CDC - Partnership Matters Newsletter

A Message from the Editor

June 13, 2008

National Men's Health Week is observed June 9-15, 2008. The purpose of Men's Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This week gives healthcare providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury.

Another federal agency, The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality provides a men's checklist of questions to ask during a check-up or screening tests, to promote healthy behaviors. CDC also partners with several institutions, including Harvard Medical School, John Hopkins University, and Emory University, to conduct research on men's health and discover ways men can improve their health and overall wellbeing.

Listed below are a few tips men can implement to help improve their health:

Get recommended preventive screenings,
Stay physically active,
Eat healthy,
Maintain a healthy weight,
Be tobacco free, and
Take medications as prescribed by their healthcare providers.

To learn more about CDC's work to promote men's health, visit the Men's Health Website and Men's Health Feature. And with dad's special day just around the corner, don't stop there. Check out CDC's Father's Day eCards. You're sure to find one that will remind him of how important his good health is to you.

In addition, be sure to stop by the CDC Partners' Web site to see what's new and learn more about our partners. 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

Healthy Swimming
Summer is almost here and that means Americans will soon head to outdoor pools and water parks. While swimming can be fun and good exercise, pools can contain germs that can make swimmers ill. Fortunately, there are basic steps swimmers can take to help protect themselves and other swimmers from these germs. >> read the full text

"The VERB Campaign"
Researchers for the “VERB” Campaign recently published an article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine presenting the campaign’s community and national partnership strategy, highlighting three successful partnerships, and discussing challenges associated with the efforts. >> read the full text

Parks and Trails
Regular physical activity has important health benefits. Adults are encouraged to get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week, and children are encouraged to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity most days of the week, preferably daily. America's beautiful parks and trails are one place to help people be physically active. >> 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

June 2008
Cancer Survivorship Series
June 2 – 30
Hosted by the National Center for Chronic Disease and Health Promotion, CDC

Red Cross Blood Drive
June 6
Hosted by the American Red Cross

CDC Personnel

Personnel Changes
Dara L. Murphy, MPH, acting chief management official, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, May 27.

Deaths
Kathleen Heiden, commander and public health educator, U.S. Public Health Service, died May 21.

CDC History

June 14, 1985: MMWR reported CDC was notified of a possible smallpox case in Mexico. Further investigation indicated confusion in the use of Spanish terms for chicken pox and smallpox. In 1980, the World Health Assembly endorsed the recommendation to thoroughly investigate rumors of suspected smallpox to maintain confidence in global eradication

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Epidemiologic notes and reports investigation of a smallpox rumor—Mexico. MMWR 1985;34 (23):343–444.

Get Informed

The Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Campaign

CDC Reports More Non-Smokers Protected by Smoke-Free Laws

Surveillance for Violent Deaths

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 Men's Health Week CDC Headlines Healthy Swimming "The VERB Campaign" Parks and Trails Events and Seminars June 2008 Cancer Survivorship Series Red Cross Blood Drive CDC Personnel Deaths Personnel Changes CDC History MMWR reported CDC was notified of a possible smallpox case found in Mexico. Get Informed The Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Campaign CDC Reports More Non-Smokers Protected by Smoke-Free Laws Surveillance for Violent Deaths	A Message from the Editor June 13, 2008 National Men's Health Week is observed June 9-15, 2008. The purpose of Men's Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This week gives healthcare providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. Another federal agency, The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality provides a men's checklist of questions to ask during a check-up or screening tests, to promote healthy behaviors. CDC also partners with several institutions, including Harvard Medical School, John Hopkins University, and Emory University, to conduct research on men's health and discover ways men can improve their health and overall wellbeing. Listed below are a few tips men can implement to help improve their health: Get recommended preventive screenings, Stay physically active, Eat healthy, Maintain a healthy weight, Be tobacco free, and Take medications as prescribed by their healthcare providers. To learn more about CDC's work to promote men's health, visit the Men's Health Website and Men's Health Feature. And with dad's special day just around the corner, don't stop there. Check out CDC's Father's Day eCards. You're sure to find one that will remind him of how important his good health is to you. In addition, be sure to stop by the CDC Partners' Web site to see what's new and learn more about our partners. 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 Healthy Swimming Summer is almost here and that means Americans will soon head to outdoor pools and water parks. While swimming can be fun and good exercise, pools can contain germs that can make swimmers ill. Fortunately, there are basic steps swimmers can take to help protect themselves and other swimmers from these germs. >> read the full text "The VERB Campaign" Researchers for the “VERB” Campaign recently published an article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine presenting the campaign’s community and national partnership strategy, highlighting three successful partnerships, and discussing challenges associated with the efforts. >> read the full text Parks and Trails Regular physical activity has important health benefits. Adults are encouraged to get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week, and children are encouraged to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity most days of the week, preferably daily. America's beautiful parks and trails are one place to help people be physically active. >> 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 June 2008 Cancer Survivorship Series June 2 – 30 Hosted by the National Center for Chronic Disease and Health Promotion, CDC Red Cross Blood Drive June 6 Hosted by the American Red Cross CDC Personnel Personnel Changes Dara L. Murphy, MPH, acting chief management official, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, May 27. Deaths Kathleen Heiden, commander and public health educator, U.S. Public Health Service, died May 21. CDC History June 14, 1985: MMWR reported CDC was notified of a possible smallpox case in Mexico. Further investigation indicated confusion in the use of Spanish terms for chicken pox and smallpox. In 1980, the World Health Assembly endorsed the recommendation to thoroughly investigate rumors of suspected smallpox to maintain confidence in global eradication Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Epidemiologic notes and reports investigation of a smallpox rumor—Mexico. MMWR 1985;34 (23):343–444. Get Informed The Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Campaign CDC Reports More Non-Smokers Protected by Smoke-Free Laws Surveillance for Violent Deaths 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.