CDC - Partnership Matters Newsletter: October 15, 2008

A Message from the Editor

October 15, 2008

The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) recently announced the release of Preventing Skin Infections, a Web-based seminar that is available for viewing by state high school activity associations, collegiate governing bodies, athletes, parents, certified athletic trainers and other medical personnel.

Keying in on three classifications of microbes—fungi (ringworm), bacteria (Strep and Staph, including MRSA) and virus (Herpes Gladiatorum), the topics include

What are they?
How do they spread?
How can I keep from getting them?
How do I know if I have them?
How are they treated?
If I have them, how will they affect my health and eligibility to compete?

The goal is to help protect student-athletes from these pathogens. The seminar movies make extensive use of animation, special effects, graphics, studio and on-location shooting. The seminar is suitable for all sports with a special module devoted to the issues and procedures germane to wrestling.

CDC and NWCA collaborated in development of the MRSA topic. The producers also worked with the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and other sports medicine agencies to produce all-sports and sport-specific modules for interactive classroom or one-on-one learning. Visit NWCA's Sports Safety page for more information and a list of articles and resources to help combat skin infections.

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

Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women, other than skin cancer. Mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer. >> read the full text

Be Active, Healthy and Happy!
The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provide specific recommendations about the types and amounts of physical activity you need to do each week and how hard you need to work to gain substantial health benefits. >> read the full text

Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work
Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's most pressing public health problems. This condition occurs when bacteria change in some way that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of drugs, chemicals, or other agents designed to cure or prevent infections. Widespread overuse of antibiotics is fueling an increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. >>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
Floy Brandt, science administrator, Strategic Science and Program Unit, Coordinating Center for Infectious Disease, October 31.

CDC History

October 18, 1996: CDC recognized National Mammography Day. This observance took place after then DHHS Secretary Donna Shalala announced the expansion of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program to all 50 states. The program began in 12 states in 1991.

Get Informed

CDC's New Media Relations Web site

Healthiest Nation Alliance

Put Your Hands Together

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 NWCA releases Web-based seminar Preventing Skin Infections CDC Headlines Breast Cancer Awareness Be Active, Healthy and Happy! Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work Events and Seminars October 2008 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting CDC Personnel Retirement CDC History CDC recognized National Mammography Day. Get Informed CDC's New Media Relations Web site Healthiest Nation Alliance Put Your Hands Together	A Message from the Editor October 15, 2008 The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) recently announced the release of Preventing Skin Infections, a Web-based seminar that is available for viewing by state high school activity associations, collegiate governing bodies, athletes, parents, certified athletic trainers and other medical personnel. Keying in on three classifications of microbes—fungi (ringworm), bacteria (Strep and Staph, including MRSA) and virus (Herpes Gladiatorum), the topics include What are they? How do they spread? How can I keep from getting them? How do I know if I have them? How are they treated? If I have them, how will they affect my health and eligibility to compete? The goal is to help protect student-athletes from these pathogens. The seminar movies make extensive use of animation, special effects, graphics, studio and on-location shooting. The seminar is suitable for all sports with a special module devoted to the issues and procedures germane to wrestling. CDC and NWCA collaborated in development of the MRSA topic. The producers also worked with the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and other sports medicine agencies to produce all-sports and sport-specific modules for interactive classroom or one-on-one learning. Visit NWCA's Sports Safety page for more information and a list of articles and resources to help combat skin infections. 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 Breast Cancer Awareness Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women, other than skin cancer. Mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer. >> read the full text Be Active, Healthy and Happy! The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provide specific recommendations about the types and amounts of physical activity you need to do each week and how hard you need to work to gain substantial health benefits. >> read the full text Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's most pressing public health problems. This condition occurs when bacteria change in some way that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of drugs, chemicals, or other agents designed to cure or prevent infections. Widespread overuse of antibiotics is fueling an increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. >>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 Floy Brandt, science administrator, Strategic Science and Program Unit, Coordinating Center for Infectious Disease, October 31. CDC History October 18, 1996: CDC recognized National Mammography Day. This observance took place after then DHHS Secretary Donna Shalala announced the expansion of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program to all 50 states. The program began in 12 states in 1991. Get Informed CDC's New Media Relations Web site Healthiest Nation Alliance Put Your Hands Together 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.