CDC - Partnership Matters Newsletter

A Message from the Editor

May 14, 2008

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for US teens, accounting for 36 percent of all deaths in this age group. Research has shown that close parental management of teen drivers and graduated driver licensing (GDL) systems can lead to less risky driving behavior, fewer traffic tickets, and fewer crashes.

GDLs are designed to help new drivers gain knowledge and experience under low-risk conditions, improve teens' safety, and reduce their crash risk. In the past three years, CDC and the National Safety Council have summarized newly published findings on the effectiveness of GDL and related teen driver research. CDC funded the third annual summary, published in the Spring 2006 issue of the Journal of Safety Research.

Also, CDC and State Farm Insurance co-funded the University of North Carolina School of Public Health and the Highway Safety Research Center to study the effect of North Carolina’s GDL law on hospitalization rates and hospital costs for 16- and 17-year-old drivers.

To hear more about CDC's work with its partners to lessen the risk of teen driving accidents, download the new CDC podcast, Help Your Teen Driver Stay Safe. The podcast provides information on teen drivers, including the important role parents and guardians play in keeping their teen driver safe, and how graduated licensing systems can help.

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

Study Launched to Uncover the Mysteries of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Researchers from CDC and Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta recently launched a clinical study of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The study includes about 90 patients from Atlanta who will participate in the three-day, in-patient clinical trial. >> read the full text

Measles Update: Outbreaks Continue in United States
CDC and state health officials are investigating and responding to cases and outbreaks of measles across the United States. These cases remind us that it's important to vaccinate children and adults to protect them against this highly contagious disease. >> read the full text

Skin Cancer Awareness
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays appears to be the most important environmental factor involved in the development of skin cancer. When used consistently, sun-protective practices can prevent skin cancer. >> 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
2008 Women's Health Fair
May 16
Hosted by CDC Association of Professional Women

Better Hearing and Speech Month Presentation
May 19
Hosted by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC

Effective Programs to Treat Depression in Older Adults
May 19-20
Hosted by Healthy Aging Research Network, CDC

CDC Personnel

Retirements
Florine Cash, office automation assistant, Applied Sciences Branch, Division of Reproductive Health, May 30.

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

Michael Parvin, chief management officer, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, May 30.

Deaths
Margaret Jacobus, IT specialist, Management Information Systems Office, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, May 3.

CDC History

May 11, 1976: Many CDC staffers volunteered to participate in vaccine trial studies for the National Influenza Immunization program. They were given 800, 400, or 200 chick cell agglutinating units of the killed influenza vaccine or a placebo to help determine the best dose of the new vaccine to use in the nationwide campaign.

Source: Dateline: CDC (former CDC newsletter). May 1976, 8(5).

Get Informed

Healthy Vision Month

CDC Study: Falls a Leading Cause of Emergency Visits for Infants

Living in a Clean and Healthy World

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 Motor Vehicle Crashes CDC Headlines Study Launched to Uncover Mysteries of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Measles Update: Outbreaks Continue in United States Skin Cancer Awareness Events and Seminars March 2008 Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell May 2008 2008 Women's Health Fair Better Hearing and Speech Month Presentation Effective Programs to Treat Depression in Older Adults CDC Personnel Retirements Deaths CDC History Many CDC staffers volunteered to participate in vaccine trial studies for the National Influenza Immunization program. Get Informed Healthy Vision Month CDC Study: Falls a Leading Cause of Emergency Visits for Infants Living in a Clean and Healthy World	A Message from the Editor May 14, 2008 Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for US teens, accounting for 36 percent of all deaths in this age group. Research has shown that close parental management of teen drivers and graduated driver licensing (GDL) systems can lead to less risky driving behavior, fewer traffic tickets, and fewer crashes. GDLs are designed to help new drivers gain knowledge and experience under low-risk conditions, improve teens' safety, and reduce their crash risk. In the past three years, CDC and the National Safety Council have summarized newly published findings on the effectiveness of GDL and related teen driver research. CDC funded the third annual summary, published in the Spring 2006 issue of the Journal of Safety Research. Also, CDC and State Farm Insurance co-funded the University of North Carolina School of Public Health and the Highway Safety Research Center to study the effect of North Carolina’s GDL law on hospitalization rates and hospital costs for 16- and 17-year-old drivers. To hear more about CDC's work with its partners to lessen the risk of teen driving accidents, download the new CDC podcast, Help Your Teen Driver Stay Safe. The podcast provides information on teen drivers, including the important role parents and guardians play in keeping their teen driver safe, and how graduated licensing systems can help. 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 Study Launched to Uncover the Mysteries of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Researchers from CDC and Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta recently launched a clinical study of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The study includes about 90 patients from Atlanta who will participate in the three-day, in-patient clinical trial. >> read the full text Measles Update: Outbreaks Continue in United States CDC and state health officials are investigating and responding to cases and outbreaks of measles across the United States. These cases remind us that it's important to vaccinate children and adults to protect them against this highly contagious disease. >> read the full text Skin Cancer Awareness May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays appears to be the most important environmental factor involved in the development of skin cancer. When used consistently, sun-protective practices can prevent skin cancer. >> 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 2008 Women's Health Fair May 16 Hosted by CDC Association of Professional Women Better Hearing and Speech Month Presentation May 19 Hosted by National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC Effective Programs to Treat Depression in Older Adults May 19-20 Hosted by Healthy Aging Research Network, CDC CDC Personnel Retirements Florine Cash, office automation assistant, Applied Sciences Branch, Division of Reproductive Health, May 30. Scott Danos, senior advisor to the director, Division of Integrated Surveillance Systems and Services, May 31. Michael Parvin, chief management officer, Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, May 30. Deaths Margaret Jacobus, IT specialist, Management Information Systems Office, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, May 3. CDC History May 11, 1976: Many CDC staffers volunteered to participate in vaccine trial studies for the National Influenza Immunization program. They were given 800, 400, or 200 chick cell agglutinating units of the killed influenza vaccine or a placebo to help determine the best dose of the new vaccine to use in the nationwide campaign. Source: Dateline: CDC (former CDC newsletter). May 1976, 8(5). Get Informed Healthy Vision Month CDC Study: Falls a Leading Cause of Emergency Visits for Infants Living in a Clean and Healthy World 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.