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The documents Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection — 2014: a PHS Clinical Practice Guideline* and a Clinical Providers' Supplement† are now available online.

In 2012, approximately 21,000 passenger vehicle occupants died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States; 52% were unrestrained at the time of the crash (1). An additional estimated 2.6 million nonfatal injuries from motor vehicle crashes were treated in emergency departments (2).

Electronic health record (EHR) systems can improve patient care by making it easier to collect, share, and interpret patient data. However, variations in EHR system design, functionality, and ability to exchange data accurately (interoperability) can cause preventable patient safety risks. The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Advisory Committee (CLIAC) of the U.

May 19–25, 2014, marks the 10th annual Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week. This observance highlights ways in which swimmers, parents, pool owners and operators, beach managers, and public health can maximize the health benefits of water-based physical activity, while avoiding water-associated illness and injury.

Julie Gilchrist, MD1, Erin M. Parker, PhD1 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Michele C. Hlavsa, MPH1, Trisha J. Robinson, MPH2, Sarah A.

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This course is designed to provide state programs and other stakeholders with basic knowledge about Community Health Workers (CHWs), such as official definitions of CHWs, workforce development, and other topic areas. In addition, the course covers how states can become engaged in policy and systems change efforts to establish sustainability for the work of CHWs, including examples of states that have proven success in this arena.

Every year, cancer claims the lives of more than a quarter of a million women in America. Women can reduce their cancer risk by adopting a healthy lifestyle and getting the right cancer screening tests.

May 12 is ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia International Awareness Day. Learn about chronic fatigue syndrome and how to participate.