A Message from the Editor
May 9, 2009
The ongoing outbreak of novel influenza A (H1N1) continues to spread in the United States. CDC expects that more cases, more hospitalizations and more deaths from this outbreak will occur over the coming days and weeks.
CDC continues to take aggressive action to respond to the expanding outbreak. CDC’s response goals are to reduce spread and illness severity, and provide information to help healthcare providers, public health officials and the public address the healthcare providers, public health officials and the public address the challenges posed by this emergency.
The list of states with confirmed case numbers is updated daily at approximately 11:00 a.m., on the CDC H1N1 Flu Update page. CDC is committed to providing developing information to its partners, as it becomes available.
For questions or concerns during this evolving outbreak, visit the CDC Partners’ Web site, contact us at 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or send an e-mail to CDC Partnerships.
Warm Regards,
CDC Partnerships
CDC Headlines
H1N1 Flu Resources for Partners in Education
Schools play a critical role in protecting the health of students, staff and the community from contagious diseases such as the novel H1N1 influenza. Children are susceptible to getting this new virus, and schools may serve as amplification points for spread of the virus in a community. CDC has developed guidance documents and other resources to help prevent the further spread of this new virus in educational institutions. >> read the full text
H1N1 Flu Resources for Partners in Business
The health of employees during an outbreak such as the novel H1N1 influenza plays a critical role in the continued operations of a business. Business operations that require close contact with fellow employees and the public face special considerations in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. CDC has developed guidance documents, podcasts and other resources to help prevent the further spread of this new virus in business environments. >> read the full text
H1N1 Flu Resources for Partners in Healthcare
Healthcare workers should take special precautions to limit the risk of exposure and transmission of contagious illnesses such as H1N1 influenza. CDC has developed guidance documents and other resources to assist in the screening, testing and treatment of this new virus. >> 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
May 2009
Design for the Other 90%
Hosted by the Global Health Odyssey Museum, the National Center for Environmental Health and the Coordinating Office for Global Health
April–May
June 2009
113th AFDO Annual Education Conference
Hosted by the Association of Food and Drug Officials
June 6–10
July 2009
Weight of the Nation Conference
Hosted by CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity
July 27–29
August 2009
Third Annual National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media
Hosted by CDC's National Center for Health Marketing and Office of Enterprise Communication, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Cancer Institute and National Public Health Information Coalition
August 11–13
October 2009
2009 National Environmental Public Health Conference
Hosted by CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry and National Environmental Health Association
October 26–28
CDC Personnel
Retirements
Gay Caswell, health policy analyst, Office of Formulation, Evaluation and Analysis, Financial Management Office, will retire May 31.
Deaths
Ziti Fan, senior service fellow, Division of Viral Hepatitis, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD and TB Prevention, died April 21.
Get Informed
National Safety Council and CDC Webinar on H1N1 Flu
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.
