AgriSafe in Action: November 2019
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Talking to Farmers About Pain Management and Opioid Use
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AgriSafe created a guide on talking to agricultural workers about pain management and opioid use. This guide was specifically designed for rural health care professionals.
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November 13-14, 2019
Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Conference 2019
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The Iowa Rural Health Association (IRHA) and Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health (MRASH) will hold a joint conference in Marshalltown, IA on November 13-14. This 2019 joint conference brings disaster response in rural areas, emergency response planning, mental and behavioral health, and more to the forefront.
Register here
and join in learning more about "reframing, refocusing, and rebuilding.”
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2020 AgrAbility National Training Workshop
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AgriSafe in Action: CASA Conference
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Natalie Roy, Executive Director of AgriSafe, presented at the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) conference held in Quebec Canada. Titled “ Teach Your Way Open Source Ag Health and Safety Curriculum” Natalie shared five free training modules that educators are welcome to use in their classroom. The CASA conference provided exceptional professional development especially in the area of mental health. Natalie was fortunate to attend a training workshop presented by Kim Hyndman-Moffat focused on strategies to respond to farmers under stress. Lessons learned from our Canadian colleagues will be applied to our work in the US.
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AgriSafe Nurse Scholar Program
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The AgriSafe Nurse Scholar program ia an 18 credit hour distance education course focused on the field of agricultural health and safety. It will be available by OnDemand webinar viewing beginning early in 2020. Our current live webinar class is diverse and represents a cross section of Nurses from the United States as well as Canada.
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November Health Spotlight: Flu Vaccine
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Influenza is a potentially life threatening disease that may lead to hospitalization and even death in serious cases. The U.S. flu season is just beginning and can last through May. According to the CDC, peak infections typically occur December through February. Make sure you are taking all of the necessary precautions to protect yourself from this virus.
The seasonal flu vaccine protects against the influenza viruses that research indicates will be most common during the upcoming season. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get an influenza (flu) vaccine every season with rare exceptions. Vaccination to prevent flu is particularly important for people who are at high risk of developing serious flu complications.
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Train the Trainer: Stay Cool! Prevention of Heat Related Illnesses
Date: Thursday, November 7, 2019
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Presenter: Knesha Rose-Davison, MPH, AgriSafe Network
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Ergonomic Safety for Farm Women
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Presenter: Charlotte Halverson, RN, BSN, COHN-S
Clinical Director, AgriSafe Network
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Reducing the Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes for Female Ag Producers
Date: Monday, November 25, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Presenter: Knesha Rose-Davision, MPH
Communications Director, AgriSafe Network
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Hazard Communication Standards
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Presenter: Dan Neenan, MBA, Paramedic
Director, National Education Center for Agricultural Safety
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NY FarmNet - Helping Farmers Weather the Storm of Emotions + Economics
Date: Monday, December 16, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Presenters: Kate Downes, Outreach Director
Brenda O'Brien, Family Consultant
NY FarmNet
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AgriSafe's Linda Emanuel participated in a Nebraska NPR NET radio broadcast and website story regarding farm related reproductive risks and pregnancy. Discussion centered around reproductive risks, current research, and health care complexities in rural areas. To learn more
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UC Davis Westen Center for Agricultural Health and Safety has developed new wildfire smoke exposure training resources for outdoor workers which have significant implications for the agricultural industry. These resources have been developed to assist employers and protect workers. Resources are also available in spanish. To learn more
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Protecting Yourself Against Salmonella Illness
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The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health recently featured an article written by Amanda Wickman that provides in depth information on Salmonella. According to the CDC, there have been eight Salmonella outbreaks documented in 2019 so far. For information on salmonella and other monthly safety blasts please check out the article here.
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