CDC - Partnership Matters Newsletter: August 6, 2008

A Message from the Editor

August 6, 2008

CDC's collaborations with public health officials in many states, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate an ongoing multi-state outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Saintpaul infections, is a great example of how partnerships have the ability to bridge gaps and assist in solving issues that affect public health.

In this week's CDC Partnership Matters, we take a closer look at CDC's work with its partners by highlighting a recent partnership, the 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference.

We hope you enjoy this issue. 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

2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference
The 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference brought together leaders in government, healthcare, business, public health, faith-based organizations, education, and community action to identify and discuss health initiatives and policies that could have the greatest impact on improving health in America. Webcasts of the conference can still be viewed online. >> read the full text

Healthiest Nation Alliance
During the 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference, recently held in Washington, D.C., CDC, ASTHO, and NACCHO announced the launch of the Healthiest Nation Alliance and invited individuals and organizations to join. The Alliance will provide leadership and foster actions by organizations and individuals that encourage or sustain health to create an America where an integrated national system values health, prioritizes prevention, and protects from emerging threats. >> read the full text

Meta-Leadership Summits Build Relationship
At each Meta-Leadership Summit, leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations who are directly involved in preparing for and responding to emergencies are brought together to prepare for unforeseen challenges in their city or state. >> 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
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

August 2008

Second Annual Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media
August 12 – 14
Hosted by CDC's National Center for Health Marketing and the Office of Enterprise Communication. Co-sponsors for the event include the National Cancer Institute and the National Public Health Information Coalition.

PHIN Conference 2008
August 24 – 28
Hosted by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and CDC's National Center for Public Health Informatics

Birth Defects Monitoring and Prevention in Georgia: Partners' Meeting
August 25
Hosted by CDC's Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program, the Georgia Birth Defects Reporting and Information System, March of Dimes, and the Cleft Palate Foundation

October 2008

2008 NPHIC Annual Conference
October 5 – 8
Hosted by CDC and the National Public Health Information Coalition

CDC Personnel

Retirements
Lynda Cupell, computer specialist, Division of Creative Services, NCHM, retired August 2.

Cathy Stout, public health advisor, Division of Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response, NCPDCID, retired July 31.

Personnel Changes
Doğan Eroğlu, PhD, health communications specialist, has been appointed associate director of marketing and communication science for the National Center for Health Marketing, effective July 18.

Ruth Martin, MS, has been appointed chief management official in the Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, effective August 4.

Traci R. Simpson, special projects advisor, joined the Coordinating Center for Health Information and Services, July 24.

CDC History

Aug. 7, 1987: MMWR related 480 cases of mumps were reported among students attending 16 universities and colleges in three states—Illinois, Wisconsin, and South Dakota—during the 1986-1987 academic year. According to CDC.gov, an average of 265 mumps cases has been reported each year since 2001.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mumps outbreaks on university campuses—Illinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota. MMWR. 1987;36(30):496–498, 503–505.

Source: CDC Vaccines and Immunizations Web site.

Get Informed

Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act

Salmonella Saintpaul

Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship

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 CDC Build on Partnerships CDC Headlines 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference Healthiest Nation Alliance Meta-Leadership Summits Builds Relationships Events and Seminars June 2008 The Complexity of Emergencies: Responding Through Art August 2008 Second Annual Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media PHIN Conference 2008 Birth Defects Monitoring and Prevention Meeting in Georgia: Partners’ Meeting October 2008 2008 NPHIC Annual Conference CDC Personnel Retirements Personnel Changes CDC History MMWR related 480 cases of mumps were reported among students attending 16 universities and colleges in three states—Illinois, Wisconsin, and South Dakota—during the 1986-1987 academic year. Get Informed Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act Salmonella Saintpaul Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship	A Message from the Editor August 6, 2008 CDC's collaborations with public health officials in many states, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate an ongoing multi-state outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Saintpaul infections, is a great example of how partnerships have the ability to bridge gaps and assist in solving issues that affect public health. In this week's CDC Partnership Matters, we take a closer look at CDC's work with its partners by highlighting a recent partnership, the 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference. We hope you enjoy this issue. 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 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference The 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference brought together leaders in government, healthcare, business, public health, faith-based organizations, education, and community action to identify and discuss health initiatives and policies that could have the greatest impact on improving health in America. Webcasts of the conference can still be viewed online. >> read the full text Healthiest Nation Alliance During the 2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference, recently held in Washington, D.C., CDC, ASTHO, and NACCHO announced the launch of the Healthiest Nation Alliance and invited individuals and organizations to join. The Alliance will provide leadership and foster actions by organizations and individuals that encourage or sustain health to create an America where an integrated national system values health, prioritizes prevention, and protects from emerging threats. >> read the full text Meta-Leadership Summits Build Relationship At each Meta-Leadership Summit, leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations who are directly involved in preparing for and responding to emergencies are brought together to prepare for unforeseen challenges in their city or state. >> 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 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 August 2008 Second Annual Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media August 12 – 14 Hosted by CDC's National Center for Health Marketing and the Office of Enterprise Communication. Co-sponsors for the event include the National Cancer Institute and the National Public Health Information Coalition. PHIN Conference 2008 August 24 – 28 Hosted by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and CDC's National Center for Public Health Informatics Birth Defects Monitoring and Prevention in Georgia: Partners' Meeting August 25 Hosted by CDC's Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program, the Georgia Birth Defects Reporting and Information System, March of Dimes, and the Cleft Palate Foundation October 2008 2008 NPHIC Annual Conference October 5 – 8 Hosted by CDC and the National Public Health Information Coalition CDC Personnel Retirements Lynda Cupell, computer specialist, Division of Creative Services, NCHM, retired August 2. Cathy Stout, public health advisor, Division of Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response, NCPDCID, retired July 31. Personnel Changes Doğan Eroğlu, PhD, health communications specialist, has been appointed associate director of marketing and communication science for the National Center for Health Marketing, effective July 18. Ruth Martin, MS, has been appointed chief management official in the Coordinating Center for Health Promotion, effective August 4. Traci R. Simpson, special projects advisor, joined the Coordinating Center for Health Information and Services, July 24. CDC History Aug. 7, 1987: MMWR related 480 cases of mumps were reported among students attending 16 universities and colleges in three states—Illinois, Wisconsin, and South Dakota—during the 1986-1987 academic year. According to CDC.gov, an average of 265 mumps cases has been reported each year since 2001. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mumps outbreaks on university campuses—Illinois, Wisconsin, South Dakota. MMWR. 1987;36(30):496–498, 503–505. Source: CDC Vaccines and Immunizations Web site. Get Informed Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act Salmonella Saintpaul Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship 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.