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TAKE THE QUITTING WHAT TO WRITE FOR SELF CARE AND SELF HELP GROUPS FOR THE ELDERLY A directory of information about 121 national organizations deali...

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TAKE THE QUITTING

WHAT TO WRITE FOR

SELF CARE AND SELF HELP GROUPS FOR THE ELDERLY A directory of information about 121 national organizations dealing specifically with elderly needs. It has been prepared by the National Institute of Aging and is designed for the elderly, their families and health professionals working with them. Available free by contacting: National Institute of Health Public Health Service US Department of Health and Human Services Washington, DC 20201, U.S.A. EXCHANGE PLANNING

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This is the first revision of this publication since 1976. From the American Diabetes Association, the booklet is used in nutrition counseling of diabetic patients. Contact a local affiliate of the American Diabetes Association. PROTECTING AGAINST DPT

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This pamphlet, from the American Academy of Pediatrics, gives a factual account of DPT vaccine risks to children and attempts to dissolve fears associated with its use. Cost is 15 cents each from: American Academy of Pediatrics Publications Department P.O. Box 927 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, U.S.A.

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This award winning program includes a series of seven video vignettes from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute that vary in length from 3 to 7 minutes. The approach is both serious and humorous in an attempt to educate, enlighten and entertain those who have decided to quit smoking. Designed for group situations. For more information, contact: The National Audio-Visual Center 8700 Edgeworth Drive Dept. 03 Capital Heights, MD 20743370 U.S.A. CHOLESTEROL COUNTS STEPS FOR LOWERING YOUR PATIENT’S BLOOD CHOLESTEROL Available from: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institute of Health Washington, DC 20201, U.S.A. Ask for publication number 85-2699 The American Diabetes Association offers a manual titled THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENT FOR DIABETES OUTPATIENT EDUCATION, The publication offers information on dealing with specific types of third party payers including Medicar, Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, private insurers and Health Maintenance Organiza-

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