Physician/Provider Issues
Cancer Management and Research
Cancer Management and Research
Summary
These articles focus on cancer research and the optimal use of preventative and integrated treatment interventions to achieve improved outcomes, enhanced survival and quality of life for the cancer patient.
These articles focus on cancer research and the optimal use of preventative and integrated treatment interventions to achieve improved outcomes, enhanced survival and quality of life for the cancer patient.
Obesity
Obesity: Assessment and Management in Primary Care from AAFP
Summary
This is a great article from the American Academy of Family Physicians on obesity.
This is a great article from the American Academy of Family Physicians on obesity.
National Obesity Action Forum Conference PowerPoints
Summary
PowerPoints from the National Obesity Action Forum Conference in Bethesda, MD June 5-6, 2006.
PowerPoints from the National Obesity Action Forum Conference in Bethesda, MD June 5-6, 2006.
Hispanic Obesity Links
Summary
Latino Health Access: Latino Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Obesity Among Mexican Americans and Central Americans:
DHHS, Latino Health Access: Latino Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative Demonstration Project
Cesar Chavez Institute (Adolescent Health Initiatives)
American Obesity Society, Obesity in Minority Populations
Obesitycures.com, Hispanics & Obesity
Coca Cola Company, Vida Activa
American Council for Fitness & Nutrition, Salud Festival Tool Kit
Midwest Latino Research, Training & Education Center, Obesity Program
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, NIH, Su Corazon, Su Vida
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, NIH, Bi-Lingual Booklets on Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, Obesity in Latino communities.
Latino Health Access: Latino Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Obesity Among Mexican Americans and Central Americans:
DHHS, Latino Health Access: Latino Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative Demonstration Project
Cesar Chavez Institute (Adolescent Health Initiatives)
American Obesity Society, Obesity in Minority Populations
Obesitycures.com, Hispanics & Obesity
Coca Cola Company, Vida Activa
American Council for Fitness & Nutrition, Salud Festival Tool Kit
Midwest Latino Research, Training & Education Center, Obesity Program
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, NIH, Su Corazon, Su Vida
National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, NIH, Bi-Lingual Booklets on Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, Obesity in Latino communities.
A Family Physician's Practical Guide to Culturally Competent Care
Summary
This is the official website for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Cultural Competency Curricula. It houses information for doctors, nurses and general public.
This is the official website for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Cultural Competency Curricula. It houses information for doctors, nurses and general public.
Physician Center
Summary
This website, described as a "one-stop resource for physicians," gives Medicare information for physicians on topics including bililng, enrollment, education, policy and many others.
This website, described as a "one-stop resource for physicians," gives Medicare information for physicians on topics including bililng, enrollment, education, policy and many others.
Medicare Learning Network Overview
Summary
This website provides information for service providers about changes to Medicare policy. It includes PDF files and links to other resources including articles, product information and mailing lists.
This website provides information for service providers about changes to Medicare policy. It includes PDF files and links to other resources including articles, product information and mailing lists.
Medical Malpractice Discussion
Summary
This website provides information on recent changes in Medical Malpractice Insurance, including rising premiums and Tort reform initiatives.
This website provides information on recent changes in Medical Malpractice Insurance, including rising premiums and Tort reform initiatives.
Misleading Headlines Link High Carb Diet to Breast Cancer in Mexican Women
Summary
This article corrects the infamatory statement in the headline from the San Francisco Chronicle: "High carb diet linked to breast cancer – Study finds Mexican women who ate lots of carbohydrates twice as likely to get disease." It further clarifies the health effects of carbohydrates and discusses the Hispanic diet and women's health.
This article corrects the infamatory statement in the headline from the San Francisco Chronicle: "High carb diet linked to breast cancer – Study finds Mexican women who ate lots of carbohydrates twice as likely to get disease." It further clarifies the health effects of carbohydrates and discusses the Hispanic diet and women's health.
