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Strengthening US Investments in Women's Global Health: A trip report of the CSIS delegation to Zambia March, 2013

Cross-posted from smartglobalhealth.org (Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Global Health Policy Center). Please see the pdf and link attached to access the report. In March 2013, a delegation led by the CSIS Global Health Policy Center…

By Maggie Sullivan on 23 May 2013 0 Recommendations 0 Replies

RFP for Pilot Collaborations with LMICs in Global Cancer Research or Global Health Research at NCI-Designated Cancer Centers

An opportunitiy for nurse-researchers studying global cancer. Please see the attached PDF or link for the complete RFP. Request for Proposals for Pilot Collaborations with LMICs in Global Cancer Research or Global Health Research at NCI-Designated Cancer…

By Maggie Sullivan on 22 May 2013 0 Recommendations 0 Replies

GAVI press release about HPV vaccine in low-income countries - Comunicado de prensa sobre la vacuna del VPH en países de escasos recursos

* Traducción al Español abajo For all of us nurses who vaccinate and/or provide reproductive health services around the world, I'm excited to share with you this ecent news about increased access to the HPV vaccine. Also, the attached infographic is a…

By Maggie Sullivan on 22 May 2013 0 Recommendations 0 Replies

FREE WEBINAR FROM THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR NURSING AND MIDWIFERY (GANM/June 3, 2013 at 9:00 EDT

Dear GHDonline Members, Please attend our free Webinar on Bringing learning to the frontline: New global e-learning modules to prevent maternal death, information below. This is brought to you by the Global Alliance for Nursing and Midwifery (GANM) part of…

By Rachel Breman on 22 May 2013 0 Recommendations 0 Replies

Convocatoria 2013 del Diplomado en Salud Global - Diploma in Global Health

*English translation below Gracias a Salud Global - INSP para esta información: Estimada comunidad, Por este conducto hacemos extensiva la difusión de la Convocatoria 2013 del Diplomado en Salud Global, que ofrece por quinto año consecutivo el Programa de…

By Maggie Sullivan on 22 May 2013 0 Recommendations 0 Replies

A Role for NGOs in Cancer Care in Latin America: Patient Accompaniment

For those of you not familiar with the Global Health Hub, let me introduce you. A 100% volunteer-driven effort, the Global Health Hub is an informative online resource for anyone interested in global health and development. And, not least, the founding…

By Maggie Sullivan on 21 May 2013 0 Recommendations 0 Replies

Redefining global healthcare delivery: The Lancet

I can't help but think about who actually delivers the majority of health care around the world: nurses and community health workers. Though this article focuses on HIV/AIDS, TB and malnutrition, I believe the tennants are applicable to any illness. But…

By Maggie Sullivan on 21 May 2013 0 Recommendations 0 Replies

Summit on Global Health & Hunger: 5/20/13 via webcast and in-person (Atlanta, Georgia)

Fellow nurses, much of our work revolves around the management and prevention of illness and, if we're lucky, the maintenance of wellness. But basic food insecurity remains an insidious problem. Feel free to join in on this live webcast on Monday 5/20/13.…

By Maggie Sullivan on 16 May 2013 0 Recommendations 0 Replies

Community Health Workers Tackling Chronic Diseases: Success Factors and Challenges (webinar)

For those of you who remain interested in community health workers' role in chronic disease management. From our GHDonline YP colleagues: Webinar: Community Health Workers Tackling Chronic Diseases: Success Factors and Challenges May 22, 2013 9:00 am –…

By Maggie Sullivan on 14 May 2013 0 Recommendations 0 Replies

Patient Safety call - Plexus Institute

Healthcare PlexusCall Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT Register to receive your call-in number and pin: http://myaccount.maestroconference.com/conference/register/CH22UY7SW7M3D3FJ Topic: If What You Are Doing Isn't Working...Try Something…

By barbara waldorf on 13 May 2013 0 Recommendations 0 Replies
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Nurses and midwives provide the backbone of health care delivery systems worldwide. Members of this community share experiences and exchange information in efforts to raise the standard of nursing care and training.

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