduction After these two days of intense and very productive work culminating more than one year of preparations, the Portuguese Presidency wishes to sum
More informationHealth Care on the Move: Medicaid Portability, Farmworker Health and Continuity of Care
Health Care on the Move: Medicaid Portability, Farmworker Health and Continuity of Care www.altarum.org Presenters: Dr. John Rossetti, Maternal and Child Health Bureau Naomi Tein, Altarum Institute Atlanta,
More informationResolution 1 Together for humanity
Resolution 1 Together for humanity The 30th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, taking account of the views expressed during the Conference on the humanitarian consequences of major
More informationHealth and well being in migrant and ethnic health. Dr Pauline Craig Head of Equality, NHS Health Scotland 19 November 2014
Health and well being in migrant and ethnic health Dr Pauline Craig Head of Equality, NHS Health Scotland 19 November 2014 Overview Migrant and ethnic groups in a population health context What works to
More informationLatin American and Caribbean HSG Pre-Conferences on Health Systems Research
Latin American and Caribbean HSG Pre-Conferences on Health Systems Research Advancing health systems for all in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) era St Augustine Trinidad and Tobago January 22nd,
More informationRefugees and HIV. Rajeev Bais MD, MPH The Carolina Survivor Clinic Division of Infectious Diseases The University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Refugees and HIV Rajeev Bais MD, MPH The Carolina Survivor Clinic Division of Infectious Diseases The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Disclosure I have nothing to disclose Objectives Recognize
More informationTARGETED HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR MIGRANTS WHAT ARE THE NEEDS?
This seminar brief is based on the presentations and discussions at the seminar on Targeted Health Care Services for Migrants held on 26. The seminar was jointly arranged by the Global Health Unit of Copenhagen
More informationThe impacts of the global financial and food crises on the population situation in the Arab World.
DOHA DECLARATION I. Preamble We, the heads of population councils/commissions in the Arab States, representatives of international and regional organizations, and international experts and researchers
More information2/Background to the guidelines
2/Background to the guidelines 2.1 Introduction In 2010 it was estimated that there were 215 million migrants in the world and that number continues to increase. (1) In April 2011 the number of non-irish
More informationUNOFFICIAL COPY OF SENATE BILL 681 CHAPTER
UNOFFICIAL COPY OF SENATE BILL 681 J3 5lr1495 CF 5lr0401 By: Senators Brochin and Green, Green, Britt, Conway, Gladden, Grosfeld, Hollinger, Pinsky, and Stone Introduced and read first time: February 4,
More informationDecline in access to healthcare through safety-net clinics by immigrants and refugees in Denver
Decline in access to healthcare through safety-net clinics by immigrants and refugees in Denver David Navas Dede de Percin Introduction The Mile High Health Alliance brings together diverse stakeholders
More informationInternational cooperation in health research
Rosanna D Amario, Senior Policy Officer Health Directorate DG Research and Innovation European Commission International cooperation in health research EU supported health research goes global Article 185,
More informationTB in Migrant populations: UK. Graham Bothamley British Thoracic Society, TBSAG
TB in Migrant populations: UK Graham Bothamley British Thoracic Society, TBSAG 1 London and migration 1975: 86% white UK 2015: 45% white UK Estimated 600,000 undocumented Number of Africans equivalent
More informationHosted by Dr. Pierre Parneix Hôpital Pellegrin, Bordeaux, France. Objectives
Refugee Health: A New Perspective for Infection Prevention and Control Ruth Carrico PhD DNP APRN FNP-C CIC Associate Professor Division of Infectious Diseases Associate Founder, Global Health Center University
More informationMulti-stakeholder responses in migration health
Multi-stakeholder responses in migration health Selected global perspectives Dr. Poonam Dhavan March 9, 2012. ASEF Research Workshop, Spain Outline Migrant health & social epidemiology Multi-stakeholder
More informationEpidemiology of STIs (including HIV and HBV infections) in undocumented migrants in Europe: what do we know?
Epidemiology of STIs (including HIV and HBV infections) in undocumented migrants in Europe: what do we know? Andrew Amato, Head of HIV/STI/Hepatitis Programme, European Centre for Disease Prevention and
More informationTuberkulosdag, Folkhälsomyndigheten 1 Sept 2015 GLOBAL TB PROGRAMME. Knut Lönnroth, Global TB Programme, WHO Institutionen för Folkhälsovetenskap, KI
Tuberkulosdag, Folkhälsomyndigheten 1 Sept 2015 Knut Lönnroth, Global TB Programme, WHO Institutionen för Folkhälsovetenskap, KI The Global Burden of TB - 2013 550,000 in children 3.3 m in women 510,000
More informationTB in vulnerable populations
TB in vulnerable populations 18. Tuberkulose-Symposium Münchenwiler 26 th March 2009 Dr Jose Figueroa Deputy Director of Public Health City and Hackney teaching Primary Care Trust St Leonard's Hospital
More informationIII. RELEVANCE OF GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS IN THE ICPD PROGRAMME OF ACTION FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF MDG GOALS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
III. RELEVANCE OF GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS IN THE ICPD PROGRAMME OF ACTION FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF MDG GOALS IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
More informationGlobal Population Movements Opportunities & Challenges
Summer School on Refugee & Migrant Health Palermo, Italy September 24 28, 2018 Global Population Movements Opportunities & Challenges Uma A. Segal, Ph.D. Professor, School of Social Work Research Fellow,
More informationPERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA TO THE UNITED NATIONS
PERMANENT MISSION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA TO THE UNITED NATIONS NATIONAL STATEMENT TO THE 51 ST SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS COMMISSION ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABLE CITIES, HUMAN
More informationGUIDELINE 8: Build capacity and learn lessons for emergency response and post-crisis action
GUIDELINE 8: Build capacity and learn lessons for emergency response and post-crisis action Limited resources, funding, and technical skills can all affect the robustness of emergency and post-crisis responses.
More informationPatient Centered Demographic Data Collection. Kevin Larsen, MD, FACP Hennepin County Medical Center Center for Urban Health
Patient Centered Demographic Data Collection Kevin Larsen, MD, FACP Hennepin County Medical Center Center for Urban Health Why us? Diverse patient population Wide health disparities Influx of new immigrants
More informationNew Patterns in US Immigration, 2011:
Jeffrey S. Passel Pew Hispanic Center Washington, DC Immigration Reform: Implications for Farmers, Farm Workers, and Communities University of California, DC Washington, DC 12-13 May 2011 New Patterns
More informationCooperation Strategies among States to Address Irregular Migration: Shared Responsibility to Promote Human Development
Global Forum on Migration and Development 2011 Thematic Meeting Cooperation Strategies among States to Address Irregular Migration: Shared Responsibility to Promote Human Development Concept Note Date
More informationECDC update on activities for vulnerable groups with focus on migrants
ECDC update on activities for vulnerable groups with focus on migrants Marieke J. van der Werf European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control Stockholm, 31 May 2017 ECDC guidance on tuberculosis control
More information401.4 The Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction over appeals from the Elections Commission as according to Student Body Statute 729.
CHAPTER 401 JUDICIAL POWERS ACT (2001-143, 2004-116, 2011-104) 401.1 Intent The Student Senate, acting on its authority granted by Article III, Section 6(l) of the Student Body Constitution and in consideration
More informationThe impact of pre-departure screening and treatment on notifications of malaria in refugees in south-east Queensland
The impact of pre-departure screening and treatment on notifications of malaria in refugees in south-east Queensland Author Young, Megan, McCall, Bradley, Heel, Karen Published 2010 Journal Title Communicable
More informationAn exploration of how asylum seeking/refugee women perceive and respond to preventive health interventions.
An exploration of how asylum seeking/refugee women perceive and respond to preventive health interventions. Anna Matthews, Kate O Donnell, Nicola Burns and Frances Mair Background. Migration an increasing
More information6/8/2015. Webinar Guidelines. Partners and Sponsors
Webinar Guidelines You will be listening to this webinar over your computer speakers. There is no need to call in. There is a chat box located on the lower right side of your screen for the live webinar.
More informationPauline S. Duke MD,FCFP Wednesday At Noon May 13,2015
Pauline S. Duke MD,FCFP Wednesday At Noon May 13,2015 Conflict of Interest Statement I do not have an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a pharmaceutical,medical device or communications organization.
More informationEthics of Tuberculosis Prevention, Care and Control
Ethics of Tuberculosis Prevention, Care and Control MODULE 9: INVOLUNTARY ISOLATION AND DETENTION AS LAST RESORT MEASURES [INSERT SPEAKER NAME DATE & LOCATION HERE] Insert country/ministry logo here 1
More informationTraining on migrant Health in a migrant world. Ana Requena-Méndez
Training on migrant Health in a migrant world Ana Requena-Méndez OUTLINE Migration to Europe What do health professionals real face in the daily practice? Historical perception of migration Do we need
More informationDisparities Leadership Program: Implementation of Strategies to Address Disparities in Health Care
Disparities Leadership Program: Implementation of Strategies to Address Disparities in Health Care The WellPoint Experience Diversity Rx Conference Baltimore, Maryland October 18, 2010 Grace H. Ting, MHA,
More informationSTUDENT NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, INC REGION IV BY-LAWS
STUDENT NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, INC REGION IV BY-LAWS ARTICLE I Name The name of this organization shall be the Student National Medical Association Region IV Inc. ARTICLE II Purpose The purposes
More informationMigrant Health- The Health of Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Relocated Individuals
Migrant Health- The Health of Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Relocated Individuals A Position Paper from the Faculty of Public Health Medicine June 2016 1 Foreword The health of migrants, including refugees
More informationThe Health of the California Region Bordering Mexico
Journal of Immigrant Health, Vol. 6, No. 3, July 2004 ( C 2004) The Health of the California Region Bordering Mexico Alvaro Garza, 1,4 Alfonso Rodriguez-Lainz, 2 and India J. Ornelas 3 Healthy Border (HB)
More informationOverview. WHO high-burden TB countries, 2004 (>80% of global TB) WHO: 1/3 of the world has latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI)
Epidemiology of tuberculosis among the foreign-born in the United States Mailman School of Public Health April 7, 2004 Amy Davidow, Ph.D. Asst. Professor of Preventive Medicine & Community Health Member,
More informationScreening for Hepatitis B and C among migrants in the European Union
Screening for Hepatitis B and C among migrants in the European Union Minorities, Communities and BBVs Conference Glasgow, 13 March 2013 Irene Veldhuijzen, Public Health Service Rotterdam-Rijnmond Responsibility
More informationApril 24, Senate Appropriations Committee United States Senate Washington, DC Dear Senator:
International Justice and Peace 3211 4 th Street, NE Washington, DC 20017 Tel. (202) 541-3160 Fax (202) 541-3339 World Headquarters 228 West Lexington Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Tel. (410) 625-2220 Fax
More informationBuilding Effective Cross-Border and Regional Cooperation in East Asia
"Building Effective Cross-Border and Regional Cooperation in East Asia," East Asian Regional Cooperation in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; (Beijing Conference, 2006), Tokyo: Japan
More informationAdvancing the Field of Promotoras/es a Binational Opportunity
Advancing the Field of Promotoras/es a Binational Opportunity Health Initiative of the Americas School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley Prepared by: Xochitl Castañeda & Rosario Alberro
More informationBinational Health Initiatives On the Mexico-U.S. Border
Binational Health Initiatives On the Mexico-U.S. Border Gudelia Rangel Gómez* Background The United States-México Border Health Commission (usmbhc) is a binational body created in July by an accord between
More informationPolicy Framework for Population Mobility and Communicable Diseases in the SADC Region
Policy Framework for Population Mobility and Communicable Diseases in the SADC Region Final Draft April 2009 Prepared by: Directorate for Social and Human Development and Special Programs SADC Secretariat
More informationTuberculosis Epidemiology Renai Edwards, MPH July 22, 2008
TB Nurse Case Management Albuquerque, New Mexico July 22-23, 2008 Tuberculosis Epidemiology Renai Edwards, MPH July 22, 2008 Tuberculosis Epidemiology Renai Edwards, MPH Program Manager TB & Refugee Health
More informationTHE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL OFFICE OF THE PROVOST Policy Concerning Study, Travel, and Research in Countries Under U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and U.S. Centers for Disease
More informationHow can cooperation with African higher education institutions strengthen its identity and position in the global knowledge economy?
How can cooperation with African higher education institutions strengthen its identity and position in the global knowledge economy? By Hon. Jesca Eriyo Deputy Secretary General (productive and Social
More informationCHAPTER House Bill No. 1027
CHAPTER 2006-182 House Bill No. 1027 An act relating to biomedical research; providing legislative intent; amending s. 20.435, F.S.; authorizing the use of funds in the Biomedical Research Trust Fund for
More informationUnited States-México Border Health Commission
Goals, Actions, and Accomplishments Updated March 2016 Mission To provide international leadership to optimize health and quality of life along the U.S.-México border Strategic Principles Leadership-Focus-Venue
More informationIN THIS EDITION. Featured Book. Featured Research Articles
6 th Edition Aug 2017 IN THIS EDITION We profile a book launched last July on the analysis of migration and health related laws, policies and legal frameworks that impact upon access to health and malaria
More informationScreening Immigrants and Refugees for TB
Screening Immigrants and Refugees for TB Jason Stout, MD, MHS Wake County TB Medical Consultant NC TB Medical Director Division of Infectious Diseases, Duke University Medical Center Disclosures-Funding
More informationChapter 7: Tuberculosis Control in People from Countries with a High Incidence of Tuberculosis
Chapter 7: Tuberculosis Control in People from Countries with a High Incidence of Tuberculosis Contents Dr Harriette Carr Public Health Medicine Specialist, Ministry of Health Summary 2 Introduction 4
More informationMR. JAROSŁAW PINKAS REPUBLIC OF POLAND STATEMENT BY SECRETARY OF STATE AT THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND
REPUBLIC OF POLAND PERMANENT MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS 750 THIRD AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10017 TEL. (212) 744-2506 Check against delivery STATEMENT BY MR. JAROSŁAW PINKAS SECRETARY OF STATE AT THE MINISTRY
More informationWelcome. TB Nurse Case Management San Antonio, Texas October 14-16, 2014 TB NURSE CASE MANAGEMENT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS OCTOBER 14, 2014
Welcome TB Nurse Case Management San Antonio, Texas October 14-16, 2014 Dora Marrufo, RN has the following disclosures to make: No conflict of interests No relevant financial relationships with any commercial
More informationMedical and humanitarian assistance for people on the move, experience and challenges
Medical and humanitarian assistance for people on the move, experience and challenges Apostolos Veizis,M.D Head of SOMA apostolos.veizis@athens.msf.org Iro Evlampidou, MSF, Refugee crisis in Europe:
More informationAmerican Association for Respiratory Care BYLAWS
American Association for Respiratory Care BYLAWS as amended October 2017 AARC Bylaws ARTICLE I - NAME This organization shall be known as the American Association for Respiratory Care, incorporated under
More informationKey Facts on Health and Health Care by Race and Ethnicity
REPORT Key Facts on Health and Health Care by Race and Ethnicity June 2016 Prepared by: Kaiser Family Foundation Disparities in health and health care remain a persistent challenge in the United States.
More informationVIRGINIA SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL
VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL d Policy: AFFILIATED REGIONAL CHAPTERS The State is divided into seven geographical regions: Region I Charlottesville Region II-
More informationAgricultural Worker Health 101
Agricultural Worker Health 101 An Introduction to Agricultural Worker Health Farmworker Health Network May 9, 2017 Photo: MHP Salud Farmworker Health Network Who s on the Webinar? I work at a Health Center
More informationTB IN MIGRANT POPULATIONS Practical options chosen in neighbouring countries for screening and management
25th Swiss Symposium on Tuberculosis Münchenwiler TB IN MIGRANT POPULATIONS Practical options chosen in neighbouring countries for screening and management SITUATION IN PARIS / FRANCE Fadi ANTOUN CENTRE
More informationFifteenth programme managers meeting on leprosy elimination in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Summary report on the Fifteenth programme managers meeting on leprosy elimination in the Eastern Mediterranean Region WHO-EM/CTD/075/E Tunis, Tunisia 29 February 2 March 2016 Summary report on the Fifteenth
More informationSurveillance Strategies in African Refugees in their Country of Asylum
Surveillance Strategies in African Refugees in their Country of Asylum Photo credit: Ben Curtis/ Associated press Photo credit: International Organization for Migration Maurice Ope, MBChB, MPH, MSc Immigration
More informationIOM Briefing Note 3: Population Mobility and Tuberculosis in Southern Africa
IOM Briefing Note 3: Population Mobility and Tuberculosis in Southern Africa This briefing note provides an overview of the relationship between population mobility and Tuberculosis (TB) in the Southern
More informationBinational Health Week 2007 Executive Summary
Binational Health Week 2007 Executive Summary Introduction Latinos in the U.S. are the largest and youngest ethnic minority in the country, yet they remain the least insured group and have the largest
More information