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Track Family Health Conditions

The U.S. Surgeon General and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have launched an initiative to encourage families to learn more about their family health history. The initiative features a Web-enabled tool to help users organize family medical information and present this information to family physicians. The tool can be accessed at

https://familyhistory.hhs.gov

Web Site Fosters Recovery

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has launched a Web site that is dedicated to the advancement of prevention, treatment, and recovery from both substance abuse and mental health disorders. “Partners for Recovery” is aimed at facilitating communication and resource-sharing for organizations that help individuals and families achieve and maintain recovery. For more information, visit

www.pfr.samhsa.gov

Software Tracks Clinical Incidents

Quality Tracking Solutions software allows users to track clinical incidents, such as medical errors, injury-causing patient falls, and behavioral events. Tracking frequency, location, and times of events can help minimize future events. For more information, contact QBS Inc. at

www.qualitybehavioralcharting.com/index.html

Entertainment for Autistic Kids

The Spectrum Connections series offers two DVDs and a music CD designed to provide entertainment tailored to the special developmental needs of autistic children. For more information, contact Brandissimo! Inc. by visiting

www.spectrumconnections.com

customerservice@spectrumconnections.com

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