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Welcome to the July 2007 issue of the HIL. Public Health Observances for July include: UV Safety Month, Hemochromatosis Awareness Month, and International Group B Strep Awareness Month. For more information on these and other July National Health Observances, see HealthFinder's National Health Observances Calendar at http://www.healthfinder.gov/library/nho/nho.asp?year=2007#m7.

Looking ahead, Public Health Observances for August include: National Immunization Awareness Month, Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, and Psoriasis Awareness Month. For more information on August's National Health Observances, visit http://www.healthfinder.gov/library/nho/nho.asp?year=2007#m8.

Inside HRSA: The July 2007 edition of Inside HRSA features stories on the 20th anniversary of HRSA's Health Care for the Homeless Program and the agency's role in a special initiative that helps homeless individuals obtain health care. One of HRSA's policy priorities - improving dental care - is featured in an article about a Hattiesburg, Miss., health center; another article explores how the Office of Performance Review is working with project officers to improve grantee performance. Other stories cover Administrator Betty Duke's radio interview with Disney "Kidcasters" on ways to stop bullying and a special HRSA graduation connection.

For the latest HRSA news, as well as previous editions of Inside HRSA, visit the HRSA News Room at http://newsroom.hrsa.gov/.

Program In Focus for July: In 1987, the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, established the Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) program, the only Federal program with responsibility for addressing the primary health care needs of homeless people. The goal of HRSA's HCH program is to improve the health status and outcomes for homeless individuals and families by improving access to primary health care, mental health services, and substance abuse treatment. Access is improved through outreach, case management, and linkages to services such as housing, benefits, and other critical supports.

You can view and order HCH related publications by going to http://ask.hrsa.gov/Search.cfm and searching under keyword: Homeless.

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• Conference Summary: Preventing Early Childhood Caries: Lessons from the Field
  This report presents a summary of the proceedings from a national forum on the prevention of early childhood caries (ECC). It includes information on the conference workshop presentations; ECC prevention approaches including family services, and training & support for clinical and non-clinical providers; and common programmatic challenges. The report is presented as a conference summary article and includes tables and references. Use inventory code MCH00218 to order.
• Examination of Integration of Native and Non-Native Health Care
  This study examines the integration of Native and Non-Native health systems and the collaboration between Federally Qualified Health Centers and Indian Health Service-funded health facilities. It focuses on instances where integration occurred, why and where it has been successful, and why and where it has been less successful; including a summary of major points on the initial barriers to integration; the advantages and disadvantages, improvements or changes to access to care; and key factors that other tribes should consider when contemplating integration. The study includes figures, site case study interviews, and appendices. Use inventory code ORHP00370 to order.
• The Experience of Sole Community Rural Independent Pharmacies with Medicare Part D: Reports from the Field
  This report presents findings on the experiences of rural independent pharmacies that participate with Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) and are the sole providers of pharmacy services in their communities. It provides information to both administrative and legislative policy makers to remedy the difficulties by examining the challenges faced by rural independent pharmacies as a result of working with Medicare PDPs, such as difficulties with negotiating payment terms with Medicare PDPs, dependence on payments from Medicare beneficiaries, and pharmacy size. This report includes references and is presented as a research paper. Use inventory code ORHP00383 to order.
• Healthcare for the Homeless Grantee Profiles 2006-2007
  This directory of Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Grantee profiles is a reference tool for programs, agencies, and providers serving the health care needs of homeless people throughout the U.S. It features detailed HCH project descriptions; a map of HCH Grantee locations; a table of populations served, services offered, and sponsors of HCH projects nationwide; and a listing of Federal programs, national organizations, student associations, and telephone information lines that provide services and information of interest to homeless health care providers. The directory includes an index of HCH Grantees, a form for submitting corrections, and contact information for more information about HCH activities and funding opportunities. Use inventory code PC00609 to order.
• Overweight and Physical Inactivity among Rural Children Aged 10-17: A National and State Potrait
  This report examines the presence of overweight and obesity among children in both urban and rural settings, using data from the 2003 National Survey of Children's Health. It presents key findings in regional and state profiles on the rising rates of child obesity in rural communities nationwide, focusing on physical activity and weight-related health behaviors. The report includes tables, figures, technical notes, and references. Use inventory code ORHP00386 to order.
• Rural Policy Brief: Enrollment in Medicare Part D for Rural Beneficiaries is Encouraging
  This policy brief presents updated findings on Medicare Part D beneficiary enrollment in prescription drug plans (PDPs) in both rural and urban areas across the United States. It discusses the inequality in enrollment between rural and urban beneficiaries, as well as the enrollment rates by state. The policy brief includes tables, conclusions & policy implications, notes, and references. Use inventory code ORHP00368 to order.

The HRSA Information Center (IC) houses over a thousand free publications, on a variety of related topics. For more information, visit the HRSA IC at http://www.ask.hrsa.gov/.

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