Community Health: DVD's

This program presents ten science-based approaches to losing weight without starving as volunteers put the thoeries to the test.

This video is a complete and concise guide demonstrating the "how-to's" of breastfeeding.

This evidence-based program can be used in a variety of healthcare settings to help staff members implement the best practices associated with breastfeeding initiation and management.

Takes a critical look at the issues surrounding teen depression and suicide.

Did you know there are many potential causes of depression? Although there is no single, definitive answer to the question of cause, many factors - psychological, biological, environmental and genetic - likely contribute to the development of depression.

Presents best practices in immunization techniques with infants, children and adults.

When life is in the balance, everyword counts. As the Spanish-speaking population grows, it is critical that every healthcare professional possesat least rudimentary Spanish language skills.

Explores what is known about SIDS at this time and discusses good health practices that can reduce some of the risk factors for SIDS.

Takes viewers from the moment of conception to the moment of birth. Checking in at four-week intervals, it uses a broad array of high-tech photographic and computer imaging to capture every stage of embryonic and fetal development as well as the changes experienced by expectant mothers during pregnancy. Culminates with the filming of two births, one with and one without surgical intervention.

What is known about the current H1N1 influenza outbreak? How is the government preparing for the next big threat? Join the PBS NewsHour’s Ray Suarez for an exploration of the science and policy of this year’s swine flu pandemic, from federal vaccination headquarters to big city hospital emergency rooms.

Brad Pitt narrates a fascinating program, culled from the acclaimed six-hour Rx For Survival series, about critical threats that humans face today--including avian flu--and the pressing need to strengthen global public health systems.

This program provides an overview of the various methods of care available for the aging, from day care centers and group housing to respite care and nursing homes.

Did you know that your neighborhood can contribute to your being overweight? Is your local market stocked with reasonably priced nutritious food, or is your closest option a convenience store filled with processed snacks? According to Latino Health Access, affordable, fresh whole foods are scarce in many American communities, particularly in inner city and rural locations.

What did the 2009 swine-origin H1N1 outbreak teach us about how to prepare for future pandemics? This program addresses the issue by traveling to viral hot spots around the world and interviewing high-ranking disease-prevention experts.

Dramatic personal stories showcase the stunning scientific advances that are transforming the field of cardiology, and the effect these changes will have on people stricken with the disease.

A disease that frequently goes unnoticed for years, diabetes can lead to blindness, loss of limbs, even death. The good news, as this program clearly demonstrates, is that diabetes is neither inevitable nor unmanageable.

The program looks at the cutting edge of AIDS research, and what scientists are learning about preserving the immune system and marshalling the body's natural defenses against HIV to keep infected people from progressing to AIDS.