CDC - Partnership Matters Newsletter

A Message from the Editor

June 26, 2008

The 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference will be held July 8–9 in Washington D.C. A group of representatives from business, government, education, non-profit, sports, entertainment, and faith-based sectors will get the opportunity to make a positive difference in the health of Americans by voicing their ideas on actionable policies, strategies, and the uses of innovative technologies.

The forum will engage chief executives and organizational leaders in a national dialogue to freely explore and offer recommendations on how to transform the US health system in ways that substantially improve the health of all Americans. The theme, "Shaping Policy for a Healthier Nation," articulates the goals of the conference which are to

Identify policies and actions that will have the greatest likelihood of improving the health of Americans along with what it will take to "bring them to life";
Generate actionable ideas to encourage Americans to take steps to prevent disease; and
Determine specific mechanisms to continue information sharing and collaboration around local, state, regional, and national efforts to transform the health system through policy development and implementation.

Some of the conference participants include CDC Director Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH; Gail C. Christopher, PhD, DN, Vice President for Health, W.K. Kellogg Foundation; Mr. Ron Sims, County Executive, King County, Washington; Mr. Richard Edelman, President and CEO, Edelman Public Relations; and Brent Ridge, PhD, VP of Healthy Aging, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.

Webcasting will be available for all conference events.

Visit the 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference Web site for more information. Also, 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

Moving Outdoors
The return of warmer temperatures brings thoughts of freedom, relaxation, exploration, and being closer to nature. Whether you're relaxing in the backyard, turning up your garden, hitting the pool, or exploring the great outdoors, here are some ways to help keep you and your family healthy this spring and summer. >> read the full text

Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Do you nod off at meetings? Doze off at your desk? Become drowsy while driving? You may be among the estimated 50–70 million Americans who do not get enough sleep according to a 2006 Institute of Medicine study. >> read the full text

Cancer Survivorship
In June, we focus attention on the needs of cancer survivors. The term "cancer survivors" refers to individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer and those people in their lives who are affected by the diagnosis, including family members, friends, and caregivers. >> 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

The Complexity of Emergencies: Responding Through Art
June 16 – September 12
Hosted by the Global Healthy Odyssey/National Center for Health Marketing, the National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and the Coordinating Center for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response

CDC Personnel

Deaths
William (Bill) J. Rice, plans and operations analyst, Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, died June 16, 2008.

Arnetta D. Thomas, research chemist, National Center for Environmental Health, died June 12, 2008.

CDC History

June 23, 1989: MMWR reported that outbreaks of staphylococcal food-borne disease were associated with consumption of canned mushrooms from the People's Republic of China (PRC). These outbreaks prompted multistate recalls of certain PRC mushrooms and an FDA prohibition. From 1982 to 1987, 75 confirmed cases of staphylococcal outbreaks were reported to CDC's national food-borne surveillance system.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Epidemiologic notes and reports multiple outbreaks of staphylococcal food poisoning caused by canned mushrooms. MMWR 1989;38(24):417–418.

Get Informed

Marketing Health and Climate Change Messages to your Audiences

Business-to-Business Marketing Viewpoints on Health Communications: Insights/Ideas from ISBM Research

UN Secretary General Makes Historic Visit to CDC

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 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference CDC Headlines Moving Outdoors Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Cancer Survivorships Events and Seminars June 2008 Cancer Survivorship Series The Complexity of Emergencies: Responding Through Art CDC Personnel Deaths CDC History MMWR reported that outbreaks of staphylococcal food-borne disease were associated with consumption of canned mushrooms from the People's Republic of China. Get Informed Marketing Health and Climate Change Messages to your Audiences Business-to-Business Marketing Viewpoints on Health Communications: Insights/Ideas from ISBM Research UN Secretary General Makes Historic Visit to CDC	A Message from the Editor June 26, 2008 The 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference will be held July 8–9 in Washington D.C. A group of representatives from business, government, education, non-profit, sports, entertainment, and faith-based sectors will get the opportunity to make a positive difference in the health of Americans by voicing their ideas on actionable policies, strategies, and the uses of innovative technologies. The forum will engage chief executives and organizational leaders in a national dialogue to freely explore and offer recommendations on how to transform the US health system in ways that substantially improve the health of all Americans. The theme, "Shaping Policy for a Healthier Nation," articulates the goals of the conference which are to Identify policies and actions that will have the greatest likelihood of improving the health of Americans along with what it will take to "bring them to life"; Generate actionable ideas to encourage Americans to take steps to prevent disease; and Determine specific mechanisms to continue information sharing and collaboration around local, state, regional, and national efforts to transform the health system through policy development and implementation. Some of the conference participants include CDC Director Julie L. Gerberding, MD, MPH; Gail C. Christopher, PhD, DN, Vice President for Health, W.K. Kellogg Foundation; Mr. Ron Sims, County Executive, King County, Washington; Mr. Richard Edelman, President and CEO, Edelman Public Relations; and Brent Ridge, PhD, VP of Healthy Aging, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Webcasting will be available for all conference events. Visit the 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference Web site for more information. Also, 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 Moving Outdoors The return of warmer temperatures brings thoughts of freedom, relaxation, exploration, and being closer to nature. Whether you're relaxing in the backyard, turning up your garden, hitting the pool, or exploring the great outdoors, here are some ways to help keep you and your family healthy this spring and summer. >> read the full text Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Do you nod off at meetings? Doze off at your desk? Become drowsy while driving? You may be among the estimated 50–70 million Americans who do not get enough sleep according to a 2006 Institute of Medicine study. >> read the full text Cancer Survivorship In June, we focus attention on the needs of cancer survivors. The term "cancer survivors" refers to individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer and those people in their lives who are affected by the diagnosis, including family members, friends, and caregivers. >> 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 The Complexity of Emergencies: Responding Through Art June 16 – September 12 Hosted by the Global Healthy Odyssey/National Center for Health Marketing, the National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and the Coordinating Center for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response CDC Personnel Deaths William (Bill) J. Rice, plans and operations analyst, Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases, died June 16, 2008. Arnetta D. Thomas, research chemist, National Center for Environmental Health, died June 12, 2008. CDC History June 23, 1989: MMWR reported that outbreaks of staphylococcal food-borne disease were associated with consumption of canned mushrooms from the People's Republic of China (PRC). These outbreaks prompted multistate recalls of certain PRC mushrooms and an FDA prohibition. From 1982 to 1987, 75 confirmed cases of staphylococcal outbreaks were reported to CDC's national food-borne surveillance system. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Epidemiologic notes and reports multiple outbreaks of staphylococcal food poisoning caused by canned mushrooms. MMWR 1989;38(24):417–418. Get Informed Marketing Health and Climate Change Messages to your Audiences Business-to-Business Marketing Viewpoints on Health Communications: Insights/Ideas from ISBM Research UN Secretary General Makes Historic Visit to CDC 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.