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AgriSafe in Action:
April 2021
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AgriSafe Nurse Scholar Program |
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The AgriSafe Nurse Scholar program is live and open for registration. The 2021 Nurse Scholar program includes 20 hours of Continuing Nursing Education accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). It is available to all nurses carrying an active unencumbered license (LPN and RN at all levels). AgriSafe recognizes the need for nurses practicing in rural communities – clinics, hospitals, schools, public and community health, nursing education – to build an awareness of the health and safety issues unique to our agricultural populations. The online, OnDemand webinar series is led by agricultural health and safety leaders across the country. For more information Click Here.
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April Health Spotlight: Parkinson Awareness |
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Dr. James Parkinson identified Parkinson disease in 1817. A Dutch horticulturalist (who had Parkinson disease) developed a red and white tulip and named it after Dr. Parkinson. Today, the red tulip is the official Parkinson symbol.
AgriSafe is partnering with Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health (use UMASH if space is an issue) to host a panel webinar Aging and Parkinson Disease in Agriculture on April 13th at 12pm CT. Parkinson disease is one of the most common movement disorders, with approximately 60,000 Americans diagnosed every year. The average age at diagnosis is 60, with males affected 1.5 times more than females. Parkinson symptoms can have a profound impact on agricultural work affecting productivity and safety. The Parkinson Foundation recognizes rural areas have disparities for people and families living with Parkinson’s disease. Some of these challenges are access to movement disorder specialists, education and supportive services.
This webinar will outline aging and Parkinson’s on agricultural work with suggestions for improving safety, living well and maximizing function. If you work in agricultural safety, with individuals or families living with Parkinson’s in rural communities or in healthcare, this webinar is for you. We will offer free Continuing Education credits through joint providers with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health for a range of occupational professionals and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette ANCC approved for nursing.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information Resources |
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As COVID-19 vaccines become more easily available, patients may want some information on what to expect, vaccine safety, and more. Here are some resources you can point them to!
MedlinePlus- MedlinePlus, a health information resource for the general consumer, has created a page just for COVID-19 vaccine information. This page curates information from the CDC and other trusted health partners and is updated frequently. Check back again and again to see the latest updates. This content is available in English, Spanish, and other select languages.
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OMH Encourages Everyone to Be #VaccineReady this National Minority Health Month 2021 |
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April is National Minority Health Month, and this year, the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) is focusing on the impacts COVID-19 is having on racial and ethnic minority and American Indian and Alaska Native communities and underscoring the need for these vulnerable communities to get vaccinated as more vaccines become available. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), certain vulnerable populations, such as non-Hispanic African Americans, individuals living in nonmetropolitan areas, and adults with lower levels of education, income or who do not have health insurance, have a higher likelihood of forgoing getting vaccinated. To learn more about National Minority Health Month, visit their website (English | Spanish) or sign up to receive email updates on news and activities.
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Practical Solutions for Heat-Related Illness Prevention for Agriculture
Wednesday, April 07, 2021
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
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Aging and Parkinson's Disease in Agriculture
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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National Donate Life Month |
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Looking for an act of kindness you can do from home? A selfless act is registering to be an organ, eye and tissue donor. Honor those waiting for a second chance at life by registering to be a transplantation donor. For more information, check out the Donate Life America website: Donate Life America: Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Registration
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Chemical & Pesticide Safety on the Farm |
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Spring is here, at least that is what the calendar is telling us! This is a good time for a critical inspection on property, shop, and home areas, making sure chemicals are properly labeled and out of reach for our kids. It is important to include grandparents in this effort as children love to explore farm operations they visit. Young children are innately curious and are attracted to cans, bottles, and containers of all sizes (especially if there are colored granules or liquids that grab their attention). Rural healthcare providers and educators are tasked with keeping pesticide and chemical safety awareness reminders on the forefront! Check out the below resources for more information on Chemical and Pesticide safety!
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2021 National Occupational Research Agenda
Online Symposium
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Call for Information-
Improving the Mental Health of Rural People
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This Request for Information (RFI) seeks input on how the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) might learn about and remedy research gaps in knowledge to address mental health disparities in rural people and communities. An official request for information has been issued titled Improving the Mental Health of Rural People and anyone wishing to submit comments should send them to this email, rural_mental_health@nih.gov or submit electronic comments to the submission website. The deadline for submissions is April 15!
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