NASW is an affiliate
member of The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health. NASW is a co-sponsor of its annual meeting, Climate Health Solutions, that will take
place on April 9-10, 2018 in Arlington, Virginia. The meeting will include
briefings on the health effects of climate change and presentations on a range
of solutions, including carbon pricing, accelerating the transition to clean
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The CDC has released Differences in Health Care, Family, and Community Factors Associated with Mental, Behavioral, and Developmental Disorders Among Children Aged 2–8 Years in Rural and Urban Areas — United States, 2011–2012. The report explores mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders (MBDDs) begin in early childhood and often affect lifelong health and well-being.
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When patients are engaged in their health care, it can lead to measurable improvements in safety and quality. To promote stronger engagement, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is developing a guide to help patients, families, and health professionals in primary care settings work together as partners to promote improvements in care.
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