Resources

ACU provides information and resources relevant to clinical practice in underserved communities and preparing future clinicians to deliver primary care, including:

Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, a peer-reviewed journal focusing on contemporary health care issues of medically underserved communities. JHCPU addresses such diverse areas as health care access, quality, costs, legislation, regulations, health promotion, and disease prevention from a U.S. perspective. Print and electronic access are included with membership.
 

Clinician & Community, a monthly e-newsletter with news, resources and opportunities for those interested in care for the underserved.

Rx Assistance Learn how to access effective and affordable medications for your patients

Ongoing Professional development, including 

• Upcoming Conferences and meetings focused on health care for the underserved
• Online learning opportunities
• Scholarship and fellowship links to programs
   

Patient Education  Learn where to obtain materials designed for low literacy audiences in English and in other languages

Clinical Tools to enhance your practice

Resources Developed by ACU
 

Fact sheets on safe drinking water

Diabetes patient education flyers for low literacy audiences

Asthma i-Phone app on environmental asthma trigger management

Clinical tool cards - pocket size references

Training programs offered online or onsite: 

• Asthma Management 
   
• Pediatric oral health 
   
• Health literacy also includes language access and cultural competence 
   

ACU  authored columns in the JHCPU

Point-of-care testing webinar and background paper