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From NASW Press

Doing What Works
An Integrative System for the Treatment of Eating Disorders from Diagnosis to Recovery

The health care system in the United States is complex and multidisciplinary. The constant growth, demands and changes in health care have had a serious impact on the viability and need for social workers in all areas and settings.  As a result 400 social work leaders attending the 2005 Social Work Congress adopted an imperative to “elevate the public’s awareness of the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of social work practice in healthcare.”  NASW has launched a Health Initiative to expand its policy work and public education activities in this area.

Neighborhood Environment and Childhood Nutrition - Policy Report From Robert Wood Johnson Foundation January 2008

A dramatic increase in children being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes- a disease commonly seen in adults has caused great alarm for nutritionists, doctors, nurses and social workers throughout the country.  +more info

The Henry K Kaiser Family Foundation
110th Congress Proposed Initiatives to Address Minority Health Disparities

January 2008

As more Americans continue to face the difficult reality of paying an electric bill or purchasing prescriptions, a higher percentage of minority families are faced with these decisions.  Health care disparities are growing crises for minority families across the United States.  In order to address this problem, Congress has introduced bills that deal with the dire needs of access to and adequate health care coverage of services. +more info

NASW Supports Platform for Divided We Fail Campaign

NASW has signed on to support the platform of Divided We Fail, a new coalition promoting access to health care and long-term financial stability for all Americans. +more info
The Medicare Modernization Act - Important Information to Get You Started
 
   

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