Free Asthma Screenings in May
The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology is offering free asthma screenings through its 11th annual Nationwide Asthma Screening Program. Starting in May, the screenings will be held in more than 300 communities nationwide. The program is supported by AstraZeneca. For more information, including dates, sites, and online asthma self-tests for adults and children, visit
www.acaai.org/public/lifeQuality/nasp.htm
Pediatric Emergency Preparedness
“Pediatric Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: A Resource for Pediatricians” summarizes the role of national, regional, and local emergency response systems before, during, and after disasters and terrorism events. Information is available on triage, supportive care, and referral of children affected by different types of terrorist and disaster events. To access the resource, visit
www.ahrq.gov/research/pedprep/resource.htm
Fact Sheet on Pain Management
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has published a new fact sheet on providing pain management while avoiding psychological dependence on opioids. To order free copies of “Pain Management Without Psychological Dependence: A Guide for Healthcare Providers,” contact the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information by calling 800-729-6686.
Feds Launch AIDS Web Site
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched AIDS.gov, a searchable Web site for the public that provides information on HIV and AIDS prevention, testing, treatment, research programs, and federal policies and resources. The site has links to information on federal funding and financial assistance for AIDS organizations. For more information, visit