CDC - Partnership Matters Newsletter

A Message from the Editor

April 30, 2008

Held on April 28, Workers Memorial Day, recognized workers who died or were injured on the job. On average, 16 workers in the United States die each day from injuries sustained at work, and 134 are estimated to die from work-related diseases.

CDC recognized this day with the development of a podcast dedicated to fallen family and friends. This year’s date also commemorated the thirty-seventh anniversary of the creation of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the US Department of Labor.

NIOSH launched a blog last November that features a diverse range of occupational health topics, so be sure to check it out. More information on workplace safety and health can also be found on the CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 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

How Can Malaria Be Prevented?
Malaria is a preventable disease that causes at least one million deaths each year, mostly among young children in Africa. Although malaria had been eliminated from the United States by 1951, approximately 1,400 travelers from the United States return with malaria each year. >> read the full text

CDC Helps Monitor Smallpox Vaccine Safety
More than 44,000 people were vaccinated against smallpox as part of the National Smallpox Pre-Event Vaccination Program, launched on December 13, 2002. CDC's Immunization Safety Office took reports of medical problems among those who were vaccinated and investigated them to find out if they were caused by the smallpox vaccine. >> read the full text

Measuring Health
Established in 1984, CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the world's largest telephone health survey. Data are collected on health risk behaviors, preventive health practices, and healthcare, and for many states, the BRFSS is the only available source of timely, accurate data on health-related behaviors. >> 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

May 2008
11th Annual Conference on Vaccine Research
May 5–7
Hosted by National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

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

2008 Women's Health Fair
May 16
Hosted by CDC Association of Professional Women

CDC Personnel

Retirements
Scott Danos, senior advisor to the director, Division of Integrated Surveillance Systems & Services, May 31.

CDC History

Apr. 29, 1970: Eighteen CDC staff members received citations at a Region IV US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare annual awards ceremony for "Exemplary professional service in the restoration of environmental health control systems ravaged by Hurricane Camille." According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Camille affected the Mississippi Gulf Coast area in August 1969 and is the second most intense hurricane to hit the United States.

Source: 18 receive awards for hurricane work. The Word (CDC newsletter) 1970; 2(2). Source: The National Hurricane Center History Web site.

Get Informed

State of CDC

Pregnancy Rate Drops for US Women Under 25

Report Card on Food Safety

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 Workers Memorial Day CDC Headlines How Can Malaria Be Prevented? CDC Helps Monitor Smallpox Vaccine Safety Measuring Health Events and Seminars March 2008 Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell May 2008 11th Annual Conference on Vaccine Research 2008 CDC Diabetes Conference 2008 Women's Health Fair CDC Personnel Retirements CDC History Eighteen CDC staff members receive citations for exemplary professional service during Hurricane Camille Get Informed State of CDC Pregnancy Rate Drops for US Women Under 25 Report Card on Food Safety	A Message from the Editor April 30, 2008 Held on April 28, Workers Memorial Day, recognized workers who died or were injured on the job. On average, 16 workers in the United States die each day from injuries sustained at work, and 134 are estimated to die from work-related diseases. CDC recognized this day with the development of a podcast dedicated to fallen family and friends. This year’s date also commemorated the thirty-seventh anniversary of the creation of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the US Department of Labor. NIOSH launched a blog last November that features a diverse range of occupational health topics, so be sure to check it out. More information on workplace safety and health can also be found on the CDC National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 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 How Can Malaria Be Prevented? Malaria is a preventable disease that causes at least one million deaths each year, mostly among young children in Africa. Although malaria had been eliminated from the United States by 1951, approximately 1,400 travelers from the United States return with malaria each year. >> read the full text CDC Helps Monitor Smallpox Vaccine Safety More than 44,000 people were vaccinated against smallpox as part of the National Smallpox Pre-Event Vaccination Program, launched on December 13, 2002. CDC's Immunization Safety Office took reports of medical problems among those who were vaccinated and investigated them to find out if they were caused by the smallpox vaccine. >> read the full text Measuring Health Established in 1984, CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the world's largest telephone health survey. Data are collected on health risk behaviors, preventive health practices, and healthcare, and for many states, the BRFSS is the only available source of timely, accurate data on health-related behaviors. >> 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 May 2008 11th Annual Conference on Vaccine Research May 5–7 Hosted by National Foundation for Infectious Diseases 2008 CDC Diabetes Conference May 5–8 Hosted by Division of Diabetes Translation, NCCDPHP, CDC 2008 Women's Health Fair May 16 Hosted by CDC Association of Professional Women CDC Personnel Retirements Scott Danos, senior advisor to the director, Division of Integrated Surveillance Systems & Services, May 31. CDC History Apr. 29, 1970: Eighteen CDC staff members received citations at a Region IV US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare annual awards ceremony for "Exemplary professional service in the restoration of environmental health control systems ravaged by Hurricane Camille." According to the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Camille affected the Mississippi Gulf Coast area in August 1969 and is the second most intense hurricane to hit the United States. Source: 18 receive awards for hurricane work. The Word (CDC newsletter) 1970; 2(2). Source: The National Hurricane Center History Web site. Get Informed State of CDC Pregnancy Rate Drops for US Women Under 25 Report Card on Food Safety 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.