CDC - Partnership Matters Newsletter: October 29, 2008

A Message from the Editor

October 29, 2008

Photo: Baby In November, the March of Dimes focuses the nation's attention on the impact premature birth has on babies and families, and prevention opportunities. The March of Dimes launched the 2008 Petition for Preemies to let everyone know we can do more to help moms have healthy full-term babies.

In the next issue of CDC Partnership Matters, DPSA will profile the work that this CDC partner is doing to raise awareness on this critical issue. To view the components of the petition, visit the March of Dimes Web site. 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

Welcome to Parenthood!
Parenthood is tough. Every day, you have to make decisions about what's best for your baby. For new parents, CDC Web pages can be a great resource. Let the experts at CDC share research and tips with you—because we're not only public health specialists, we're moms and dads too! >> read the full text

Bridging the Language Gap in Public Health
To provide useful and current public health information, CDC translates its communication products into many different languages. CDC provides health and safety messages in several languages during emergencies, natural disasters, severe weather, and disease outbreaks. >> read the full text

Got Mice?
Worldwide, rats and mice are the cause of over 35 diseases! In the United States, rodents can spread diseases like hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, rat-bite fever, leptospirosis, and lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus, a virus that poses a particular risk for pregnant women. If rodents invade your home this fall or winter, here are a few steps to protect yourself and your family. >>read 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

October 2008

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting
October 25 – 29
Hosted by CDC and the National Public Health Information Coalition

CDC Personnel

Retirement
Priscilla Holman, PhD, health communications corporate liaison, Office of Strategy and Innovation, December 3.

Steven Steindel, PhD, health scientist, National Center For Public Health Informatics, CCHIS, November 6.

CDC History

October 2003: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. MMWR reported approximately 1.5 million U.S. women and 835,000 U.S. men are raped or physically assaulted by a current or former spouse, cohabitating partner, or date each year. For more information on domestic violence prevention, please visit NCIPC's Web site.

Get Informed

Healthy Housing Connection

Partnerships Matter eCard

RSV: A Respiratory Virus in Young and Old (Podcast)

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 November: Prematurity Awareness Month CDC Headlines Welcome to Parenthood! Bridging the Language Gap in Public Health Got Mice? Events and Seminars October 2008 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting CDC Personnel Retirement CDC History October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Get Informed Healthy Housing Connection Partnerships Matter eCard RSV: A Respiratory Virus in Young and Old (Podcast)	A Message from the Editor October 29, 2008 In November, the March of Dimes focuses the nation's attention on the impact premature birth has on babies and families, and prevention opportunities. The March of Dimes launched the 2008 Petition for Preemies to let everyone know we can do more to help moms have healthy full-term babies. In the next issue of CDC Partnership Matters, DPSA will profile the work that this CDC partner is doing to raise awareness on this critical issue. To view the components of the petition, visit the March of Dimes Web site. 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 Welcome to Parenthood! Parenthood is tough. Every day, you have to make decisions about what's best for your baby. For new parents, CDC Web pages can be a great resource. Let the experts at CDC share research and tips with you—because we're not only public health specialists, we're moms and dads too! >> read the full text Bridging the Language Gap in Public Health To provide useful and current public health information, CDC translates its communication products into many different languages. CDC provides health and safety messages in several languages during emergencies, natural disasters, severe weather, and disease outbreaks. >> read the full text Got Mice? Worldwide, rats and mice are the cause of over 35 diseases! In the United States, rodents can spread diseases like hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, rat-bite fever, leptospirosis, and lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus, a virus that poses a particular risk for pregnant women. If rodents invade your home this fall or winter, here are a few steps to protect yourself and your family. >>read 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 October 2008 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting October 25 – 29 Hosted by CDC and the National Public Health Information Coalition CDC Personnel Retirement Priscilla Holman, PhD, health communications corporate liaison, Office of Strategy and Innovation, December 3. Steven Steindel, PhD, health scientist, National Center For Public Health Informatics, CCHIS, November 6. CDC History October 2003: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. MMWR reported approximately 1.5 million U.S. women and 835,000 U.S. men are raped or physically assaulted by a current or former spouse, cohabitating partner, or date each year. For more information on domestic violence prevention, please visit NCIPC's Web site. Get Informed Healthy Housing Connection Partnerships Matter eCard RSV: A Respiratory Virus in Young and Old (Podcast) 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.