Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) (S-OIV) (Swine Flu) Information Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov/swineflu www.cdc.gov/mobile  (for your mobile device) NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene  www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/home/home.shtml DOHMH Health Alert #20: Novel H1N1 Influenza Update PDF DOHMH Health Alert #15: Swine Influenza Update PDF DOHMH Health Alert #14: Swine Influenza Update PDF DOHMH Health Alert #13: Swine Influenza Update PDF DOHMH Health Alert #12: Swine Influenza Update PDF DOHMH Health Alert #11: Swine Influenza Update PDF Diagnostic Testing Using Nasopharyngeal Swabs PDF Instructions for Suspected, Probable and Confirmed Swine World Health Organization (WHO) www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en NY State Department of Health (NYSDOH) www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/seasonal/swine_flu American Public Health Association (APHA) www.apha.org/about/news/pressreleases/2009/swine_flu_release.htm Association of State and Territorial Health Officers (ASTHO) www.astho.org/index.php?template=swine_flu_response.html Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs Fact Sheet The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent the flu. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness. Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Printable Materials for Promoting Good Health Habits www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_internal_003 Cover Your Cough/Handwashing Posters http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/cd/cd-cough.shtml

The Public Health Association of New York City (PHANYC) Partners with CDN

As of July 1st, the Public Health Association of New York City (PHANYC) will be entering a new operational and administrative phase. In order to keep up and build upon the strong momentum in its membership services, PHANYC will begin a new administrative partnership with Clinical Directors Network (CDN) and relocate its operations to the CDN offices in midtown Manhattan. Under the direction of the PHANYC Executive Committee, dedicated staff, and the involvement of the Executive Director, CDN will take over responsibility for core PHANYC membership functions, including membership data-base, listserve, website management, newsletter, dues collection, and board meeting logistics and other activities. PHANYC’S mailing address and phone numbers will remain the same.  For more information on PHANYC, www.PHANYC.org.  You can also find out more about PHANYC by clicking the “PHANYC News” icon below.  This will take you to the most recent issue of PHANYC News.

The National Summit of Clinicians for Healthcare Justice

Date: October 23–25, 2008 Location: Hilton Washington in Washington, D.C. The National Summit of Clinicians for Healthcare Justice is a one-of-a-kind event sponsored by many of the major safety-net clinician organizations across the United States. The 2½ day event will attract clinicians and advocates from all over the country who will come together to celebrate, acknowledge and highlight the work frontline clinicians do to serve disenfranchised populations in need of basic healthcare in our country. The conference provides an opportunity for clinicians and others to explore cutting edge solutions and to be a part of the vital efforts to make quality health care for the underserved a reality. The summit will culminate in a vigil on Capitol Hill to show support for Healthcare Justice and to demonstrate the need for healthcare change in the United States. To View The Borchure, Click Here