All About Clinic
This test measures blood pressure using two numbers called systolic and diastolic.
What is a blood pressure reading?
This toxic metal was commonly found in older paint and can harm children's development.
What is lead?
These kits contain a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose.
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
HANDS is a voluntary home visitation program that supports this group.
Who are pregnant women and families with young children?
This practice of washing hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
What is hand hygiene?
This vaccine is recommended every year to protect against seasonal respiratory illness.
What is the flu vaccine?
Mosquitoes can spread diseases such as West Nile Virus. Eliminating standing water helps control this.
What is mosquito breeding?
This program provides sterile needles to reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis.
What is a syringe service program (needle exchange)?
HANDS services typically continue until the child reaches this age.
What is 2 years old?
This public health emergency began in 2020 and was caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
What is COVID-19?
This screening test is used to detect early signs of cervical cancer.
What is a Pap smear (Pap test)?
This agency regulates environmental hazards and protects human health in the U.S.
What is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
This bloodborne virus is commonly spread through shared needles.
What is hepatitis C?
This key HANDS focus helps parents track whether a child is meeting milestones.
What is child development?
This term refers to when enough people in a community are immune to stop disease spread.
What is herd immunity?
This chronic disease occurs when the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar.
What is diabetes?
This natural gas is colorless and odorless and can build up in homes, increasing lung cancer risk.
What is radon?
This medication helps treat opioid use disorder and reduces cravings.
What is buprenorphine (Suboxone) or methadone?
HANDS home visitors help connect families with community resources such as housing, food, and this federal nutrition program for women and children.
What is WIC?
This organization leads global public health efforts and disease monitoring.
What is the World Health Organization (WHO)?
This federal program provides health insurance for low-income individuals and families.
What is Medicaid?
This term describes illness caused by contaminated food.
What is foodborne illness?
This strategy tests drugs for dangerous substances like fentanyl before use.
What are fentanyl test strips?
This protective factor promoted by HANDS helps parents build strong relationships with their children.
What is parent-child bonding/positive parenting?
This field studies patterns, causes, and effects of health conditions in populations
What is epidemiology?