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Health and Safety
Cervical Cancer Screening: What Vietnamese Women Should Know
(Separate Website)
Cervical cancer is the most common cancer among Vietnamese women in the United States.
This disease is very dangerous if not detected early. Thanks to modern medicine, cervical cancer can be cured in almost 100% of cases if it is detected and treated early. Therefore, every woman should get a Pap test once a year. After 3 years of normal results, a doctor may recommend less frequent screening.
By: National Cancer Institute
Consumer Information on Diet Health and Fitness
(Separate Website)
This FTC web site contains information on a large variety of consumer issues relating to health products and purchases, weight loss, diet supplements, indoor tanning beds, smoking, sun protection and elective eye surgery. The web site also contains information for health-related businesses.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Farmworker Occupational Health Fact Sheet
(Separate Website)
The agriculture industry is consistently one of the most dangerous industries in which to work in the United States. The occupational safety risks involved in farm labor are numerous and can include exposure to pesticides, skin disorders, infectious diseases, lung problems, hearing and vision disorders, and strained muscles and bones Because of their general lack of access to quality medical care, these risks are even greater for the 2.5 million migrant and seasonal farm workers who work in the fields every year.
By: National Center for Farmworker Health
Farmworker Oral Health Fact Sheet
(Separate Website)
According to an analysis of migrant health center encounter data, dental disease ranks as one of the top five health problems for farmworkers ages 5 through 29, and remains among the top twenty health problems for farmworkers of all other ages
presenting for care. For children ages 10 to 19, dental disease are the chief complaint.1 Over the last eighteen years, numerous local level studies of the oral health of farmworker children and adults have been conducted. The findings
consistently show farmworkers of all ages to have a level of oral health far worse than what is found in the general population.
By: National Center for Farmworker Health
Farmworker Tuberculosis Fact Sheet
(Separate Website)
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that continues to be a significant health problem among migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Farmworkers are at greater risk for becoming infected with TB than the general population. Efforts to control TB have been successful in many cases world wide leading to overall declines in those infected with the disease, however this decline has not been seen in the migrant farmworker population.
By: National Center for Farmworker Health
Farmworkers and HIV/AIDS
(Separate Website)
This document contains basic information and statistics about Farmworkers and HIV/AIDS.
By: National Center for Farmworker Health
Farmworkers and Maternal and Child Health
(Separate Website)
This web page contains basis information and statistics about maternal and child health and child care for farmworkers.
By: National Center for Farmworker Health
Food Safety Education
(Separate Website)
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome, and correctly labeled and packaged.
By: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Frequently Asked Questions About Women’s Health
(Separate Website)
Answers to common questions about women's health.
By: National Women's Health Information Center
General Health Topics: Healthfinder.gov
(Separate Website)
Healthfinder is an award-winning Federal Web site for consumers, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies. Since 1997, Healthfinder has been recognized as a key resource for finding the best government and nonprofit health and human services information on the Internet. Healthfinder links to carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,500 health-related organizations.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Genetically Modified Foods and Organisms
(Separate Website)
This site answers common questions about genetically modified foods,
By: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research
Medline Plus: Trusted Health Information for You
(Separate Website)
Welcome to MedlinePlus, a goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up to date. MedlinePlus has extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 700 diseases and conditions. There are also lists of hospitals and physicians, a medical encyclopedia and a medical dictionary, health information in Spanish, extensive information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, health information from the media, and links to thousands of clinical trials.
By: U.S. National Library of Medicine
Minority Health
(Separate Website)
The Office of Minority Health advises DHEC and other agencies on public health and environmental issues affecting African Americans, Hispanics, Asian and Pacific Islanders and American Indians statewide. OMH also provides leadership for the agency's Cultural Competence Action Plan, which assures services are culturally and linguistically appropriate and acceptable for the citizens of South Carolina.
By: SC Department of Health and Environmental Control
Staying Healthy
(Separate Website)
Staying healthy can sometimes be as tough as getting over an illness! We've put together some information and links to wellness programs, as well as fitness and recreation programs to help you stay in tiptop shape!
By: HealthCareCoach.com
DHHS Programs and Services - Medicaid Information
(Separate Website)
By: SC Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency Medicaid for Immigrants
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Guide to Choosing a Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card
(Separate Website)
This booklet provides information about the new Medicare-approved drug discount cards including who can get a card, how they work, and how to choose the best card for you.
By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicaid Facts
(Separate Website)
PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Reporting Medicaid Fraud
(Separate Website)
By: SC Attorney General
What is Medicaid and Who Is it For?
(Separate Website)
Medicaid is a jointly funded, Federal-State health insurance program for low-income and needy people. It covers children, the aged, blind, and/or disabled and other people who are eligible to receive federally assisted income maintenance payments. This web site provides basic information and answers to frequently asked questions about Medicaid.
By: Social Security Administration
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