April 18, 2008 |
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HOD NEWS
CE, DISCOUNTS, AND A 7' HAND - COME TO THE WOMEN'S EXPO!
ATTEND THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CONFERENCE - FREE!
APRIL 28 IS WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY
MiHIN PLANS FIRST CONFERENCE
HAVE YOU STARTED YOUR VIDEO YET?
MEASLES UPDATE
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HOD NEWS
MNA delegates from around the state met on Sunday, April 13 in East Lansing for a special House of Delegates. At the close of the House, the delegates voted overwhelmingly to support the MNA Board in any future decisions regarding MNA’s national affiliations.
CE, DISCOUNTS, AND A 7' HAND - COME TO THE WOMEN'S EXPO!
You have read about the 4.0 contact hours, lunch and FREE ticket to the Women's Expo on May 1. Remember, too, that many of the exhibitors will be offering nurses discounts on May 1 (bring your workplace ID or nursing license!). But there's more! The MNA booth will be on display May 1-4 at the Expo where we will be collecting signatures to put a proposal on the November ballot that would ensure that every Michigander has affordable health coverage. In addition, we are playing a hand washing game with the children who are attending the Expo called "Sink Those Germs!" at the booth - look for "Henry the Hand," our 7' hand washing mascot! You do not want to miss this event - plan to attend now!
ATTEND THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CONFERENCE - FREE!
The Michigan AFL-CIO Health and Safety Conference will be held on May 15 and 16 at Cobo Hall in Detroit as part of the America at Work 2008 Union Industries Show. Topics include: ergonomics, asbestos awareness, violence in the workplace, MIOSHA information, and effective health and safety communications. The conference ends on Friday morning with the ribbon cutting and opening of the Show. MNA will pay for a limited number of registrations on a first come, first served basis. To sign up and for more information, contact Joyce Losen at 888.MI.NURSE, ext. 232.
APRIL 28 IS WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, April 28 is the official day to recognize the need for workplace safety by honoring those who have died in workplace accidents or become injured or diseased through exposure to harmful workplace conditions. You can find many good resources from the AFL-CIO based on their theme: "Mourn for the Dead, Fight for the Living" here. All of the unions of the AFL-CIO will be honoring workers on Monday, April 28 - plan on joining in the remembrance!
MiHIN PLANS FIRST CONFERENCE
The Michigan Health Information Network (MiHIN) Resource Center welcomes you to its first annual statewide MiHIN conference. "Wiring Michigan for Health Information Exchange" will take place May 8-9 at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn. The conference brochure is available here.
HAVE YOU STARTED YOUR VIDEO YET?
The AFL-CIO is launching its Turn Around America Online Video Competition to engage and inspire people from across the country to tell how they’d turn America around. All the details, including the prizes! can be found on the AFL-CIO website here. Enter today and share your creative talents with the nation!
MEASLES UPDATE
Two additional measles cases have been confirmed in northern Osceola County. Rash onsets occurred between March 31 and April 9. Source of exposure is unknown, but may relate to the two prior cases confirmed in the Cadillac area in mid-March. Measles is a highly communicable viral disease, preventable by routine childhood vaccination. Michigan public health and medical providers should continue to have a high index of suspicion for measles in cases of febrile rash illness. Suspect cases should be reported immediately to local health departments for further investigation. Respiratory isolation is indicated; important specimens for testing include serum for measles (and rubella) IgM serology, throat swab (in viral transport media) and urine. MDCH measles control guidelines are available at www.michigan.gov/immunize (under Provider Information).
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