CDC - Partnership Matters Newsletter

A Message from the Editor

March 18, 2008

CDC Partnership Matters will occasionally highlight examples of innovative programs and activities within the organization. In this week's issue, we highlight the BioSense program, an initiative developed to rapidly detect bioterrorism, natural disease outbreaks, other events of public health importance, and support public health investigations.

Baseline, an online magazine that examines the implementation and cost of leading-edge information technology, recently published two articles on the program. The first article, "CDC Issues Pandemic Systems Plan," focuses on how the effectiveness of BioSense as a nationwide flu-detection system can be increased by offering grants to promote data sharing between state health departments. The second article, "How Technology Can Help Stop an Influenza Pandemic," in slide format, describes how technology like BioSense can help stop an influenza pandemic.

More information on the program can be found on CDC's BioSense Web site.

As always, we look forward to hearing from you on making CDC Partnership Matters a more valuable communication tool. Please feel free to send feedback, questions or concerns to CDC Partnerships.

Warm Regards,

Division of Partnerships and Strategic Alliances

CDC Headlines

CDC Partnerships Work to Prevent Falls
Falls and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are major public health issues among older adults. March is Brain Injury Month, and CDC is working with various partners to help older adults live better, longer lives by preventing falls and TBI. >> read the full text

Save Lives with Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. More than 90 percent of cases occur in those aged 50 or older. Up to 60 percent of deaths from this commonly misdiagnosed cancer can be avoided with regular screening. >> read the full text

New Resource for Preventing Diabetes in African Americans
Power to Prevent: A Family Lifestyle Approach to Diabetes Prevention is a valuable resource designed to assist faith– and community-based organizations, diabetes educators, and other program leaders in educating African-American communities in the prevention and control of diabetes. >>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

2008 International Conference on Emerging Diseases
March 16-19
Hosted by CDC and Partner Organizations

42nd National Immunization Conference
March 17-20
Hosted by the National Immunization Program, CDC

2008 Aging in America Conference
Hosted by CDC Injury Center, CDC

April 2008
57th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Services (EIS) Conference
April 14-18
Hosted by the Office of Workforce and Career Development, CDC

May 2008
2008 CDC Diabetes Conference
May 5-8
Hosted by Division of Diabetes Translation, NCCDPHP, CDC

CDC Personnel

Deaths
Lilo T. Strauss, MA, mathematical statistician, Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, died March 13.

CDC History

Mar. 19, 1982: CDC’s MMWR commemorated the centennial of Robert Koch’s discovery of the tubercle bacillus bacteria that causes tuberculosis. Koch’s studies also led to the discovery of tuberculin, which remains a valuable diagnostic tool. Since Koch’s discovery, CDC has made many advances in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of tuberculosis.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Historical perspectives centennial: Koch’s discovery of the tubercle bacillus. MMWR 1982; 31(10) 121–123.

Get Informed

Improving the Nation's Vision

Surveillance Cost Estimator Tool

The Eagle Book Series: A Guide for Educators and Communities

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.


IN THIS ISSUE A Message from the Editor CDC's BioSense in Baseline. CDC Headlines CDC Partnerships Work to Prevent Falls Save Lives with Cancer Screening New Resource for Preventing Diabetes in African Americans Events and Seminars March 2008 Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell 2008 International Conference on Emerging Diseases 42nd National Immunization Conference 2008 Aging in America Conference April 2008 57th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Services (EIS) Conference May 2008 2008 CDC Diabetes Conference CDC Personnel Deaths CDC History Koch's discovery of the tubercle bacillus bacteria. Get Informed Improving the Nation's Vision Surveillance Cost Estimator Tool The Eagle Book Series	A Message from the Editor March 18, 2008 CDC Partnership Matters will occasionally highlight examples of innovative programs and activities within the organization. In this week's issue, we highlight the BioSense program, an initiative developed to rapidly detect bioterrorism, natural disease outbreaks, other events of public health importance, and support public health investigations. Baseline, an online magazine that examines the implementation and cost of leading-edge information technology, recently published two articles on the program. The first article, "CDC Issues Pandemic Systems Plan," focuses on how the effectiveness of BioSense as a nationwide flu-detection system can be increased by offering grants to promote data sharing between state health departments. The second article, "How Technology Can Help Stop an Influenza Pandemic," in slide format, describes how technology like BioSense can help stop an influenza pandemic. More information on the program can be found on CDC's BioSense Web site. As always, we look forward to hearing from you on making CDC Partnership Matters a more valuable communication tool. Please feel free to send feedback, questions or concerns to CDC Partnerships. Warm Regards, Division of Partnerships and Strategic Alliances CDC Headlines CDC Partnerships Work to Prevent Falls Falls and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are major public health issues among older adults. March is Brain Injury Month, and CDC is working with various partners to help older adults live better, longer lives by preventing falls and TBI. >> read the full text Save Lives with Cancer Screening Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. More than 90 percent of cases occur in those aged 50 or older. Up to 60 percent of deaths from this commonly misdiagnosed cancer can be avoided with regular screening. >> read the full text New Resource for Preventing Diabetes in African Americans Power to Prevent: A Family Lifestyle Approach to Diabetes Prevention is a valuable resource designed to assist faith– and community-based organizations, diabetes educators, and other program leaders in educating African-American communities in the prevention and control of diabetes. >>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 2008 International Conference on Emerging Diseases March 16-19 Hosted by CDC and Partner Organizations 42nd National Immunization Conference March 17-20 Hosted by the National Immunization Program, CDC 2008 Aging in America Conference Hosted by CDC Injury Center, CDC April 2008 57th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Services (EIS) Conference April 14-18 Hosted by the Office of Workforce and Career Development, CDC May 2008 2008 CDC Diabetes Conference May 5-8 Hosted by Division of Diabetes Translation, NCCDPHP, CDC CDC Personnel Deaths Lilo T. Strauss, MA, mathematical statistician, Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, died March 13. CDC History Mar. 19, 1982: CDC’s MMWR commemorated the centennial of Robert Koch’s discovery of the tubercle bacillus bacteria that causes tuberculosis. Koch’s studies also led to the discovery of tuberculin, which remains a valuable diagnostic tool. Since Koch’s discovery, CDC has made many advances in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of tuberculosis. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Historical perspectives centennial: Koch’s discovery of the tubercle bacillus. MMWR 1982; 31(10) 121–123. Get Informed Improving the Nation's Vision Surveillance Cost Estimator Tool The Eagle Book Series: A Guide for Educators and Communities 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.