A Message from the Editor
April 1, 2008
In March, CDC helped raise awareness of cerebral palsy with the development of a podcast that describes the disorder’s causes, preventions, types, and signs and symptoms. The podcast is filled with engaging information, so be sure to check it out.
CDC also released a new study in the March 2008 issue of Pediatrics which shows the average prevalence of cerebral palsy. Visit CDC’s Features for the complete article.
More information on cerebral palsy can also be found on the Developmental Diseases Web site.
While you’re enjoying the podcast, be sure to stop by the CDC Partners’ Web site and see what’s new. As always, feel free to send any feedback, questions or concerns regarding CDC Partnership Matters or the Partners’ Web site to CDC Partnerships.
Warm Regards,
Division of Partnerships and Strategic Alliances
CDC Headlines
Partnerships Key in Fighting TB
CDC recognizes that building and strengthening partnerships is key to TB prevention and control efforts. The country’s progress in eliminating TB will not be sustainable without strengthened collaborations with local, state, national, and international partners from all sectors of society. >> read the full text
Economics of Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening
CDC is coordinating a cost effectiveness analysis of 68 programs that offer breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured and underinsured women. Results of this study will help identify which approaches to delivery of screening services can yield the most efficient use of resources. >> read the full text
Tap Water: Where Does It Come From and Is It Safe To Drink?
Water is one of our most valuable resources. Safe drinking water is essential to good health and quality of life; therefore, protecting water sources from contamination is a major concern. CDC has initiated prevention activities to help protect public health and prevent diseases associated with exposures to drinking water contaminants. >>read the full text
Events and Seminars
All events and seminars listed are open to CDC's partners. For more information, contact the POC listed. >>read the full text
March 2008
Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell and the Art of Illustration
March 10 – June 4
Hosted by Global Health Odyssey, NCHM, CDC
April 2008
Walk For Autism
April 12
Hosted by the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC
57th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Services (EIS) Conference
April 14-18
Hosted by the Office of Workforce and Career Development, CDC
Autism Awareness Month Presentation
April 17
Hosted by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC
May 2008
2008 CDC Diabetes Conference
May 5-8
Hosted by Division of Diabetes Translation, NCCDPHP, CDC
CDC Personnel
Retirements
Robert Cicatello, deputy chief, Immunization Services Division, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, April 3.
Martha (Marty) Remis, deputy chief, Quarantine and Border Health Services Branch, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, April 3.
Personnel Changes
Lynn Austin has been appointed as Conference Chair and Coordinator of the 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference.
CDC History
Mar. 31, 1999: Y2K spanned virtually all sectors of the economy, business, and other areas of daily life. To prepare for Y2K, CDC began its actions in 1996 and developed a multifaceted plan that included preparation, assessment, planning, remediation, evaluation, outreach, and contingency planning.
Source: CDC press release issued March 31, 1999.
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CDC Partnership Matters: Reader's Feedback
The bi-weekly update is prepared by CDC's Division of Partnership and Strategic Alliances. Readers are welcome to comment by e-mail to cdcpartnerships@cdc.gov.
