A Message from the Editor
September 30, 2009
In October 2009, CDC Partnerships will launch the CDC Partner Network. The Network is a secure directory containing up-to-date information on internal and external CDC partners, including points of contact, e-mail and mailing addresses, phone numbers, and organizational publications, promotions and campaigns.
Network members will have access to the programmatic activities and events of other member organizations. Members can be searched by sector, location and through other demographic search functions. The Network will also serve as a centralized resource for the dissemination of emergency public health alerts.
Having up-to-date information is critical to making the CDC Partner Network a valuable tool. A few weeks ago, some of you received the CDC Partner Information Form. Completion of the form will ensure that your organization is included in the network. If you haven’t completed the form, please take the time to do so.
Look for more information on the CDC Partner Network in upcoming issues of CDC Partnership Matters. For questions about the CDC Partner Network, e-mail CDC Partnerships.
Warm Regards,
CDC Partnerships
CDC Headlines
Searching for Parenting Information?
Parenting a child is a challenging but rewarding task and parents often seek advice—sometimes from their own parents, or a trusted friend and, increasingly, from the Internet. That’s where CDC comes in. CDC has created a Parent Portal to help parents find the information to give children healthier, safer lives. >> read the full text
CDC Partner Releases Workplace Substance Abuse Guide
Substance abuse is common; the costs of substance abuse high for employers. Of the 20 million adults classified as having problems with substance dependence or abuse in 2007, approximately 12 million (60 percent) were employed full time. Substance abuse is treatable, particularly, when it is addressed as a chronic disease. The National Business Group on Health recently released a guide to assist employers in understanding addiction and its associated costs. >> read the full text
Stay Up-to-date on H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Get the latest information available on H1N1 Flu. CDC’s H1N1 Flu page contains information specific to certain sectors of public health, as well as guidance documents, vaccine information, and reports and publications. An updated map of flu activity provides confirmed cases around the United States. >> 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
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
Debbie Deppe, MPA, deputy director, Division of Emerging Infections and Surveillance Services, National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases, is retiring after 30 years with CDC.
Bob Martin, DRPH, MPH, laboratory science officer, Coordinating Office for Global Health, is retiring after 10 years with CDC.
Get Informed
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Snort Sniffle Sneeze: No Antibiotics Please. (CDC-TV)
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CDC Partnership Matters: Reader's Feedback
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