CDC - Partnership Matters Newsletter: October 2, 2008

A Message from the Editor

October 2, 2008

In support of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) annual Seasonal Flu Vaccination campaign, the National Center for Health Marketing is launching a variety of eHealth activities to motivate people to Get Vaccinated!

In collaboration with NCIRD, the following activities are underway:

A feature article, Protect against Flu, was posted on the CDC.gov home page to alert consumers about the importance of getting vaccinated. It covers basic information about the flu, who should get vaccinated, symptoms and complications, and how flu is spread.
Get involved! CDC Get Vaccinated graphical buttons are now available in assorted image file sizes for placement on your organization’s Web site. For additional sizes, visit the Seasonal Flu eHealth Campaign download page on the CDC Partners' Web site.
CDC's Get Vaccinated Health-e-Cards are available in several different designs, include flu vaccination messages for parents and healthcare professionals, and link to the Seasonal Flu Web site for more information.

Additional campaign materials will be released over the next several months, including several widgets with seasonal flu content, flu maps and interactive quizzes; mobile-ready CDC flu content on m.cdc.gov; two bloginars during National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 8–14, 2008); CDC Myspace page features and social networking badges; and an in-world vaccination activity for tweens and their grandparents in popular virtual world Whyville.

Be sure to stop by the CDC Partners' Web site and see what else is 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

Recognize and Prevent MRSA Infections
It is estimated that Americans of all ages visit the doctor more than 12 million times per year for skin infections that are typical of staph, more than half of which are MRSA. The good news is that a few simple steps can help parents protect their families. >> read the full text

Now Available: CDC Mobile Website With Hurricane Recovery Information
In support of Hurricane Ike response efforts, CDC launched a mobile website to provide hurricane recovery information to those affected by the hurricane. The mobile Web site reconfigures essential elements of the CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response Web site for mobile browsers. >> read the full text

Flu Season is Here: Learn How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year. >>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

XIX International Conference on Rabies in the Americas
September 28 – October 3
Hosted by CDC, the Task Force for Child Survival and Development, and the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

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

National E-prescribing Conference
October 6 – 7
Hosted by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting
October 25 – 29
Hosted by CDC and the National Public Health Information Coalition

CDC Personnel

Personnel Changes
Thomas Chapel, MA, MBA, has been appointed CDC's acting chief performance officer, effective September 28.

Deaths
Dorothy McCormick, program specialist, Global Program Services Office, Coordinating Office for Global Health, passed September 22.

Dorothy Reed-Penix, contract specialist, Procurement and Grants Office, passed September 24.

Keith Yamaguchi, team lead, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention Capacity Building Branch, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, passed September 14.

CDC History

October 2008: October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. According to NIOSH, every day about 2,000 US workers have a job-related eye injury requiring medical treatment. Many of these injuries could be prevented with protective eyewear, such as goggles, face shields, or safety glasses. For more eye safety tips, visit the NIOSH eye safety Web site.

Get Informed

CDC Mobile Web site

CDC Data and Statistics Widget

Healthiest Nation Alliance

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 Annual Seasonal Flu Vaccination Campaign CDC Headlines Recognize and Prevent MRSA Infections Now Available: CDC Mobile Website With Hurricane Recovery Information Flu Season is Here: Learn How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones Events and Seminars October 2008 XIX International Conference on Rabies in the Americas 2008 NPHIC Annual Conference National E-prescribing Conference American Public Health Association Annual Meeting CDC Personnel Deaths Personnel Changes CDC History October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. According to NIOSH, every day about 2,000 US workers have a job-related eye injury requiring medical treatment. Get Informed CDC Mobile Web site CDC Data and Statistics Widget Healthiest Nation Alliance	A Message from the Editor October 2, 2008 In support of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) annual Seasonal Flu Vaccination campaign, the National Center for Health Marketing is launching a variety of eHealth activities to motivate people to Get Vaccinated! In collaboration with NCIRD, the following activities are underway: A feature article, Protect against Flu, was posted on the CDC.gov home page to alert consumers about the importance of getting vaccinated. It covers basic information about the flu, who should get vaccinated, symptoms and complications, and how flu is spread. Get involved! CDC Get Vaccinated graphical buttons are now available in assorted image file sizes for placement on your organization’s Web site. For additional sizes, visit the Seasonal Flu eHealth Campaign download page on the CDC Partners' Web site. CDC's Get Vaccinated Health-e-Cards are available in several different designs, include flu vaccination messages for parents and healthcare professionals, and link to the Seasonal Flu Web site for more information. Additional campaign materials will be released over the next several months, including several widgets with seasonal flu content, flu maps and interactive quizzes; mobile-ready CDC flu content on m.cdc.gov; two bloginars during National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 8–14, 2008); CDC Myspace page features and social networking badges; and an in-world vaccination activity for tweens and their grandparents in popular virtual world Whyville. Be sure to stop by the CDC Partners' Web site and see what else is 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 Recognize and Prevent MRSA Infections It is estimated that Americans of all ages visit the doctor more than 12 million times per year for skin infections that are typical of staph, more than half of which are MRSA. The good news is that a few simple steps can help parents protect their families. >> read the full text Now Available: CDC Mobile Website With Hurricane Recovery Information In support of Hurricane Ike response efforts, CDC launched a mobile website to provide hurricane recovery information to those affected by the hurricane. The mobile Web site reconfigures essential elements of the CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response Web site for mobile browsers. >> read the full text Flu Season is Here: Learn How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination each year. >>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 XIX International Conference on Rabies in the Americas September 28 – October 3 Hosted by CDC, the Task Force for Child Survival and Development, and the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service 2008 NPHIC Annual Conference October 5 – 8 Hosted by CDC and the National Public Health Information Coalition National E-prescribing Conference October 6 – 7 Hosted by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services American Public Health Association Annual Meeting October 25 – 29 Hosted by CDC and the National Public Health Information Coalition CDC Personnel Personnel Changes Thomas Chapel, MA, MBA, has been appointed CDC's acting chief performance officer, effective September 28. Deaths Dorothy McCormick, program specialist, Global Program Services Office, Coordinating Office for Global Health, passed September 22. Dorothy Reed-Penix, contract specialist, Procurement and Grants Office, passed September 24. Keith Yamaguchi, team lead, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention Capacity Building Branch, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, passed September 14. CDC History October 2008: October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. According to NIOSH, every day about 2,000 US workers have a job-related eye injury requiring medical treatment. Many of these injuries could be prevented with protective eyewear, such as goggles, face shields, or safety glasses. For more eye safety tips, visit the NIOSH eye safety Web site. Get Informed CDC Mobile Web site CDC Data and Statistics Widget Healthiest Nation Alliance 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.