NEMO AHEC
Lending Library Catalog
Guidelines:
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An item may be checked-out for 2 weeks at a time.
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There is no limit on the number of items a person can check-out at one time.
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You are responsible for picking up and returning the materials to the Northeast Missouri
(NEMO) Area Health Education Center (AHEC) office at 312 S. Elson, Kirksville, Missouri.
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To check out an item, complete the NEMO AHEC Lending Library Reservation Form and return to
the NEMO AHEC office.
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Note: Spanish literature is located within each topic and the same items are also listed again in
the Spanish literature section.
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Literacy Levels: All literature has been assessed for readability using the SMOG assessment.
SMOG (Simple Measure of Gobbledygook) was developed by G. Harry McLaughlin in 1969. The
formula is based on the number of words with more than 3 syllables per sentence. A sample of
30 sentences from each piece of literature was used to determine the readability.
o For lower literate populations (below 6th grade reading level), items marked with  may
be appropriate.
o For the general public (reading levels between 6th and 8th grade), items marked with 
may be appropriate.
o For high literate populations (above 9th grade reading level), items marked with  may
be appropriate.
Acknowledgements:
Funding for this project is provided by the Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH). The Missouri
Foundation for Health is a philanthropic organization whose vision is to improve the health of the
people in the communities it serves. Health Literacy Missouri (HLM) began as a health literacy initiative
of the MFH and in 2009 became a non-profit agency with the guiding principles of engaging community
partners, innovating strategy, and putting consumers first. The NEMO Area Health Education Center is
connected to Health Literacy Missouri through the HLM Resource Center at the Southwest Missouri
AHEC, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO.
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NEMO AHEC Lending Library Reservation Form
Please return this registration form (2 pages) to the NEMO AHEC office via mail to 312 S. Elson, Kirksville, Mo 63501
or email to dcoles@nemoahec.org or fax to 660-665-6439. Thank you.
Contact Person
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Pickup Date
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Anatomy
Brain
Ear
Eye
Human Skeleton
Human X-Ray Print Set
Liver
Stomach
Tall Paul Torso
Poster: Cardiovascular
System
Poster: Digestive System
Poster: Muscular System
Poster: Nervous System
Poster: Respiratory System
Poster: Skeletal System
Bone Health
Loss of Bone
Osteoporosis Bone
Osteoarthritis in Knee
Colorectal Cancer
Display: See for Yourself
Notebook: Focus on the Facts
about Colorectal Cancer
Poster: Picture of Health
Poster: True or False
Video: Screenings for
Colorectal Cancer: An Easy
Step to Save Your Life
Dental Health
Baby Tooth Decay
Big Teeth/Tooth Brush
Individual Tooth Models
Mr. Gross Mouth
Poster: Anatomy of Teeth
Poster: Brush Your Teeth
Poster: Disorders-Teeth/Jaw
Poster: Inside a Healthy
Tooth
Poster: Taking Care of Your
Teeth
Poster: The Anatomy of Your
Mouth
Poster: Tips for a Super Smile
Puzzles/Storybooks
Show Me Your Smile Flip
Chart
Stop the Pop (Coke & Sugar)
Teeth Pathology Model
Video: Brushing Magic
Video: Dr. Rabbit
Video: Ultra Seal
Diabetes
Poster: Understanding
Diabetes
Poster: Understanding
Type 2 Diabetes
Emergency Preparedness
DVD: ABCs of Emergency
Preparedness – Ready in 3
minutes for Adult Care
Facilities
DVD: Emergency
Preparedness Training
DVD: Primary Care
Preparedness (3 DVD set)
Emergency Backpack
Poster: Choking: First Aide
for Adults
Posters: Choking: First Aide
for Children
Poster: CPR for Adults
Poster: CPR for Children
Poster: CPR for Infants
Hand Washing
Glitterbug Hand Washing Kit
Storybooks
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Video: Hand Washing
Techniques
WHACK the flu Posters
Health Careers
Storybooks
Health Literacy
Software: Readability Pulse
Software: Stylerwriter
Heart Health
Blood Components Model
Death of an Artery
Heart Disease Risk Factors
Heart Model
Occluded Artery
Poster: Cardiovascular
Disease
Poster: Target Heart Rate
Poster: Warning Signs of a
Stroke
Video: Heart Man
(transplant)
Video: The Heart Truth
Women and Heart Disease
Men’s Health - Prostate Cancer
Display: Feel for Yourself
Poster: The Prostate
Men’s Health - Testicular Cancer
Testicular Cancer Model
Nutrition
Consequences of Obesity
MyPlate Cling Set
Plastic Food Models
Poster: Reading Food Labels
is a Healthy Habit
Poster: The POWER of
Choice
Poster: Read It Before You
Eat It
Poster: Feed Me Give Me
What I Need
Poster: Fat When More is Less
Poster: Eat More, Eat Light
Poster: Distorsion de la
Porcion
Poster: Portion Distortion
Poster: Drink More Water
Poster: Fruits
Poster: Good Fats vs. Bad Fats
Poster: How to Read Food
Labels
Poster: Understanding Portion
Size
Poster: Vegetables
Storybooks
Tubes: Added sugar
Tubes: Carbohydrates,
Protein and fat
Tubes: Fat Facts: Snack foods
Tubes: Hidden sugar
Tubes: Saturated/unsaturated
Layers of Skin
Skin Pathology
Slow Burn
Nutrition - Blubber Busters
Blubber Busters
Body Fat Analyzer
Consequences of Obesity
Fat-O-Meter
Fat vs. Muscle
Glob of Fat
Poison Prevention
Medicine Cabinet/Candy Box
Poison Patrol Coloring and
Activity Book
Poison Prevention Flash Cards
Poster: Can You Be Sure
About What You Are
Looking At?
Poster: Poison Prevention
The Yuk Stuff Memory Game
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Consequences of AIDs
Consequences of STDS
STD Flashcards
Skin Health
Layers of Skin
Skin Pathology
Slow Burn
Smoking
Big Cigarette
CD: MO Kids and Tobacco
Consequences of Smoking
Lou-Wheeze Smoker’s Lungs
Mr. Grossmouth
Posters: Dangers of Smoking
Poster: Smokeless Tobacco:
Slow Death By Poison
Poster: What Mommy Does…
Baby Does
Poster: Tobacco Does a lot
For your Image
Vide: Smoking: Truth or
Dare
Video: Women & Tobacco
Stress
Consequences of Stress
Stress – a Modern Epidemic
Flipchart
Substance Abuse
Consequences of Alcohol
Consequences of Drug Abuse
Drunk Goggles
FAS brain comparison
Substance Abuse
What are Inhalants?
Women’s Health
Breast Models
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Display
Poster: Possible Early Signs
of Breast Cancer
What you should know about
Breast Health (Tri-fold
Display)
Video: Moving Beyond Breast
Cancer
Video: The Heart Truth for
Women & Speaker Kit
Women and Heart Disease
Display
Miscellaneous Posters
Epidurals/Anesthesia
Target Heart Rate
Understanding Asthma
Understanding Cancer
Understanding Ulcers
Warning Signs of a Stroke
Revised January 2013
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Table of Contents
Anatomy ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Bone Health ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Colorectal Cancer ................................................................................................................................... 10
Dental Health .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Diabetes .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Emergency Preparedness ........................................................................................................................ 17
Hand Washing ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Health Careers……………………………………… ............................................................................................... 22
Health Literacy Resources ....................................................................................................................... 23
Heart Health ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Men’s Health……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..28
Prostate Cancer .................................................................................................................................. 28
Testicular Cancer ................................................................................................................................ 30
Nutrition .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Blubber Busters Displays .................................................................................................................... 34
Physical Activity ....................................................................................................................................... 34
Poison Prevention ................................................................................................................................... 35
Senior Citizens’ Health ............................................................................................................................ 37
Sexually Transmitted Infections .............................................................................................................. 39
Skin Health .............................................................................................................................................. 40
Smoking ................................................................................................................................................... 42
Spanish Literature ................................................................................................................................... 44
Stress ....................................................................................................................................................... 45
Substance Abuse ..................................................................................................................................... 46
Test Preparation (MCAT & DAT)………………………………………………………………………………………………………….48
Women’s Health...................................................................................................................................... 49
Breast Health ...................................................................................................................................... 52
Miscellaneous Literature, Posters........................................................................................................... 53
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Anatomy
DISPLAYS:
The Back in Action – An anatomical reference guide with pictures of the
muscles of the back performing certain motions
Human Skeleton - Mini 85 cm tall skeletons.
Human X-Ray Print Set – X-Ray prints of the human femur, fracture in the tibia and fibula,
development of the hand, teeth and much more!
Individual Organs –
Brain – Cross view of the lobes of the brain.
Miniature Brain – Small brain model with 6 different pieces
that fit together on a stand
Ear – Cross view of the various bones of the ear.
Eyeball – Show the various parts of the structures of the
eye.
Liver – Cross view of the liver as well as vessels.
Stomach – Cross view showing ulcerated areas.
Tall Paul Torso – Male torso with 19 removable parts (brain, lungs, heart, trachea, esophagus,
diaphragm, stomach, duodenum, pancreases, spleen, intestines, cecum, kidney, bladder, and liver.
Other structures are identified. (WRS
Group)
POSTERS:
Cardiovascular System
Digestive System
Muscular System
Nervous System
Respiratory System
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Skeletal System
Literature:
Anatomy- a 2-page laminated 8.5 X 11 depiction of entire body’s bones, internal organs, muscles
from multiple views, circulatory & lymphatic system. (Quickstudy, 2005)
Digestive System Diagram- Naming certain parts of the digestive system.
Disease & Disorders – An oversized 83-page book with large pictures and small text covering
topics within the following disease: brain, cancer, cardiovascular, dental, digestive, endocrine, eye
and ear, infections, muscular and skeletal, reproductive, respiratory, and healthy lifestyles issues.
(Anatomical Chart Company, 2008)
Human Skeleton- 7-laminated pages of diagrams of the human skeleton. Development and
function of bones is also addressed. (Wikipedia, 2008)
 Muscular Diagram-Naming certain part of the muscles in the body.
Rheumatology Illustrations – a book of illustrations taken from the Netter Anatomy Collection.
(Novartis, 1997)
 Skeleton Diagram- Naming certain parts of the skeleton.
The Illustrated Portfolio of Human Anatomy and Pathology- An oversized 35-page book covering
topics related to digestive system, heart diseases, and musculoskeletal problems. Each page
contains large pictures with small text to read. (Scientific Publishing, 2005)
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BONE HEALTH
DISPLAYS:
Healthy Bone/Osteoporosis Bone - (Health EDCO)
The Hip – A 3D anatomical reference guide of the hip joint (Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopedic
Institute, 1992)
Human Skeleton – 2 mini 85-cm tall skeletons.
Arthritic Hand – Model of a hand with arthritis and an explanatory card. (Centocor)
The Finger – Model of an index finger. (Syntex)
Loss of a Bone – Compares a normal bone,
osteoporotic bone, and a hip fracture. (Health EDCO)
Osteoarthritis in the Knee – Shows the four phases of
osteoarthritis development in the knee joint.
(Anatomical.com)
Osteoarthritis – 6 poster cards that show the effects
of osteoarthritis on different joints in the body.
(Naprosyn)
Arthritic Knee – 4 different knee models showing the
effects of arthritis on the knee joint. (Celebrex)
Bone Cross-Section – Miniature bone that shows the inside of the bone cavity. (Premarin)
Lumbar Spine – Model of 3 Lumbar vertebrae together as a portion of the spine. (Syntex)
Medical Illustrations of Common Sites of Arthritis – a booklet containing illustrations of 3 different
joints of the body commonly affected by arthritis. (Dista)
Rheumatoid Arthritis – 2 poster cards displaying the stages of rheumatoid arthritis in the hand and
foot. (Imuran)
Safe Manual Labor – Model of a man lifting a heavy object to demonstrate how to correctly lift
without causing injury. (Classic Scriptography)
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LITERATURE:
Bone Health History - 2-page handout on filling out information on bone density testing
information etc. (National Osteoporosis Foundation)
Bone Health-Preventing Osteoporosis- 2-page handout about your bones, typically for women.
(Hailes& Australian Department of Health & Aging, 2011)
Bone Fractures-1 page explaining what fractures are signs and self-care tips. (Health Information
Translation, 2010)
Bones In Your Body Activity - 1-page about being able to identify the body parts and putting
together a skeleton.
Hormones & Healthy Bones-17 page document explaining certain key points such as estrogen
and bone health, menopause, etc. (National Osteoporosis Foundation, 2009)
Osteoporosis-2-page article explaining the causes & who is at risk. (FDA Office of Women’s
Health, 2007)
 Osteoporosis-15-page brochure about what osteoporosis is, who is at risk, controllable risk
factors, screening for and treating osteoporosis. (Health EDCO)
Osteoporosis-1-page handout describing osteoporosis. (FDA Office of Women’s Health, 2005)
Osteoporosis-7 page document on the frequently asked questions. (Department of health &
Human Services, Jan.31, 2011)
Osteoporosis – Can It Happen to You Questionnaire-9-question assessment tool. (National
Osteoporosis Foundation, 2008)
 Osteoporosis Fact Sheet-1 page general fact sheet. (Foundation for Osteoporosis Research &
Education)
Some Facts about Osteoporosis-1-page handout about what is osteoporosis, who gets it, how to
prevent it. (Pritchett & Hull Associates, Inc. 2001)
Topic Overview-What is Osteoporosis? – 6-page document about osteoporosis and osteopenia.
(WebMD, 2011)
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COLORECTAL CANCER
DISPLAYS:
See for Yourself – Why Colorectal Exams Can Save
Your Life – Depicts a normal colon, precancerous
polyp (Stage 0), polyp with invasive cancer, invasive
cancer (stage 1) advanced colon cancer (states II and
III), stage IV spreads to other organs. (Health EDCO)
POSTERS:
Picture of Health
True or False
VIDEO:
Screenings for Colorectal Cancer: An Easy Step to Save Your Life – The story of three real patients.
(VHS only) (Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition, 1999)
NOTEBOOK:
Focus on the Facts about Colorectal Cancer – A comprehensive notebook divided into 8 sections
about colorectal cancer for various audiences, how to promote colorectal cancer awareness, and
information on national organizations focused on colorectal cancer. (American Digestive Health
Foundation)
LITERATURE:
Colon Polyps – 1-page handout describing what polyps are, how polyps are related to cancer, how
to screen for polyps, and treatments for polyps. (Hamilton Health Sciences, 2003)
Colorectal Cancer-1 page handout on basic & brief descriptions. (Healthy Roads Media, 2011)
Colorectal Cancer- 2 page fact sheet. (Prevent Cancer Foundation, July 2011)
Colorectal Cancer Screening-2 page basic fact sheet on important screening information. (CDC,
2009)
Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives-10 page document on how important screening can
possibly prevent colorectal cancer. (CDC, August 2009)
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Colorectal Cancer Overview-36 page document of just a wide overview. (American Cancer
Society, 2011)
 Questions to Ask Your Doctor-4 page brochure to seek medical advice. (CDC, March 2011)
 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives-2 page handout on
practicing answering questions. (CDC Publication, August 2009)
Who is Likely to Get Colorectal Cancer-1 page handout on who may be at risk & how to prevent
it. (A Healthy Roads Media Project, March 2008)
Spanish Literature:
Cancer colorrectal- información basica sobre los examines de deteccion – 2-page handout about
what is colorectal cancer, screening tests, and how to treat it. (CDC, 2006)
Cancer colorrectal: Rompamos el silencio- 2-page brochure about prevention, symptoms, talking to
your doctor and treatment. (CDC, 2008)
Los examines de detección salvan vidas-1-page handout about the detection of colorectal cancer.
(Screen for Life)
Información resumida de las pruebas de detección- 2-page handout that describes 6 different
colorectal cancer screenings. (Screen for Life)
DENTAL HEALTH
DISPLAYS:
Big Brush and Mirror
Big Teeth and Brush
Individual Tooth Models
Mr. Gross Mouth
Progression of Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
Stop the Pop (Coke & Sugar)
Teeth Pathology Model
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POSTERS & FLIP CHART:
Anatomy of the Teeth – shows tooth anatomy and important facial features. (Anatomical Chart Co.,
2000)
Brush Your Teeth – A poster that explains to kids how to brush their teeth
Disorders of the Teeth and Jaw – Anatomy of the tooth plus periodontal
disease, stages of dental caries, temporomandibular joint problems,
glandular problems, and dental anomalies. (Anatomical Chart Company,
2000)
Inside a Healthy Tooth – A poster with a diagram of a tooth for kids
Taking Care of Your Teeth – Tri-fold poster with information on
toothbrushes and toothpaste, brushing basics, and nutrition. (Designed for
children)
The Anatomy of Your Mouth – A poster with a diagram of the mouth for
kids
Tips for a Super Smile – A poster that shows kids how to have good oral
hygiene
Show Me Your Smile Flip Chart - For parents and explains when and
how to take care of children’s teeth.
LITERATURE:
 Baby Bottle Tooth Decay - 1-page handout about the causes, affects
on a child, and how to prevent baby bottle tooth decay. Reverse side is
in Spanish. (Health EDCO)
 Brushing Calendar & Stickers – Calendar designed for elementary students. (American Dental
Association, 2001)
Burning Mouth Syndrome – 2-page handout on signs/symptoms, causes, diagnosis, &
treatment. (National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research May 2011)
 Care of Teeth – 2-page handout explaining how to brush teeth correctly. (National Center for
Farmworker Health)
Child’s Oral Health-2 page fact sheet on baby teeth, brush & floss, etc. (CDC, May 2005)
 Dental Care for Children Heroes vs. Plaque - Comic book focusing on oral health designed for
upper elementary students. (American Dental Association, 2004)
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Dental Health Skit - Skit for children on how to take care of teeth properly. (Louder, K; Foreman,
D: Winston, R)
Diabetes: Dental Tips - 1-page handout on facts of how people with diabetes could prevent any
dental damage. (NIDCR, December 2010)
Dry Mouth – 7-page artistic document on what causes dry mouth, what can be done, etc. (NIH
Publications, April 2011)
Finding Low -Cost Dental Care - 2-page handout on state/local resources, centers for Medicaid &
Medicare services. (NIH Publications, May 2010)
Healthy Baby Mouth For Your Baby - 12-page artistic document that’s easy to read on how to
check/clean your baby’s teeth, baby food health, etc. (NIH Publications, June 2011)
 Healthy Mouth for Baby - How to prepare for and care for a new baby’s teeth. (U.S. Dept of
Health and Human Services)
I’m Safe: Teacher’s Guide Dental Health – 16-page Teacher’s guide to
teaching students in grades pre-k through first about dental health. Includes
activities and lesson plans for teachers.
Keep Your Teeth & Gums Healthy - 20-page booklet on preventing
diabetes. (National Institute of Health, April 2008)
Kids, Teens, & Soft Drinks - 18-page document on a general overview of
facts on soft drinks. (Minnesota Dental Association, 2003)
Milk Matters - 16-page coloring book teaching the importance of drinking milk. (NIH Publications,
September 2006)
Mouth Problems & HIV - 4-page handout on images 7 facts of people suffering poor dental health
due to HIV. (NIH Publications, March 2004)
Oral Cancer-6 page brochure on the descriptions, risks, sign/symptoms of oral cancer, etc. (NIH
Publication, July 2010)
Oral Cancer Exam-2 page brochure on things of what to expect for an oral exam. (NIH
Publications, September 2008)
Oral Cancer Fact Sheet-2 page fact sheet on oral cancer explaining the risk, symptoms, treatment,
etc. (Prevent Cancer Foundation)
Parents Guide – Caring for Children’s Teeth- 10-page handout talking about oral health for
teething toddlers to teens. (One smile at a time, 2002)
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Periodontal (Gum) Disease-14 page document on the causes, symptoms, & treatments. (NIH
Publication, July 2011)
Plaque-2 page handout on what plaque is, steps on
proper dental care using visuals. (NIH Publication)
Seal Out Tooth Decay-12 page booklet for parents
concerning your child using easy literature & pictures.
(National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research,
2009)
Show Me Your Smile!-4 page handout on oral health,
nutrition, stages of tooth decay, etc. (Missouri Coalition for oral Health)
 Show Me Your Smile – Brochure about protecting children’s teeth. (Children’s Dental Health &
ADA Health Foundation, 2002)
Sip All Day Get Decay - Graphic pages showing the results of drinking excessive sugary drinks.
(Minnesota Dental Association, 2002)
Stop The Pop! (STP)-2 page brochure on getting healthy & preventing decay. (Missouri Dental
Association, 2010)
Stop The Pop! (STP)-39 page booklet on facts to consider about pop concerning your health, which
is originally a power point presentation. (Missouri Dental Association)
Sugar & Acid Chart-1 sheet on acid & sugar in certain popular drinks. (Univ. of Alabama,
Birmingham School of Dentistry, 2007)
What To Do For Healthy Teeth – 181-page book about the anatomy of the mouth, how to clean
the mouth, dental changes as a person ages, and how to handle dental emergencies. (Institute for
Healthcare Advancement, 2007)
What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer-55 page booklet that talks about a wide, various type
of topics such as the mouth & throat, diagnosis, rehab, etc. (National Cancer Institute, September
2009)
Your Mouth Is Talking – 6 flyers on oral health for adults, oral health and early childhood, oral
health during pregnancy, oral health and diabetes management, oral health for older adults, and
oral health for kids and teens. (Missouri Dental Association, 2011)
ACTIVITIES:
Puzzles- Wooden puzzle of a tooth and toothbrush.
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Smile Smarts- binder oral health curriculum for pre-school through 8th grade. (American Dental
Association, 2005)
Watch Your Mouth Lesson (7th & 8th grades) – Two-module lesson. Each module is 15 minutes in
length. Topics are “Be smart about your Smile” and “Going the Extra Mile for Tooth Protection”.
STORY BOOKS:
How Many Teeth - By Paul Showers, 1991
Open Wide - By Laurie Keller, 2000
What to Expect When You Go To the Dentist - By Heidi Murkoff, 2002
VIDEO & CDs:
Brushing Magic (CD) – short cartoon clip about flossing, brushing, and the importance of both
(American Dental Association, 2005)
Dr. Rabbit and The Legend of the Tooth Kingdom- Length: 16 minutes (VHS only) (ColgatePalmolive Company, 2004)
Ultra Seal – 3D Animated Adventure (DVD) Length: 8:35 Ultraseal battles gingervitus and the cavity
bugs. (Ultradent Products, Inc.)
DIABETES
POSTERS:
Understanding Diabetes
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
LITERATURE:
A1C-What it Means to You – 1-page handout
describing what is A1C, how it is tested, and how
to control it. (GlaxoSmithKline, 2005)
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Diabetes-2 page information sheet on types of diabetes, risk, warning signs, etc. (FDA Office of
Women’s Health, 2007)
Diabetes Dental Tips – 1-page handout about diabetes and dental health. (U.S. Dept. of Health &
Human Services, 2010)
Diabetes Facts for Everyone –7-page booklet about what is diabetes, risk factors, symptoms,
testing, and controlling diabetes. (Channing Bete, 2009)
Diabetes, Heart Disease, & Stroke-2- page handout on what the individual must know regarding
these three topics. (National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, August 2007)
 Diabetes Know the Signs – 1-page handout of warning signs filled with cartoon drawings.
(Learning About Diabetes, 2006)
 Diabetes Recipes: Women’s Health Take Time to Care - Dishes are grilling shrimp pasta, oven
fried chicken, collard greens, fresh salsa. Each has nutrition fact label. (FDA Office of Women’s
Health)
Diabetes: Women’s Health Take Time to Care: –1-page factsheet about warning signs, type I verse
type 2, and methods to control diabetes. (FDA Office of Women’s Health, 2005)
 Diabetes You Could Be At Risk. – Pamphlet quizzes to asses a person’s risk of getting diabetes.
(US Dept of Health and Human Services)
Four Steps to Control Your Diabetes – 20-page booklet about what is diabetes, the ABCs,
management of diabetes, and sick-day management care. (National Diabetes Education Program,
2007)
Gestational Diabetes-2 page handout on what the individual needs to know. (National Diabetes
Information Clearinghouse, August 2007)
Insulin-12 page document which includes safety tips, a guide, types of insulin available, etc. (FDA
Office of Women’s Health, June 2010)
Pre-diabetes-2 page handout on what individuals need to know. (National Diabetes Information
Clearinghouse, November 2007)
Preventing Diabetes Problems-2 page handout on what the individual must know to prevent the
problems of diabetes. (NDIC, June 2007)
Self-Care Behavior Handouts – 7 handouts about caring for yourself if you have diabetes or
prediabetes – includes activities that relate to the topic of the handout (also available in Spanish @
http://www.diabeteseducator.org/DiabetesEducation/Patient_Resources?AADE7_PatientHandouts.
html ) (American Association of Diabetes Educators)
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 The ABC’s & 123’s of Diabetes Care – 78-page instructional guide covering what is diabetes,
checking glucose levels, and nutrition. (Vanderbilt University)
Tips for Teens: Lower Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes – 4-page brochure addressing the ways that
teens can stay healthy and lower their risk for Type 2 Diabetes. (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human
Services, 2007)
Type 2 Diabetes-2 page handout on what the individual should know about this topic. (NDIC, June
2007)
 What is Diabetes – 1-page handout with cartoon drawings describing what diabetes is. (Learning
About Diabetes, 2006)
 What is my A1C? – 1-page handout about A1C with cartoon scale. (Learning About Diabetes,
2006)
Spanish Literature:
La diabetes, las enfermedades del corazón y los derrames cerebrales - 2- page handout on what
the individual must know regarding these three topics. (National Diabetes Information
Clearinghouse, August 2007)
La diabetes gestacional - 2 page handout on what the individual needs to know. (National Diabetes
Information Clearinghouse, August 2007)
La Diabetes: Consejos Sobre la Salud Oral – 1-page handout with information about managing your
diabetes and maintaining good oral health. (NIDCR, January 2012)
Prediabetes - 2 page handout on what individuals need to know. (National Diabetes Information
Clearinghouse, November 2007)
Previniendo los problemas de la diabetes - 2-page handout on what the individual must know to
prevent the problems of diabetes. (NDIC, June 2007)
Diabetes Tipo 2 - 2-page handout on what the individual should know about this topic. (NDIC, June
2007)
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
POSTERS:
Choking: First Aide for Adults
Choking: First Aide for Children
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CPR for Adults
CPR for Children
CPR for Infants
AMERICAN RED CROSS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BACKPACK:
Drop Cloth
Light Stick
First Aid Kit
Portable Radio
Drinking Water
Liquid Container
Poncho
Flashlight
Gloves
Emergency Ration Bars
Duct Take
Survival Blanket
Wet Wipes
Mask
Batteries
CDS/DVDS:
ABC’s of Emergency Preparedness – Ready in 3 minutes for Adult Care Facilities (DVD) - Length: 23
minutes (Missouri Dept of Health and Senior Services)
Emergency Preparedness Training – A computer program that simulates preparing for a national
emergency. (Dept of Veteran Affairs)
Primary Care Preparedness –A 3 DVD set focusing on biological terrorism, chemical terrorism,
radiological terrorism and the role of the primary care personnel. Each DVD has introduction video,
lectures, and additional resources. (St. Louis AHEC Program Office)
LITERATURE
Before An Emergency-2 page handout on planning, preparing a kit, & listen for information. (The
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services)
Biological Emergencies-1 sheet on what you need to know, what is biological emergency, etc. (The
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services)
Build an Emergency Preparedness Kit – 1-sheet guide to assembling an emergency preparedness
kit for your home and car. (Healthy Roads Media, 2008)
Burns – 1-page handout about burns and their causes. (Healthy Roads Media, 2011)
Chemical Emergencies-1 sheet on what to do. (The Missouri Department of Health & Senior
Services)
Downed Power Lines – 1-page handout about how to react to a downed power line. (Healthy
Roads Media, 2008)
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Earthquakes-1 sheet on creating a plan, safety kit, & rooms to be in or avoid. (The Missouri Dept.
of Health & Senior Services)
 Emergency Threats – What You Need to Know - A brochure that provides the essential
information needed for biological, chemical, or radiological emergencies -part of “Ready-in-3”
program. (Missouri Dept of Health and Senior Services)
Fire Safety – 1-page handout about safety in case of a fire-part of “Ready-in-3” program.
(Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services)
 Fire Safety at Home – 1-page handout about general fire safety tips. (Healthy Roads Media, 2008)
Floods – 1-page handout about floods and how to be prepared for them-part of “Ready-in-3”
program. (Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services, 2004)
Healthy Shelter Living – 1-page handout about how to maintain general health in a shelter, how to
store medications, what to do if still in the shelter one month later, and how to take care of your
mental health. (American College of Physicians Foundation)
Heat Wave – 1-page handout about preparing for a heat wave. (Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior
Services, 2004)
How to use the 911 Emergency Telephone System – 1-page explanation about 911 and how to
use the service effectively (Healthy Roads Media, 2009)
Ice & Snow Storm – 1-page handout about ways to be prepared for a winter storm-part of the
“Ready-in-3” program. (Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services, 2004)
Lightning & Thunderstorms – 1-page handout about safety during a lightning storm. (Healthy
Roads Media, 2008)
Make a Plan and Practice it – 1-page handout about making and emergency plan and a guide to
help you create one. (Healthy Roads Media, 2008)
Nuclear Emergencies-1 sheet explaining what to do & what it is. (The Missouri Dept. of Health)
 Planning for Emergencies – 3 Steps to be Prepared – A Family Guide – A brochure that provides
the steps to creating a family emergency plan. (Missouri Dept of Health and Senior Services)
Power Outage – 1-page handout about power outages and how to prepare for them – part of the
“Ready-in-3” program. (Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services)
Ready in 3 for Kids: Emergency Preparedness Coloring Pages – Coloring pages featuring the
characters from the Ready in 3 activities. (Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services)
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Ready in 3 for Kids: Crossword – Crossword activity for kids about emergency preparedness.
(Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services)
Ready in 3 for Kids: Word search – Word search activity for kids about emergency preparedness.
(Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services)
Recognizing Medical Emergencies – 1-page handout about different medical emergencies and
how to react to them. (Healthy Roads Media, 2009)
Sirens & Telephone Alerts – 1-page handout about emergency warnings and sirens. (Healthy
Roads Media, 2008)
Thunderstorm – 1-page handout about being prepared for severe thunderstorms-part of the
“Ready-in-3” program. (Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services, 2004)
Tornadoes - 1-page handout with pictures describing what to do in the event of a tornado.
(Healthy Roads Media, 2008)
Tornado – 1-page handout about being prepared in the case of a tornado-part of the “Ready-in-3”
program (Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services, 2004)
 Tornadoes, Floods, Earthquakes, Terrorism. In Missouri You Can Be ready in 3 – Brochure about
“Ready in 3” Program, where materials are available, how to get involved with “Ready-in-3”.
(Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services)
Watches & Warnings – 1-page handout about storm watches, warnings and their meanings.
(Healthy Roads Media, 2008)
What To Do After an Emergency-1 page handout on following safety steps. (Missouri Dept. of
Health & Senior Services)
What To Do During an Emergency-1 sheet on instructions. (Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior
Services)
Winter Storms & Extreme Cold – 1-page handout about winter storms, extreme cold, and what to
do in case of an emergency. (Healthy Roads Media, 2008)
SPANISH LITERATURE:
Amenazas de Emergencia que Usted Debe Saber – Spanish version of “What You Need to Know for
Emergency Threats”. (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)
Planeacion para Emergencias: Tres Pasos para Estar Prepardo – Spanish version of planning for
emergencies- 3 steps to be prepared. (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)
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HAND WASHING
DISPLAY:
Glitterbug Hand Washing Kit & Video – Shows the problem
areas on the hands where germs are found. Interactive for
young children and school-aged children. (Breavis Corp.
Lavarse Las Manos! – 9 cards with instructions about
handwashing in Spanish. (USDA)
VIDEO:
Hand Washing Techniques – approximately a 3 minute video about how properly wash your hands on
VHS. (NEMO AHEC)
STORY BOOKS:
Achoo – “The most interesting book you will ever read about germs” Designed for older children. By: T.
Romanek. Kids Can Press, 2003. Fighting germs, becoming sick and getting better.
Germs Are Not For Sharing – By: E. Verdick. Written for ages 4-7, appropriate for childcare/preschool
facilities, home use or clinic use. (Free Spirit Publishing, 2006)
Wash your Hands – By: T. Ross, Kane. Miller Book Publishers, 2000. Appropriate for preschool and early
school-aged children. Describes how hands get dirty various ways, how hands harbor germs and why hands
must be washed.
Literature:
Clean Hands Save Lives - 1-page handout with instructions and pictures on how to wash hands and when
to wash your hands. (CDC)
Did You Wash Your Hands?-Poster of how to wash hands correctly. (Massachusetts Dept. of Public
Health, May 2004)
Don’t Let What Happened to Me Happen to You-1 page handout of how germs spread. Promoting
people to wash their hands after everything that happens to prevent spread. (FDA)
Eleven Hand Washing Facts-3 page handout simply listing facts also has visuals. (Jay Hardy)
Hand Washing Skit- Skit for children on how to properly wash hands. (Louder, K; Foreman, D;
Winston, R)
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Hand Washing-2 page brochure on how, when, & why you should wash your hands.
Stop Germs! Stay healthy! Wash Your Hands - Hand wash fact sheet. (CDC)
Wash Hand When Leaving Animal Exhibits-1 page handout explaining who, when, & how. (CDC’s
Healthy Pets. Healthy People)
Wash Your Hands So You Can Stop Germs-poster for kids to prevent germs.
Washing Your Hands-Poster of what it prevents. (Wisconsin Dept. Of Health Services Division of
Public Health)
WHACK the Flu – Wash your hands often. Home is where you stay when you are sick. Avoid
touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Cover your coughs and sneezes. Keep your distance from
people who are coughing and sneezing. Hand washing and infection prevention campaign materials
including flyers, magnets, posters (English and Spanish), activity books, bookmarks, program
description, flu skit, and evaluation forms.
Your Health Is In Your Clean Hands-poster discussing hand hygiene tips also has visuals. (CDC)
Spanish Literature:
Lavarse Las Manos – 2-page brochure with pictures with the steps to wash your hands.
(Childrenshealthfund)
HEALTH CAREERS
BOOKS:
A Career as a Physical Therapist – An 80-page book that explains what a physical therapist does.
A Day in the Life of a Dentist - A 24-page book that explains what a dentist does on a normal day.
A Day in the Life of a Doctor – A 24-page book that explains what a doctor does on a normal day.
A Day in the Life of an Emergency Medical Technician – A 24-page book that explains what an
EMT does on a normal day.
A Day with a Doctor – A 24-page book that explains to children what a doctor does.
A Day with Paramedics – A 24-page book that explains to children what a paramedic does.
Daisy the Doctor – A 24-page book that tells about the day in the life of a doctor.
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Dentist – A 24-page book that explains what a dentist does.
I Want to be a Doctor – A short book that explains different things a doctor may do.
I Want to be a Nurse – A short book that explains different things a nurse may do.
Meet My Neighbor, the Dentist – A 24-page book that tells what a dentist does for a patient at a
regular appointment.
Meet My Neighbor, the Paramedic – A 24-page book that explains what a paramedic does.
Meet the School Nurse – A 24-page book that explains to children what a school nurse does.
My Friend the Doctor – A short book for children about a visit to the doctor’s office.
Nurses – A 32-page book that explains who nurses are and what they do.
Paramedics – A 32-page book that explains who paramedics are and what they do.
Sports Therapist – A 32-page book that explains what a sports therapist does.
HEALTH LITERACY RESOURCES
LITERATURE:
Advancing Health Literacy: A Framework for Understanding and Action - 313-page book written by
Zarcadoolas, Pleasant & Greer on why health literacy is a public health concern, definition of key concepts,
the role of media, and specific case studies of health literacy working or not working in recent history.
(Jossey-Bass, 2006)
Antibiotics-1 page fact sheet. (Medicine Plus, 2011)
Caring for Patients from Different Cultures, 3rd Edition - 296-page text with over 200 case studies
from the fields of cultural diversity and medical anthropology. The studies illustrate cross-cultural
misunderstandings and ways to provide culturally competent health care. Includes a diverse range
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of topics, i.e. birth, end of life, traditional medicine, mental health, pain, religion, and multicultural
staff issues. (Geri-Ann Galanti, University of Pennsylvania Press, 2004)
Chest X-Rays-1 page fact sheet. (Healthy Roads Media Project, January 2009)
Cold & Cough Medicines-1 page fact sheet. (Medicine Plus, 2009)
Communicating Public Health Information Effectively: A Guide for Practitioners – 212-page book
with topics including theoretical framework for health information, communicating to specific
populations (general public, policy makers, and health organizations), and how to deliver messages
orally, visual, and electronically. (American Public Health Association, 2002)
CT Scans-1 page fact sheet. (Medicine Plus, 2011)
Evaluating Health Information on the Internet-2 page fact sheet. (Hunter’s Children Health
Network, 2010)
Connect: A Practical Guide to Community Outreach - 257-page book discussing preparing for
community outreach and engaging the community through understanding the culture and building
partnerships. (Medtronic Foundation)
Health Literacy and Patient Safety: Help Patients Understand: Second Edition – A kit created for
doctors to increase awareness of health literacy, how to determine a person’s literacy, and how to
enhance a person’s health literacy. Includes DVD and 52-page booklet. (American Medical
Association, 2007)
Health Literacy from A to Z: Practical Ways to Communicate Your Health Message – 280 page
book by Helen Osborn which contains “starting points”, “strategies/ideas/solutions”, and “source to
learn more” on 46 different topics. (Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2005)
Medicine Safety-1 page handout on how to use medicine safely. (Healthy Roads Media, July 2006)
MRI Scans-1 page fact sheet.
National Coalition for Literacy-2 page health literacy fact sheet. (Office of Disease Prevention&
Health Promotion, 2009)
Pain Relievers-1 page fact sheet. (Healthy Roads Media, 2011)
Partnership for Clear Health Commincation-2 page handout on the health
literacy statistics. (National Patient Safety Foundation, June 2008)
Plain Language Pediatric Patient Education – 50-page book with 1-2-page
handout written at the 8th grade reading level or lower on 25 different topics.
(American Academy of Pediatrics, 2008)
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Presenting Numbers, Tables, and Charts - 144-page book by Bigwood and Spore about how to
handle numbers, the purpose of tables/graphs, when to use tables and a graph, and how to present
the data with technology. (Oxford University Press, 2003)
Reading Medicine Labels-1 page handout on how to read medicine labels. (Health Roads Media,
July 2006)
Teacher’s Training Manual: A Resource Kit for use with What To Do For Seniors Health - A guide
for how to present information in a class setting including how to write a lesson plan/handouts
related to the “What to Do for Seniors Health” book. (Institute for Healthcare Advancement)
Teacher’s Training Manual: A Resource Kit for use with What to Do For Teen Health- guide for
how to present information in a class setting based on the “What to Do for Teen Health” book.
(Institute for Healthcare Advancement)
Teaching Patients with Low Literacy Skills, second edition, Doak, Doak, & Root – Intended for
health-care practitioners and those who teach them. Provides ideas, methods and examples on
how to simplify health instructions so they are understood better by patients at all literacy levels,
including those with low literacy skills. (J.B. Lippincott Company, 2007)
Tips for First Responders: Second edition – Provides two pages of tips for working with different
categories of people including the elderly, people who are mobility impaired, people who have
autism, people who are deaf or blind, and people who are mental ill. (Center for Development and
Disability)
What To Do For Heavy Kids - Designed for parents to learn how to
tell if your child is heavy, what the parental responsibilities are and
when to seek help. Topics include eating for good health, having a
healthy lifestyle and why exercise is important. (Institute for
Healthcare Advancement, 2010)
 What To Do For Teen Health - Designed for parents to learn about
changes teenager experience and what the parental responsibilities
are and when to seek help. Topics include teen emotions, dating and
sex, and teen safety. (Institute for Healthcare Advancement, 2007)
 What To Do when Your Child Gets Sick - 167-page book for
parents about determining if the child is sick, when to call a doctor,
how to care for minor cuts, how to prevent accidents in the home, and what to do in an emergency.
(Institute for Healthcare Advancement, 2008)
X-Rays - 1 page fact sheet. (Healthy Roads Media, 2011)
Software:
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Readability Plus - Software that can help determine readability of print material. (Micro Power & Light,
2008)
Stylerwriter – A software tool that proofs material for grammar and complex words. (StylerWriter
USA)
HEART HEALTH
DISPLAYS:
Artery – Artery model with removable layers to show blockages. (Merrell Dow)
Blood Components Model – Depicts different components of blood; Plasma, Red Blood Cells, White Blood
Cells, Platelets. (Health EDCO, 2004)
Cardiovascular Disease – booklet with a
picture of a normal artery, a partially blocked
artery, and a totally blocked artery. (Merck)
Death of an Artery - Display depicts various
stages of a clogged artery: Clear, Buildup
Begins, Reduced Flow, High Risk and Damage.
(Health EDCO)
Heart Disease Risk Factors – Sliding scale to
determine a person’s risk of developing heart disease. (Health EDCO)
Heart Model – Parts of heart are numbered and includes a chart to cross reference.
Occluded Artery – Depicts components of blood
and build-up in the artery. (1998 Health EDCO)
Women and Heart Disease –Defines heart
disease, risk factors, warning signs, and how to
take control. (Health EDCO)
POSTER:
Cardiovascular Disease – Through pictures, poster
depicts the effects of heart and blood vessels as cardiovascular disease risk factors increase. (Anatomical
Chart Co, 1991)
Target Heart Rate – (See photo on page 54.)
Warning Signs of a Stroke – (See photo on page 54.)
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VIDEOS:
Heart Man – Story of Heart Transplant Patient-Compelling advice from a heart transplant patient who
learned firsthand how smoking and drinking can ruin your life. (VHS only) (2003)
The Heart Truth for Women & Speaker Kit -Includes handouts and VHS video.
(US Department of Health and Human Services, National institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung
and Blood Institute, 2003)
LITERATURE:
Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs – 1-page handout explaining what a heart attack feels like. (US
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and
Blood Institute, August 2003)
 Age Page: High Blood Pressure – 10-page bi-fold with information about screening, diagnosing,
and treating high blood pressure. (National Institute on Aging)
Arrhythmia-1 page fact sheet on irregular heartbeats. (Healthy Roads Media, 2011)
Cardiac Arrest-1 page fact sheet. (Healthy Roads Media)
 Cardiovascular Disease – It’s a Girl Thing – 1-page flyer with the most common Cardiovascular
Disease and risks for females. (Pritchett & Hull, 2002)
Heart Attack-1 page fact sheet. (Healthy Roads Media, 2011)
Heart Faliure-1 page fact sheet (Healthy Roads Media, 2011)
Healthy Heart-2 page fact sheet on making smart choices on eating right & exercising using
visuals. (Louisiana State Univ. Agricultural Center, July 2007)
High Blood Pressure-2 page fact sheet. (Anne Arundel County Department of Health, 2008)
High Blood Pressure – 2-page handout with pictures explaining how to check blood pressure and
how to prevent high blood pressure. (National Center for Farmworker Health)
 High Blood Pressure: Medicines to Help You – 19-page booklet with types of blood pressure
medications and what to know about each specific type. (FDA: Office of Women’s Health, 2008)
 Know Your Heart Attack Warning Signs – Bookmark with warning signs. (Women Heart the
National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease)
 Myocardium, Vessels, and Calcium – an illustrated synopsis of the effects of calcium on the heart
and vessels. (Lossnitzer, Pfennigsdorf, Brauer, 1983)
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Questions & Answers About High Blood Pressure-2 page fact sheet. (National Kidney Disease
Education Program)
 Quiz – Heart Disease History - A quick “pocket quiz” for patients to give to their doctors.
 Risk Factors for Heart Disease – 1-page handout with risk factors for heart disease. (Journal of
American Medical Association)
 The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women - A-Z guide for healthy heart. (US Department of Health
and Human Services, National Institutes of health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute revised
February 2003 and reprinted July 2003)
 The Heart Truth for Women - Risk factors for heart disease. (National Institutes of Health,
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, September 2002)
 You and Your Blood Pressure - Booklet of information about blood pressure – also available in
Spanish. (Channing Bete Company)
 Your Blood Pressure - 1-page explanation of what is blood pressure, based on guidelines from the
JNC7 report, May 2003. (Pritchett & Huss, 2005)
Women and Heart Disease - Brochure covering what heart disease is, the risk factors, and
prevention techniques. (Health EDCO, 2006)
Spanish Literature:
Usted y la presión arterial – A booklet in Spanish about high blood pressure. It is filled with cartoon
drawings. (Health EDCO, 2009)
MEN’S HEALTH
PROSTATE CANCER
DISPLAY:
Feel for Yourself – How Prostate Exams Can Save Your Life - Synthetic tissue
models of normal prostate progressing through late
invasive cancer stage. (Health EDCO, 2006)
POSTERS:
The Prostate
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LITERATURE:
A Matter of Routine or Patient Choice - 24-page magazine about informed decision making and
prostate cancer screening. (Chronic Disease Directors, 2001)
 Enlarged Prostate – A flyer about the progression of enlarged prostate and treatment options.
(GlaxoSmithKline, 2004)
 Erectile Function - 24-page booklet about the causes of erection difficulties, tips on lifestyle
changes, medications, and other treatment options. (1on1health, 2004)
Facts on Prostate Cancer - 13-page booklet about who gets prostate cancer, risk factors, and
prevention. (American Cancer Society, 1998)
Prostate Cancer-2 page handout if men should get screened. (Department of Health & Human
Services)
 Prostate Cancer Initiatives – 4-page newsletter about risk factors, screening, and recent
accomplishments in research and treatment of prostate cancer. (Center for Disease Control and
Prevention, 2006)
 Prostate Cancer Overview-41 page booklet explaining exams biopsy, etc. (American Cancer
Society, 2011)
Prostate Problems-2 page handout on what men need to know. (National Kidney & Urologic
Diseases Information Clearinghouse, January 2008)
Prostate Cancer Screening-20 page booklet which is a decision guide for African Americans. (CDC,
Oct. 2003)
Prostate Cancer Screening-20 page decision guide. (CDC)
Prostate Cancer Screening: A Discussion Guide - 17-page booklet about risk factors and types of
screenings. (CDC, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2002)
 Prostate Cancer Screening: A Discussion Guide for African Americans - 17-page booklet about
risk factors, and types of screenings. (CDC, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, 2002)
Treating Prostate Cancer-8 page document on guiding men with localized prostate cancer.
(Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality, July 2008)
 Understanding Prostate Changes: A Health Guide for Men - 34-page booklet about the prostate
gland, changes that are not cancer, what prostate cancer is, and screening tests. (U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services, 2004)
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 What You Need to Know about Prostate Cancer - 53-page booklet about the prostate,
understanding cancer, treatment, and sources of support. (U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, 2005)
X-Plain: What’s Prostate Cancer – 7-page handout discussing what cancer is, how to check for
prostate cancer, the stage, and treatment options. Handout compliments an online interactive
tutorial with the same information. Available in Spanish. (Patient Education Institute, 2008)
Spanish Literature:
La Deteccion de Cancer de Prostata - 24-page booklet about risk factors, and types of screening. (CDC,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2002)
Los Problemas de Prostata -2 page handout on what men need to know. (National Kidney &
Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, January 2008)
TESTICULAR CANCER
DISPLAY:
Testicular Cancer Model
LITERATURE:
Do I Have Testicular Cancer?-11 page handout on what it is,
signs/symptoms, etc. (American Cancer Society)
Men’s Health Challenge-1 page of key facts. (Cancer Society, September 2, 2009)
Testicular Cancer-2 page brochure on what one needs to know. (Saint Louis University Hospital)
Testicular Cancer-1 page fact sheet. (Healthy Roads Media, 2011)
Testicular Cancer/Testicular Self-Exam – 2 page handout including symptoms of testicular cancer,
treatments, resources, and information about self-exams. (Hasken, J. NEMO AHEC, 2012)
Testicular Cancer: What to Look For - 1-page handout about who is at risk and how to check for
testicular cancer (American Academy of Family Physicians, 2006)
Testicular Self-Exam - 1-page handout with the testicles’ function, symptoms of testicular cancer
and infections, and how to do a testicular self exam. (Ohio State University, 2005)
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NUTRITION
Displays:
Carbohydrate/Protein/Fats Test Tubes – Shows carbohydrates/proteins/fat content of 9 foods.
Includes review questions.
Consequences of Obesity - Shows diabetes, gallstones, joint
problems, sleep apnea, cancer, artery damage, heart attack,
and stroke. (Health EDCO)
MyPlate Cling Kit – A versatile nutrition teaching tool for all
ages! Use the food replica clings to demonstrate appropriate
intake by arranging the foods on MyPlate place mats. (Nasco,
2011)
Plastic Food Models – Includes various meats, vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy foods. Includes
review questions.
Portion Distortion - Compares what average restaurant serves compared to one serving. Has a
smaller version handout as well.
Saturated/Unsaturated Fat Test Tubes – Shows fats per serving for 9 foods in
test tubes. Includes review questions.
Skinfold Thickness Measuring Device
Sugar Test Tubes – Shows sugar content of one serving for 9 different foods in test tubes. Includes
review questions.
Posters:
Distorsion de la Porcion
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Drink More Water
Eat More, Eat Light
Fruits
Good Fats vs. Bad Fats
How to Read Food Labels
Read It Before You Eat It
Give Me What I Need
More is Less
Reading Food Labels is a Healthy Habit
The POWER of Choice
Understanding Portion Size
Vegetables
Feed Me
Fat When
LITERATURE:
 Are Your Eyes Bigger Than Your Stomach? - 1-page handout about making smart choices from
MyPyramid’s Food Groups. (MyPyramid, USDA)
 Do You Want To… – 2-page handout about how to eat the correct serving size and how to read a
nutrition fact label. (Iowa State Extension Office, 1996)
 Eating Disorders – 24-page booklet about the different types of eating disorders, signs, and
treatments. (National Institute of Mental Health, 2008)
Food Safety- 2 page fact sheet. (Hunter Children’s Health Network, 2006)
 Food Safety at Home - 1-page handout about proper cleaning techniques, correct temperatures
of cooking, and how to properly cool foods. (FDA Office of Women’s Health, 2007)
Fueling The School-Aged Athlete-Vitamins & Minerals-7 page fact sheet on nutrition. (National
Food Service Management Institute)
 How Can I Cook Healthfully? – 1-page handout with different types of cooking methods, how to
cut out fat without losing taste, and where to learn more and signs of a heart attack and stroke.
(American Heart Association, 2004)
How Can I Keep Track of Physical Activity and Eating? – 1-page handout for people to record the
type of activity and the amount of calories consumed. Also has a method to calculate the target
heart rate and how to develop an eating plan goal. (American Heart Association, 2004)
 How Can I Lower High Cholesterol? - 1-page handout about the effects of high cholesterol, what
should I eat, what should I limit, and cooking tips (American Heart Association, 2004)
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 My Pyramid - A notebook combining information from MyPyramid.com on nutrition including
Food Pyramid, Tips, Anatomy of MyPyramid, and meal plans. Includes print off from mypyramid.gov
website and separate pyramids designed specifically for children and adults. (USDA, 2005)
 My Pyramid – Steps to a Healthier You – Food guide pyramid designed for youth. (US
Department of Agriculture, September 2005)
Nutrition & Health for Women at Midlife-2 page fact sheet. (Jean Hailes, July 2011)
Obesity-1 page fact sheet. (Healthy Roads Media Project)
Restaurant and Take-Out Safety – Emphasis on the two hour rule and tips for eating at a
restaurant. (FDA Office of Women’s Health, 2007)
 Rules for Healthy Eating - 1-page handout with many pictures and limited text about how many
meals to eat, what type of foods to avoid. (National Center for Farmworker Health)
 Sample Menus for 2000 calorie food pattern – 1-page handout.
Spanish Literature:
Alimentacion saludable: La historia de Juanita y su familia – Storyboard format describing healthy
eating at a family dinner.
BOOKS:
 Eat Healthy Feel Great – Written for 5-9 year olds and talks about eating healthy to have energy
to do fun things, like going to the beach, and how to avoid artificial foods by reading a food label.
(Written by William Sears, M.D., Martha Sears, R.N., and Christie Watts Kelly, 2002)
 Good Enough to Eat – A storybook about why people eat, daily serving size, how food is digested,
and each major food group/essential nutrient. Designed for children 5-9. (Written by Lizzy
Rockwell, 1999)
 Go Glow Grow: Foods for You - Activity book (based on the outdated Food Guide Pyramid).
 How to Teach Nutrition to Kids – 240-page book about integrating nutrition information into the
classroom topics like math, science, social studies, language arts, and visual and performing arts.
(Connie Liakos Evers, MS, RD, 2006)
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BLUBBER BUSTERS - DISPLAYS:
Blubber Busters – A variety of sweets designed to feel the fat
content of sweets.
Blubber Busters - Fast food items designed to show fat content.
Body Fat Analyzer - The analyzer provides body mass index in 7
seconds. (Omron Healthcare, Inc., 2001) Additional material:
Body Logic Guide to Wellness, Fitness and Nutrition book, by: N. Wolkodoff
(Omron Healthcare, 2001)
Consequences of Obesity – Shows obesity effect on the organs including
diabetes, gallstones, joint problems, sleep apnea, cancer, artery damage,
heart attack, and stroke. (Health EDCO)
Fat o Meter – Body fat composition assessment. (Indiana State University,
Department of Physical Education, 2003)
Fat vs. Muscle – 5 pounds of fat compared to 5 pounds of muscle.
Glob of Fat – 1 pound of fat compared to 5 pounds of fat.
PHSICAL ACTIVITY
BOOKS:
Active Start for Health Kids – 240-page book that contains easy-to-implement developmental
appropriate exercises designed specifically for children between 2 and 6 years of age. (Stephen J.
Virgilio, 2005).
Adventure Curriculum for Physical Education – 185-page book designed to address national
standards and frameworks that involve age-appropriate and sequenced lessons focuins the
leadership creativity, and problem-solving skills. Written by Jane Panicucci, Lisa Faulkingham Hunt,
and Amy Kohunt. (Project Adventures, 2002).
Health Breaks: Wellness Activities for the Classroom – 105-page book designed for teachers and
includes 5 to 10 minute exercise that can be done in the classroom. (Genine M. De Marzo, 2010).
Movement in Steady Beat – 108-page book with activities that will keep children 3 to 7 years old
moving to the beat. The book includes a CD with rhymes/actions songs, musical score, curriculum
concepts, and comprehension questions for the children.
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Movement Plays – 80-page book that has 12 interactive movements’ stories for children preK-2nd
grade. (Talena Cox)
Moving and Learning Across the Curriculum (2nd Ed.) – 281-page book with more than 300
activities and games to help young children, ages 4-8, learn. The book includes details lessons plans,
outdoor alternatives, and additional resources. (Rae Pica, 2006).
Pedometer Power (2nd Ed.) – 184-page book with 65 field-tested pedometer activities for all age
groups in both academic and community settings. The book includes read-to-use diagrams, photos,
and record sheets to help start a pedometer program. (Pangrazi, Beighle & Sidman)
Purposeful Play: Early Childhood Movement Activities on a Budget – 224- page book that
contains 36 activities and 104 classroom-tested variations that use commonly available materials
and require minimal space. The activities are designed for early elementary students. (McCall
&Craft, 2004)
Physical Best Activity Guide: Elementary Level (2nd Ed.) – 208-page book that contains ready-toimplement activities based on the NASPE national guidelines that are appropriate for all students at
all abilities. The book includes a CD and more than 50 activities.
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Right Fielders are People Too: An Inclusive Approach to Teaching Middle School Physical
Education – 232-page book includes 150 unique drawings of activities and 100 innovative games
and activities for developing physical skills, cooperative behaviors and problem-solving skills. All
activities are connected to the NASPE National Standards.
CD:
Health Eating & Exercise – Education software with 8 different games for children aged 3 to 8 about
how to select healthy foods and being active. Game titles include: Pick Your Fruits & Veggies, Let’s
Go Bananas, Fruit Hunt, Fruit Volcano, Puzzle Place, Shadow Matcher, NoteNiks Market, and Activity
Alley.
POISON
PREVENTION
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DISPLAYS:
Medicine Cabinet or Candy Box - Which is medicine? Which is candy? (Health EDCO, 1999)
POSTERS:
Poison Prevention
Can You Be Sure about What You Are Looking At?
LITERATURE:
 Everyone’s Guide to Everyday Poisons - Quad-fold brochure about common household
products/poisons. (SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center)
 Inhalants – Not a Fad a Deadly Fact – A brochure about the side effects of inhalant use and the
most commonly used inhalants. (SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center)
Look Out for Poison Look-A-Likes – Mistaken identities between common household cleaners and
foods. (SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital)
 Mistaken Identity - 4-page brochure about common household products packaging. (Children’s
Hospital of Pittsburgh, 2002)
 Mr. Yuk Stickers - Poison Help Emergency Phone Numbers – Phone Stickers and Magnet.
(Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh)
 Mr. Yuk – Stay Away From Poison - 1-page activity page for children. (Children’s Hospital of
Pittsburgh, 2002)
Poison Help-6 page booklet on getting help when accidents happen with chemicals or medicine.
(Poison Help website)
Poison Help-2 page brochure on why worry about poisoning, risks, tips, etc. (Poison Help 2008)
Poison Help-2 page handout on seasonal tips for the fall. (Poison Help Website,
poisonhelp.hrsa.gov)
Poison Help-1 page handout on seasonal tips for spring. (poisonhelp.hrsa.gov)
Poison Help-2- page handout on seasonal tips for the summer. (poisonhelp.hrsa.gov)
Poison Help-2 page handout on seasonal tips for the winter. (poisonhelp.hrsa.gov)
Poison Help Guide-5 page booklet on safe medicine use & poison prevention tips for older adults
and caregivers. (Health Resources & Service Administration, 2009)
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 Poison Prevention Basics – Quad-fold brochure explaining how to prevent accidental poisonings.
(SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital)
 Poison Prevention Top 10 – What To Do If Your Child Is Poisoned - 1-page handout with ten tips
to reduce the possibility of an accidental poisoning. (MAHEC)
Protecting Our Families-1 page handout on spring poison prevention pointers.
(poisonhelp.hrsa.gov)
Safety Sense-1 page sheet discussing outdoor summer safety. (poisonhelp.hrsa.gov)
 The Household Products Database - 1-page handout promoting a website
(householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov) which contains consumer’s guide to ingredients in brand-name
products. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
 Tox Town - 1-page flyer from Library of Medicine’s promoting its very interactive website
(toxtown.nlm.nih.gov) about commonly encountered toxic substances, health and the environment.
Website designed for high school and college students. (U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services)
ACTIVITIES:
Poison Prevention Flash Cards – Intended for middle/high
school audiences
The Yuk Stuff Memory Game - Intended for elementary
students
Poison Patrol Coloring and Activity Book – Intended for pre-K/early elementary students
SENIOR CITIZENS’ HEALTH
LITERATURE:
 Aging Successfully – Newsletter with stories about social aspects of aging, St. Louis University
programs and doctors. (Department of Veterans Affairs, Saint Louis University Hospital, 2005)
At the Crossroads – A guide to Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia and Driving. (The Hartford, 2005)
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ElderLynk Regional Directory of Healthcare Services – A listing the contact information for
services provided within Adair, Knox, Linn, Macon, Putnam, Schuyler, Scotland and Sullivan
Counties. (Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Office of Rural Health Policy,
Department of Health and Human Services)
 Food Safety for Seniors - 1-page handout about foods that may be more hazardous to seniors like
the consumption of raw foods. (FDA Office of Women’s Health, 2007)
 Health Information for Senior Citizens - Flyer promoting the nihseniorhealth.gov website which is
designed specifically for seniors to provide trustworthy information for seniors. (U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services)
 Stay Safe in Cold Weather! – 16-page booklet for older adults with general information about
hypothermia, medical emergencies relating to hypothermia, and frequently asked questions.
(National Institute on Aging, 2006)
Talking With Your Doctor – A guide for older people that helps to outline the ways in which a
patient can talk with his or her doctors in multiple situations. (National Institute on Aging)
 Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease - 16-page booklet containing general information about
Alzheimer’s, signs of Alzheimer’s, detection of Alzheimer’s, other illnesses that cause Alzheimer-like
symptoms, and treatment. (National Institutes of Health, 2007)
 Understanding Memory Loss - 20-page booklet that compares mild forgetfulness and serious
memory problems, medical causes and treatments of memory loss, and how to cope with mild
memory loss. (National Institute of Health, 2007)
 We Need to talk. . .Family Conversations with Older Drivers – 19-page booklet that sets up
guidelines for how families should discuss driving restrictions with older family members should the
situation become necessary. (The Hartford, 2005)
What To Do for Senior Health – 190-page book covering body changes with age, typical health
problems with seniors, how to select good health insurance, buying and taking medications, and
general health promotion information. (Institute for Healthcare Advancement, 2004)
 When You’re The Caregiver - 31-page book that contains 12 things to do if someone that you care
is sick or incapacitated. (J.F. Miller, Willowgreen Publishing, 1995)
 When You’re Ill or Incapacitated – 31-page book that contains 12 things to remember in times of
sickness, injury, or disability. (J.F. Miller, Willowgreen Publishing, 1995)
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Sexually Transmitted
Infections
DISPLAYS:
Consequences of STDs - Shows pelvic inflammatory disease,
syphilis infection of brain, gonorrhea infection of eye, gonorrhea
infection of uterus, congenital syphilis of liver, chancres,
syphilitic placenta, tubal pregnancy, scale model examples of
these diseases of the brain, eye, liver and male and female
reproductive organs. (Health EDCO)
Consequences of AIDS - A scale model examples of lymph nodes, liver, skin, tongue, brain, mouth
and bone of: lymphadenopathy, pneumocystis carinii, Kaposi’s sarcoma, candidiasis, toxoplasmosis,
cytomegalovirus infections, herpes simplex, and atypical
bacterial infections. (Health EDCO)
LITERATURE:
Chlamydia-2 page fact sheet. (CDC, August 2011)
Genital Herpes-2 page fact sheet. (CDC, 2010)
 Genital HPV-10 page document listing all the facts. (CDC)
 Genital Warts/HPV-1 page fact sheet. (Minnesota
Department of Health, April 2011)
 Gonorrhea-2 page fact sheet. (CDC, April 2011)
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HIV/Aids-24 page booklet discussing women & HIV, risks & side effects, etc. (Office of Women’s
Health, September 2011)
HIV/Aids-1 page handout on how it’s given, healthcare workers, etc. (Healthy Roads Media, 2010)
HIV/Aids Prevention-1 page handout on tips of preventing these diseases. (Healthy Roads Media,
2010)
HIV Testing-6 page document on considering testing. (CDC, March 2006)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease-2 page fact sheet. (CDC, September 2011)
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 Protect Yourself & Protect Your Partner – A booklet series covering topics including: bacterial
vaginosis, Chlamydia, genital herpes, genital HPV, gonorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, STD &
pregnancy.
STI-14 page document on what needs to be known. (CDC, March 2010)
STI Partners-8 page document encouraging partners to test for HIV. (CDC, Dec. 2009)
 Sexually Transmitted Disease - 15-page booklet about risk factors with a page about HIV/AIDS,
HPV, Herpes, Chlamydia Gonorrhea, Hepatitis B, Syphilis and protection. Graphic pictures included.
(Health EDCO, 2007)
 STD Flashcards- 19 flashcards that have graphic pictures of various STD including PID, gonorrhea,
syphilis, and chancre. (CDC)
STD Prevention & Treatment in HIV Prevention-2 page fact sheet. (CDC, Dec.2007)
Syphilis – 2-page fact sheet about syphilis, its causes, and how to prevent it. (CDC)
Syphilis & MSM-2 page fact sheet including men having sex with men. (CDC)
 Teens Can Say No To Sex – 2-page handout for parents about how to talk to their child about
having sex. (National Center for Farmworker Health)
 Teen Talk- 2-page handout with information about how sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are
transmitted, how to know if someone has an STI, and common myths about STIs. (US Department of
Health & Human Services, 2003)
Trichomoniasis-2 page fact sheet. (CDC)
X-Plain Sexually Transmitted Disease – 8-page handout covering how sexually transmitted
infections (STI) are spread, common viral, bacterial, and parasitic diseases, symptoms & diagnosis,
and treatment & prevention. Includes online interactive version. (Patient Education Institute, 2008)
SKIN HEALTH
DISPLAYS:
Layers of Skin – One side depicts normal skin including the different
layers while the opposite side depicts skin burns, 1st, 2nd and 3rd
degree burns. (Anatomical.com)
Skin Pathology – Displays various skin discolorations and abnormal epithelial skin growth.
(Anatomicals.com, 1997)
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Slow Burn – Shows the Suns Effect on Skin – normal; mild sun
damage and major sun damage. (Health EDCO)
LITERATURE:
At 9 Million Miles…You Might Miss the Warning Label - 3-page brochure about how to protect
someone from over-exposure to the sun. (CDC)
Basal & Squamous Cell Overview-25 page document explaining what it is, risk factors, etc.
(American Cancer Society, 2011)
 Play it Safe in the Sun: A Guide for Parents –A brochure about how to protect your child from the
sun by using sunscreen and other “cover up” methods. (CDC)
Preventing American’s Most Common Cancer-4 page fact sheet on skin cancer. (CDC, 2002)
Public Health-2 page fact sheet on skin cancer. (Oakland County Michigan Health Division, April
2010)
 Shade Planning for America’s Schools – A principle’s guidebook covering general UV
information, steps for school to plan for shade, and how to conduct a shade audit. (CDC, 2007)
 Shade Planting for America’s Schools – A principle’s guidebook with steps that school
communities can take to develop a comprehensive approach to reducing the risk for skin cancer.
(CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health, 2002)
Skin Cancer-1 page fact sheet. (Healthy Roads Media)
Skin Cancer-6 page document on what one should know. (Saint Louis University Cancer Center)
Skin Cancer-2 page handout on who should be concerned & what it is. (US Dept. of Health &
Human Services, December 8, 2008)
Skin Cancer-2 page fact sheet. (Prevent Cancer Foundation, 2011)
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Skin Cancer Fact Sheet – 1 page fact sheet about skin cancer and who is susceptible (Sun Safety
Alliance)
Skin Cancer Sunwise-2 page fact sheet. (US Environmental Protection Agency)
 Skin Emergencies – 2-page handout explaining how to treat bee stings, burns, and minor cuts.
(National Center for Farmworker Health)
Sun Basics – A brochure designed for children about how to avoid unneeded exposure to sun.
(American Cancer Society, Skin Protection Federation, 1999)
 Sunscreen for Your Sun Day - 2-page handout about what is sunscreen, how to use to correctly,
and when to apply it. (CDC)
 The Complete Skin-Exam - Bookmark with the steps to do a skin exam. (American Academy of
Dermatology, 2003)
UV Radiation & Cancer-3 page handout explaining basic description, risk reductions, etc.
(American Cancer Society)
SMOKING
DISPLAYS:
Big Cigarette – What is in a Cigarette - Display of toxins
present in a cigarette. (Health EDCO)
Consequences of Smoking - Shows bronchitis,
emphysema, cancer of the lung, heart attack, burns,
peptic ulcer, stroke and cancer of the urinary bladder
scale models of the effects of smoking. (Health EDCO)
Lou-Wheeze Smoker’s Lungs Comparison Model Inflatable healthy and smoker’s lungs compared side by side. Complemented by the ABC’s of
Smoking brochure. (Health EDCO, 2007)
Lung Model – Lung picture with removable see-through plates that show the
effects of chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and emphysema.
Mr. Grossmouth - Model of a mouth depicting the effects of tobacco abuse.
(Health EDCO, 2008)
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POSTERS:
Dangers of Smoking
Smokeless Tobacco: Slow death by poison
What Mommy Does…Baby Does
Tobacco Does a lot for your Image
CD:
Missouri Kids and Tobacco - The real story about
tobacco and kids. (Department of Health, Bureau of
Cancer Control. 2002)
VIDEOS:
Women & Tobacco – Contains the seven deadly myths. (VHS) Length: 17 minutes.
(CDC, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Smoking: Truth or Dare – Shows the dangers of smoking discussed. Intended for at least high
school students or older. (VHS) Length: 34 minutes. (Aims Multimedia, 2000)
LITERATURE:
Break Loose-2 page handout on addiction, quitting, etc. (Quinty, 2009)
Cancer & Smoking-1 page handout on how to quit smoking when you have cancer. (Quinty)
 Clearing the Air – 36-page booklet preparing for quit day, quit day, and how to live as a
nonsmoker. (National Cancer Institute, 2004)
 Cold Hard Facts About Dip - Graphic descriptions and pictures of the effects of chewing tobacco.
(American Cancer Society, 1998)
 End the Smoking Affair - Tri-fold brochure about how to stop smoking and suggestions for once
the person quits. (The Wellness Way, Krames Communications, 1988)
Forever Free-6 page booklet on guiding how to remain smoke free. (Moffitt Cancer Society)
Four Thousand-1 page handout listing 4,000 chemicals found in cigarette smoking. (Quinty)
How to be Around Smokers-1 page handout on being aware. (Quinty)
 How to Stop Smoking – A bochure with the 15 steps to stop smoking. (The Health Connection,
1987)
Never Too Late-1 page handout explaining that it’s never too late to stop smoking. (Quinty)
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10 Things You Did Not Know About Smoking-1 page fact sheet on ten things you didn’t know
about smoking. (Quinty)
Quit Smoking-2 page handout on steps to quit smoking. (American Heart& Stroke Association,
2007)
Smoking-12 page booklet on medicines that can help. (Office of Women’s Health, July 2009)
 Smokeless Tobacco - Statistical data for tobacco and its effects in the United States. (Tobacco
Free Kids, retrieved from http://tobaccofreekids.org, 2007)
 Spit Tobacco - 21-page brochure about the dangers, understanding the addiction, tips for
quitting. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2003)
Stress & Smoking-2 page handout on how one handles the stress of not smoking anymore.
(American Heart& Stroke Association)
 The Toll of Tobacco - Statistical data for tobacco and its effects in Missouri. (Tobacco Free Kids,
retrieved from http://tobaccofreekids.org, 2007)
Thirty Health Reasons-1 page handout on reason not to use tobacco. (American Cancer Society,
June 2004)
Tobacco Chewing-1 page handout on tips to stop using smokeless tobacco. (Quinty)
Top Ten Reasons-1 page handout on not smoking while being pregnant. (Quinty, 2003)
 What’s in Tobacco Smoke - 1-page handout about the toxic chemicals found in cigarettes.
(Health EDCO, 2001)
 Way 2 Quit – 63-page mini-size booklet about understanding nicotine addition, preparing to quit,
behaviors after quitting. (GlaxoSmithKline, 2008)
 When Smokers Quit - A brochure listing the effects 20 minutes after quitting, 8 hours after, 24
hours after, 2 weeks after and 3 months after. (American Cancer Society, 2003)
Withdrawl-1 page handout on dealing with nicotine withdraws.
SPANISH LITERATURE
POSTER:
Distorsión de la Porción
LITERATURE:
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Amenazas de Emergencia que Usted Debe Saber – Spanish version of “What You Need to Know for
Emergency Threats”. (Missouri Department o Health and Senior Services) See Emergency
Preparedness
Cancer Colorrectal- Infromación Basica Sobre los Examines de Detección – 2-page handout about
what is colorectal cancer, screening tests, and how to treat it. (CDC, 2006) See Colorectal Cancer
Cancer Colorrectal: Rompamos el Silencio - 2-page brochure about prevention, symptoms, talking
to your doctor and treatment. (CDC, 2008) See Colorectal Cancer
Como Convivir con su Artritis – “How to live with your arthritis” A guide for an active and healthy
life with arthritis. (Bull Publishing Company)
La Diabetes: Consejos Sobre la Salud Oral – 1-page handout with information about managing your
diabetes and maintaining good oral health. (NIDCR, January 2012)
La detección de Cancer de Prostata - 24-page booklet about risk factors, and types of screening.
(CDC, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2002) See Men’s Health: Prostate Cancer
Guia de la Clinica Mayo sobre Artritis – A book about arthritis distributed by the Mayo Clinic
explaining what arthritis is, its symptoms, and other information about the condition. (Mayo Clinic)
Lavarse Las Manos – 2-page handout with pictures about the steps to washing your hands. See
Hand washing
Planeación para Emergencias: Tres Pasos para Estar Prepardo – Spanish version of “Planning for
emergencies- 3 steps to be prepared”. (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services) See
Emergency Preparedness
Usted y la presión arterial - Booklet in Spanish about blood pressure with many cartoon drawings.
(Channing Bete Company, 2004) See Heart Healt
STRESS
DISPLAY:
Consequences of Stress – Shows a
heart attack, kidney damage,
stomach ulcer, stress headaches,
stroke, arteriosclerosis, skin
disorder, and tumor. All of which can
result from stress. (Health EDCO)
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Stress Management Cards – 3 poster like cards that talk about stress symptoms, time management,
and relaxation.
FLIP CHART:
 Stress a Modern Epidemic - Covers what is stress, what causes it, signs of physical stress, signs of
emotional stress. (Health EDCO.)
LITERATURE:
Coping With Stress-2 page fact sheet on normal stress, etc. (Military One Source, August 2008)
 Depression – 14-page booklet about signs, causes, treatments, resources available for depression.
(National Institute of Mental Health)
 How Can I Manage Stress? – 2-page handout with tips/suggestions for stress management.
(American Heart Association, 2004)
Managing Life’s Challenges-2 page handout on health ideas, getting involved in spiritual activities,
etc. (Mental Health America)
Stress-38 page booklet on how to deal with it effectively. (Dr. Don Rosen)
 Tips to Reduce Stress - 2-page handout, which has limited text, 10 tips to reduce stress. (National
Center for Farmworker Health)
 X-Plain: Managing stress – 7-single page handouts about types of stress, causes, symptoms, and
how to prevent stress. (Patient Education Institute, 2007)
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
DISPLAYS:
Alcohol Goggles – A realistic representation of having a blood alcohol level
great than .08. (Drunkbusters.com)
Consequences of Alcohol – Shows cancer of the esophagus, peptic ulcer,
varicose veins, gastritis, brain death, and liver disese. (Health
EDCO)
Consequences of Drug Abuse – Shows vein
damage, blood clot in the lung, heart infection,
brain infection, bullet wounds, liver disease,
birth defects, and hepatitis examples shown in
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scale models of the lung, heart, brain, liver and veins. (Health EDCO)
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Brain – Compares a normal fetal brain to a fetal brain affected by alcohol
consumption. (WRS Group)
Substance Abuse - Cocaine, Marijuana, Inhalants, Alcohol, Narcotics, Depressants, Stimulants,
Hallucinogens. Examples and effects of these substances, medical hazards of substance abuse.
(Health EDCO, A Division of WRS Group, Inc.)
What Are Inhalants – A stand-up chart with an identification kit of inhalants such as adhesives,
aerosols, solvents and petroleum products, cleaning agents, food products, gases, anesthetics, and
nitrites.
Literature:
Alcohol-2 page handout steps to cut down on alcohol drinking. (CDC)
Alcohol-24 page women’s brochure on health issues. (NIH, 2003)
Alcoholism-1 page fact sheet. (Healthy Roads Media, 2011)
 Alcohol and Children - 1-page handout about signs that a child might have a drinking problem and
ways to prevent underage drinking. (National Center for Farmworker Health)
Age Page-6 page brochure of alcohol use in older people. (National Institute on Aging, May 2009)
Beyond Hangovers-23 page booklet on understanding alcohols impact on your health. (NIH, 2010)
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Drinking & Pregnancies-6 page booklet on how these two do not go hand in hand. (NIH)
Family History of Alcoholism-2 page handout on possibly being at risk. (NIH, 2007)
Harmful Interactions-11 page booklet on mixing alcohol with medicines. (NIH)
Keep Kids Alcohol Free-19 page document on strategies for action, prevention. (NIH, 2007)
Make a Difference-28 page booklet on talking to children about alcohol. (NIH, 2009)
Smokeless Tobacco-24 page guide for quitting. (NIH, August 2010)
TEST PREPARATION (MCAT & DAT)
MEDIA:
TOP Score Pro CD-Rom – a CD-Rom that contains prep material and sample tests for the DAT
(Dental Admissions Test)
LITERATURE:
The Complete Medical School Preparation & Admissions Guide – 3rd edition of top rated medical
school admissions guide that lays out admissions criteria, selection factors, and much more
(Gloliszek, 2000)
DAT Destroyer – 2014 version of DAT Destroyer Test Prep book containing sample questions in the
subjects of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, and Quantitative Reasoning (Orgoman,
2014)
DAT Comprehensive Review 8th Edition – Comprehensive review, practice and strategies for
preparing to take the Dental Admission Test as presented by Kaplan (Kaplan, 2012)
Essays That Will Get you Into Medical School – A guide to writing an essay for the medical school
application with step-by-step instructions, advice from school admissions officers, and actual essays
by successful applicants (Barron, 2003)
MCAT Premier Program – 2006 Edition of Kaplan’s Premier Prep Program for the Medical College
Admissions Test (Kaplan, 2006)
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MCAT Complete Study Package – ExamKrackers 8th Edition of the Complete
Study Package which includes a book for Biology, General Chemistry, Physics,
Organic Chemistry and Verbal Reasoning & Mathematical Techniques as well as
a full length practice exam (ExamKrackers, 2013)
WOMEN’S HEALTH
DISPLAYS:
Mini-Breast – a miniature breast model with lumps that can
be felt upon examination to teach about breast self-exams
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - Anatomically correct display of
the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries demonstrating the
effects of PID. (Health EDCO, 2004)
Women and Heart Disease –Defines heart disease, risk
factors, warning signs, and how to take control. (Health EDCO)
VIDEO:
The Heart Truth for Women & Speaker Kit - Includes
handouts and VHS video. (US Department of Health and
Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart,
Lung and Blood Institute, 2003)
LITERATURE:
Baby Basics: Month-by-Month Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy - 295-page book that breaks down
each month of pregnancy into “taking care of yourself”, “ready set grow”, “you may have heard”,
“on my mind”, and “our stories”. The book also provides after birth suggestions. (The What to
Expect Foundation)
 Bacterial Vaginosis – 2-page fact sheet explaining the condition, its diagnosis, its treatment, and
its prevention
Breast Cancer-1 page fact sheet. (Healthy Roads Media, 2011)
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Breast Cancer Facts – 2-page fact sheet about breast cancer (National Breast and Cervical Cancer
Early Detection Program, CDC, 2011)
Breast Cancer-71 page booklet on what one needs to know. (National Cancer Institute, 2009)
Breast Cancer-2 page fact sheet. (CDC, 2011)
Breast Cancer Overview-52 page booklet on what it is, causes, etc. (American Cancer Society,
2011)
Caring for Your Health – 48 page booklet about women’s health and guidelines for healthy living.
(Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)
Cervical Cancer-1 page fact sheet. (Healthy Roads Media, 2011)
Cervical Cancer-2 page fact sheet. (Prevent Cancer Foundation)
Cervical Cancer-2 page fact sheet. (CDC)
Cervical Cancer Facts – 2-page fact sheet about cervical cancer, its risk factors, its symptoms and
its prevention. (National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, CDC, 2011)
Diabetes Medicine-12 page booklet discussing tips & different medicines. (FDA Women, 2011
 Exercising Your Pelvic Muscles - 11-page booklet about the importance of Kegal exercises and
how to do Kegal exercises. (National Kidney and Urologic diseases Information Clearinghouse, 2002)
 FDA Office of Women’s Health, 2005  1-page fact sheets on the following topics:
 Asthma
 Heart Disease in Women
 High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
 Stroke
 The Flu
Heart Disease In Women-2 page handout explaining signs, risk, etc. (FDA, 2007)
 The Healthy Heart handbook for Women - A-Z guide for healthy heart. (US Department of Health
and Human Services, National Institutes of health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute revised
February 2003 and reprinted July 2003)
The Heart Truth for Women - Risk factors for heart disease. (National Institutes of Health, National
Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, September 2002)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)-2 page handout explaining what it is, the risk, signs, etc.
HIV & Aids-24 page booklet on medicines to help you. (FDA, September 2011)
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HPV (Human Papillomavirus)-2 page handout on what it is, who is at risk, etc. (FDA, 2011)
Mammograms-2 page handout on changes in breast, results, etc. (FDA, 2007)
Mammmography-2 page handout on understanding mammograms. (CDC)
Mammograms-1 page fact sheet. (Healthy Roads Media)
 Menopause and Bladder Control - 12-page booklet about how menopause affects bladder
control, the types of incontinence, treatments for incontinence and where to find additional
information. (National Kidney and Urological Disease Information Clearinghouse, 2004)
 Menopause & Hormones – 2-page handout about what is menopause, hormone therapy
replacement, symptoms of menopause, and treatment of symptoms. (FDA)
Osteoporosis-2 page handout on what it is, the causes, who is at risk, etc. (FDA, 2007) See Bone
Health
 Pap Test: A Healthy Habit for You - Brochure about what is a pap test, who should get one, and
where a pap can be performed. (U.S. Department of Health and human Services, 2003)
 Pap Test – Things to Know - 5-page brochure about what is a pap, what happens before, during,
and after a pap, and if a person cannot afford the test. (U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, 2007)
Pap Test-2 page handout explaining a pap test. (FDA Office of Women’s Health, 2007)
Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy & Women’s Health - 8-page newsletter covering
complications with menopause and frequently asked questions about hormone replacement
therapies. (National Women’s Health Report, October, 2002)
Smoking-12 page booklet on medicines that can potentially help. (FDA, July 2009)
A Step-By-Step Guide to a Breast Self-Examination – 8-page pamphlet describing how to perform
a self-examination of the breasts and why such an exam is important. (Cernex)
Stroke-2 page document of major causes, risk, etc. (FDA, 2007)
The Flu-2 page handout on signs, the cause, vaccinations, etc. (FDA, 2008)
Understanding Breast Change-44 page booklet on a health guide for women. (National Cancer
Institute, 2010)
Understanding Breast Health-2 page fact sheet. (CDC)
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 What To Do When You’re Having A Baby - 166-page book about how to have a healthy baby,
what to expect month to month, possible discomforts, and addition information resources.
(Institute for Healthcare Advancement, 2008)
 Women’s Good Health Journal - 32-page booklet designed to let women record all medical
information in one centralized location. (P. Taxel, M.D., The Positive Line, 2000)
BREAST HEALTH
DISPLAYS:
Breast Models – Demonstrates different breast
conditions and teaches how to check for lumps.
(Health EDCO) (Two Available)
What your Should Know About Breast Health – A tri-fold that covers awareness, benign conditions,
cancerous conditions, warning signs, detection methods, and BSE methods. (Health EDCO, 19882000)
POSTER:
Possible Early Signs of Breast Cancer
VIDEO:
Moving Beyond Breast Cancer – 23 minute video VHS and DVD available. (US Department of Health
and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, 1999)
LITERATURE:
Breast Care - 15-page booklet about breast anatomy, benign and cancerous conditions of the
breast, risk factors and warning signs, detection and treatment. (Health EDCO, 2000)
 Breast Care: The Good News – 15-page booklet about prevalence, symptoms, and how to
perform a breast self-exam. (Spence, W.R., 1994)
 Breast Health Care - 12-page booklet about learning family history, the mammogram exam, and
living a healthy life. (NC Office of Disability Health, 2009)
 Common Breast Changes – 7-page booklet about mammograms, false positives, and possible
follow-up care. (National Cancer Institute, U S Department of Health and Human Services, National
Institutes of Health, August 2005)
 How to Examine Your Breasts - A brochure on how to do a self-exam. (Missouri’s Breast &
Cervical Cancer Control Project, January 2003)
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 Live Like your Life Depends on It - An oversized bookmark reminding women to get tested for
breast cancer. (Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services)
 Mammograms and Breast Health - 20-page booklet describing the breast, what breast cancer is,
and what a mammogram is. (CDC and Department of Health and Senior Services, March 2005)
 Mammogram Fact Sheet - 1-page factsheet about purpose of mammogram, the procedure, and
follow-up care. (Office of Women’s Health, 2005)
 Shower Guide to Breast Self-Exam – Step-by-step directions on how to do a self-exam. (The
Positive Line 1998, revised 3/03)
 Understanding Breast Changes – A Health Guide for Women - 40-page booklet highlighting
breast developments, mammograms, and follow-up procedures. (National Cancer Institute, US
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, September 2005)
 Understanding Breast Health - 1-page handout about breast changes, breast cancer, and
screenings. (CDC and Department of Health and Senior Services)
 Understanding Mammograms – 1-page handout describing mammogram experience and how to
understand the results. (CDC and Department of Health and Senior Services)
 What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer - 75-page booklet about breast cancer screenings,
treatment, and sources of support. (National Cancer Institute, U S Department of Health and Human
Services, National Institutes of Health, September 2005)
Miscellaneous Literature & Posters
CT Scan Fact Sheet – see Health Literacy
Resources
LITERATURE:
Antibiotics Fact Sheet – see Health
Literacy Resources
Dating Violence
Appendicitis Fact Sheet
Domestic Violence Fact Sheet
Bladder Cancer Fact Sheet
Ear Infection Fact Sheet
Chest X-ray Fact Sheet – see Health
Literacy Resources
Gallbladder Diseases Fact Sheet
Head Lice Fact Sheet
Child Abuse Fact Sheet
Motion Sickness Fact Sheet
Cold & Cough Medicine Fact Sheet – see
Health Literacy Resources
MRI Scan Fact Sheet – see Health
Literacy Resources
Concussion Fact Sheet
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Pain Relievers Fact Sheet – see Health
Literacy Resources
Pancreatic Cancer Fact Sheet
Urinary Tract Infections Fact Sheet
X-Ray Fact Sheet – see Health Literacy
Resource
POSTERS:
Epidurals & Spinal Anesthesia
Target Heart Rate
Understanding Asthma
Understanding Cancer
Understanding Ulcers
Warning Signs of a Stroke
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